Ain't Too Proud - NYC ECC Dancers (Early Morning & Late Morning - All genders) (10.29.26)

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Audition Call Type: ECC

AUDITION DATE

Thursday, October 29, 2026

9:30 AM (E)

And

Thursday, October 29, 2026

11:30 AM (E)

CONTRACT

LOA

$660 weekly minimum (Ref. to COST) - 2025-26 rates

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in AIN'T TOO PROUD (See breakdown).

PREPARATION

Prepare to learn a dance combination. Wear dance shoes or character heels. Be prepared to sing if asked.

Prepare 16-bars in the Mowtown/doo-wop style of the show. You may sing from ATP. Bring sheet music in the key in which you would like to sing; an accompanist will be provided.

LOCATION
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St
16th Fl
New York, NY 10036

PERSONNEL
Dominique Morisseau: Book
The Temptations: Music & Lyrics
Richard T. Dolce: Executive Producer
Vic DiMonda: Associate Producing Director
Paul Stancato: Director/Choreographer

Expected to attend:
Vic DiMonda: Associate Producing Director - (afternoon session)
Paul Stancato: Director/Choreographer - (all day)

OTHER DATES
1st Rehearsal: 2/22/27
Open: 3/11/27
Close: 4/25/27
Possible Extension: 5/2/2027

OTHER

www.engementheater.com

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

AIN'T TOO PROUD

SEEKING:

MALE & FEMALE IDENTIFYING ENSEMBLE: Singers who Move Very Well. Ages 20-40. African American except where noted. The following CHORUS PARTS will come from the ENSEMBLE:

BERRY GORDY: African American. The Chairman! The founder of Motown and a man who needs no introduction. Strong Mover.

SHELLY BERGER: Caucasian. Not your typical Motown manager. Character man; His quick wit and level head helps The Temptations achieve their success.

JOSEPHINE: African American. E5-G3. Otis’ teenage wife who grows up fast. She takes care of their sonwhile he’s on the road.

DENNIS EDWARDS: African American. F5-Bb2. Lead singer of The Temptations after David Ruffin. A vocal powerhouse with the ego to match.

OTHER ROLES: Al Bryant, Johnnie Mae, Smokey Robinson, Norman Whitfield, Diana Ross & the Supremes, Mary Wilson, Slick Talk Fella, Straight Talk Fella, Young Boy, Mama Rose, Delivery Man, Tammi
Terrell, Lamont, Johnnie Mae, Richard Street, Damon Harris, Lamont

SALARY

LOA $660 weekly minimum (Ref. to COST) - 2025-26 rates

• NON-UNION