Gateway Playhouse 2026 Season Equity Ensemble Dancers (All genders) - Gateway Playhouse Auditions

AUDITION DATE

LOCATION

Monday, March 9, 2026
Ripley-Grier Studios (520)
520 8th Ave
10:00 AM (E), New York, NY 10018-6507
Holding room - Studio 17S

CONTRACT

LOA

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

PERSONNEL

Expected to attend:

Housing included.

Rachel Armitstead: Casting Director
Kaitlyn LaGrega: Casting Assistant

SEEKING

Vincent Ortega: Choreographer (WEST SIDE STORY)

Equity chorus dancers for Gateway Playhouse's 2026 Season (see breakdown).

Musical Director: TBA

See breakdown for production-specific personnel.

PREPARATION

Please come ready to dance. Female-identifying performers, please bring your character heels, and male-identifying performers, please wear sneakers or dance flats. You may be asked to stay to sing, so please prepare a song in the style or from the show that you wish to be considered for.

ECC Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided.

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OTHER DATES

See breakdown for production-specific dates.

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.

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; he is eventually murdered by Bernardo.

Bernardo: Male, 25–35, Eb4–Bb2; a proud, strong, handsome Puerto Rican man. Bernardo seeks to carve out territory as a sense of identity for him and his friends. Maria's brother and Anita's boyfriend. Leader of the Sharks.

Anita: Female, 25–30, D5–F3; feisty and assertive. She dispenses older sister advice to Maria and tries to shield her from the dangers of the gangs. Bernardo's girlfriend and Maria's friend. Puerto Rican.

Chino: Male, 20–25; an angry and, at times, naive Shark who turns murderous and vengeful. Suitor to Maria and friend of Bernardo's.

Anybodys: Any, 18–25; a spunky tomboy who is desperate to become a member of the Jets. The other Jets mock her for her ambitions but generally appreciate her company. Full of energy and heart.

Ensemble: Triple-threat dancers, singers, and actors of all ethnicities.

AIN'T TOO PROUD

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

SEEKING

[ENSEMBLE / BERRY GORDY] Male-presenting, 30s–40s, Black. The Chairman! The founder of Motown and a man who needs no introduction. Strong mover.

[ENSEMBLE / DENNIS EDWARDS & OTHERS] Male-presenting, 20s–30s, Black. Lead singer of The Temptations after David Ruffin. A vocal powerhouse with the ego to match. 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. An original member of the group who didn’t last long due to his hot temper. Doubles as NORMAN WHITFIELD, a writer of some of The Temps’ biggest hits, et al. Tenor. Strong dancer.

[ENSEMBLE / RICHARD STREET & OTHERS] Male-presenting, 20s–30s, Black. An aspiring singer who stepped in at certain performances until becoming a full-fledged member later on in The Temps’ career. Doubles as OFFSTAGE GANG. Tenor. Strong dancer.

[ENSEMBLE / SMOKEY ROBINSON & OTHERS] Male-presenting, 20s–30s, Black. The Temptations’ songwriter that put the group on the map. A legendary singer in his own right. 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 your typical Motown manager. Character man; his quick wit and level head helps The Temptations achieve their success. Doubles as JUDGE and TV ANNOUNCER. Strong tenor.

[ENSEMBLE / JOSEPHINE] Female-presenting, 20s–30s, Black. Otis’ teenage wife who grows up fast. She takes care of their son while he’s on the road. 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. A 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. A singer in Motown who had a tumultuous relationship with David Ruffin. Doubles as MAMA ROSE, et al. Soprano. Strong dancer.