WEST SIDE STORY Equity Ensemble Singers (All genders) - Paper Mill Playhouse Auditions

WEST SIDE STORY - NYC ECC Singers (Morning - All genders)

Paper Mill Playhouse | Millburn, NJ

Notice: Audition Call Type: ECC

AUDITION DATE

LOCATION

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

CONTRACT

PERSONNEL

Producing Artistic Director / Director: Mark S. Hoebee
Associate Producer: Christopher Slavik

Compensation: $1,214 weekly minimum (Tier 4)

SEEKING

Equity chorus singers for WEST SIDE STORY.

• Book: Arthur Laurents
• Music: Leonard Bernstein
• Lyrics: Stephen Sondheim
• Conception and Original Choreography: Jerome Robbins
• Choreography Restaging: Alex Sanchez
• Casting Director: The TRC Company — Claire Burke, CSA & Kevin Metzger-Timson, CSA

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.

ENSEMBLE

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.

OTHER DATES

• Rehearsals begin: May 4, 2026
• 1st Performance: May 28, 2026
• Opening Night: May 31, 2026
• Closing: June 28, 2026

OTHER

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.

PREPARATION

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.