A BEAT OF OUR OWN Equity Ensemble Dancers (All genders) - McCarter Theatre Center Auditions

A BEAT OF OUR OWN - NYC ECC Dancers (Late Afternoon - All genders) — Revised

McCarter Theatre Center | Princeton, NJ

Notice: Audition · Call Type: ECC

REVISED

LOCATION

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

Audition Date & Time: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 — 4:00 PM (E)

PERSONNEL

Book: Rehana Lew Mirza & Mike Lew

Music & Lyrics: Sam Willmott

Contract / Salary: LORT Non-Rep — $1320 weekly minimum (LORT B+)

Orchestrations: Matthew Malone
Additional Arrangements & Orchestrations: Kuljit Bhamra

Director: Stafford Arima

Choreographer: Rujuta Vaidya

Music Supervision: Bryan Perri

Music Director: Patrick Sulken

SEEKING

Equity chorus dancers for A BEAT OF OUR OWN (see breakdown). All roles will be understudied.

At McCarter, we unite the ideals of joy and justice, beauty and belonging. We seek actors that represent a vast diversity of our human experience. Actors of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, body types and identities are encouraged to audition.

EXPECTED TO ATTEND

Artistic Director: Sarah Rasmussen
Associate Artistic Director: Donya K. Washington
Artistic & Casting Coordinator: Meredith Bartmon
Directing Fellow: Tiger Brown

PREPARATION

Please come ready to dance (soft-soled dance shoes — no sneakers or heels).

OTHER DATES

First Rehearsal: August 25, 2026
Tech Begins: September 29, 2026
Previews Begin: October 7, 2026
Opening: October 16, 2026
Closing: October 25, 2026

OTHER

Website:
www.mccarter.org

Additional Personnel:
Director of Artistic Initiatives — Julie Felise Dubiner
Casting Director — ARC / Duncan Stewart, CSA & Patrick Maravilla, CSA
Casting Assistant — ARC / Jaron Cole

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.

A BEAT OF OUR OWN

SYNOPSIS

After leading their college team to victory at the Michigan State Championships, teammates Mary and Preeti find themselves bound for Nationals. But when they clash over Mary's plan to fuse multiple Indian styles into their routine, Mary breaks off and forms her own squad. There's only one problem: aside from her chaotic roommate Sunita, none of the new recruits have ever danced before. Armed with a new sense of purpose — and a little help from a former Bollywood star — Mary sets out to mold a ragtag group of lovable misfits into title-worthy contenders. But do they stand a chance against Preeti and her team of bhangra all-stars?

NOTE

All performers are as cast and will play a variety of ensemble roles which may include: ELU STUDENTS, A CHINESE DRAGON, A MIME, REKHA'S DELIVERY BOYS, RESTAURANT GOERS, BOLLYWOOD FILM DANCERS, PREETI'S FAMILY IN CHANDIGARH, etc. Descriptions speak to the characters as written and should not discourage actors who are comfortable playing the gender and age described from attending.

SEEKING

• ENSEMBLE 1 / Constance / ELU Student / Bollywood Performer / Restaurant Goer / As Cast: ALREADY CAST
• ENSEMBLE 2 / Gobind / Announcer / ELU Student / Bollywood Performer / Restaurant Goer / Preeti's Family / As Cast: Male. Sikh Punjabi / South Asian-American. 20s. An upbeat chemistry major who loves Bhangra with all his heart and also his two left feet. All characters portrayed by this performer wear a paag/head covering and have facial hair. Strong dancer. Tenor.
• ENSEMBLE 3 / Jake / ELU Student / Bollywood Performer / Restaurant Goer / As Cast: ALREADY CAST
• ENSEMBLE 4 / Just Bob / ELU Student / Bollywood Performer / Restaurant Goer / Preeti's Family / As Cast: Male. South Asian-American. 20s. Big-hearted super senior. Strong dancer, specifically in Indian styles of Bhangra and Bollywood, and Hip-Hop. Baritenor.
• ENSEMBLE 5 / Lily / ELU Student / Bollywood Performer / Restaurant Goer / As Cast: ALREADY CAST
• ENSEMBLE 6 / Mohan / ELU Student / Bollywood Performer / Restaurant Goer / Preeti's Family / As Cast: Male. Sikh Punjabi / South Asian-American. 20s. A sensitive feminist and incredible bhangra team hype man. All characters portrayed by this performer wear a paag/head covering and have facial hair. Strong dancer, specifically in Indian styles of Bhangra and Bollywood, and Hip-Hop. Sings boli, so experience in Bhangra and/or Punjabi folk singing is a plus. Tenor.
• ENSEMBLE 7 / New Mary / ELU Student / Bollywood Performer / Restaurant Goer / Preeti's Family / As Cast: ALREADY CAST
• ENSEMBLE 8 / Noah / ELU Student / Bollywood Performer / Restaurant Goer / As Cast: Male. Jewish. 20s. An adorably over-eager team player who makes up for dance skill with enthusiasm. Strong dancer. Tenor.
• ENSEMBLE 9 / Shetal / ELU Student / Bollywood Performer / Restaurant Goer / Preeti's Family / As Cast: ALREADY CAST
• ENSEMBLE 10 / Shilpa / Mary’s Mom / ELU Student / Bollywood Performer / Restaurant Goer / Preeti's Family / As Cast: Female. South Asian-American. 20s. Shilpa wants to win at all costs, best friends with Shetal. Mary's Mom is a professional Kathak dancer. Strong dancer, specifically in Indian styles of Kathak, Bhangra, and Bollywood. Mezzo with pop sensibilities.
• ENSEMBLE 11 / Varun / ELU Student / Bollywood Performer / Restaurant Goer / Preeti's Family / As Cast: ALREADY CAST
• ENSEMBLE 12 / Wallace / Bollywood Performer / Restaurant Goer / As Cast: Male. White. 50s-60s. Sunita's faculty advisor, a widower trying to get back into the world. Strong dancer. Baritenor.