Flat Rock Playhouse 2026 Season - NYC ECC Singers (Male Characters)
Flat Rock Playhouse | Flat Rock, NC
AUDITION DATE
LOCATION
Thursday, February 5, 2026 — Pearl Studios (500), 500 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018-6504
Start: 10:00 AM (E). Lunch: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Holding room: Studio 409.
CONTRACT
PERSONNEL
- Artistic Director: Lisa K. Bryant
- Music Director: Ethan Andersen
- Casting Directors: Dale Brown & Andrea Zee
- Pay: $1,064 weekly minimum (Tier Z). Plus housing and transportation.
SEEKING
Expected to attend: Equity chorus singers (male characters) for Flat Rock Playhouse's 2026 season. Actors of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, body types, ages, and performers with disabilities are encouraged to audition. See individual production breakdowns for specific roles, dates, and personnel.
PREPARATION
Please prepare a brief song appropriate to the style/era of one of the season's musicals: FOOTLOOSE, RENT, or SISTER ACT. An accompanist will be provided. Bring a headshot and resume stapled together. 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.
OTHER DATES
See breakdown for production-specific dates.
OTHER
Flat Rock Playhouse:
https://www.flatrockplayhouse.org/
BREAKDOWN
FOOTLOOSE THE MUSICAL
Written by Tom Snow & Jim Steinman, Dean Pitchford; book by 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): Age 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 and students; need strong character performers (all age ranges) for many roles; teenage through adult chorus singing and 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 a SEASONS OF LOVE soloist (female, any age) with a gospel belt.
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 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+.
