What are the responsibilities and job description for the A Christmas Story - NYC ECC Dancers (Female & Male Characters) (06.16.26) position at Fireside Theatre?
DESCRIPTION
Notice: Audition Call Type: ECC
AUDITION DATE
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
FEMALE CHARACTERS:
1:00 PM (E)
MALE CHARACTERS:
3:30 PM (E)
CONTRACT
Dinner Theatre
$810 weekly minimum
SEEKING
Equity chorus dancers (Female & Male Characters) for roles in A CHRISTMAS STORY (See breakdown).
Performers of all ethnicities, physical types, gender identities, and ages are encouraged to audition.
Ensemble Dancers: Very strong dancers who sing and act well. Strong tap ability is a plus. Will play a variety of ensemble roles. All physical types and ethnicities welcome. Some ensemble members will cover principal roles.
PREPARATION
Please be warmed up and ready to dance when the call begins. Bring character and tap shoes. Some may be asked to stay and sing after all have danced. Please prepare 16-bars of music; singing from the show is fine. Also, please bring a picture and resume, stapled together.
LOCATION
Open Jar Studios
1601 Broadway
11th floor main entrance
New York, NY 10019
Holding room - Studio 11M
PERSONNEL
Music and Lyrics: Benj Pasek and Justin Paul
Book: Joseph Robinette
Expected to attend:
Director: Justin Brill
Musical Director: Mary Ehlinger
Choreographer: Shanna VanDerwerker
Producer: Ed Flesch
OTHER DATES
1st Rehearsal: October 12, 2026
Runs October 29 - December 20, 2026
OTHER
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.
SALARY
Dinner Theatre $810 weekly minimum
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UNION
AEA