Mountain Theatre Company
Highlands, NC
US

DESCRIPTION

MOUNTAIN THEATRE COMPANY — 88th SEASON
Professional Repertory / Stock Engagement | Two Productions | Elevated Weekly Rate

Seeking sensational triple threat performers ages 18 and up for Mountain Theatre Company’s 88th season. Must have incredible musical theatre-pop/rock voices, strong dance skills, great comedic instincts, and the ability to interact well with an audience.

Mountain Theatre Company is committed to diversity and operates with a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Mountain Theatre Company encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to audition.

CONTRACT
Non-Union
$550/wk to $650/wk
Travel and Housing Provided
Contract Date: 06/01/26 - 09/30/26 (week off 07/13-07/19)

LOCATION
Ripley-Grier Studios
939 8th Ave Location
New York, New York 10019

February 2, 2026 – In-Person Vocal Callbacks (by invitation only)
February 3, 2026 – Dance Call (by invitation only)

PERSONNEL
Executive Artistic Director: Scott Daniel
Company Manager: Emanuel Carrero
Resident Choreographer: Erin Leigh Knowles

AUDITION PREPARATION
Auditionee MUST register by visiting our website mountaintheatre.com/auditions

Artists will be asked to submit an audition form with their headshot, resume, and vocal and dance reel. Once our casting team has reviewed the submitted materials, artists may receive a custom access key to book their preferred IN PERSON CALL BACK appointment time. Not all submissions will receive an access key.

IN PERSON CALL BACK materials will be provided to artists who have been assigned designated audition time slots. Show-specific materials will be distributed by the MTC casting team no later than January 22, 2026.

Please note: Digital or virtual CALL BACK material will not be accepted at this time.

All artists MUST be available to attend the IN PERSON auditions in NYC on February 2 AND 3, 2026.

DANCIN’ IN THE STREET
Dancin’ in the Street is a world-premiere jukebox musical set on a vibrant neighborhood block where interconnected love stories, friendships, and community unfold through the music of Motown, ’70s folk, soul, and disco. This is a story-driven, ensemble-forward world-premiere production being developed at Mountain Theatre Company by an award winning creative team from Broadway and Las Vegas.

Dancin’ in the Street is intentionally envisioned as a diverse, celebratory community shaped by collaboration, cultural exchange, and shared rhythm. Mountain Theatre Company and the creative team is deeply committed to inclusive casting and warmly encourages Latinx, Black, Asian, and other historically underrepresented artists to participate in the ongoing development of these roles.

SHOWSTOPPERS
The ultimate musical celebration! Showstoppers! is a high-energy, 90-minute multimedia spectacular that zips through Broadway and Hollywood’s greatest musicals — from West Side Story and Dreamgirls to Singin’ in the Rain, Chicago, Mamma Mia!, and many more. With dazzling costumes, cinematic visuals, and a world-class professional cast, this production is pure, exhilarating entertainment for the whole family.

SEEKING

ALL ROLES REQUIRE EXCELLENT ACTING, STRONG SINGING, AND SUPERIOR DANCE ABILITY.

Track 1: Billy (Dancin’ in the Street) / The Showman (Showstoppers)
Lead | Male Singer-Dancer | 25–35
Vocal Range: Tenor with strong mix/belt.

Must be a strong dancer with solid partnering skills and high stamina. A magnetic storyteller with natural charisma and commanding presence. True triple threat with advanced dance skills (tap a plus), rhythmic authority, and effortless audience connection.

BILLY (Dancin’ in the Street) Billy is the unofficial mayor of the block. He believes in music, community, and the idea that if you keep the groove going, everything will work itself out. He narrates the story not as an outsider, but as someone deeply invested in every life on the street. Billy’s confidence comes easily—but it’s also a shield. He avoids overthinking by trusting the rhythm of things.
Billy begins the show convinced that joy is something you protect by keeping things light. Over the course of the story, he learns that joy doesn’t disappear when life changes—it deepens. When he and Christie discover they’re expecting a child, Billy steps into a more grounded leadership, understanding that the street isn’t just a party—it’s a family he’s responsible for nurturing.

