McCarter Theatre Center | Princeton, NJ
Princeton, NJ

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Audition Call Type: ECC

AUDITION DATE
Wednesday, March 25, 2026

2:00 PM (E)

And

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

4:00 PM (E)

CONTRACT
LORT Non-Rep
$1320 weekly minimum (LORT B+)

SEEKING
Equity chorus dancers for A BEAT OF OUR OWN (See breakdown).

All roles will be understudied.

At McCarter, we unite the ideals of joy and justice, beauty and belonging. We seek actors that represent a
vast diversity of our human experience. Actors of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, body types and identities
are encouraged to audition.

PREPARATION
Please come ready to dance (soft soled dance shoes - no sneakers or heels).

LOCATION
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St
16th Fl
New York, NY 10036

PERSONNEL
Book: Rehana Lew Mirza & Mike Lew
Music & Lyrics: Sam Willmott
Orchestrations: Matthew Malone
Additional Arrangements & Orchestrations: Kuljit Bhamra
Director: Stafford Arima
Choreographer: Rujuta Vaidya
Music Supervision: Bryan Perri
Music Director: Patrick Sulken
BOLD Artistic Director – Sarah Rasmussen
BOLD Associate Artistic Director – Donya K. Washington
Director of Artistic Initiatives – Julie Felise Dubiner

Expected to attend:
BOLD Artistic & Casting Coordinator – Meredith Bartmon

OTHER DATES
First Rehearsal: Aug 25th, 2026
Tech Begins: Sept 29th, 2026
Previews Begin: Oct 7th, 2026
Opening: Oct 16th, 2026
Closing: Oct 25th, 2026

OTHER

www.mccarter.org

Additional Personnel: Casting Director: ARC / Duncan Stewart, CSA & Patrick Maravilla, CSA
Casting Assistant: ARC / Jaron Cole

ECC Procedures are in effect for this audition.

An Equity Monitor will be provided.

Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity i 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

A BEAT OF OUR OWN

SYNOPSIS: After leading their college team to victory at the Michigan State Championships, teammates
Mary and Preeti find themselves bound for Nationals. But when they clash over Mary's plan to fuse
multiple Indian styles into their routine, Mary breaks off and forms her own squad. There's only one
problem: aside from her chaotic roommate Sunita, none of the new recruits have ever danced before.
Armed with a new sense of purpose - and a little help from a former Bollywood star - Mary sets out to
mold a ragtag group of lovable misfits into title-worthy contenders. But do they stand a chance against
Preeti and her team of bhangra all-stars?

Descriptions speak to the characters as written and should not discourage actors who are comfortable
playing the gender and age described from attending.

NOTE: All performers are "as cast" and will play a variety of ensemble roles which may include: ELU
STUDENTS, A CHINESE DRAGON, A MIME, REKHA'S DELIVERY BOYS, RESTAURANT GOERS, BOLLYWOOD
FILM DANCERS, PREETI'S FAMILY IN CHANDIGARH, etc.

SEEKING:

[ENSEMBLE 1 / Constance / ELU Student / Bollywood Performer / Restaurant Goer / As Cast]:
ALREADY CAST

[ENSEMBLE 2 / Gobind / Announcer / ELU Student / Bollywood Performer / Restaurant Goer /
Preeti's Family / As Cast]: Male. Sikh Punjabi/South Asian-American. 20s. An upbeat chemistry major
who loves Bhangra with all his heart and also his two left feet. All characters portrayed by this performer
wear a paag/head covering and have facial hair. Strong dancer. Tenor.

[ENSEMBLE 3 / Jake / ELU Student / Bollywood Performer / Restaurant Goer / As Cast]: ALREADY
CAST

[ENSEMBLE 4 / Just Bob / ELU Student / Bollywood Performer / Restaurant Goer / Preeti's Family /
As Cast]: Male. South Asian-American. 20s. Big-hearted super senior. Strong dancer, specifically in Indian
styles of Bhangra and Bollywood, Hip-Hop. Baritenor.

[ENSEMBLE 5 / Lily / ELU Student / Bollywood Performer / Restaurant Goer / As Cast]: ALREADY
CAST

[ENSEMBLE 6 / Mohan / ELU Student / Bollywood Performer / Restaurant Goer / Preeti's Family /
As Cast]: Male. Sikh Punjabi/ South Asian-American. 20s. A sensitive feminist and incredible bhangra
team hype man. All characters portrayed by this performer wear a paag/head covering and have facial
hair. Strong dancer, specifically in Indian styles of Bhangra and Bollywood, Hip-Hop. Sings boli, so
experience in Bhangra and/or Punjabi folk singing is a plus. Tenor.

[ENSEMBLE 7 / New Mary / ELU Student / Bollywood Performer / Restaurant Goer / Preeti's Family
/ As Cast]: ALREADY CAST

[ENSEMBLE 8 / Noah / ELU Student / Bollywood Performer / Restaurant Goer / As Cast]: Male.
Jewish. 20s. An adorably over-eager team player who makes up for dance skill with enthusiasm. Strong
dancer. Tenor.

[ENSEMBLE 9 / Shetal / ELU Student / Bollywood Performer / Restaurant Goer / Preeti's Family /
As Cast]: ALREADY CAST

[ENSEMBLE 10 / Shilpa / Mary’s Mom / ELU Student / Bollywood Performer / Restaurant Goer /
Preeti's Family / As Cast]: Female. South Asian-American. 20s. Shilpa wants to win at all costs, best
friends with Shetal. Mary's Mom is a professional Kathak dancer. Strong dancer, specifically in Indian
styles of Kathak, Bhangra, and Bollywood. Mezzo with pop sensibilities.

[ENSEMBLE 11 / Varun / ELU Student / Bollywood Performer / Restaurant Goer / Preeti's Family /
As Cast]: ALREADY CAST

[ENSEMBLE 12 / Wallace / Bollywood Performer / Restaurant Goer / As Cast]: Male. White. 50s-60s.
Sunita's faculty advisor, a widower trying to get back into the world. Strong dancer. Baritenor.

SALARY

LORT Non-Rep $1320 weekly minimum (LORT B+)

UNION

AEA