Gateway Playhouse 2026 Season Equity Principal Actors - Gateway Playhouse Auditions

AUDITION DATE

LOCATION

Friday, March 6, 2026
Gateway Playhouse
215 S Country Rd, Bellport, NY 11713-2532
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E)
Lunch 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

PERSONNEL

Expected to attend:
Rachel Armitstead: Casting Director
Kaitlyn LaGrega: Casting Assistant
Musical Director: TBA

APPOINTMENTS

To schedule an audition appointment please email:
casting@thegateway.org.

See breakdown for production specific personnel.

CONTRACT

$640 weekly minimum (Ref. to COST) - 2025 rate. Housing included.

LOA

OTHER DATES

See breakdown for production specific dates.

OTHER

Equity actors for roles in Gateway Playhouse's 2026 Season (See breakdown). An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

PREPARATION

Please prepare a short selection in the style or from the show. You may also prepare two very short contrasting pieces.

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.

For more information visit
www.thegateway.org.

BREAKDOWN

Gateway Playhouse 2026 Season

WEST SIDE STORY

Director/Choreographer: Vincent Ortega
Music Director: Andrew Haile Austin
Rehearsals: April 21–May 8, 2026
Performances: May 8–31, 2026

SEEKING

• Riff — Male, 25–30, G4–Bb2. A spritely, quick-tempered leader. He seeks to eliminate the Sharks and establish his own gang's dominance. Tony's best friend; eventually murdered by Bernardo.
• Tony — Male, 25–30, Bb4–Bb2. A romantic young man and former leader of the Jets. Torn between friendships and love; falls in love with Maria and meets an untimely death. Genuinely sweet and sincere.
• Bernardo — Male, 25–35, Eb4–Bb2. A proud, strong, handsome Puerto Rican man. Seeks identity and territory for his friends. Maria's brother and Anita's boyfriend. Leader of the Sharks.
• Maria — Female, 18–25, C6–Bb3. A hopeless romantic and innocent young girl who falls in love with Tony and becomes central to the gang conflict. Puerto Rican.
• Anita — Female, 25–30, D5–F3. Feisty and assertive; gives older sister advice to Maria and tries to shield her. Bernardo's girlfriend and Maria's friend. Puerto Rican.
• Chino — Male, 20–25. An angry and sometimes naive Shark who turns murderous and vengeful. Suitor to Maria and friend of Bernardo's.
• Anybodys — Any, 18–25. A spunky tomboy desperate to become a member of the Jets. Mocked by the other Jets but full of energy and heart.
• Doc — Male, 50–60. Owner of the candy store where the Jets hang out. Guides the Jets' youthful angst and provides a safe haven for Tony. Old fashioned and wise.
• Schrank — Male, 40–50. A local police detective frustrated by ongoing violence between the Jets and Sharks. Blunt and brash.
• Krupke — Male, 40–50. The local beat cop with little patience for the gang conflict; regularly mocked by the local gangs.
• Gladhand — Nerdy, overly cheerful social director at the school dance (“Mambo”). Speaking role. No dance background required.
• Ensemble — Triple threat dancers/singers/actors of all ethnicities.