Musical references: Tito Puente/ Earth, Wind & Fire/ Kool & the Gang

THE SHOWMAN (Showstopper!)

Reference Roles: Bert – Mary Poppins / Emcee – Cabaret / Leo Bloom – The Producers

Track 2: Christie (Dancin’ in the Street) / The Spark (Showstoppers!)
Lead | Female Singer-Dancer | 25–35
Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano with belt.

Must be a strong dancer with solid partnering proficiency. A fearless, dynamic performer with emotional depth and sharp comedic instincts. Strong jazz-based dancer with commanding stage presence.

CHRISTIE (Dancin’ in the Street) Christie is energy incarnate. She organizes, motivates, decorates, and dances because motion keeps fear at bay. She loves Billy deeply, but she fears that adulthood—especially motherhood—means the end of spontaneity, sensuality, and joy. Where Billy trusts the music, Christie needs to control it. Christie begins anxious that pregnancy signals the end of her identity. Through the block party and her emotional Act I finale, she confronts the fear that this might be her “last dance.” By the end, she realizes that joy isn’t something she’s losing—it’s something she’s carrying forward. Motherhood doesn’t replace who she is; it expands it.

Musical references: Gloria Estefan/ Linda Ronstadt/ Donna Summer

THE SPARK (Showstopper!)

Reference Roles: Anita – West Side Story / Adelaide – Guys and Dolls / Sally Bowles – Cabaret

Track 3: Eddie (Dancin’ in the Street) / The Principal (Showstoppers!)
Lead | Male Singer-Dancer | 25–35
Vocal Range: Baritone / High Baritone

Must be a strong dancer with solid partnering ability. A grounded, sincere performer with quiet authority and refined presence.

EDDIE (Dancin’ in the Street) Eddie loves Brenda with his whole heart, but he’s not flashy about it. His devotion is expressed through preparation, patience, and long-term thinking. His secrecy—meant to protect a surprise—unintentionally fuels the very fear he’s trying to avoid.
Eddie begins misunderstood and emotionally isolated, unable to explain himself without spoiling the moment. As Brenda pulls away, he’s forced to fight for her in the open, using music and vulnerability instead of plans. By the end, Eddie learns that love requires transparency as much as intention.

Musical references: Marvin Gaye/ Smokey Robinson/ Jackson 5

THE PRINCIPAL (Showstopper!)

Reference Roles: Billy Flynn – Chicago / Don Lockwood – Singin’ in the Rain / Corny Collins – Hairspray

Track 4: Brenda (Dancin’ in the Street) / The Star (Showstoppers!)
Lead | Female Singer-Dancer | 25–35
Vocal Range: Alto to Mezzo with belt

Must be a strong dancer with confident physicality and partnering skills. A commanding performer with vocal authority and emotional weight.

BRENDA (Dancin’ in the Street) Brenda is strong, proud, and deeply loyal. She has built a life with Eddie over years of shared history and shared struggle. But strength has made her guarded. When Eddie’s behavior changes, Brenda’s fear of being taken for granted turns into suspicion. She would rather assume betrayal than risk being blindsided by disappointment.
Brenda begins the show bracing for heartbreak. Her jealousy isn’t insecurity—it’s self-preservation. Over the course of the story, she is forced to confront how fear can distort love. Eddie’s vow renewal reveals that she hasn’t been forgotten or replaced—she’s been cherished all along. Brenda ends the show choosing trust again, but this time with clarity, not naivety.

Musical references: Aretha Franklin/ Gladys Knight/ Chaka Khan

THE STAR (Showstopper!)

Motormouth Maybelle – Hairspray / Mama Morton – Chicago / Shug Avery – The Color Purple

Track 5: Jack (Dancin’ in the Street) / The Romantic (Showstoppers!)
Lead | Male Singer-Dancer/Musician | 25–35
Vocal Range: Tenor

Must be a strong mover with solid partnering skills. Must play guitar comfortably onstage. A deeply sincere, emotionally open performer with a folk/rock storytelling voice.

