AIN'T TOO PROUD Equity Ensemble Dancers (All genders) - Casa Manana, Inc. Auditions

AIN'T TOO PROUD - NYC ECC Dancers (Late Afternoon - All genders)

Casa Manana, Inc. | Fort Worth, TX

Notice: Audition Call Type: ECC

AUDITION DATE

LOCATION

Monday, May 18, 2026

Pearl Studios (500)
500 8th Ave
5:00 PM (E)
New York, NY 10018-6504
Holding room - Studio 312

CONTRACT

$959 weekly minimum (Tier 1)

PERSONNEL

Expected to attend:
Tyrone Jackson, Associate Director
Gerry McIntyre, Director/Choreographer

SEEKING

Equity chorus dancers for AIN'T TOO PROUD (See breakdown).

OTHER DATES

Rehearsals Start: 08/29/2026
Show Opens: 09/12/2026
Show Closes: 09/20/2026

PREPARATION

Bring flat shoes and character shoes. Dancewear is appropriate.

OTHER

www.casamanana.org

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

All characters are strong singers of all genders, ethnicities, ages, and types. Casa Mañana encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities and/or expressions, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.

SEEKING:

• [ENSEMBLE/BERRY GORDY] – Male-Presenting; 30s-40s; The Chairman! The founder of Motown and a man who needs no introduction. Strong Mover. This character is Black.
• [ENSEMBLE/DENNIS EDWARDS & OTHERS] – Male-Presenting; 20s-30s; Lead singer of The Temptations after David Ruffin. A vocal powerhouse with the ego to match. Doubles as STRAIGHT TALK FELLA and DELIVERY MAN. Tenor/Baritone. Gospel sound a plus. Strong Dancer. This character is Black.
• [ENSEMBLE/ELBRIDGE “AL” BRYANT & OTHERS] – Male-Presenting; 20s-30s; An original member of the group who didn’t last long due to his hot temper. Doubles as NORMAN WHITFIELD, a writer of some of the Temps’ biggest hits, et. al. Tenor. Strong Dancer. This character is Black.
• [ENSEMBLE/RICHARD STREET & OTHERS] – Male-Presenting; 20s-30s; An aspiring singer who stepped in at certain performances until becoming a full-fledged member later on in The Temps’ career. Tenor. Strong Dancer. Doubles as OFFSTAGE GANG. This character is Black.
• [ENSEMBLE/SMOKEY ROBINSON & OTHERS] – Male-Presenting; 20s-30s; The Temptations’ songwriter that put the group on the map. A legendary singer in his own right. Strong Tenor. Strong Dancer. This character is Black.
• [ENSEMBLE/LAMONT & OTHERS] – Male-Presenting; 20s; Otis Williams’ son. Strong Tenor. Strong Dancer. This character is Black.
• [ENSEMBLE/SHELLY BERGER] – Male-Presenting; 20s-40s; Not your typical Motown manager. Character man; His quick wit and level head helps The Temptations achieve their success. Doubles as JUDGE and TV ANNOUNCER. Strong Tenor. This character is Caucasian.
• [ENSEMBLE/JOSEPHINE] – Female-Presenting; 20s-30s; Otis’ teenage wife who grows up fast. She takes care of their son while he’s on the road. Alto/Very High Belt. Strong Dancer. This character is Black.
• [ENSEMBLE/DIANA ROSS & OTHERS] – Female-Presenting; 20s-30s; Strong Singer. Strong Dancer. This character is Black.
• [ENSEMBLE/MARY WILSON & OTHERS] – Female-Presenting; 20s-30s; A member of The Supremes who dated Melvin. Doubles as JOHNNIE MAE, et al. Soprano Belter. Strong Dancer. This character is Black.
• [ENSEMBLE/TAMMI TERRELL & OTHERS] – Female-Presenting; 20s-30s; A singer in Motown who had a tumultuous relationship with David Ruffin. Doubles as MAMA ROSE, et al. Soprano. Strong Dancer. This character is Black.