AIN'T TOO PROUD

Rehearsal: June 2–June 19, 2026
Performances: June 19–July 19, 2026

SEEKING

• OTIS WILLIAMS — Character is male (cis, transgender, or non-binary). 30s–40s. Black. Founder and last surviving original member of The Temptations. Steady, tough, big heart. BARITONE; Strong Dancer.
• DAVID RUFFIN — Character is male (cis, transgender, or non-binary). 20s–30s. Black. Lead singer after Al; charismatic front man. Doubles as Guard. LEAD TENOR; Strong Dancer.
• MELVIN FRANKLIN — Character is male (cis, transgender, or non-binary). 20s–30s. Black. The bass of the group; loyal to the group and Otis. BASS; Strong Dancer.
• EDDIE KENDRICKS — Character is male (cis, transgender, or non-binary). 20s–30s. Black. Created many vocal arrangements; outspoken. STRONG FALSETTO; Strong Dancer.
• PAUL WILLIAMS — Character is male (cis, transgender, or non-binary). 20s–30s. Black. Founding member and resident choreographer. BARITONE; Strong Dancer.
• ENSEMBLE / BERRY GORDY — Male-presenting, 30s–40s, Black. The Chairman and founder of Motown. Strong mover.
• ENSEMBLE / DENNIS EDWARDS & OTHERS — Male-presenting, 20s–30s, Black. Lead singer after David Ruffin. Tenor/Baritone. Gospel sound a plus. Strong Dancer.
• ENSEMBLE / ELBRIDGE “AL” BRYANT & OTHERS — Male-presenting, 20s–30s, Black. Original member with a hot temper. Tenor. Strong Dancer.
• ENSEMBLE / RICHARD STREET & OTHERS — Male-presenting, 20s–30s, Black. Aspiring singer who later becomes a full member. Tenor. Strong Dancer.
• ENSEMBLE / SMOKEY ROBINSON & OTHERS — Male-presenting, 20s–30s, Black. Legendary songwriter. Strong Tenor. Strong Dancer.
• ENSEMBLE / LAMONT & OTHERS — Male-presenting, 20s, Black. Otis Williams’ son. Strong Tenor. Strong Dancer.
• ENSEMBLE / SHELLY BERGER — Male-presenting, 20s–40s, White. Not a typical Motown manager; character man. Doubles as Judge and TV Announcer. Strong Tenor.
• ENSEMBLE / JOSEPHINE — Female-presenting, 20s–30s, Black. Otis’ teenage wife who takes care of their son. Alto/Very High Belt. Strong Dancer.
• ENSEMBLE / DIANA ROSS & OTHERS — Female-presenting, 20s–30s, Black. Strong singer and dancer.
• ENSEMBLE / MARY WILSON & OTHERS — Female-presenting, 20s–30s, Black. Member of The Supremes who dated Melvin. Soprano Belter. Strong Dancer.
• ENSEMBLE / TAMMI TERRELL & OTHERS — Female-presenting, 20s–30s, Black. Singer in Motown who had a tumultuous relationship with David Ruffin. Soprano. Strong Dancer.

COME FROM AWAY

Rehearsal: July 21–August 7, 2026
Performances: August 7–September 6, 2026

SEEKING

• Claude & others — Male, 40–60, G4. The gregarious Mayor of Gander, Newfoundland. Doubles as Derm and Brenda’s Brother, Eddie.
• Bonnie & others — Female, 30–40, B4. No-nonsense head of the Gander area SPCA. Doubles as Martha.
• Beulah & others — Female, 40–60. Head of the Gander Legion, walks Hannah to church and prays with her. Doubles as Delores.
• Oz & others — Male, 30–50, G4. Quirky constable in the two-person Gander police force. Doubles as Joey, Customs Officer, Mr. Michaels, Terry, Matty, Rabbi, and Head Cardiologist.
• Janice & others — Female, 20–30, E5. Eager new local TV reporter forced into the deep end. Doubles as Britney and Flight Attendant.
• Beverley & others — Female, 50–60, C#5. The first female captain for American Airlines. Doubles as Annette and Reporter.
• Diane & others — Female, 50–60, C#5–A3. A traditional divorcee from Texas who finds a wilder side of herself. Doubles as Crystal and Brenda.
• Nick & others — Male, 50–60, E4. An English oil engineer who falls for Diane. Doubles as Doug, Officer Stephenson, and Male Townsperson.
• Kevin T & others — Male, 30–50, G4. Head of an environmental energy company; creates the Pay It Forward Foundation. Doubles as Garth and President Bush.
• Kevin J & others — Male, 30–50. Kevin T's boyfriend and secretary; sarcastic and unhappy. Doubles as Dwight and Ali.
• Bob & others — Male, 20–40. A hardened New Yorker who loses his jadedness. Doubles as Muhumuza and Captain Bristol.
• Hannah & others — Female, 40–60, E5. Mother of a firefighter in Manhattan; comforted by Beulah. Doubles as Margie and Mickey.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET CHRISTMAS

Director: Keith Andrews
Rehearsal: November 10–27, 2026
Performances: November 27–January 3, 2027

SEEKING

• JERRY LEE LEWIS — 20. Legendary piano prodigy and celebrated Last Man Standing. Must play piano at an expert level.
• CARL PERKINS — 24. Lead guitar player and singer; originator of “Blue Suede Shoes.” Must play guitar at an expert level.
• JOHNNY CASH — 24. Singer and guitar player; must play guitar at an expert level.
• DYANNE — Mid-20s. An aspiring singer and Elvis’ girlfriend.
• ELVIS PRESLEY — 21. The undisputed king of rock ‘n’ roll. Must play guitar at an expert level.
• BROTHER JAY — Mid-20s. Bass player and brother of Carl Perkins. Must play bass at an expert level.
• FLUKE — Mid-20s. Must play drums at an expert level.
• SAM PHILLIPS — 33. The Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll and founder of Sun Records; towering and charismatic figure in American music.