Paper Mill Playhouse | Millburn, NJ
Notice: Audition Call Type: ECC
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Pearl Studios (500)
500 8th Ave
10:00 AM (E) New York, NY 10018-6504
Lunch 1:00 PM–2:00 PM · Holding room: Studio 314
Producing Artistic Director / Director: Mark S. Hoebee
Associate Producer: Christopher Slavik
Compensation: $1,214 weekly minimum (Tier 4)
Equity chorus singers for WEST SIDE STORY.
Gender identity delineations are respective to the characters, and in no way prohibit anyone of any identity or expression from attending and being seen at these calls.
Singers who dance to play the Sharks, the Shark Girls, the Jet Girls, and the “Somewhere” soloist. All roles will be understudied.
Expected to attend: Jen Bender, Associate Artistic Director; Ben McNaboe, Music Director; Kevin Metzger-Timson, Claire Burke, and/or Spencer Gualdoni, Casting.
Paper Mill Playhouse is committed to anti-racism and anti-oppression practices in all areas, including casting. We acknowledge histories of systemic exclusionary practices and will continue to dismantle barriers to theatre making. Paper Mill Playhouse welcomes diversity and inclusion across the spectrum of race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, and artists with disabilities. The audition process is open to all actors and stage managers.
Paper Mill Playhouse is located in Millburn, NJ, which is approximately 22 miles from Times Square. Transportation for actors will be provided by van to and from midtown Manhattan.
ECC procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided.
Please prepare a brief cut of a traditional musical theatre song in the style of the show that shows range. No pop/rock. Please bring a headshot and resume stapled together. An accompanist 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.
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