Flat Rock Playhouse 2026 Season Equity Ensemble Singers (Female Characters) - Flat Rock Playhouse Auditions

Flat Rock Playhouse 2026 Season - NYC ECC Singers (Female Characters)

AUDITION DATE

LOCATION

Thursday, February 5, 2026 — Pearl Studios (500)
500 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018-6504
2:00 PM (E)
Holding room - Studio 409

CONTRACT

Cost: $1,064 weekly minimum (Tier Z). Plus housing and transportation.

PERSONNEL

Artistic Director: Lisa K Bryant
Music Director: Ethan Andersen
Casting Directors: Dale Brown & Andrea Zee

SEEKING

Equity chorus singers (female characters) for Flat Rock Playhouse's 2026 Season. Expected to attend: Season Music Director/Director FOOTLOOSE: Ethan Andersen.

Actors of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, body types, ages, as well as performers with disabilities are encouraged to attend. See breakdown for production-specific audition personnel.

PREPARATION

Please prepare a brief song appropriate for the style/era of one of the season's musicals: FOOTLOOSE, RENT, SISTER ACT. An accompanist will be provided. Also bring your headshot and resume stapled together.

OTHER DATES

See breakdown for production-specific dates.

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.

Website:
https://www.flatrockplayhouse.org/

BREAKDOWN

FOOTLOOSE THE MUSICAL

Written by Tom Snow & Jim Steinman, Dean Pitchford, and Dean Pitchford & Walter Bobbie
Director: Ethan Andersen
Choreographer: TBD
First Rehearsal: May 26, 2026
Open: June 12, 2026
Close: July 5, 2026

SEEKING:

• COWBOY BOB (featured): 30–55. Cowboy hat, boots and an attitude. Thinks of himself as the only “real man” in the room. Sings Act Two Opening Song.
• LYLE: Chuck’s buddy — a few lines, sings strong 3-part harmony, some dancing. Age 18–25.
• TRAVIS: Chuck’s buddy — a few lines, sings strong 3-part harmony, some dancing. Age 18–25.
• JETER: Ren and Willard’s friend, some lines, sings 3-part harmony, some dancing. Age 18–25.
• BICKLE: Chuck’s buddy — a few lines, sings strong 3-part harmony, some dancing. Age 18–25.
• GARVOM: Ren and Willard’s friend, some lines, sings 3-part harmony, some dancing. Age 18–25.
• ENSEMBLE: Males & females, 18–70. Townspeople, students; need strong character people (all age ranges) for many roles; teenage through adults; chorus singing, dancing parts; all teens dance, all adults dance at the prom.

RENT

Written by Jonathan Larson
Director: Lisa K. Bryant
Choreographer: TBD
First Rehearsal: July 7, 2026
Open: July 24, 2026
Close: August 15, 2026

SEEKING:

• ENSEMBLE: Various NYC denizens — all ace singers including Seasons of Love soloist (female, any age). Gospel belt required.

SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL

Written by Alan Menken, Glenn Slater, Cheri Steinkellner and Bill Steinkellner
Director: Reggie Law
Choreographer: Maddie Franke
First Rehearsal: September 15, 2026
Open: October 2, 2026
Close: October 25, 2026

SEEKING:

• SISTER MARY MARTIN-OF-TOURS: A nun of the convent. Clearly in her own world but has her moments of surprising clarity. Gender: female. Age: 40–60+.
• SISTER MARY THERESA: A nun of the convent, the oldest of the group. Decrepit at a glance but secretly packs a punch. Gender: female. Age: 60–70+.
• MICHELLE: One of Deloris’ back-up singers. Lippy and always quick with a retort. Gender: female. Age: 20–30.
• TINA: One of Deloris’ back-up singers. A little thick and naive. Gender: female. Age: 20–30.
• ERNIE: One of Curtis’ thugs. Initially thought to be a mindless yes-man, he turns out to be an undercover informant. Gender: male. Age: 25–35+.