FOOTLOOSE Equity Ensemble Dancers (All genders) - Milwaukee Repertory Theater Auditions

FOOTLOOSE - Chicago ECC Dancers (Afternoon - All genders)

Milwaukee Repertory Theater | Milwaukee, WI

Audition Call Type: ECC

AUDITION DATE

LOCATION

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 — 1:00 PM (C)

Actors' Equity Association - Chicago Member Center
557 W Randolph St, 1st Fl
Chicago, IL 60661

CONTRACT

LORT Non-Rep
$1,213 weekly minimum (LORT B)

PERSONNEL

• Ellen & Joe Checota
• Executive Director: Chad Bauman
• Artistic Director: Mark Clements
• Directed & Choreographer: Stephen Mear
• Music Director: Dan Kazemi
• Stage Adaptation: Dean Pitchford & Walter Bobbie

SEEKING

Equity chorus dancers for FOOTLOOSE. Actors of all races and ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, are encouraged to audition.

ENSEMBLE:

Members of the ensemble will play high school students, townspeople, church choir members, Cowboy Bob, performers, and patrons. Requires strong dance technique and abilities across multiple styles, from jazz to contemporary. Acro/tricks experience a plus. Looking for strong singers with the ability to maneuver around tight, complex harmonies. Dancers may be asked to sing.

Expected to attend:

• Artistic Producer / Casting Director: Jonathan Hetler, CSA
• Artistic Producing Associate / Casting Associate: María Amenábar Farias
• Literary Director: Annika Perez-Krikorian
• Choreographer: TBD

OTHER DATES

• 1st Rehearsal – August 25, 2026
• 1st Preview – September 22
• Opening – September 26
• Closing – November 1

PREPARATION

Come warmed up and dressed to dance. A combination will be taught. Dancers should bring character heels or jazz shoes. You may be asked to demonstrate acrobatic skills or tricks if you have them available. Prepare a 16-bar (or less than a 45-second) selection of a musical theatre song in a style appropriate to the show. Be prepared to sing an additional contrasting selection if requested. Bring sheet music and your book; an accompanist will be provided.

OTHER

Additional personnel and creative credits:

• Based on the original screenplay: Dean Pitchford
• Music: Tom Snow
• Lyrics: Dean Pitchford
• Additional Music: Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins, and Jim Steinman

Venue: Checota Powerhouse Theater

Show page:
https://www.milwaukeerep.com/shows/show/footloose/

Contact:
casting@milwaukeerep.com

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.