The Outsiders, Bway, NYC ECC Dancers
About the project
Danya Taymor, dir.; Rick Kuperman, Jeff Kuperman, choreo.; Justin Levine, music supervisor-arranger-orchestrator; TRC Company, Xavier Rubiano CSA, casting; Nancy Braun, choreo. supervisor; Tilly Evans-Kreuger, Kristen Carcone, assoc. choreo.; The Araca Group, American Zoetrope, Olympus Theatricals, prods.; 321 Theatrical Management, general mgr.; Adam Rapp, book; Jonathan Clay, Zach Chance, music-lyrics
Seeking Equity chorus dancers for future replacements in the Broadway production of "The Outsiders."
Dates & Locations
Currently running at Bernard B Jacobs Theater in NYC.
Compensation & Contract
Key Details
- Apr 11, 2025: 10:00 AM EDT
- Apr 11, 2025: 2:00 PM EDT
Holding room - Studio 312.
ECC
Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be
provided. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
Be warmed up and ready to dance. All dancers should bring flat shoes. Also, bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
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.
Additional Materials
The
sound of “The Outsiders” is a blend of folk, soul, southern rock,
blues, with some elements of early country, hints of bluegrass and
church revival. This is not a twangy score, no strong accents needed,
not a hoedown or a hootenanny, but more of a celebration of Americana,
traditions around acoustically driven, sincere, soulful, visceral human
expression. Authenticity is key, as this should not feel like something
put on, but the truest expression of these characters' emotional lives.
For these reasons, we are interested in unique and eclectic voices to
comprise our company. For some stylistic references, here is a playlist
featuring artists such as Bonnie Raitt, The Band, Bill Withers, and
more.
Here is a link to a playlist for musical references: https://tinyurl.com/OutsidersPlaylist
SYNOPSIS:
“THE OUTSIDERS” is a story about class, broken homes, protecting one’s
turf, and the all- too-real American condition known as the “Haves and
Have Nots.” It is a world of kids of every sort, from destitute outlaws,
gas station workers, and high school dropouts (the Greasers), to the
very well- appointed, college-bound, and wealthy (the Socs). This is
Tulsa 1967, where to be a Soc means to be rich and white. To be a
Greaser is to be poor, rejected by the Haves because of any number of
facets: economic status, gender identity, race, sexual orientation,
ethnicity and any other facet that Tulsa Soc Society deems as "other".
The Greasers are a group of boys who have created a chosen family that
reflects the true diversity of Tulsa.
SEEKING:
- GREASERS/MALE
& FEMALE PRESENTING SWINGS: All vocal types, real people with
Americana/Rock sound, to play Greasers & other featured parts. Must
be able to execute athletic movement and fight choreography. The
Greasers can be Black, Indigenous, Latine, API, MENASA or Mixed.
-
SOCS/MALE & FEMALE PRESENTING SWINGS: All vocal types, real people
with Americana/Rock sound, to play Socs & other featured parts. Must
be able to execute athletic movement and fight choreography. The Socs
can be White.
The above may understudy the following principal roles:
-
PONYBOY CURTIS: 15, A dreamer with a cowboy spirit. Our narrator and a
budding writer finding his voice, can be vulnerable when speaking to the
audience. The youngest Greaser and youngest brother of three. Curious,
introspective, a storyteller. Freshly orphaned and raw from the pain.
Idolizes Paul Newman in Cool Hand Luke and his individualism. A natural
loner, he finds true friendship with Johnny Cade.
- JOHNNY CADE: 16
but looks younger. Black, Indigenous, Latine, API, MENASA or Mixed.
Ponyboy’s best friend, the smallest and most vulnerable of the Greasers.
Sensitive and loyal, suffers from PTSD from abuse at home and on the
streets, he has found family in the Greasers. Has a special connection
with Dallas Winston, outsiders among outsiders.
- DARREL CURTIS: 20.
The oldest Curtis brother. Strong, athletic, intelligent, hardworking,
strict. A former golden boy, his future was ripped away from him after
his parents were killed in a tragic accident. Works two roofing jobs and
has taken on the difficult task of raising and providing for his two
younger brothers. Trying his best to keep it together but fraying at the
edges under pressure from all sides. Sacrificed his future to give his
brothers one. Incredible potential squashed by circumstance. Had to grow
up too fast. Suffers no fools.
- DALLAS “DALLY” WINSTON: 19, Black,
Indigenous, Latine, API, MENASA or Mixed. Wily, rebellious, audacious,
impulsive, and reckless. Sensual and single minded. Fiercely loyal,
brutally honest. The outlier of the Greasers, originally from New York’s
Hell’s Kitchen. Cares deeply for Ponyboy and especially Johnny Cade,
sees him as his little brother.
- SODAPOP CURTIS: 17, the middle
Curtis brother. Charismatic, exceptionally handsome, and a high- school
drop-out, he now works at the local gas station. Ponyboy's security
blanket at home. Privately nursing a broken heart but hides it well and
deflects so he doesn't have to take anything too seriously.
- SHERRY
“CHERRY” VALANCE: 17, white. A dreamer. Confident, privileged, curious,
open minded. Has been conditioned to be what society expects her to be:
Bob's Girlfriend and Captain of the Cheerleading team. Experiences an
awakening once she meets Ponyboy and the other Greasers. Finds her
courage. Displays tremendous compassion for the Greasers and Ponyboy in
particular. Breaks the mold.
- KEITH "TWO-BIT" MATTHEWS: 18, Black,
Indigenous, Latine, API, MENASA or Mixed. Strong Dancer. A natural clown
with an infectious sense of humor, extremely loyal to the Greasers and
to the Curtis family. One of the best fighters among the greasers.
-
BOB: 17/18, white, the leader of the Soc’s, Tulsa Society's golden boy.
Cocky, charming, dazzling, a natural leader. Has the whole world by the
tail. Cherry's boyfriend and the captain of the football team. Comes
from extreme privilege, he doesn't take "no" for an answer. Expresses
his rage and repressed emotions through violence and bullying.
-
PAUL: 20, white, physically intimidating, he was the best receiver on
his high school football team and went on to play college ball. Bob's
best friend and 2nd in command. Buries his fears and insecurities under a
mask of confidence and self-assurance. A one-time football teammate of
Darrell, he got to have the future Darry dreamed of. Quiets his own
demons by wailing on Greasers.
