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NEWSIES Equity Ensemble Dancers (All genders) - Starlight Theatre Association Auditions

Posted February 27, 2026
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NEWSIES - Starlight Theatre Association

NEWSIES - NYC ECC Dancers

Starlight Theatre Association | Kansas City, MO

Notice: Audition Call Type: ECC

AUDITION DATE

LOCATION

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Pearl Studios (Studio 500)
500 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018-6504
10:00 AM (E)
Holding room: Studio 1201

CONTRACT

Special Agreement — $1,387 weekly minimum — SMTA personnel.

SEEKING

  • Music by Alan Menken. Lyrics by Jack Feldman. Book by Harvey Fierstein.
  • Equity chorus dancers for NEWSIES. Expected to attend: NEWSIES / ENSEMBLE / SWINGS.
  • Ages: 18+ to play 13–20. Roles include Race, Romeo, Elmer, Darcy, and Finch — some of the hard-working kids of New York City who go on strike for a livable wage.
  • Vocal: Tenor–Baritone. Acro and tricks a plus.
  • All principal roles will be understudied.
  • Director / Choreographer: David Grindrod
  • Associate Choreographer: Sierra Lai Barnett
  • Music Director: Anthony T. Edwards
  • Casting: Geoff Josselson Casting. Casting Directors: Geoff Josselson or Felicia Rudolph
  • Executive Producer: Caroline Gibel

PREPARATION

Please be prepared to dance at the appointed time in sneakers or jazz shoes. Bring a headshot and resume stapled together. If time permits, you may be asked to stay and sing — please be prepared with a short contemporary musical theatre song in the style of the show and bring sheet music in the appropriate key.

OTHER DATES

  • 1st Rehearsal (for Dance Ensemble): August 29, 2026
  • 1st Rehearsal (Full Company): August 31, 2026
  • 1st Performance: September 8, 2026
  • Closing: September 13, 2026

OTHER

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. 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.

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