The Gateway 2026-27 Season Equity Principal Actors - Gateway Playhouse Auditions

The Gateway 2026–27 Season - Bellport, NY (EPA Revised)

The Gateway | Bellport, NY

Notice: Audition • Call Type: EPA

REVISED

LOCATION

Updated Breakdown 3/2/26; Employer updated. Gateway Playhouse. 2/25/2026: Updated Personnel.

215 S Country Rd, Bellport, NY 11713-2532

AUDITION DATE

Friday, March 6, 2026

PERSONNEL

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (E)

Expected to attend:

• Rachel Armitstead: Casting Director
• Kaitlyn LaGrega: Casting Assistant
• Musical Director: Justin Ramos

Lunch: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

APPOINTMENTS

See breakdown for production-specific personnel. To schedule an audition appointment please email:
casting@thegateway.org.

OTHER DATES

See breakdown for production-specific dates.

CONTRACT

LOA. $640 weekly minimum (Ref. to COST) - 2025 rate.

OTHER

www.thegateway.org

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

Equity actors for roles in Gateway Playhouse's 2026–27 Season (see breakdown). 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.

PREPARATION

Please prepare a short selection in the style or from the show. You may also prepare two very short contrasting pieces.

WEST SIDE STORY

Director/Choreographer: Vincent Ortega

Music Director: Andrew Haile Austin

Rehearsals: April 21 – May 8, 2026

Performances: May 8 – 31, 2026

SEEKING:

• Riff: Male, 25–30, G4–Bb2. A spritely, quick-tempered leader. He seeks to eliminate the Sharks and establish his own gang's dominance. Tony's best friend; he is eventually murdered by Bernardo.
• Tony: Male, 25–30, Bb4–Bb2. A romantic young man and former leader of the Jets who has found a new lifestyle. Tony is torn between friendships and love; falls in love with Maria and meets an untimely death. Genuinely sweet and sincere.
• Bernardo: Male, 25–35, Eb4–Bb2. A proud, strong, handsome Puerto Rican man seeking identity and territory for his friends. Maria's brother and Anita's boyfriend. Leader of the Sharks.
• Maria: Female, 18–25, C6–Bb3. A hopeless romantic and innocent young woman who falls in love with Tony and becomes central to the gangs' violent conflict. Puerto Rican.
• Anita: Female, 25–30, D5–F3. Feisty and assertive; offers older-sister advice to Maria and tries to shield her from gang dangers. Bernardo's girlfriend and Maria's friend. Puerto Rican.
• Chino: Male, 20–25. An angry, sometimes naive Shark who turns vengeful. Suitor to Maria and friend of Bernardo's.
• Anybodys: Any gender, 18–25. A spunky tomboy desperate to join the Jets. Mocked by the others but full of energy and heart.
• Doc: Male, 50–60. Owner of the candy store where the Jets hang out. Guides the Jets' youthful angst and provides a safe haven for Tony. Old-fashioned and wise.
• Schrank: Male, 40–50. Local police detective frustrated by ongoing gang violence. Blunt, brash, unapologetic.
• Krupke: Male, 40–50. Local beat cop with no patience for the gangs' conflict; often mocked by them.
• Gladhand: Nerdy, overly cheerful and ill-equipped social director at the school dance (“Mambo”). Speaking role; no dance background required.
• Ensemble: Triple-threat dancers/singers/actors of all ethnicities.

AIN'T TOO PROUD

Rehearsal: June 2 – June 19, 2026

Performances: June 19 – July 19, 2026

SEEKING:

