Argyle Theatre 2026-27 Season - NYC ECC Dancers (Morning & Afternoon - All genders) (07.16.26)

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Audition Call Type: ECC

AUDITION DATE

Thursday, July 16, 2026

11:00 AM (E)

AND

2:00 PM (E)

Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

CONTRACT

LOA

$510 weekly minimum (Ref. to COST) - 2025-26 rate

Plus - Health / Pension / Transportation

SEEKING

Equity chorus dancers for Argyle Theatre's 2026-27 Season (See breakdown).

PREPARATION

Please prepare ONE very brief singing selection (16-bars or thereabouts) in the style of any show in the season. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring sheet music in your key and a headshot/resume. If you are unable to attend these in-person ECCs, you may send your picture/resume to [email protected] .

LOCATION

Actors' Equity New York Audition Center

165 W 46th St

16th Fl

New York, NY 10036

PERSONNEL

Evan Pappas, Artistic Director

Mark and Dylan Perlman, Managing Partners

Expected to attend:

(Season) Casting Director/Associate Producer: Michael Cassara, CSA

Choreographer for ALL SHOOK UP & ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE: Trent Soyster

See breakdown for production-specific personnel.

OTHER DATES

See breakdown for production-specific dates.

OTHER

Argyle Theatre is located in Babylon, Long Island (about an hour from midtown Manhattan, via Long Island Railroad)

All shows rehearse in Manhattan before moving to Long Island for tech/performances.

ECC Procedures are in effect for this audition.

An Equity Monitor will be provided.

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.

Breakdown

Argyle Theatre 2026-27 Season

ON YOUR FEET!

Book by Alexander Dinelaris

Music & Lyrics by Gloria & Emilio Estefan

Director/Choreographer: Vincent Ortega

Music Director: Jonathan Brenner

Associate Director/Choreographer: Bryan Ernesto Menjivar

First Rehearsal: 8/24/26

First Performance: 9/17/26

Closing: 10/25/26

SEEKING:

[ENSEMBLE SINGERS AND DANCERS] All gender identities, any age range, Latino/Latina/Latiné. A diverse group of strong dancers and singers for multiple parts that may possibly understudy principal roles.

[REBECCA FAJARDO] female, Cuban, late teens–20s. Gloria's younger sister. Bright, supportive, and loving, providing encouragement throughout Gloria's rise to fame while remaining grounded within the family's close-knit dynamic. Vocal Range: Strong ensemble soprano/mezzo.

[PHIL] male, any race/ethnicity, 30s–50s. Music executive and industry insider. Professional, pragmatic, and occasionally skeptical, representing the American recording industry's initial uncertainty about crossover Latin artists. Strong comic instincts are helpful. Strong ensemble vocals, comfortable with contemporary musical theatre and pop sounds.

MARY POPPINS

Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman

Book: Julian Fellowes

New Songs and Additional Music and Lyrics: Anthony Drewe and George Stiles

Co-Created by Cameron Mackintosh

Director: Evan Pappas

Choreographer: Debbie Roshe

Music Director: Jonathan Brenner

Casting Director: Michael Cassara, CSA

First Rehearsal: on/about 10/19/2026

First Performance: 11/12/26

Closes: 1/3/27

SEEKING:

[ADDITIONAL ENSEMBLE ROLES] any ethnicity/race, all ages (18 ), all gender identities. Strong singer/actors who dance extremely well

[KATIE NANNA] any ethnicity/race, 30s, female. Jane and Michael's nanny at the beginning of the show. Overwhelmed and upset, she has absolutely had her fill of the Banks children.

[POLICEMAN] any ethnicity/race, 30s, male. A neighborhood fixture who is respected by and observant of households on his beat.

[MISS LARK] any ethnicity/race, 30s, female. The haughty next-door neighbor of the Banks family who treats her dog, Willoughby, as if he were a child.

[PARK KEEPER] any ethnicity/race, 40s, male. Uniformed and officious, he makes sure no one breaks park regulations. His life is defined by rules, but he secretly hankers after his childhood.

[NELEUS] any ethnicity/race, 20s, male. The statue of a young boy posed with a dolphin in the park. Neleus was separated from his father, Poseidon, and misses him very much. A small and lonely being, he is very happy to befriend Jane and Michael. Strong dancer/dance feature.

[VON HUSSLER] any ethnicity/race, 30s, male. A businessman seeking a loan from the bank for a shady business deal. He speaks with a German accent.

[JOHN NORTHBROOK] any ethnicity/race, 30s, male. An honest businessman seeking a loan to build a factory for his community. He speaks with an accent from Northern England.

[MRS. CORRY] person of color, 40s, female. Owns a magical gingerbread shop. She is a mysterious woman of great age who speaks with a Caribbean accent.

ALL SHOOK UP

Book by Joe DiPietro

Inspired by and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley

Director: Tommy Ranieri

Choreographer: Trent Soyster

Music Director: Jonathan Brenner

First Rehearsal: on/about 1/4/2027

First Performance: 1/28/27

Closes: 3/14/27

SEEKING:

[ENSEMBLE] 18 , any gender identity, any race/ethnicity. The citizens of a conservative Midwestern town whose lives are transformed by the arrival of Chad and the liberating spirit of rock and roll. To portray a variety of featured ensemble roles including townspeople, customers, museum patrons, honky-tonk regulars, and dancers. Strong singers and excellent dancers with distinct personalities and comedic instincts.

THE CHER SHOW

Book by Rick Elice

Director/Choreographer: TBA

Music Director: Jonathan Brenner

First Rehearsal: on/about 3/15/2027

First Performance: 4/8/27

Closing: 5/30/27

SEEKING:

[ENSEMBLE] 18 , any gender identity, any race/ethnicity. A versatile company portraying assorted roles and numerous figures from across Cher's remarkable career. Excellent singers and dancers with strong versatility, as many tracks require multiple featured roles and quick transformations.

JIMMY BUFFETT'S ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE

Director: Tommy Ranieri

Choreographer: Trent Soyster

Music Director: Jonathan Brenner

First Rehearsal: on/about 6/7/2027

First Preview: 7/1/27

Closing: 9/5/27

SEEKING:

[ENSEMBLE] 18 , any gender identity, any race/ethnicity. Ensemble members portray a variety of featured roles including vacation guests, resort staff, island residents, and other featured characters. Strong singers with excellent movement ability, comedic instincts, and the versatility to portray multiple distinct roles throughout the production.

SALARY

LOA $510 weekly minimum (Ref. to COST) - 2025-26 rate Plus - Health / Pension / Transportation

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