CHESS (Broadway) Equity Ensemble Singers (All genders) - Chess Champion LLC Auditions

CHESS (Broadway) - NYC ECC Singers (Afternoon - All genders)

Chess Champion LLC | New York, NY

AUDITION DATE

LOCATION

Notice: Audition Call Type: ECC

Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026

Location: Ripley-Grier Studios (520), 520 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018-6507

Time: 2:00 PM (E)

Holding room: Studio 17B

CONTRACT

The minimum base weekly salary for the positions being auditioned for is established by a collective bargaining agreement between The Broadway League Inc., on behalf of the above-named producer, and Actors' Equity Association. For Broadway, it is anticipated that the base weekly salary for each of the below-listed roles will range between a minimum of $2,717 per week (annualized base salary $141,284) and a maximum of $2,717 per week (annualized base salary $141,284).

PERSONNEL

• Producer: Tom Hulce, Robert Ahrens, Shubert Organization
• Director: Michael Mayer
• Music Supervisor: Brian Usifer
• Music Director: Ian Weinberger
• Choreographer: Lorin Latarro
• Music: Benny Andersson &rn Ulvaeus
• Lyrics: Tim Rice
• New Book: Danny Strong
• Casting Director: Jim Carnahan, CSA; Jason Thinger, CSA

SEEKING

Equity chorus singers for possible future replacements in the Broadway production of CHESS.

Expecting to attend: Jason Thinger (Casting Director); Ian Weinberger (Music Director)

MALE ENSEMBLE

(Male, late 20s–40s) Excellent singers / excellent dancers. Principal covers will come from within the ensemble.

FEMALE ENSEMBLE

(Female, late 20s–30s) Excellent singers / excellent dancers. Principal covers will come from within the ensemble.

OTHER DATES

Currently running.

OTHER

Venue: Imperial Theatre

ECC procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided.

There are currently no Equity stage managerial positions available.

PREPARATION

Please prepare a short cut of a song in the style of the show that shows off your range. Bring a picture and resume stapled together.

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.