HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO (BROADWAY) Equity Ensemble Dancers - Producing Org TBD Auditions

HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO (Broadway) - NYC ECC / Dancers (afternoon - All genders)

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Notice: Audition Call Type: ECC

AUDITION DATE

Thursday, August 10, 2023

2:30 PM (E)

CONTRACT

Production (League)

$2537 weekly minimum

SEEKING

Equity chorus dancers (all genders) for the Broadway production of HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO (See breakdown).

We welcome performers of all races, gender identities, disabilities, and body types. In addition to performers identifying with the genders listed in the character descriptions, we actively encourage performers of all gender identities to submit for any roles as the breakdown below reflects the current draft of this continually developing new musical.

Autistic actors are encouraged to audition.

PREPARATION

Please be prepared to dance. Bring tennis/gym shoes and clothing you can move in. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.

LOCATION

Pearl Studios (500)

500 8th Ave

New York, NY 10018-6504

Holding room Studio 309. Note: When you arrive at the 4th floor lobby of Pearl Studios, there is an electronic board on the wall that will indicate which studio to go to in the case of any last-minute changes. There will also be someone at a front desk who will be able to help point you in the right direction if you have any questions on where to go.

PERSONNEL

Book & Lyrics: Rebekah Greer Melocik Director: Sammi Cannold

Choreographer: Mayte Natalio

Original Documentary: Alexandra Shiva Autism Creative Consultant: Ava Xiao-Lin Rigelhaupt

Casting Director: Benton Whitley, CSA of Whitley Theatrical

Expected to attend:

Micah Johnson-Levy (Associate Casting Director)

Jacob Yandura (Music)

Mary Cynthia McGowan (Associate Director) Lily Ling (Musical Director)

Sarah Parker (Associate Choreographer) Tatiana Barber (Assistant Choreographer)

OTHER DATES

First Rehearsal: On or about October 9st, 2023

First Preview: On or about November 15th, 2023

Opening: On or about December 10th, 2023

OTHER

Venue/Theater: The Belasco Theatre

Producers: Ben Holtzman, Sammy Lopez & Fiona Howe Rudin of P3 Productions and Level Forward

General Manager: Samuel Dallas of Showtown Theatricals

Director of Community Engagement: Becky Leifman

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.

BREAKDOWN

HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO (Broadway)

SYNOPSIS: How to Dance in Ohio is a heart-filled new musical that explores what it means to belong, the courage it takes to put yourself out in the world, and the universal need to connect. Based on Alexandra Shiva's award-winning HBO documentary, the musical follows the challenges and triumphs faced by a group of seven autistic young adults at a counseling center in Columbus, Ohio. With the support of clinical psychologist Dr. Emilio Amigo, the center arranges a spring formal dance, and encourages them as they encounter love, fear, stress, excitement, and hope along the path to human connection.

A NOTE OF INTENT FOR THE CASTING PROCESS:

How to Dance in Ohio is in development and the neurotypical (not autistic) members of our team are committed to learning from, with, and creating alongside autistic and disabled artists as the piece develops. We look forward to collaborating both with our autistic creative team members and with autistic performers coming aboard via this process.

In the character breakdown below, we as a team chose to use identity-first language to follow in the footsteps of autistic self-advocates. If you would like us to utilize person-first or any other terminology about your identity in communications, please let us know and you can expect the utmost respect of your personal identity preferences.

Lastly, in addition to the autistic roles in our show, there are several neurotypical roles. Autistic and neurodivergent actors are welcome and encouraged to submit for neurotypical roles or autistic roles should they wish. If you are unsure of whether or not you should submit for the autistic roles, please consult
ProjectAmIRight.org and/or reach out to us with any questions or concerns.

SEEKING:

[JOHANNA and others as cast] The role is cast. 40s-50s, she/her, powerful mezzo-soprano. Caroline’s mother, perky and positive, keeps a watchful eye over her daughter, artsy mom vibes.

[TERRY and others as cast] The role is cast. 40s-50s, she/her, powerful mezzo-soprano. Jessica’s mother, patient, loves leopard print, gives her daughter lots of space, cool mom vibes.

[MICHAEL and others as cast] The role is cast. 40s-50s, he/him, mid to high tenor. Marideth’s father, blue-collar, doing his best, is anxious in new social settings.

[AMY and others as cast] The role is cast. 40s-50s, she/her, soprano. Drew’s mother, cultured, a housewife with a master’s degree, adept at managing her husband and son’s needs.

[KURT and others as cast] The role is cast. 40s-50s, he/him, mid to high baritone. Drew’s father, whitecollar, conservative, a bit formal, has high expectations for Drew.

[PRINCIPAL SWINGS] 4 actors of any gender identities and vocal ranges to cover at least three of the following PRINCIPAL tracks. Actors with Autism are encouraged to audition:

[DREW] 18, he/him, mid to high tenor, autistic. He needs structure, a bit formal, knows a lot about electricity and electrical grids, is looking for deeper connections in life – possibly romantic, on track to go to his dream college. PRINCIPAL.

[MARIDETH] 18, she/her, alto with a strong mix, autistic. Raised by a single dad, loves to research facts, hates shoelaces, doesn’t like to be touched, is anxious in new social settings. PRINCIPAL.

[CAROLINE] 19, she/her, soprano with a strong mix, autistic. Perky and positive, goes to community college, is best friends with Jessica but is obsessed with her boyfriend. PRINCIPAL.

[JESSICA] 20, she/her, full-voiced mezzo soprano, autistic. Wants to live on her own, loves fantasy but is surprisingly practical, has a flair for drama. PRINCIPAL.

[MEL] 24, she/he/they, earthy alto, autistic. The oldest member of the group, a seeker into self-help and mindfulness, a natural leader, works at a pet shop. PRINCIPAL.

[REMY] 18+ to play 16, he/she/they, mid to high tenor, autistic. Into cos-play, makes How-To costume and makeup tutorial videos online. PRINCIPAL.

[TOMMY] 22, he/him, mid to high baritone, autistic. Funny, self-conscious, studying to get his driver’s license. PRINCIPAL.

[OFFSTAGE ADULT FEMALE SWING] Latine. This track covers ASHLEY, JOHANNA, TERRY, and AMY:

[ASHLEY AMIGO] to play 22, she/her, mezzo-soprano with a strong mix, Cuban-American. Amigo’s daughter, a dancer recovering from an injury, at a crossroads. PRINCIPAL.

[JOHANNA and others as cast] to play 40s-50s, she/her, powerful mezzo-soprano. Caroline’s mother, perky and positive, keeps a watchful eye over her daughter, artsy mom vibes.

[TERRY and others as cast] to play 40s-50s, she/her, powerful mezzo-soprano. Jessica’s mother, patient, loves leopard print, gives her daughter lots of space, cool mom vibes.

[AMY and others as cast] to play 40s-50s, she/her, soprano. Drew’s mother, cultured, a housewife with a master’s degree, adept at managing her husband and son’s needs.

[OFFSTAGE ADULT MALE SWING] The role is cast. This track covers DR AMIGO, MICHAEL, and KURT:

[DR. EMILIO AMIGO] to play 50s, he/him, high baritone, Cuban-American. A clinical psychologist, founder and director of Amigo Family Counseling, great at his job, charismatic, full of empathy, recently divorced, at a crossroads. PRINCIPAL.

[MICHAEL and others as cast] to play 40s-50s, he/him, mid to high tenor. Marideth’s father, blue collar, doing his best, is anxious in new social settings.

[KURT and others as cast] to play 40s-50s, he/him, mid to high baritone. Drew’s father, white-collar, conservative, a bit formal, has high expectations for Drew.