'Take The Lead,' Dancers
About the project
Diane Nabatoff and Eva Price, prods.; Christopher Gattelli, dir.; Christopher Gattelli, Maria Torres, and Jennifer Weber-choreo.; Robert Cary and Jonathan Tolins, book; Elliah Heifitz and Zeniba Now, music-lyrics; Bespoke Theatrical, general mgr.; The Telsey Office, casting; Esosa Oviasu, assist. choreo.
Seeking Equity chorus dancers for "Take The Lead," a musical.
Roles in this project
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Runs Feb. 5-16, 2024.
Compensation & Contract
Key Details
Holding
Room: Studio 304 Audition Room: Studio 312. For the audition, come
prepared to dance. The combination at this call will be a hip-hop
combination; dancers who feel they are more skilled in ballroom/partner
dancing, See instructions below: If you are an experienced ballroom or
partner dancer, we invite you to submit at the following link: http://tinyurl.com/TTLBallroom If you are an expert hip-hop dancer and are unable to attend, we invite you to submit at the following link: http://tinyurl.com/TTLHipHop
ECC Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided.
We
are searching for talented hip-hop dancers who possess a unique and
captivating performance style, particularly those skilled in breaking,
popping, locking, and other foundation techniques. Additionally, we
offer ensemble opportunities for individuals with specialized ballroom
skills. We welcome dancers who excel in various Ballroom and
American-style dances, including Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, Cha-cha, Swing,
Bolero, Rumba, Merengue, and Mambo. Proficiency in social nightclub
dances such as West Coast Swing, Hustle, Salsa, and Argentine Tango is
also highly desirable. Ultimately, the fusion of these two dance styles
will be seamless, and we invite all dancers to maintain an open-minded
approach and a strong willingness to embrace diverse dance styles.
Take
The Lead LLC is committed to the spirit of inclusion by providing an
environment of mutual respect free of bias, discrimination, bullying and
harassment on the basis of race. Take The Lead LLC recognizes that
barriers do exist for members of diverse backgrounds, and we are
committed to acting as a positive force in eliminating these barriers.
We advocate as a company and for all of those connected to the show to
denounce racism, hate, injustice, and prejudice.
Equity’s
contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and
encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment
opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such,
Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and
ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
Additional Materials
Ensemble Singer: Excellent singer/dancers with hop-hop and or partner dancing ability.
Alan
Ford: Early 40s to Early 50s, any race. Male (cis, trans, or
non-binary). Also a former ballroom champion (though always placing
second to Pierre). Alan is Pierre's romantic partner of nine years as
well as his partner in their ballroom academy. Despite his love for
Pierre, Alan has a more balanced, pragmatic side in business, and he is
also more concerned with each student getting equal attention, which
puts him at odds with Pierre’s take-no-prisoners style. Good singer.
Some ballroom dance ability.
Eddie: 17, Black/Brown, Male (cis,
trans, or non-binary). A wise guy and joker, prone to failing courses
and being comically self-deprecating about it. Friendly and outgoing.
Vocal Range: Tenor/Rapper. Hip-hop dancer.
Miguel: 17, Brown.
Male (cis, trans, or non-binary). Fancies himself a skilled lover. He’s
not. Vocal Range: Baritone. Hip-hop dancer.
Kurd: 16, white. Male
(cis, trans, or non-binary). Gangly, energetic, but not entirely
comfortable in his own skin — which leads him to try to copy the style
and speech patterns of the other kids at Drake despite it not quite
looking or sounding right on him. Vocal Range: Tenor. Hip-hop dancer.
Styx:
17, any race. Any gender (cis, trans, or non-binary). A quiet,
Goth-style “dark cloud,” constantly refusing to dance due to various
injuries which may or may not be real. Styx is a still water that runs
deep, as we discover when Pierre asks them to function as class DJ and
their musical abilities come to the fore. Vocal Range: Any. excellent
hip-hop dance specialist.
Monster: 17, Black. Male (cis, trans,
or non-binary). A big kid with a big heart, but deeply shy. When paired
up with Caitlin, their partnership soon becomes something more. Vocal
Range: Bass/Baritone. Hip-hop dance ability.
Daniel: 18, Black.
Male (cis, trans, or non-binary). Rock’s older brother, often getting
into trouble with the law and anxious to make sure Rock stays close by
his side. Vocal Range: Bass or Baritone. Hiphop dance ability.
Lance:
17, any race. Male (cis, trans, or non-binary). Morgan’s talented but
slightly scattered partner. Excellent dancer with ballroom ability.
Vocal Range: Any
Superintendent O’Hara: 50s, any race. Male (cis,
trans, or non-binary). the Drake High district superintendent. A
bureaucrat who has very little time for anything that doesn’t show a
fast, demonstrable result, though he’s willing to be swayed by a
convincing argument. Currently on his plate: finding a new Drake
principal and balancing the school budget by cutting non-essential
programs. Vocal Range: Any.
