Take The Lead, Singers
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; Elliah Heifitz, composer-lyricist
Seeking Equity chorus singers for "Take The Lead," a musical.
Dates & Locations
Runs Feb. 5-16, 2024.
Compensation & Contract
Key Details
- Jan 4, 2024: 10:00 AM ESTBreak 1-2 p.m.
- Jan 4, 2024: 2:00 PM ESTSeeking talent from New York City, NY
Holding
Room: Studio 414 Audition Room: Studio 408. For the audition, prepare a
short cut (about 16 bars) of a pop, rock, r&b, or contemporary
musical theatre song. Please bring a picture & resume stapled
together.
ECC Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided.
A
note about dance: 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.
