THE LION KING (Broadway/Nat'l Tour #3) Equity Female-Identifying Dancers - Disney Theatrical Productions Auditions

THE LION KING (Broadway/Nat'l tour #3) - NYC ECC Female-identifying Dancers
Disney Theatrical Productions | New York, NY

AUDITION DATE

Thursday, February 9, 2023
10:30 AM (E)
11:00am – Auditions begin on both days

APPOINTMENTS

Members may sign up for appointments at the
audition venue starting at 10:30am ET on the
day of the ECC.

CONTRACT

Production (Disney)
$2323 weekly minimum

SEEKING

Equity actors for Female-identifying chorus dancer parts in the Broadway and National Tour of THE LION KING.
Ensemble: strong female identifying dancers with a modern/ballet dance background—late teens to early 30’s.

NOTE: We will definitely be hiring replacements for all North American companies from these auditions.

WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE DANCERS OF ALL CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS TO ATTEND THIS CALL.

PREPARATION

You must be warmed up and ready to dance at your respective date and time in flat jazz shoes or bare feet. Some male identifying dancers require strong acrobatic skills. You may be asked to sing. Please prepare a song
that shows off your voice and range. Bring sheet music. Pianist will be provided. Bring a picture and resume, stapled together. Non-Equity performers will be seen, time permitting.

LOCATION

Pearl Studios (500)
500 8th Ave
New York, NY 10018-6504
Sign in: Studio 304

PERSONNEL

Producers: Buena Vista Theatrical Group
Director: Julie Taymor
Songs by: Elton John/Tim Rice
Additional Music: Hans Zimmer/Lebo M/Mark Mancina/Jay Rifkin
Book: Irene Mecchi/Roger Allers
Choreographer: Garth Fagan
Casting: Mark Brandon, CSA/Binder Casting
In Attendance: Marey Griffith (Associate
Choreographer), Karl Jurman (Music Director),
Mark Brandon, CSA / Binder Casting (Casting
Director), Jarrett Reiche/Binder Casting (Casting Associate)

OTHER DATES

Currently running on Broadway and touring.

OTHER

An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition. 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

Equity encourages everyone participating in the auditions to wear a two-ply cloth face mask, surgical
mask, singer’s mask or respirator (N95, KN95 or KF94). Single-ply face masks, gaiters and bandanas
are not recommended. Singer’s masks can be found at www.broadwayreliefproject.com/singersmask.
Equity encourages members to prepare for their audition prior to arriving at the audition venue, to the
extent that they can (e.g., get dressed, hair/make-up, etc.) to avoid crowding in bathrooms and
dressing rooms.

Holding/Audition room information:

The audition room (301) can accommodate no more than 45 individuals at a time.

The holding room (314) can accommodate no more than 35 individuals at a time.