Ogunquit Playhouse 2026 Season - NYC ECC Singers (Morning - All genders)
Ogunquit Playhouse | Ogunquit, ME
AUDITION DATE
LOCATION
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Pearl Studios (500), 500 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018-6504
10:00 AM (E)
Lunch 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Holding room - Studio 1212
CONTRACT
PERSONNEL
- Executive Artistic Director: Bradford T. Kenney
- Producing Director: Brian J. Swasey
- Artistic and New Works Associate: Amber Wallace
- Casting: ARC / Mark Brandon, CSA; Jarrett Reiche, CSA; Patrick Maravilla, CSA
COST: $1,014 weekly minimum
Pension & Health + travel & housing
SEEKING
Equity chorus singers for Ogunquit Playhouse's 2026 Season (see breakdown).
PREPARATION
Expected to attend: please prepare a brief song. Bring sheet music in the correct key and a stapled headshot and resume. Accompanist will be provided.
Expected to attend: Brian J. Swasey (Producing Director), Tiana Jones (Associate Producer), Jordan Jones-Reese (Season Music Advisor), Mark Brandon, CSA (ARC - Casting Director).
See breakdown for production-specific personnel and dates.
OTHER DATES
See breakdown for production-specific dates.
OTHER
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ECC procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
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.
BREAKDOWN
AIN’T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS
Book by: Dominique Morisseau
Music & Lyrics from: The Legendary Motown Catalog
Based on the book entitled The Temptations by Otis Williams with Patricia Romanowski
Music by arrangement with Sony Music Publishing
Director: Gerry McIntyre
Choreographer: Rachelle Rak
Music Director: TBD
First Rehearsal (Maine): April 28, 2026
First Preview: May 14, 2026
Opening: May 16, 2026
Closing: June 13, 2026
SEEKING
- [ENSEMBLE/BERRY GORDY] Male-presenting, 30s–40s, Black. The Chairman — the founder of Motown. Strong mover.
- [ENSEMBLE/DENNIS EDWARDS & OTHERS] Male-presenting, 20s–30s, Black. Lead singer after David Ruffin. Vocal powerhouse. Doubles as STRAIGHT TALK FELLA and DELIVERY MAN. Tenor/Baritone. Gospel sound a plus. Strong dancer.
- [ENSEMBLE/ELBRIDGE “AL” BRYANT & OTHERS] Male-presenting, 20s–30s, Black. Original member with a hot temper. Doubles as NORMAN WHITFIELD and others. Tenor. Strong dancer.
- [ENSEMBLE/RICHARD STREET & OTHERS] Male-presenting, 20s–30s, Black. Aspiring singer who later became a full member. Doubles as OFFSTAGE GANG. Tenor. Strong dancer.
- [ENSEMBLE/SMOKEY ROBINSON & OTHERS] Male-presenting, 20s–30s, Black. The Temptations’ songwriter and a legendary singer. Strong tenor. Strong dancer.
- [ENSEMBLE/LAMONT & OTHERS] Male-presenting, 20s, Black. Otis Williams’ son. Strong tenor. Strong dancer.
- [ENSEMBLE/SHELLY BERGER] Male-presenting, 20s–40s, White. Not your typical Motown manager — character role with quick wit. Doubles as JUDGE and TV ANNOUNCER. Strong tenor.
- [ENSEMBLE/JOSEPHINE] Female-presenting, 20s–30s, Black. Otis’ teenage wife. Alto/very high belt. Strong dancer.
- [ENSEMBLE/DIANA ROSS & OTHERS] Female-presenting, 20s–30s, Black. Strong singer. Strong dancer.
- [ENSEMBLE/MARY WILSON & OTHERS] Female-presenting, 20s–30s, Black. Member of The Supremes. Doubles as JOHNNIE MAE and others. Soprano belter. Strong dancer.
- [ENSEMBLE/TAMMI TERRELL & OTHERS] Female-presenting, 20s–30s, Black. Singer who had a tumultuous relationship with David Ruffin. Doubles as MAMA ROSE and others. Soprano. Strong dancer.
HELLO, DOLLY!
Music & Lyrics: Jerry Herman
Book: Michael Stewart
Director: Maggie Burrows
Choreographer: TBD
Music Director: TBD
First Rehearsal (NYC): June 1, 2026
First Preview: June 18, 2026
Opening: June 20, 2026
Closing: July 18, 2026
SEEKING
- [MALE-PRESENTING SINGING ENSEMBLE] 30s–40s, any ethnicity. Excellent vocalists for various ensemble roles and understudy principal roles.
- [FEMALE-PRESENTING SINGING ENSEMBLE] 30s–40s, any ethnicity. Excellent vocalists for various ensemble roles and understudy principal roles.
