(Afternoon - All Genders)
Axelrod Performing Arts Center | Deal Park, NJ
Monday, November 24, 2025
4:00 PM (E)
LOA
$662 weekly minimum (LOA ref. LORT)
Equity chorus singers for roles in THE DOROTHY DANDRIDGE MUSICAL (see breakdown).
Brief cut (16 bars) in a traditional musical theatre/jazz style. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring sheet music in your key and a headshot/resume.
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St
16th Fl
New York, NY 10036
Producer: Axelrod Performing Arts Center (Andrew DePrisco, Artistic Director)
Directed by N’Kenge and Christina Sajous
Conceived by N’Kenge
Book and Lyrics by Trey Ellis
Music and Lyrics by Shelton Becton
Arranger: Everett Bradley
Choreographer: Ray Mercer
Associate Choreographer: Tia Altinay
Casting Director: Michael Cassara, CSA
First rehearsal: on/about 1/20/2026
First performance: 2/19/2026
Closing: on/about 3/8/2026
Venue: Axelrod Performing Arts Center - Deal Park, NJ
If unable to attend ECC, you may send picture/resume to
submissions@michaelcassara.net
ECC Procedures are in effect for this audition.
An Equity Monitor will be provided.
Notice: Audition Call Type: ECC
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.
[HAROLD NICHOLAS AND OTHERS]
Black, male, 30s, doubles as legendary tap dancer HAROLD NICHOLAS, HARRY BELAFONTE, and other Ensemble roles. One of the famous Nicholas Brothers and Dorothy’s first husband. He is a charming ladies’ man who wins Dorothy’s heart, then breaks it.
Tenor / terrific dancer with outstanding tap ability.
[FAYARD NICHOLAS AND OTHERS]
Black, male, 30s, doubles as legendary tap dancer FAYARD NICHOLAS, PHIL MOORE (Dorothy’s music coach), and other ENSEMBLE roles.
Baritone / terrific dancer with outstanding tap ability.
[NEVA AND OTHERS]
Black, female, 50s to 60s. Geneva “Neva” Williams is Ruby’s partner and the girls’ strict vocal coach and manager, known for her tough love and intimidating presence. Stern presence, with gravitas. Strong singer (mezzo/belt) who moves well.
[ETTA DANDRIDGE/LENA HORNE/HAROLYN/AND OTHERS]
30s, Black, female. Etta is one of the three Dandridge Sisters. She is spunky and flirty. Doubles as [HAROLYN] Dorothy’s daughter who suffered brain damage at birth, and is unable to speak or recognize Dorothy as her mother. Also doubles as [LENA HORNE] in a brief singing cameo.
Strong singer (mezzo/alto) and strong dancer.
[MARILYN MONROE AND OTHERS]
30s, white, female. Dorothy’s close friend and confidante who offers lessons in owning one’s sensuality and navigating fame with flair and vulnerability.
Strong singer/dancer.
[HEDDA HOPPER AND OTHERS]
White, female, 30s to 40s. Doubles as HEDDA HOPPER (Gossip Columnist), OSCAR GUEST, SHOWGIRL, and other ENSEMBLE roles.
Strong singer who moves.
[ENSEMBLE MALE 3]
Black, male, 20s-40s. Doubles as Apollo Theater STAGE MANAGER, REPORTER, CLUB PATRON, and other ENSEMBLE roles.
Strong singer/dancer.
[ENSEMBLE MALE 4]
White, male, 20s-40s. Doubles as WALTER WINCHELL, OSCAR NIGHT ANNOUNCER, and other ENSEMBLE roles.
Strong singer/dancer.
[ENSEMBLE PERFORMERS]
Strong dancers who sing well for ensemble roles. Some ENSEMBLE PERFORMERS may also understudy the roles listed above.
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