Equity actors are being sought for roles in a 29-hour staged reading of PALLADIUM (see breakdown). Please submit your headshot and resume for consideration.
Email submissions to
castingpalladium@gmail.com
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 submit.
Set in 1950s New York City, Palladium tells the story of the iconic nightclub that became the birthplace of the mambo craze—and an unlikely hub for racial integration. Centered on Federico “Rico” Pagani, the club’s visionary promoter, the musical follows a group of young regulars whose love of music and dance challenges the social barriers of race, class, and religion. Against a vibrant score featuring mambo, doo-wop, and jazz, Palladium celebrates a moment when the dance floor became a radical space of freedom, connection, and change.
MAX HYMAN
Late 50s - Caucasian. Owner of the Palladium – Holocaust survivor – tired, but still wants the world to be a better place and hasn’t given up yet. He is Athena’s uncle.
RUDY GANNON
Early 30s – Caucasian. Assistant District Attorney – the primary antagonist. He’s your garden-variety racist and his energy is very threatening. He wants a piece of Palladium’s action, but when he doesn’t get his way, he works to close down the famous ballroom. Rudy also becomes obsessed with Athena.
ENSEMBLE (M)
20s–40s - Any race/ethnicity. Palladium ballroom guest. Strong singing ability required; dance experience a plus.
ENSEMBLE (F)
20s–40s - Any race/ethnicity. Palladium ballroom guest. Strong singing ability required; dance experience a plus.
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