The Gateway 2026-27 Season Equity Ensemble Singers (All genders) - Gateway Playhouse Auditions

The Gateway 2026-27 Season - NYC ECC Singers (Late Afternoon - All genders) — Revised

The Gateway | Bellport, NY

Notice: Audition • Call Type: ECC

REVISED

LOCATION

3/3/26: Updated breakdown, employer updated. Ripley-Grier Studios (520).

2/25/2026: Updated personnel. Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018-6507.

AUDITION DATE

Monday, March 9, 2026 — Holding room: Studio 17S
5:00 PM (E)

PERSONNEL

CONTRACT

Expected to attend: LOA Rachel Armitstead — Casting Director.

• $640 weekly minimum (Ref. to COST) — 2025 rate
• Kaitlyn LaGrega — Casting Assistant
• Vincent Ortega — Choreographer (WEST SIDE STORY)
• Housing included
• Musical Director: Justin Ramos

SEEKING

See breakdown for production-specific personnel. Equity chorus singers for The Gateway's 2026–27 season (see breakdown).

OTHER DATES

See breakdown for production-specific dates.

PREPARATION

Please prepare 32 bars of a song in the style or from the show. You may also prepare 16 bars from two contrasting selections if you prefer. For more information, visit
www.thegateway.org.

ECC 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.

Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

Breakdown

Gateway Playhouse 2026–27 Season

WEST SIDE STORY

Director/Choreographer: Vincent Ortega
Music Director: Andrew Haile Austin
Rehearsals: April 21–May 8, 2026
Performances: May 8–31, 2026

SEEKING

Ensemble: Triple-threat dancers, singers, and actors of all ethnicities.

AIN'T TOO PROUD

Rehearsal: June 2–June 19, 2026
Performances: June 19–July 19, 2026

SEEKING

• ENSEMBLE / BERRY GORDY: Male-presenting, 30s–40s, Black. The Chairman — the founder of Motown and a man who needs no introduction. Strong mover.
• ENSEMBLE / DENNIS EDWARDS & OTHERS: Male-presenting, 20s–30s, Black. Lead singer of The Temptations after David Ruffin. A vocal powerhouse with the ego to match. Doubles as STRAIGHT TALK FELLA and DELIVERY MAN. Tenor/baritone. Gospel sound a plus. Strong dancer.
• ENSEMBLE / ELBRIDGE “AL” BRYANT & OTHERS: Male-presenting, 20s–30s, Black. An original member of the group who didn’t last long due to his hot temper. Doubles as NORMAN WHITFIELD, a writer of some of The Temps’ biggest hits, et al. Tenor. Strong dancer.
• ENSEMBLE / RICHARD STREET & OTHERS: Male-presenting, 20s–30s, Black. An aspiring singer who stepped in at certain performances until becoming a full-fledged member later in The Temps’ career. Doubles as OFFSTAGE GANG. Tenor. Strong dancer.
• ENSEMBLE / SMOKEY ROBINSON & OTHERS: Male-presenting, 20s–30s, Black. The Temptations’ songwriter that put the group on the map. A legendary singer in his own right. 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 your typical Motown manager. Character man; his quick wit and level head help The Temptations achieve their success. Doubles as JUDGE and TV ANNOUNCER. Strong tenor.
• ENSEMBLE / JOSEPHINE: Female-presenting, 20s–30s, Black. Otis’ teenage wife who grows up fast. She takes care of their son while he’s on the road. Alto/very high belt. Strong dancer.
• ENSEMBLE / DIANA ROSS & OTHERS: Female-presenting, 20s–30s, Black. Strong singer. Strong dancer.
• ENSEMBLE / MARY WILSON & OTHERS: Female-presenting, 20s–30s, Black. A member of The Supremes who dated Melvin. Doubles as JOHNNIE MAE, et al. Soprano belter. Strong dancer.
• ENSEMBLE / TAMMI TERRELL & OTHERS: Female-presenting, 20s–30s, Black. A singer in Motown who had a tumultuous relationship with David Ruffin. Doubles as MAMA ROSE, et al. Soprano. Strong dancer.

FUNNY GIRL

Director: TBA
Choreographer: TBA
Music Director: TBA
Rehearsals: January 5–22, 2027
Performances: January 22–February 21, 2027

SEEKING

Ensemble — seeking strong triple-threats to play various ensemble parts throughout the show.