HAPPY FEET Equity Principal Actors - Dancing With Penguins LLC Auditions

HAPPY FEET - NYC EPA

Dancing With Penguins LLC | New York, NY

Notice: Audition | Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Tuesday, August 25, 2026
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E)
BREAK: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

CONTRACT

Development Agreement
$1460 weekly minimum (Tier 3)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in HAPPY FEET (see

BREAKDOWN

).

PREPARATION

Please prepare a brief pop/rock song that shows your style and vocal range. If you are auditioning for the role of Mumble, you may choose to prepare a monologue instead. Please bring a headshot and resume stapled together.

LOCATION

Pearl Studios (519)
519 8th Ave
12th Fl
New York, NY 10018
Holding: Studio D; Audition: Studio F

PERSONNEL

Director: Michael Arden
Book: Douglas Lyons
Orchestrator/Co-Arranger: Kenny Seymour
Music Supervisor/Co-Arranger: Jackson Teeley
Choreography: Ayodele Casel, Lauren Yalango-Grant and Christopher Cree Grant
Producer: Dori Berinstein
General Management: Wagner Johnson Productions; Jillian Robbins

EXPECTED TO ATTEND

Craig Burns, CSA, Jimmy Larkin, CSA (Casting Directors, The Telsey Office)

OTHER DATES

February 15, 2027 – March 13, 2027

OTHER

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

Equity's

CONTRACT

s 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.

BREAKDOWN

HAPPY FEET

NOTE: HAPPY FEET encompasses a 2006 film and a 2011 sequel. The first film won an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, and a Golden Globe Award for the film's original composition, Song of the Heart, by Prince. It follows a penguin named Mumble who can dance but is unable to sing a song enticing enough to attract a mate. He sets off on a life-changing journey across Antarctica. The first film featured the voices of Elijah Wood as Mumble, the late Robin Williams, Hugh Jackman, and Nicole Kidman. The original film and its sequel went on to gross more than $847 million worldwide.

We are actively

SEEKING

a diverse cast full of fantastic singers, actors, strong movers, puppeteers and tap dancers of all gender expressions and body types.

SEEKING

[ELLA] Character is female, 9-13, Any Ethnicity. A curious and outspoken child who's firm with her opinions.

SEEKING

a charming singer-actor.

[LOVELACE/BRIAN LOVE] Character is male, 40s, Any Ethnicity. A showman by nature. He has guidance counselor Dad vibes with stand-up comedian chops.

[YOUNG MUMBLE/MUMBLE] Character is male, 20s, Any Ethnicity. A vulnerable and lovable heart that draws you in. He's persistent, determined and ultimately triumphant.

SEEKING

an actor with star-studded tap dancing talent. Non-singing role.

[YOUNG GLORIA/GLORIA] Character is female, 20s, Any Ethnicity. A sweet, intuitive and empathetic spirit. She passionately stands up for herself and those she loves. A singer/mover with mind blowing pop vocals.

[NORMA JEAN/SEA PUPPETEER/VOICE] Character is female, 40s, Any Ethnicity. Maternal to a T, with a strong, protective and unwavering presence. A singer/mover with a voice of gold.

[MEMPHIS/SEA PUPPETEER/VOICE] Character is male, 40s, Any Ethnicity. Stubborn in his ways. Stern because of his fears - with a big beating heart beneath it all. A singer/mover with rich vocals.

[RAMON/PENGUIN/SEA PUPPETEER] Character is male, 20-30s, Latin. He's a leader full of gusto. Quick-witted, caring and brotherly. A singer/strong mover with vocal range.

[ROE/PENGUIN/SEA PUPPETEER] Character is any gender, 20-30s, Latin. A little dumb, a lotta charming. Though easily confused, Roe is consistently endearing. A singer and strong mover.

[RAUL/PENGUIN/SEA PUPPETEER] Character is male, 20-30s, Latin. The romantic of the trio. He is full of big emotions and isn't afraid to hide them. A singer and strong mover.

[NOAH THE ELDER/SEA PUPPETEER/VOICE] Character is male, 50-60s, Any Ethnicity. A formal and harrowing presence, he's our uptight antagonist who eventually comes around to change. A classical singer.

[SEYMOUR/PENGUIN/PUPPETEER] Character is male, 20-30s, Any Ethnicity. He's totally Bro-surfer vibes. Boastful, confident, a bit douchey and oh so into Gloria. A singer and strong mover.