Casa Mañana 2026-27 Season Equity Ensemble Dancers (All genders) - Casa Manana Auditions

CASA MAÑANA 2026-27 SEASON - NYC ECC DANCERS (AFTERNOON - ALL GENDERS) REVISED

Casa Manana, Inc. | Fort Worth, TX

Notice: Audition Call Type: ECC

REVISED

LOCATION

AUDITION DATE

CONTRACT

PERSONNEL

COST
$959 weekly minimum (Tier 1)

EXPECTED TO ATTEND:
Wally Jones, Executive Producer/Artistic Director
David Postlewate, Assistant Choreographer
Sydney Dotson, Auditions Assistant

OTHER DATES

PREPARATION

AIN'T TOO PROUD:
Please bring flat shoes and character shoes. Appropriate dancewear. Please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
August 29, 2026 (Rehearsal Begins)
September 12, 2026 (Opening)
September 20, 2026 (Closing)

DISNEY'S FROZEN:
October 24, 2026 (Rehearsal Begins)
November 7, 2026 (Opening)
November 15, 2026 (Closing)

DEAR EVAN HANSEN:
February 13, 2027 (Rehearsal Begins)
February 27, 2027 (Opening)
March 7, 2027 (Closing)

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROL KING MUSICAL:
May 1, 2027 (Rehearsal Begins)
May 15, 2027 (Opening)
May 23, 2027 (Closing)

OTHER:

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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

SEEKING:

• ENSEMBLE/BERRY GORDY: The Chairman! The founder of Motown and a man who needs no introduction. Strong Mover. This character is Black. Gender: Male | Character Age: 30s – 40s
• ENSEMBLE/DENNIS EDWARDS & OTHERS: 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. Gender: Male | Character Age: 20s – 30s
• ENSEMBLE/ELBRIDGE “AL” BRYANT & OTHERS: 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. Gender: Male | Character Age: 20s – 30s
• ENSEMBLE/RICHARD STREET & OTHERS: 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. Gender: Male | Character Age: 20s – 30s
• ENSEMBLE/SMOKEY ROBINSON & OTHERS: 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. Gender: Male | Character Age: 20s – 30s
• ENSEMBLE/LAMONT & OTHERS: Male-Presenting; 20s; Otis Williams’ son. Strong Tenor. Strong Dancer. This character is Black. Gender: Male | Character Age: 20s
• ENSEMBLE/SHELLY BERGER: 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. Gender: Male | Character Age: 20s – 40s
• ENSEMBLE/JOSEPHINE: 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. Gender: Female | Character Age: 20s – 30s
• ENSEMBLE/DIANA ROSS & OTHERS: Strong Singer. Strong Dancer. This character is Black. Gender: Female | Character Age: 20s – 30s
• ENSEMBLE/MARY WILSON & OTHERS: A member of The Supremes who dated Melvin. Doubles as JOHNNIE MAE, et al. Soprano Belter. Strong Dancer. This character is Black. Gender: Female | Character Age: 20s – 30s
• ENSEMBLE/TAMMI TERRELL & OTHERS: 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. Gender: Female | Character Age: 20s – 30s

DISNEY’S FROZEN

SEEKING:

• SVEN: Kristoff’s fiercely loyal reindeer best friend.
• OAKEN: Amiable salesperson and relentless advocate of hygge; cheerful and jolly. Gender: Male | Character Age: 30-50 | Vocal Range: A2 - Bb4
• WESELTON: Duke from a neighboring kingdom; chauvinistic, impolite, and judgmental. Gender: Male | Character Age: 30-50 | Vocal range: F3- A4
• YOUNG ANNA: Younger princess of Arendelle with youthful exuberance; fun-loving troublemaker; mesmerized by her sister’s magic. Gender: Female | Character Age: 10-13 | Vocal Range: Bb3 – E5
• YOUNG ELSA: Elder princess of Arendelle with magical powers; obedient daughter; protective sister. Gender: Female | Character Age: 10-13 | Vocal Range: A3 – E5
• QUEEN IDUNA: Queen of Arendelle and child of the Northhuldra; strong and compassionate mother. Gender: Female | Character Age: 30-50 | Vocal Range: F3 – E5
• KING AGNARR: King of Arendelle; warm-hearted and protective father. Gender: Male | Character Age: 30 - 50 | Vocal Range: B2 – C4
• PABBIE: Mystical shaman and patriarch of the Hidden Folk; Kristoff’s wise adoptive father. Gender: Male | Character Age: 40-60 | Vocal Range: Ab2 – Gb4
• BULDA: Spiritual matriarch of the Hidden Folk; Kristoff’s nurturing and vibrant adoptive mother. Gender: Female | Character Age: 40-60 | Vocal Range: Bb3 – D5
• ENSEMBLE: Includes the following roles: Townspeople, Staff, Guards, Hidden Folk, Oaken's Family and Friends, Volunteers, Bishop, Handmaiden, Lackeys, Hidden Folk Child.

DEAR EVAN HANSEN

Please see EPA character descriptions for roles.

BEAUTIFUL

SEEKING:

• NEIL SEDAKA: A singer-songwriter. Gender: Male | Character Age: 20-30s | Vocal Range: A#3 – G#4
• NICK: A musician. Gender: Male | Character Age: 20-30s | Vocal Range: Bb3 – D5
• JANELLE WOODS: A singer. Gender: Female | Character Age: 20-30s | Vocal Range: G#3 – D5
• MARILYN WALD: A singer. Gender: Female | Character Age: 20-30s | Vocal Range: G3 – C5
• LOU ADLER: A record producer and music executive. Gender: Male | Character Age: 40-50s
• BOBBY VEE: A singer. Gender: Male | Character Age: 20-30s | Vocal Range: C3 – C4
• LEAD DRIFTER: Member of the doo-wop group The Drifters. Gender: Male | Character Age: 20-30s | Vocal Range: B2 – Eb5
• BACK-UP DRIFTERS: Members of the doo-wop group The Drifters. Gender: Male | Character Age: 20-30s | Vocal Range: B2 – C5
• LEAD SHIRELLE: Member of pop group The Shirelles. Gender: Female | Character Age: 20-30s | Vocal Range: G3 – Db5
• BACK-UP SHIRELLES: Member of pop group The Shirelles. Gender: Female | Character Age: 20-30s | Vocal Range: G3 – D5
• RIGHTEOUS BROTHER #1: Part of The Righteous Brothers duo. Gender: Male | Character Age: 20-30s | Vocal Range: F2 – G4
• RIGHTEOUS BROTHER #2: Part of The Righteous Brothers duo. Gender: Male | Character Age: 20-30s | Vocal Range: F3 – F5
• UPTOWN SOLOIST: Gender: Female | Character Age: 20-40s | Vocal Range: B3 – Db5
• LUCILLE: Don Kirshner's secretary. Gender: Female | Character Age: Any
• BETTY: Carole King's childhood friend. Gender: Female | Character Age: 18-25
• LITTLE EVA: A pop singer. Gender: Female | Character Age: 18-20s | Vocal Range: Bb3 – E5