• Otis Williams: Male (cis, transgender, or non-binary), 30s–40s, Black. Founder and last surviving original member of The Temptations. Steady, tough, with a big heart and deep conscience. BARITONE; strong dancer.
• David Ruffin: Male (cis, transgender, or non-binary), 20s–30s, Black. Lead singer after Al; electrifying on stage, one of pop music's most charismatic front men. Doubles as Guard. LEAD TENOR; strong dancer.
• Melvin Franklin: Male (cis, transgender, or non-binary), 20s–30s, Black. Loyal bass of the group. BASS; strong dancer.
• Eddie Kendricks: Male (cis, transgender, or non-binary), 20s–30s, Black. Vocal arranger, outspoken; STRONG FALSETTO; strong dancer.
• Paul Williams: Male (cis, transgender, or non-binary), 20s–30s, Black. Founding member and resident choreographer; well-liked but troubled. BARITONE; strong dancer.
• Ensemble/Berry Gordy: Male-presenting, 30s–40s, Black. The founder of Motown. Strong mover.
• Ensemble/Dennis Edwards & Others: Male-presenting, 20s–30s, Black. Lead singer after David Ruffin; Tenor/Baritone. Gospel sound a plus. Strong dancer. Doubles as STRAIGHT TALK FELLA and DELIVERY MAN.
• Ensemble/Elbridge “Al” Bryant & Others: Male-presenting, 20s–30s, Black. Original member with a hot temper. Tenor. Strong dancer. Doubles as NORMAN WHITFIELD, etc.
• Ensemble/Richard Street & Others: Male-presenting, 20s–30s, Black. Aspiring singer who later became a full member. Tenor. Strong dancer. Doubles as OFFSTAGE GANG.
• Ensemble/Smokey Robinson & Others: Male-presenting, 20s–30s, Black. Legendary songwriter and singer. Strong tenor. Strong dancer.
• Ensemble/Lamont & Others: Male-presenting, 20s, Black. Otis Williams' son. Strong tenor. Strong dancer.
• Ensemble/Shelly Berger: Male-presenting, 20s–40s, White. Not a typical Motown manager; character man. Doubles as JUDGE and TV ANNOUNCER. Strong tenor.
• Ensemble/Josephine: Female-presenting, 20s–30s, Black. Otis' teenage wife who grows up fast. Alto/very high belt. Strong dancer.
• Ensemble/Diana Ross & Others: Female-presenting, 20s–30s, Black. Strong singer and dancer.
• Ensemble/Mary Wilson & Others: Female-presenting, 20s–30s, Black. Member of The Supremes who dated Melvin. Soprano belter. Strong dancer. Doubles as JOHNNIE MAE, etc.
• Ensemble/Tammi Terrell & Others: Female-presenting, 20s–30s, Black. Singer in Motown with a tumultuous relationship with David Ruffin. Soprano. Strong dancer. Doubles as MAMA ROSE, etc.

COME FROM AWAY

Rehearsal: July 21 – August 7, 2026

Performances: August 7 – September 6, 2026

SEEKING:

• Claude & Others: Male, 40–60, G4. The gregarious Mayor of Gander, Newfoundland. Doubles as Derm and Brenda’s Brother, Eddie.
• Bonnie & Others: Female, 30–40, B4. No-nonsense mother of three and head of the Gander area SPCA. Doubles as Martha.
• Beulah & Others: Female, 40–60. Head of the Gander Legion; walks Hannah to church and prays with her. Doubles as Delores.
• Oz & Others: Male, 30–50, G4. Quirky constable of the two-person Gander police force. Doubles as Joey, Customs Officer, Mr. Michaels, Terry, Matty, Rabbi, and Head Cardiologist.
• Janice & Others: Female, 20–30, E5. Eager local TV reporter on her first day; Doubles as Britney and Flight Attendant.
• Beverley & Others: Female, 50–60, C#5. First female captain for American Airlines. Doubles as Annette and Reporter.
• Diane & Others: Female, 50–60, C#5–A3. Traditional divorcee from Texas who rediscovers a wilder side. Doubles as Crystal and Brenda.
• Nick & Others: Male, 50–60, E4. English oil engineer who falls for Diane. Doubles as Doug, Officer Stephenson, and Male Townsperson.
• Kevin T & Others: Male, 30–50, G4. Head of an environmental energy company; creates the Pay It Forward Foundation. Doubles as Garth and President Bush.
• Kevin J & Others: Male, 30–50. Kevin T's boyfriend and secretary; sarcastic and unhappy. Doubles as Dwight and Ali.
• Bob & Others: Male, 20–40. Hardened New Yorker who softens over time. Doubles as Muhumuza and Captain Bristol.
• Hannah & Others: Female, 40–60, E5. Mother of a firefighter in Manhattan; comforted by Beulah. Doubles as Margie and Mickey.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET CHRISTMAS

Director: Keith Andrews

Rehearsal: November 10 – 27, 2026

Performances: November 27 – January 3, 2027

SEEKING:

