SMALLTOWN BOY Equity Ensemble Dancers (All genders) - Producing Org TBD Auditions

SMALLTOWN BOY - NYC ECC Dancer (Afternoon - All Genders)

Producing Org TBD

AUDITION DATE

Thursday, October 30, 2025
12:30 PM (E)

CONTRACT

Off Broadway
$752 weekly minimum (Level 4 Development)

SEEKING

Equity Chorus Dancers for 2-Week Developmental Workshop of SMALLTOWN BOY (see breakdown).

SYNOPSIS

SMALLTOWN BOY (formerly “AIN’T DONE BAD”) set in the Deep South, 1984. When a sheltered young boy from a combative Evangelical household can't quiet the voices in his head, he is forced to confront his deepest fears and desires on an Odyssey to find himself - all without speaking a word. Featuring the music of country superstar Orville Peck, SmallTown Boy uses dance to explore the journey of growing up gay in the South and begs the question: how do we leave shame behind and embrace our own authentic voice? Receiving nominations for “Outstanding Choreography” by the Drama Desk Awards & “Best Unique Theatrical Experience” in 2025, creator Jakob Karr has reimagined this production with plans for a future open-ended run Off-Broadway.

PREPARATION

Please bring a headshot and resume stapled together. Will be dancing barefoot. Dress comfortably for contemporary dance movement.

LOCATION

Ripley-Grier Studios (305)
305 W 38th St
New York, NY 10018-2902
Holding room - Studio 310

PERSONNEL

Jakob Karr (Director/Choreographer)
Grace Buckley (Associate Choreographer)
Cassie Maurer (Book)
Joi Marchetti (Orchestrator)
Sharon Fallon (GM)
Patti Maurer (Producer)
Jenny Ravitz (Casting)

EXPECTED TO ATTEND:

Director/Choreographer: Jakob Karr
Music Director: Meg Zervoulis
Associate Choreographer: Grace Buckley
Casting: Jenny Ravitz

OTHER DATES

Off-Broadway 2-Week Developmental Workshop of SMALLTOWN BOY.
First Rehearsal: December 1, 2025
Two Presentations: December 12, 2025, at 11 am and 4 pm

OTHER

New 42 Studios - Rehearsal
Open Jar Studios - Presentations
ECC Procedures are in effect for this audition.
An Equity Monitor will be provided.
Notice: Audition Call Type: ECC

EQUITY STATEMENT

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.

BREAKDOWN

SEEKING

CASTING NOTES
Roles marked with asterisk (*) are unspoken, these roles being portrayed entirely through dance.

MOTHER*: Female-identifying, late 20s-early 40s, any ethnicity. Strong classical and contemporary technique, can act through their dancing. The submissive wife of FATHER, whom she fell in love with at a young age before he was overwrought with the loss of his identity, leading her to lose her own. She is the joy and peacemaker for the family, often to the detriment of her own peace and joy. Featured dancer. This role will be portrayed entirely through dance.

LOVER*: Male identifying, late 20s-mid 30s, any ethnicity. Strong classical and contemporary technique, can act through their dancing. The eventual love-interest of SON. Alluring, charming, and everything SON has ever wanted in a partner. Similar to SON, he has lost people before because of fear about who he is or might be. A glimmer of hope. Featured dancer. This role will be portrayed entirely through dance.

ENSEMBLE/COMPANY:

(20s-early 40s) Any gender identities, any ethnicity. Clubgoers, Schoolboys, and Strangers, as cast. Dancers who sing, with extremely strong contemporary and technical foundations.

• Ensemble Female #2: Female-presenting, late 20s-early 30s, any ethnicity, strong classical and contemporary dance background.
• Ensemble Male #1: Male-presenting, late 20s-early 30s, any ethnicity, strong classical and contemporary dance background.
• Ensemble Male #2: Male-presenting, late 20s-early 30s, any ethnicity, strong classical and contemporary dance background.

CHARACTER

BREAKDOWN:

SON* (CAST): a closeted young boy on the precipice of becoming a man in a pious Southern household. Principal dancer. This role will be portrayed entirely through dance.

FATHER* (CAST): an aggressive Southern Evangelical patriarch, deeply battling internalized homophobia from his own strict Southern upbringing. Principal dancer. This role will be portrayed entirely through dance.

BROTHER* (CAST): the hard-shelled, tough-loving, older brother of SON. Raised under FATHER's misguided teaching of masculinity, he wishes to protect SON from the cruelty that he himself has endured. Featured dancer. This role will be portrayed entirely through dance.