AIN'T TOO PROUD Equity Ensemble Dancers - Male Presenting - Get Ready Tour, LLC Auditions

AIN'T TOO PROUD - NYC ECC/dancers (male-presenting) Get Ready Tour, LLC | Summit, NJ

Notice: Audition Call Type: ECC

AUDITION DATE

Monday, November 27, 2023

10:00 AM (E)

Lunch 1:00-2:00 pm

CONTRACT

Touring Agreement

$1,149 weekly minimum (Level 4 Tour)

SEEKING

Equity dancers for possible replacements in the tour production of AIN'T TOO PROUD (see breakdown).

PREPARATION

Everyone should wear comfortable clothes they can move in. Male-Presenting Dancers should bring either sneakers or dress shoes and knee-pads. Female-Presenting Dancers should bring character heels. Dancers should also bring a stapled together picture and resume.

LOCATION

Pearl Studios (500)

500 8th Ave

New York, NY 10018-6504

Studio #314 (Audition Room) / Studio #315 (Holding Room)

PERSONNEL

Producer: Ira Pittelman & Tom Hulce Executive Producer: Stephen Gabriel – Work Light Productions

General Manager: Courtney King – Work Light Productions

Director: Des McAnuff

Resident Director: Brian Harlan Brooks Book: Dominique Morisseau

Choreographer: Sergio Trujillo

Associate/Assistant Choreographer: Edgar Godineaux

Music Supervisor: Kenny Seymour

Music Director: Jonathan Smith

Casting Director: Tara Rubin Casting / Merri Sugarman, CSA

Casting Assistant/Associate: Spencer Gualdoni, CSA

OTHER DATES

THE TOUR IS CLOSING MARCH 2024. OTHER

Expected to attend: Edgar Godineaux (Assistant Choreographer), Kevin Metzger Timson (Casting Director) and an

Accompanist.

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

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. THIS ROLE IS CAST.

[ENSEMBLE/DENNIS EDWARDS & OTHERS] – Male-Presenting; 20s-30s; Lead singer of The Temptations after David Ruffin. A vocal powerhouse with the ego to match. Also plays STRAIGHT TALK FELLA and DELIVERY MAN. Tenor/Baritone. Gospel sound a plus. Strong Dancer. This character is Black. THIS ROLE IS CAST.

[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. Also plays NORMAN WHITFIELD, a writer of some of the Temps’ biggest hits, et. al. Tenor. Strong Dancer. This character is Black. THIS ROLE IS CAST.

[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. Also plays OFFSTAGE GANG. This character is Black. THIS ROLE IS CAST.

[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. THIS ROLE IS CAST.

[ENSEMBLE/LAMONT & OTHERS] – Male-Presenting; 20s; Otis Williams’ son. Strong Tenor. Strong Dancer. This character is Black. THIS ROLE IS CAST.

[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. Also plays JUDGE and TV ANNOUNCER. Strong Tenor. This character is Caucasian. THIS ROLE IS CAST.

[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. THIS ROLE IS CAST.

[ENSEMBLE/DIANA ROSS & OTHERS] – Female-Presenting; 20s-30s; Strong Singer. Strong Dancer. This character is Black. THIS ROLE IS CAST.

[ENSEMBLE/MARY WILSON & OTHERS] – Female-Presenting; 20s-30s; A member of The Supremes who dated Melvin. Also plays JOHNNIE MAE, et al. Soprano Belter. Strong Dancer. This character is Black. THIS ROLE IS CAST.

[ENSEMBLE/TAMMI TERRELL & OTHERS] – Female-Presenting; 20s-30s; A singer in Motown who had a tumultuous relationship with David Ruffin. Also plays MAMA ROSE, et al. Soprano. Strong Dancer. This character is Black. THIS ROLE IS CAST.

[4 OFFSTAGE MALE-PRESENTING SWINGS] – 20s-30s. Will understudy some of the Five Classic Temps and cover various specialty ensemble tracks. Strong singers and dancers. These roles are Black. THESE ROLES ARE CAST.

[1 OFFSTAGE FEMALE-PRESENTING SWING] – 20s-30s. To cover the female ensemble. Strong singers and dancers. These roles are Black. THIS ROLE IS CAST.