• Jerry Lee Lewis: 20. Legendary piano prodigy and celebrated Last Man Standing. Must play piano at an expert level.
• Carl Perkins: 24. Lead guitarist and singer; originator of Blue Suede Shoes. Must play guitar at an expert level.
• Johnny Cash: 24. Singer and guitar player; must play guitar at an expert level.
• Dyanne: Mid-20s. Aspiring singer, Elvis’ girlfriend.
• Elvis Presley: 21. The king of rock ’n’ roll. Must play guitar at an expert level.
• Brother Jay: Mid-20s. Bass player and brother of Carl Perkins. Must play bass at an expert level.
• Fluke: Mid-20s. Must play drums at an expert level.
• Sam Phillips: 33. The Father of Rock ’n’ Roll and founder of Sun Records; towering and charismatic figure.

FUNNY GIRL

Director: TBA

Choreographer: TBA

Music Director: TBA

Rehearsals: January 5 – 22, 2027

Performances: January 22 – February 21, 2027

SEEKING:

• Fanny Brice (20–35): Female, Mezzo-soprano. Star of the Ziegfeld Follies; quirky, fearless, comedic with wide acting range. Must be a strong mover.
• Nick Arnstein (24–40): Male, Lead Baritone. Good-looking but unsuccessful gambler; suave, sophisticated, charming. Strong middle-range voice.
• Mrs. Brice (40+): Female, Supporting Mezzo-soprano. Fanny's sharp-tongued but sympathetic Brooklyn/Jewish mother; dry, funny.
• Mrs. Strakosh (40+): Female, Supporting Mezzo-soprano. Pessimistic Jewish mother; strong, shrill yet funny.
• Mrs. Meeker (40+): Female, Supporting Mezzo-soprano. One of Mrs. Brice's cohorts; comedienne.
• Mrs. O’Malley: Female, Supporting Mezzo-soprano. Fourth in Mrs. Brice's quartet of friends; Irish accent.
• Eddie Ryan (20–35): Male, Supporting Baritone. Song-and-dance man and Fanny’s closest friend who secretly loves her. Strong singer/dancer who taps; good comic timing.
• Mr. Renaldi (30+): Male, Featured (Spoken). Theatrical agent; urbane with strong acting skills.
• Mrs. Meeker (30+): Female, Featured Mezzo-soprano. Mrs. Brice's neighbor.
• Ziegfeld Tenor (18–65): Male, Featured Tenor. Sings “The Most Beautiful Bride In The World”; high production-style tenor.
• Florenz Ziegfeld: Male, Featured (Spoken). Famed Broadway producer; elegant, distinguished. Non-singing, non-dancing role.
• Tom Keeney: Male. Tough vaudeville producer who gives Fanny her first break.
• Emma (25–40): Female. Fanny’s dresser and confidante; meek yet strong.
• Ensemble: Strong triple threats to play various ensemble parts throughout the show.

CHAPIN: THE HARRY CHAPIN MUSICAL

Director: TBA

Choreographer: TBA

Music Director: TBA

Rehearsals: February 23 – March 12, 2027

Performances: March 12 – April 4, 2027

SEEKING:

• Harry Chapin: Early 30s. Singer who plays acoustic guitar. Restless, charismatic, funny, shameless, relentless, impossibly driven. Should bear a physical resemblance to the actual Harry and have a vocal range/tone similar to his.
• Sandy Chapin: Late 30s–early 40s. Harry's wife; the show's narrator and emotional anchor. Smart, artistic, grounded with dry wit. ALTO.
• Tom Chapin: Mid 30s. Singer who plays acoustic guitar. Harry’s younger brother; warm, direct, mature. TENOR.
• Steve Chapin: Early 30s. Singer with keyboard chops. Youngest brother with kid brother energy; excitable and enthusiastic. TENOR.
• John “Big John” Wallace: Late 30s. Singer who plays bass guitar. Harry's childhood friend; deep-voiced, deadpan, wise-cracking, with integrity. BARITONE with multi-octave range including legit classical sound and falsetto.
• Character Tracks (2): Two male-identifying characters who sing and double as various roles including Bill Ayres (Catholic priest turned rock radio host), Senator Pat Leahy, Sandy's first husband, Clive Davis and Jac Holzman (rival label heads), President Jimmy Carter, among others.