Gateway Playhouse 2026 Season Equity Principal Actors - Gateway Playhouse Auditions

AUDITION DATE

LOCATION

Saturday, March 7, 2026
Ripley-Grier Studios (520)
520 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018-6507
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E)
Lunch 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM — Holding room: Studio 17I

APPOINTMENTS

PERSONNEL

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

Expected to attend:
Rachel Armitstead — Casting Director
Kaitlyn LaGrega — Casting Assistant

CONTRACT

Musical Director: TBA

LOA

$640 weekly minimum (Ref. to COST) — 2025 rate. See breakdown for production-specific personnel. Housing included.

OTHER DATES

See breakdown for production-specific dates.

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in Gateway Playhouse's 2026 season (see breakdown).

Website:
www.thegateway.org

PREPARATION

Please prepare a short selection in the style or from the show. You may also prepare two very short contrasting pieces. An Equity Monitor will be provided. Procedures are in effect for this audition.

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. 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

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 to carve out territory and identity 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 woman. Falls in love with Tony and becomes central to the gangs' violent conflict. Puerto Rican.

Anita: Female, 25–30, D5–F3. Feisty and assertive; offers 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 join 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 haven for Tony. Old-fashioned and wise.

Schrank: Male, 40–50. A local police detective frustrated by ongoing gang violence. Blunt, brash, and unapologetic.

Krupke: Male, 40–50. The local beat cop with no patience for the gangs. 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, and actors of all ethnicities.

AIN'T TOO PROUD

Rehearsal: June 2–19, 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-hearted. Baritone; strong dancer.

David Ruffin: Character is male (cis, transgender, or non-binary), 20s–30s, Black. Lead singer after Al; electric, 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 and devoted. Bass; strong dancer.

Eddie Kendricks: Character is male (cis, transgender, or non-binary), 20s–30s, Black. Creator of 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; well-liked but troubled. Baritone; strong dancer.

Ensemble / Berry Gordy: Male-presenting, 30s–40s, Black. Founder of Motown. Strong mover.

Ensemble / Dennis Edwards & others: Male-presenting, 20s–30s, Black. Lead singer after David Ruffin; vocal powerhouse. Doubles as Straight Talk Fella and Delivery Man. Tenor/Baritone; gospel sound a plus; strong dancer.

Ensemble / Elbridge “Al” Bryant & others: Male-presenting, 20s–30s, Black. Original member with a hot temper. Doubles as Norman Whitfield, etc. Tenor; strong dancer.

Ensemble / Richard Street & others: Male-presenting, 20s–30s, Black. Aspiring singer who later becomes a full member. Doubles as Offstage Gang. Tenor; strong dancer.

Ensemble / Smokey Robinson & others: Male-presenting, 20s–30s, Black. Songwriter who helped put the group on the map. 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 who 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; strong dancer.

Ensemble / Mary Wilson & others: Female-presenting, 20s–30s, Black. Member of The Supremes who dated Melvin. Doubles as Johnnie Mae, et al. Soprano belter; strong dancer.

Ensemble / Tammi Terrell & others: Female-presenting, 20s–30s, Black. Singer with a tumultuous relationship with David Ruffin. Doubles as Mama Rose, et al. 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 and well-liked Mayor of Gander, Newfoundland. Doubles as Derm and Brenda’s brother, Eddie.

Bonnie & others: Female, 30–40, B4. No-nonsense mother of three; head of the Gander area SPCA. Doubles as Martha.

Beulah & others: Female, 40–60. Head of the Gander Legion with a firefighter son. Doubles as Delores.

Oz & others: Male, 30–50, G4. The quirky constable in Gander's two-person police force. Doubles as Joey, Customs Officer, Mr. Michaels, Terry, Matty, Rabbi, and Head Cardiologist.

Janice & others: Female, 20–30, E5. An eager new local TV reporter thrown 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 rediscovers 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 stranded in Gander; creates the Pay It Forward Foundation. Doubles as Garth and President Bush.

Kevin J & others: Male, 30–50. Kevin's boyfriend and secretary; sarcastic and unhappy. Doubles as Dwight and Ali.

Bob & others: Male, 20–40. A hardened New Yorker who sheds 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, 2026–January 3, 2027

Seeking:

Jerry Lee Lewis — 20s. Rock ’n’ roll’s 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; a giant of American music. Must play guitar at an expert level.

Dyanne — Mid-20s. An aspiring singer; 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; discovered Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis, Cash, Perkins, and many others. A towering and charismatic figure in American music.