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

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

REVISED

2/25: Updated Personnel; 2/26: removed appointment email. Appointments will be through the Equity Member Portal.

AUDITION DATE

Saturday, March 7, 2026

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E)

Lunch 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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 a short selection in the style or from the show. You may also prepare two very short contrasting pieces.

LOCATION
Ripley-Grier Studios (520)
520 8th Ave
New York, NY 10018-6507

Holding room - Studio 17I

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

EPA 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:

[OTIS WILLIAMS] Character is male (cis, transgender, or non-binary). 30s-40s. Black. Founder and last surviving original member of The Temptations. Never the flashiest performer, but always the rock of the group. A stand-up guy, tough, with a big heart and deep conscience. BARITONE; Strong Dancer.

[DAVID RUFFIN] Character is male (cis, transgender, or non-binary). 20s-30s. Black. Lead singer of The Temptations after Al, helped take the group to the top of the charts. As electric on stage as “lightning in a bottle.” Maybe the most charismatic front man in pop music history. Doubles as Guard. LEAD TENOR; Strong Dancer.

[MELVIN FRANKLIN] Character is male (cis, transgender, or non-binary). 20s-30s. Black. Loved his Mama. The bass of the group and one of the first members Otis recruited. Nicknamed “Blue” because of his fondness for the color, Melvin was incredibly loyal to the group and, particularly, Otis. BASS; Strong Dancer.

[EDDIE KENDRICKS] Character is male (cis, transgender, or non-binary). 20s-30s. Black. Friends with Paul since elementary school, Eddie created most of the group’s vocal arrangements and served as wardrobe manager. Outspoken. Loved cornbread so much, they nicknamed him “Corn.” STRONG FALSETTO; Strong Dancer.

[PAUL WILLIAMS] Character is male (cis, transgender, or non-binary). 20s-30s. Black. No relation to Otis, Paul was one of the founding members of The Temptations and the group’s resident choreographer. Well-liked and kind, but unable to cope with his own demons. BARITONE; Strong Dancer

[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.

COME FROM AWAY
Rehearsal: July 21-August 7, 2026
Performances August 7-September 6, 2026

SEEKING:
Claude & others: Male, 40-60, G4; The gregarious and well-liked Mayor of Gander, Newfoundland, Claude loves his work, the townspeople and his daily traditions, but he's never had to deal with a crisis of this magnitude before. Doubles as Derm and Brenda’s Brother, Eddie.

Bonnie & others: Female, 30-40, B4; A no-nonsense mother of three, Bonnie is the head of the Gander area SPCA. When she discovers animals are trapped on the planes, she stops at nothing to ensure their safety - but in frustration, she often lashes out at those around her. Doubles as Martha.

Beulah & others: Female, 40-60; The head of the Gander Legion, with a firefighter son, who walks Hannah to her church and prays with her. Doubles as Delores.

Oz & others: Male, 30-50, G4; The quirky constable in the two-person Gander police force. When the town's population suddenly doubles, Oz helps out in unexpected ways. Doubles as Joey, Customs Officer, Mr. Michaels, Terry, Matty, Rabbi, and Head Cardiologist.

Janice & others: Female, 20-30, E5; An eager new local TV reporter, Janice is thrown into the deep end on her first day. Initially naïve about the world, Janice must face the pain and confusion around her. Doubles as Britney and Flight Attendant.

Beverley & others: Female, 50-60, C#5; The first female captain for American Airlines. Pilot, Beverly Bass has always loved flying, when her world suddenly changes. Doubles as Annette and Reporter.

Diane & others: Female, 50-60, C#5-A3; A traditional divorcee from Texas, who is terrified that her son may have been flying at the time of the attacks. When she finds out that he's safe, she's given a new lease on life and discovers a wilder, more carefree side of herself. Doubles as Crystal and Brenda.

Nick & others: Male, 50-60, E4; An English oil engineer who is focused on his work, Nick's life is turned upside down when he falls for Diane. Doubles as Doug, Officer Stephenson, and Male Townsperson.

Kevin T & others: Male, 30-50, G4; The head of an environmental energy company in Los Angeles, Kevin was on vacation with his boyfriend (and secretary, also named Kevin), when they are stranded in Gander.

Inspired by the town's generosity, Kevin creates the Pay It Forward Foundation. Doubles as Garth and President Bush.

Kevin J & others: Male, 30-50; Kevin's boyfriend and secretary. Sarcastic and unhappy, he wants to leave as soon as possible. Doubles as Dwight and Ali.

Bob & others: Male, 20-40; A hardened New Yorker, Bob is suspicious of where he's landed, fearing that it's World War 3, that someone is going to shoot him and steal his wallet - but instead, he ends up losing his New York jadedness. Doubles as Muhumuza and Captain Bristol.

Hannah & others: Female, 40-60, E5; The mother of a firefighter in Manhattan, Hannah waits for news about her son and is comforted by Beulah. Doubles as Margie and Mickey.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET CHRISTMAS
Director: Keith Andrews
Rehearsal: November 10-27, 2026
Performances: November 27-January 3, 2027

SEEKING:

JERRY LEE LEWIS — 20. Rock ‘n’ roll’s legendary piano prodigy and celebrated Last Man Standing. Must play piano at an expert level.

CARL PERKINS — 24. Lead guitar player, singer, the originator of one of the first rock ‘n’ roll hits, “Blue Suede Shoes.” Must play guitar at an expert level.

JOHNNY CASH — 24. Singer, guitar player, a giant of American music at the dawn of his epic career. Must play guitar at an expert level.

DYANNE — Mid-20s. An aspiring singer, Elvis’ girlfriend.

ELVIS PRESLEY — 21. The first, and still, undisputed king of rock ‘n’ roll. Must play guitar at an expert level.

BROTHER JAY — Mid-20s. Bass player, brother of Carl Perkins. Must play bass at an expert level.

FLUKE — Mid-20s. Must play drums at an expert level.

SAM PHILLIPS — 33. The Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll and founder of Sun Records; discovered Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis, Cash, Perkins, and many others, including Roy Orbison and B.B. King. A towering and charismatic figure in American music.

SALARY

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

UNION

AEA