The Gateway | Bellport, NY
Bellport, NY

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Audition Call Type: ECC

AUDITION DATE

Monday, March 9, 2026

3:00 PM (E)

And

Monday, March 9, 2026

5:00 PM (E)

CONTRACT

LOA

$640 weekly minimum (Ref. to COST) - 2025 rate

Housing included.

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in Gateway Playhouse's 2026 Season (See breakdown).

PREPARATION

Please prepare 32-bars of a song in the style or from the show. You may also prepare 16-bars from two contrasting selections if you so choose.

LOCATION

Ripley-Grier Studios (520)

520 8th Ave

New York, NY 10018-6507

Holding room - Studio 17S

PERSONNEL
Expected to attend:

Rachel Armitstead: Casting Director

Kaitlyn LaGrega: Casting Assistant

Musical Director: Justin Ramos

See breakdown for production specific personnel

OTHER DATES
See breakdown for production specific dates.

OTHER

www.thegateway.org

ECC Procedures are in effect for this audition.

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

Gateway Playhouse 2026-27 Season

WEST SIDE STORY

Director/Choreographer: Vincent Ortega

Music Director: Andrew Haile Austin

Rehearsals: April 21-May 8, 2026

Performances: May 8-31, 2026

SEEKING:

Ensemble: Triple threat dancer, singer, 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 and a man who needs no introduction. Strong Mover.

[ENSEMBLE/DENNIS EDWARDS & OTHERS] Male-Presenting, 20s-30s, Black. Lead singer of The
Temptations after David Ruffin. A vocal powerhouse with the 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, a writer of
some of The Temps’ biggest hits, et. al. 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 on in The Temps’ career.
Doubles as OFFSTAGE GANG. Tenor. Strong Dancer.

[ENSEMBLE/SMOKEY ROBINSON & OTHERS] Male-Presenting, 20s-30s, Black. The Temptations’
songwriter that put the group on the map. A legendary singer in his own right. 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. She
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 Johnnie Mae, et al. 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, et al. 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.

SALARY

LOA $640 weekly minimum (Ref. to COST) - 2025 rate Housing included.

UNION

AEA