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

The Gateway 2026–27 Season - NYC ECC Dancers (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.
520 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018-6507

AUDITION DATE

Monday, March 9, 2026 — Holding room: Studio 17S
12:00 PM (E)

PERSONNEL

Lunch: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Expected to attend:
Rachel Armitstead — Casting Director
Kaitlyn LaGrega — Casting Assistant

CONTRACT

Vincent Ortega — Choreographer (WEST SIDE STORY)

LOA

Musical Director: Justin Ramos

$640 weekly minimum (Ref. to COST) — 2025 rate. See breakdown for production-specific personnel. Housing included.

OTHER DATES

See breakdown for production-specific dates.

SEEKING

Equity chorus dancers for The Gateway's 2026–27 season (see breakdown).

OTHER

PREPARATION

www.thegateway.org

Please come ready to dance. Female-identifying performers, please bring your character heels, and ECC procedures are in effect for this audition. Male-identifying performers, please wear sneakers or dance flats. You may be asked to stay to sing, so please prepare a song in the style or from the show that you wish to be considered for. 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

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.

Bernardo: Male, 25–35, Eb4–Bb2. A proud, strong, handsome Puerto Rican man. Bernardo seeks to carve out territory as a sense of identity for him and his friends. Maria's brother and Anita's boyfriend. Leader of the Sharks.

Anita: Female, 25–30, D5–F3. Feisty and assertive. She dispenses older sister advice to Maria and tries to shield her from the dangers of the gangs. Bernardo's girlfriend and Maria's friend. Puerto Rican.

Chino: Male, 20–25. An angry and at times naive Shark who turns murderous and vengeful. Suitor to Maria and friend of Bernardo's.

Anybodys: Any, 18–25. A spunky tomboy who is desperate to become a member of the Jets. The other Jets mock her for her ambitions but generally appreciate her company. Full of energy and heart.

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. Strong mover.

[ENSEMBLE/DENNIS EDWARDS & OTHERS] Male-presenting, 20s–30s, Black. Lead singer of The Temptations after David Ruffin. A vocal powerhouse with 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 and others. 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 Temptations’ career. Doubles as OFFSTAGE GANG. Tenor. Strong dancer.

[ENSEMBLE/SMOKEY ROBINSON & OTHERS] Male-presenting, 20s–30s, Black. The Temptations’ songwriter that helped put the group on the map. Legendary 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 your typical Motown manager. Character man; his quick wit and level head helps 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 and 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 and others. 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 and others. 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 — Strong triple threats to play various ensemble parts throughout the show.