What are the responsibilities and job description for the Let's Hear It For the Boys: A Transmasc Cabaret - Open Call For Trans Men and Transmasculine Theatre Artists position at Let's Hear It For the Boys: A Transmasc Cabaret?
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Key Details:
Rate: $100 (stipend)
Sound Check Performance Date: Saturday, June 20th, 2026 (Sound Check 3-4:15pm ET, Show 9:30-10:45pm ET)
Performance Location: The Green Room 42 in New York City (570 10th Ave, New York, NY 10036), plus livestream from anywhere
Rehearsal Schedule: 5-6 in-person NYC rehearsals anticipated in June (to be scheduled based on team availability)
Rehearsal Schedule: 5-6 in-person NYC rehearsals anticipated in June (to be scheduled based on team availability)
About the Show: Let's Hear It For the Boys returns to NYC this summer for its third year! This all-transmasculine variety show is a celebration of trans man and transmasc talent co-produced by Max Raymond (he/him) and Charlie Hano (he/him), with casting by Hano Casting and marketing design by Max Raymond. This year's show will be presented in person on Saturday, June 20th, at 9:30pm ET at The Green Room 42 in NYC and will also be available to watch from anywhere via ticketed livestream.
Event/ticketing page: tinyurl.com/LHIFTB26
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For this event, we're seeking trans man and transmasc ASL Interpreters, Directors, Stage Managers, Writers (including playwrights, songwriters, and composers), Performers (including actors, singers, dancers, drag and burlesque artists, comedians, clowns, and performance artists), Musicians, Photographers, and more from our community. We encourage all trans man and transmasculine artists, including early career and emerging artists, to submit.
People of the Global Majority/BIPOC artists, fat artists, and artists living with disabilities are encouraged to submit. We are actively seeking artists who are age 40 .
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For this event, we're seeking trans man and transmasc ASL Interpreters, Directors, Stage Managers, Writers (including playwrights, songwriters, and composers), Performers (including actors, singers, dancers, drag and burlesque artists, comedians, clowns, and performance artists), Musicians, Photographers, and more from our community. We encourage all trans man and transmasculine artists, including early career and emerging artists, to submit.
People of the Global Majority/BIPOC artists, fat artists, and artists living with disabilities are encouraged to submit. We are actively seeking artists who are age 40 .
Submissions are welcome from both union and non-union artists.
For our show band, we are specifically seeking musicians with proficiency in the following instruments:
• Piano
• Guitar
• Bass
We are also seeking a Music Director and Arranger.
Musicians should feel comfortable reading sheet music and working on an abbreviated rehearsal timeline. Experienced cabaret musicians strongly encouraged to submit.
Multi-hyphenate artists may submit in multiple disciplines. Please submit only once if submitting in multiple disciplines; this submission form allows you to self-select into multiple disciplines and upload multiple files.
Team members receive a guaranteed stipend of $100 each. (e.g. $100 for Pianist, $200 for Pianist/MD, $300 for Pianist/MD/Arranger, etc.)
Note: While we are not necessarily seeking run crew or designers for this event, each artist who submits will be thoroughly considered, no matter their discipline. If our budget allows and we think it makes sense to bring you and your skill set on board, we will.
Performers/Musicians: In order to be considered, you MUST submit at least one video demonstrating your artistry. We are most interested in videos that you feel best represent you as an artist; video submissions can include self-tape material and do NOT need to include footage from past productions. Please limit each video submission to 5 minutes or less. Note: Performers need not be singers to submit. Drag artists need not self-tape in full drag. At this time, we ask that all performers be NYC-based, or be available as NYC local hires from (at the latest) June 1-June 20 for the rehearsal process and show.
Writers/Songwriters/Composers: In order to be considered, you MUST submit at least one completed song or written selection (monologue, scene, poem, etc.) you would like presented at this event. We are most interested in pieces that run no more than 5 minutes and utilize no more than 6 performers. Each writer may submit up to 3 pieces for consideration. Note: Writers are encouraged to submit work they want to showcase, whatever the subject matter; writers are NOT required to submit work about transness. Writers are welcome to submit from anywhere and do not need to be based in NYC.
Please make sure [email protected] has access to all submitted Google Drive files.
Submissions will close at 11:59pm ET on Saturday, April 11th, 2026. Submit now at tinyurl.com/LHIFTB26Submit.
Questions, comments, or concerns? Please direct them to [email protected].
DURATION
Jun 1, 2026 - Jun 20, 2026
SALARY
$100.00 – $100.00 per gig
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