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

WEST SIDE STORY - NYC ECC Dancers (Jets & Sharks Heels)

Paper Mill Playhouse | Millburn, NJ

AUDITION DATE

LOCATION

Friday, February 27, 2026
Pearl Studios (500)
500 8th Ave
2:30 PM (E) New York, NY 10018-6504

CONTRACT

Holding room - Studio 314

COST

$1,214 weekly minimum (Tier 4)

PERSONNEL

Producing Artistic Director / Director: Mark S. Hoebee
Associate Producer: Christopher Slavik
Book: Arthur Laurents
Music: Leonard Bernstein
Lyrics: Stephen Sondheim
Conception and Original Choreography: Jerome Robbins
Music Director: Ben McNaboe
Casting: The TRC Company / Claire Burke, CSA; Kevin Metzger-Timson, CSA; Spencer Gualdoni

SEEKING

Equity chorus dancers (Jets & Sharks Heels) 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.

ENSEMBLE

Dancers who sing to play THE JETS, THE SHARKS, THE SHARK GIRLS, THE JET GIRLS.

Expected to attend:

• Jen Bender — Associate Artistic Director
• Alex Sanchez — Choreographer
• 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

PREPARATION

If auditioning for the Jets & Sharks Flats: ballet flats AND jazz or character shoes.
If auditioning for the Jets & Sharks Heels: ballet flats AND 2 or 3 character heels.
Everyone will learn a ballet combination to start. Jets and Sharks Flats may be asked to stay to learn a combination from “Cool.” Jets and Sharks Heels may be asked to stay to learn a combination from “America.” Please come to the correct call for the role(s) you are interested in.

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.

OTHER

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.