JACK (Dancin’ in the Street) Jack is thoughtful, gentle, and deeply sincere. He feels things before he says them and writes songs instead of speeches. He has loved Diane quietly for years, believing patience is respect. But patience has also become a hiding place.
Jack begins afraid that wanting more will ruin what he already has. Over the course of the story, he learns that love requires risk. His journey is a slow burn—from silent longing to emotional courage. By the time Diane proposes, Jack has already done the hardest thing: he made himself emotionally visible.

Musical references: Simon & Garfunkel/ James Taylor/ Cat Stevens

THE ROMANTIC (Showstopper!)

Reference Roles: Tony – West Side Story / Curly – Oklahoma! / Sky Masterson – Guys and Dolls

Track 6: Diane (Dancin’ in the Street) / The Heart (Showstoppers!)
Lead | Female Singer-Dancer | 25–35
Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano to Soprano

Must be a strong dancer with solid partnering and adagio skills. A nuanced, emotionally intelligent performer anchoring the heart of the piece.

DIANE (Dancin’ in the Street) Diane is independent, intelligent, and emotionally observant. She believes in love—but on her own terms. She keeps Jack at arm’s length not because she doesn’t feel it, but because she’s afraid of losing stability, friendship, and self-definition.
Diane starts the show controlling her emotions through logic. As the story unfolds, she allows herself to feel uncertainty without shutting down. Her solo moments are private reckonings, not declarations. In the end, she flips the expected narrative by proposing to Jack—not as a grand romantic gesture, but as a conscious, grounded choice.

Musical references: Joni Mitchell/ Carole King/ Roberta Flack

THE HEART (Showstopper!)

Reference Roles: Maria – West Side Story / Jenna – Waitress / Clara – The Light in the Piazza

Track 7: Carmen (Dancin’ in the Street) / The Muse (Showstoppers!)
Feature | Female Dancers-Singer | 25–35
Vocal Range: ANY

Must be a strong dancer with solid partnering and adagio skills.

Seeking

A dancer-centered storyteller whose physicality shapes the visual language of the piece.

CARMEN (Dancin’ in the Street) An exceptional dancer with expert proficiency in partnering and adagio work; lifts required. Strong jazz, disco, and contemporary technique with high stamina. Requires a strong ensemble singer with excellent harmony skills.

THE MUSE (Showstopper!) The Muse communicates through movement first, with musicality and emotional intelligence driving every phrase.

Reference Roles: Peggy Sawyer – 42nd Street / Judy Haynes – White Christmas / Val – A Chorus Line

Track 8: Michael (Dancin’ in the Street) / The Beat (Showstoppers!)
Feature | Male Dancers-Singer | 25–35
Vocal Range: ANY

Must be a strong dancer with solid partnering and adagio skills. A powerhouse mover whose rhythm, precision, and musicality drive the physical storytelling of the piece.

MICHAEL (Dancin’ in the Street) Must be an exceptional dancer with expert proficiency in partnering and adagio work; lifts required. Strong jazz, disco, and contemporary technique with high stamina. Requires strong ensemble singers with excellent harmony skills.

THE BEAT (Showstopper!) The pulse of the story. Elite dancer with stamina, clarity, and attack. Strong sense of rhythm and ensemble awareness.

Reference Roles: Leading Player – Pippin / Tap Brother – After Midnight / Bernardo – West Side Story

Other ensemble tracks available for Dancin’ in the Street, See former Playbill posting. https://www.playbill.com/job/mountain-theatre-company-mtc-2026-summer-season-auditions-nyc-02-02-26-02-03-26/ddb1c4be-e3ac-4b8c-9b90-c713a348d097

DURATION

May 31, 2026 - Sep 1, 2026

SALARY

$550.00 – $650.00 per week

APPLY ONLINE

http://www.mountaintheatre.com/auditions