Gateway Playhouse | Somers Point, NJ
Somers Point,, NJ

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

REVISED

Updated Personnel.

AUDITION DATE

Monday, March 9, 2026

10:00 AM (E)

And

Monday, March 9, 2026

12:00 PM (E)

Lunch 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

CONTRACT

LOA

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

Housing included.

SEEKING

Equity chorus dancers for Gateway Playhouse's 2026 Season (See breakdown).

PREPARATION

Please come ready to dance. Female identifying performers, please bring your character heels, and male identifying performers, please wear sneakers or dance flats. You may be asked to stay to sing, so please prepare a song in the style or from the show that you wish to be considered for.

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

Vincent Ortega: Choreographer (WEST SIDE STORY)

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 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:

Riff: Male, 25-30, G4-Bb2; A spritely, quick-tempered leader. He seeks to eliminate the Sharks and establish his own gang's dominance. Tony's best friend, he is eventually murdered by Bernardo.

Tony: Male, 25-30, Bb4-Bb2; A romantic young man and former leader of the Jets, he has found a new lifestyle now. Tony finds himself violently torn between his friendships and love. Falls in love with Maria and meets an untimely death. Genuinely sweet and sincere.

Bernardo: Male, 25-35, Eb4-Bb2; A proud, strong, handsome Puerto Rican man. Bernardo seeks to carve out territory as a sense of identity for he and his friends. Maria's brother and Anita's boyfriend. Leader of the Sharks.

Maria: Female, 18-25, C6-Bb3; A hopeless romantic and innocent young girl. She falls in love with Tony and finds herself at the center of the violent conflict between the two gangs. Bernardo's sister. Puerto Rican.

Anita: Female, 25-30, D5-F3; Feisty and assertive. She dispenses "older sister" advice to Maria and tries to shield her from the dangers of the gangs. Bernardo's girlfriend and Maria's friend. Puerto Rican.

Chino: Male, 20-25; An angry and, at times, naive Shark who turns murderous and vengeful. Suitor to Maria and friend of Bernardo's.

Anybodys: Any, 18-25; A spunky tomboy who is desperate to become a member of the Jets. The other Jets mock her for her ambitions, but generally appreciate her company. Full of energy and heart.

Doc: Male, 50-60; The owner of the candy store where the Jets hang out. He tries to guide the Jets youthful angst and provides a safe haven for Tony. Old fashioned and wise in his ways.

Schrank: Male, 40-50; A local police detective frustrated by the ongoing violence between the Jets and Sharks. Blunt, brash, and unapologetic.

Krupke: Male, 40-50; The local beat cop. He has no patience for the gang's conflict and tries to keep tensions from erupting between them. Regularly mocked by the local gangs.

Gladhand: Nerdy, overly cheerful and ill-equipped social director at the school dance (“Mambo”). Speaking role. No dance background.

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.

SALARY

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

UNION

AEA