MAMMA MIA! (SETA) - NYC ECC / Female-presenting Dancers Producing Org TBD | ,
Notice: Audition Call Type: ECC
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
9:30 AM (E)
Please note that through the end of December, members MUST schedule an audition appointment online in advance in order to attend this audition. There will be no walk-ins, alternate lists, or any appointments scheduled on the day of the audition.
Short Engagement Touring
$958 weekly minimum (Category 2)
Equity actors for chorus dancer parts in the touring production of MAMMA MIA! (see breakdown).
We Are Committed To Inclusive And Equitable Casting For All Roles In Mamma Mia! And Are Actively Seeking People Of All Races, Cultural Backgrounds, Abilities, And Gender Identities
To Audition. The Breakdown Below Refers To The Characters As They Are Written In The Mamma Mia! Script And Are Not Meant To Limit The Actors We Are Looking To Cast In The Roles.
Please Wear Clothing You Can Move In. You Are Welcome To Bring Any Type Of Shoe You Are Most Comfortable Dancing In. Please Be Warmed Up And Ready To Dance At The Time Of The Call. Bring Sheet Music For A 16- Bar Contemporary Pop Song And Your Book Of Music, As You May Be Asked To Stay And Sing.
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center 165 W 46th St
16th Fl
New York, NY 10036
Studio A
Producers: Judy Craymer, Richard East, And Bjorn Ulvaeus For Littlestar In Association With Universal
Music and Lyrics: Benny Andersson & Bjorn Ulvaeus
Book: Catherine Johnson
Director: Phyllida Lloyd
Associate Director: Martha Banta
Choreographer: Anthony Van Laast
Associate Choreographer: Janet Rothermel Associate Musical Supervisor: David Holcenberg
General Management: Work Light Productions Casting: Tara Rubin Casting
Casting Director: Kevin Metzger-Timson, CSA
ECC for male-presenting dancers on December 13 at 2:00 pm
1st Rehearsal in NYC: on or about September 25th, 2023
1st Performance: on or about October 27th, 2023
Expected to attend:
Janet Rothermel (Associate Choreographer) Kevin Metzger-Timson (Casting Director)
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.
AGMA members who have been in good standing for at least one year, Canadian Equity members, Equity Membership Candidates (EMCs), and non-Equity actors may sign up for the non-Equity audition waiting list by completing the form at
https://forms.office.com/r/P6VLSGTQs9. Any appointments available after the deadline has passed for Equity members to sign up will be assigned from the waiting list.
The Songs Of The Pop Group ABBA Provide The Score For This Romantic Comedy That Contrasts The Dreams And Desires Of A Young Woman About To Become A Bride With Those Of Her Mother, A Free Spirit Of The 70s Who Never Married. “Mamma Mia!” Takes Place At A Taverna On A Greek Island. The Cast Should Be Quirky And Offbeat; We Are Not Seeking Obvious Musical Theater Performers. Actors Who Sing With A Strong Rock Sound And Move Well Work Best In This Show.
ALI (18-25) Black, Indigenous, API, Latine, MENASA, Mixed, Or White. Sophie’s Friend. Impulsive And Fun. Sings And Dances Well.
LISA (18-25) Black, Indigenous, API, Latine, MENASA, Mixed, Or White. Sophie’s Friend Who Arrives To Be A Bridesmaid. Very Energetic And Kooky. Sings And Dances Well.
PEPPER (Early To Mid-20s) Black, Indigenous, API, Latine, MENASA, Mixed, Or White. Sky’s Friend. Helps Run The Hotel. Charming, Loves Women, Always Flirting. A Good Mover/Dancer, Able To Do Russian Split Jumps. Acrobatic Skills A Plus. Baritone/Tenor.
EDDIE (Early To Mid-20s) Black, Indigenous, API, Latine, MENASA, Mixed, Or White. Another Friend Of Sky’s And Hotel Worker. Laid-Back, Easygoing. A Good Mover/Dancer. Baritone/Tenor.
DYNAMO UNDERSTUDIES (30’s) Great Pop Voices, Comedic Skills And Strong Movement Abilities To Be In The Ensemble And Understudy The Dynamos (DONNA, ROSIE, TANYA).
DAD UNDERSTUDIES (30’s) Great Pop Voices, Comedic Skills And Strong Movement Abilities To Be In The Ensemble And Understudy The Dads (SAM, BILL, HARRY.)
ENSEMBLE (Early To Mid-20s) Young And Energetic Contemporary Male And Female Singer/Dancers. May Understudy The Principal Roles Of SOPHIE And SKY, And/Or The Featured Ensemble Roles Of ALI, LISA, PEPPER, And EDDIE. Also Seeking Offstage Swings.
Requirement for proof of vaccination/negative test:
Everyone entering the audition venue (i.e., venue employees, Equity members, non-members, casting personnel, creatives, producers, musicians, etc.) will be required to show proof of COVID vaccination prior to entry into the venue. (Anyone with a medical or religious exemption from vaccination, should e-mail ahoeschen@actorsequity.org with Vaccination exemption in the subject line and attach proof of exemption in advance of their appointment. Information provided will be kept confidential.) Anyone with symptoms of COVID, flu, or any other infectious disease that can be transmitted by casual contact should not attend the auditions.
Everyone participating in the auditions is encouraged to wear a two-ply cloth face mask, surgical mask, singer’s mask or respirator (N95, KN95 or KF94). Single-ply face masks, gaiters and bandanas are not recommended. Singer’s masks can be found at www.broadwayreliefproject.com/singersmask.
If the risk level for New York County is trending upwards and may rise to High (Red) we will contact members with appointments at least 24 hours before the first audition appointment time to let them know there is a chance that the auditions may need to be postponed or cancelled. All members with appointments will be notified if the auditions must be postponed or cancelled.
We encourage members to prepare for their audition at home, to the extent that they can (e.g., get dressed, hair/make-up, etc.) to avoid crowding in bathrooms and dressing rooms.
Holding/Audition room information:
The audition room can accommodate no more than 15 dancers at a time.
The holding room can accommodate no more than 30 individuals at a time.
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