- [MALE-PRESENTING DANCE ENSEMBLE] 20s–30s, any ethnicity. Athletic/dynamic dancers versatile in Broadway styles. May understudy principal roles.
- [FEMALE-PRESENTING DANCE ENSEMBLE] 20s–30s, any ethnicity. Athletic/dynamic dancers versatile in Broadway styles. May understudy principal roles.
CITY OF ANGELS
Book: Larry Gelbart
Music: Cy Coleman
Lyrics: David Zippel
Originally produced on Broadway by Nick Vanoff, Roger Berlind, Jujamcyn Theaters, Suntory International Corp. and The Shubert Organization
Director: Hunter Foster
Choreographer: TBD
Music Director: TBD
First Rehearsal (NYC): July 6, 2026
First Preview: July 23, 2026
Opening: July 25, 2026
Closing: August 22, 2026
SEEKING
- [MALE-PRESENTING SINGING ENSEMBLE] 30s–40s, any ethnicity. Excellent vocalists for various ensemble roles and understudy principal roles.
- [FEMALE-PRESENTING SINGING ENSEMBLE] 30s–40s, any ethnicity. Excellent vocalists for various ensemble roles and understudy principal roles.
- [MALE-PRESENTING DANCE ENSEMBLE] 20s–30s, any ethnicity. Athletic/dynamic dancers versatile in Broadway styles. May understudy principal roles.
- [FEMALE-PRESENTING DANCE ENSEMBLE] 20s–30s, any ethnicity. Athletic/dynamic dancers versatile in Broadway styles. May understudy principal roles.
THE PRODUCERS
Music & Lyrics: Mel Brooks
Book: Mel Brooks & Thomas Meehan
Based on the 1968 film
Original direction and choreography by Susan Stroman
Director/Choreographer: James Gray
Music Director: Jesse Kissel
First Rehearsal (NYC): August 10, 2026
First Preview: August 27, 2026
Opening: August 29, 2026
Closing: September 26, 2026
SEEKING
- [MALE-PRESENTING SINGING ENSEMBLE] 30s–40s, any ethnicity. Excellent vocalists for various ensemble roles and understudy principal roles.
- [FEMALE-PRESENTING SINGING ENSEMBLE] 30s–40s, any ethnicity. Excellent vocalists for various ensemble roles and understudy principal roles.
- [MALE-PRESENTING DANCE ENSEMBLE] 20s–30s, any ethnicity. Athletic/dynamic dancers versatile in Broadway styles. May understudy principal roles.
- [FEMALE-PRESENTING DANCE ENSEMBLE] 20s–30s, any ethnicity. Athletic/dynamic dancers versatile in Broadway styles. May understudy principal roles.
SMALL TOWN (A NEW MUSICAL)
Director/Choreographer: Kathleen Marshall
Music Director: Andy York
First Rehearsal (NYC): September 7, 2026
First Preview: October 1, 2026
Opening: October 3, 2026
Closing: November 1, 2026
SEEKING
- [MALE-PRESENTING SINGING ENSEMBLE] 30s–40s, any ethnicity. Excellent vocalists for various ensemble roles and understudy principal roles.
- [FEMALE-PRESENTING SINGING ENSEMBLE] 30s–40s, any ethnicity. Excellent vocalists for various ensemble roles and understudy principal roles.
- [MALE-PRESENTING DANCE ENSEMBLE] 20s–30s, any ethnicity. Athletic/dynamic dancers versatile in Broadway styles. May understudy principal roles.
- [FEMALE-PRESENTING DANCE ENSEMBLE] 20s–30s, any ethnicity. Athletic/dynamic dancers versatile in Broadway styles. May understudy principal roles.
CAMERON MACKINTOSH AND DISNEY’S MARY POPPINS
Original Music & Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman
Book by Julian Fellowes
New Songs and Additional Music by Anthony Drewe and George Stiles
Co-Created by Cameron Mackintosh
A musical based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney film.
Director: TBD
Choreographer: TBD
Music Director: TBD
First Rehearsal (Maine): November 17, 2026
First Preview: December 2, 2026
Opening: December 4, 2026
Closing: December 20, 2026
SEEKING
- [MALE-PRESENTING SINGING ENSEMBLE] 30s–40s, any ethnicity. Excellent vocalists for various ensemble roles and understudy principal roles.
- [FEMALE-PRESENTING SINGING ENSEMBLE] 30s–40s, any ethnicity. Excellent vocalists for various ensemble roles and understudy principal roles.
- [MALE-PRESENTING DANCE ENSEMBLE] 20s–30s, any ethnicity. Athletic/dynamic dancers versatile in Broadway styles. May understudy principal roles.
- [FEMALE-PRESENTING DANCE ENSEMBLE] 20s–30s, any ethnicity. Athletic/dynamic dancers versatile in Broadway styles. May understudy principal roles.
