SOPHISTICATED LADIES Equity Principal Actors - Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe of Florida, Inc. Auditions

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Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe of Florida, Inc. | Sarasota, FL

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

LOCATION

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Ripley-Grier Studios (520)
520 8th Ave
New York, NY 10018-6507
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (E)
Lunch 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Holding room - Studio 16E

CONTRACT

PERSONNEL

SPT
Jason Bernard: Choreographer
$784 weekly minimum (SPT 8)

Expected to attend:
Jim Weaver: Director
Nate Jacobs: Founder and Artistic Director
Adrienne Pitts: Casting Coordinator

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in SOPHISTICATED LADIES (See breakdown).

OTHER DATES

Preparation
Dance call: 5pm the same day
Please prepare two 32-bar cuts of contrasting songs in the style of Duke Ellington or Big Band (with sheet music in the correct key). An accompanist will be provided. Be prepared if asked to attend a dance call at 5pm where you should be prepared to move in a jazz/swing style of movement and tap.

Rehearsal Starts: September 15, 2026, through October 13, 2026

Performances Run: October 14, 2026, through November 22, 2026

OTHER

https://westcoastblacktheatre.org/

EPA 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.

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BREAKDOWN

SOPHISTICATED LADIES

SYNOPSIS: A musical revue featuring the music of Duke Ellington. We are seeking performers who love the style and rhythm of The Duke from his early days to when he was the king. Director will be Jim Weaver.

SEEKING:

The Raconteur (male lead) – An African American jazz vocalist, age 30s-50s with strong dance skills. Vocal range: Bari/Tenor.

The Danseuse (female lead) – An African American jazz vocalist, age 30s-50s. Must be a strong and versatile dancer with tap. Vocal range: Mezzo/Alto.

The Chanteuse (female lead) – An African American jazz vocalist, age 30s-40s. Must be a strong mover. Vocal range: Mezzo/Alto.

The Soubrette (female lead) – A jazz vocalist of any ethnicity, age 20s-40s. Must be a strong/versatile dancer with swing and tap skills. Vocal range: Mezzo/Soprano.

The Hipster (male lead) – A jazz vocalist of any ethnicity, age 20s-40s. Must be a strong/versatile dancer with swing and tap skills. Vocal range: Bari/Tenor.

The Jazzbo (featured male) – An African American jazz vocalist with strong dance/tap skills, age: 20s-30s. Looking for a wonderful dancer versed in several styles of dance: jazz, tap, swing. Vocal range: Tenor.

The Danseur (featured male) – An African American jazz vocalist with strong dance/tap skills, age: 20s-30s. Looking for a wonderful dancer versed in several styles of dance: jazz, tap, swing. Vocal range: Bari/Tenor.

The Ensemble – Strong male and female dancer/singers, age 20s-40s. A fully interracially diverse cast of triple threats with strong tap skills.