Take The Lead' Dancers
Seeking talent from New York City, NY
About the project
COMPANY DETAILS
Paper Mill Playhouse
Mark
S. Hoebee, production artistic dir.; Jen Bender, associate artistic
dir.; Christopher Slavik, associate prod.; Christopher Gattelli,
choreo.-dir.; Maria Torres, choreo.; Jennifer Weber, choreo.; Robert
Cary, book; Jonathan Tolins, book; Elliah Heifetz, music, lyrics; Zeniba
Now music, lyrics; Geoffrey Ko, musical dir.; The Telsey Office- Rachel
Hoffman, casting; Lindsay Levine, CSA.; Priya Gosh, CSA.; Casie “Tynee”
Goshow, assistant choreo.
Member since Jul 12, 2013
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Casting Equity chorus Dancers who sing for "Take The Lead" running at the Paper Mill Playhouse.
Roles in this project
Collapse All RolesExcellent,
versatile, dancers with hip-hop ability. Strong singing required and
potential to understudy featured Ensemble roles and/or principal roles.
Please note if the performer also has extensive ballroom experience.
To apply, see the "Key Details" section below.
18-early
20s, Black, Male (cis, trans, or non-binary). Rock’s older brother,
often gets into trouble with the law and is anxious to make sure Rock
stays close by his side. Will understudy the principal role of ROCK 18,
Black. Male (cis, trans, or non-binary). Strong, but quiet, Rock often
feels persecuted for things he can’t control, and it’s caused him to
turn inward, except for occasional flashes of frustration. Dancing
unlocks a way of expressing himself and opens him up to a less
defensive, more hopeful outlook on his future. Baritenor. Hip-hop dance
ability.
Ethnicity: Black / African Descent, Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial
To apply, see the "Key Details" section below.
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.
To apply, see the "Key Details" section below.
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: Baritenor/Rapper.
Hip-hop dancer.
Ethnicity: White / European Descent
To apply, see the "Key Details" section below.
17,
any race. Male (cis, trans, or non-binary). Morgan’s talented but
slightly scattered partner. Excellent dancer with ballroom ability.
Vocal Range: Any.
To apply, see the "Key Details" section below.
17,
Black. Female (cis, trans, or non-binary). She knows what’s up, and
she’s ready to tell you. A budding fashionista with a “unique” street
style a la Missy Elliot. Monster’s cousin. Vocal Range: Alto/Rapper.
Hip-hop dance ability. May understudy the principal role of LA RHETTE.
17, Black. Female (cis, trans, or non-binary). Smart, curious, beautiful
– but also trying to succeed academically in the face of significant
pressure to help care for her family, and despite her anger and hurt
over a longstanding feud with Rock and his brother. Dancing with Rock
causes her to reconsider her assumptions about other people and to take
the risk of falling in love. Mezzo/High Mix Belt with lots of riffing.
Hip-hop dance ability.
Ethnicity: Black / African Descent, Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial
To apply, see the "Key Details" section below.
17,
white. Female (cis, trans, or non-binary). Arrogant, competitive, but
extremely talented; the star pupil of Pierre and Alan’s academy.
Excellent dancer with ballroom ability. Vocal Range: Any.
Ethnicity: White / European Descent
To apply, see the "Key Details" section below.
Excellent,
versatile, dancers with hip-hop ability. Strong singing required and
potential to understudy featured Ensemble roles and/or principal roles.
Please note if the performer also has extensive ballroom experience.
To apply, see the "Key Details" section below.
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/Rapper. Hip-hop dance
ability.
Ethnicity: Black / African Descent, Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial
To apply, see the "Key Details" section below.
Rehearsal begins Feb. 17 2025; Runs March 29 - April 27 at Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, NJ.
Compensation & Contract
All Roles
Key Details
Auditions:
Pearl Studios (500), 500 8th Ave, New York City, NY, 10018-6504
Equity Principal Audition
- Nov 7, 2024: 10:00 AM EDT
Lunch 1:00 p.m - 2:00 p.m. Holding room - Studio 412
Equity Principal Audition
Holding room - Studio 412
Seeking talent from New York City, NY
Additional Instructions:
ECC Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided.
Dancers;
come prepared to dance. The combination at this call will be a hip-hop
combination. Bring your headshot and resume stapled together. Dancers
who feel they are more skilled in ballroom/partner dancing, please
submit as follows:
If you are an experienced ballroom/partner dancer, we invite you to submit at the following link: https://tinyurl.com/TTLOct2024Ballroom
If you are an expert hip-hop dancer and are unable to attend, we invite you to submit at the following link: https://tinyurl.com/TTLOct2024HipHop
Production
states "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. The audition
process is open to all actors and stage managers.
Paper Mill
Playhouse is committed to anti-racism and anti-oppression practices in
all areas, including casting. We acknowledge histories of systemic
exclusionary practices and will continue to dismantle barriers to
theatre making. Paper Mill Playhouse welcomes diversity and inclusion
across the spectrum of race, gender, gender identity, gender expression,
sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, and artists with
disabilities. The audition process is open to all actors and stage
managers."
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.
