IN THE HEIGHTS Equity Ensemble Dancers (All genders) - Musical Theatre West Auditions

IN THE HEIGHTS - LA ECC Dancers (Late Afternoon - All genders)

Musical Theatre West | Long Beach, CA

AUDITION DATE

Sunday, November 9, 2025
3:00 PM (P)

CONTRACT

COST

$1054 weekly minimum (Tier 2+)

SEEKING

Equity chorus dancers for IN THE HEIGHTS.
Musical Theatre West strives to reflect its community and welcomes and encourages all performers of any gender identity, age, religion, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, language, physical ability or diverse viewpoints to audition.
Local Los Angeles / Orange County area actors are encouraged to audition.

SEEKING:

Piragua Guy: (Male, Latino, 30s+) He makes his living walking the streets of Washington Heights selling flavored shaved ice. He is a representative of the islands so many of the residents once called home. A very strong presence in the community. Excellent tenor. Good mover.

Residents of Washington Heights: (All ages, all ethnicities, all gender identities/presentation) Residents make up the community of Washington Heights. The ensemble is heavily used in the storytelling of the show. Excellent dancers in street and salsa styles. Excellent singers.

PREPARATION

Please be warmed up and ready to dance at the start time. Additionally, please prepare a 16-32 bar vocal selection in the style of the show. Singing from the show is welcomed. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.

LOCATION

Musical Theatre West
4350 East 7th Street
Long Beach, CA 90804
Rehearsal Hall. Parking may be more limited than usual. Street parking is recommended.

PERSONNEL

Music & Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda
Book by Quiara Alegría Hudes
Director: Jesse Sanchez
Associate Director/Choreographer: Marissa Herrera
Music Director: Rod Bagheri

Expected to attend:
Paul Garman: Executive Director/Producer
Jesse Sanchez: Director
Marissa Herrera: Associate Director/Choreographer
Rod Bagheri: Music Director
Bren Thor: Associate Producer

OTHER DATES

First Rehearsal: Monday, March 23, 2026
Preview: Friday, April 10, 2026
Opening: Saturday, April 11, 2026
Closing: Sunday, April 26, 2026

OTHER

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For additional questions, please contact
mtwauditions@musical.org.
ECC Procedures are in effect for this audition.
An Equity Monitor will be provided.
Notice: Audition Call Type: ECC

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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.