Ogunquit Playhouse
Ogunquit, ME

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Audition Call Type: ECC

AUDITION DATE

Friday, February 6, 2026

10:00 AM (E)

AND

2:30 PM (E)

Lunch 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

CONTRACT

COST Special

$1014 weekly minimum

Pension & Health + travel & housing

SEEKING

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

PREPARATION

Please arrive warmed up and ready to dance. Bring a headshot/resume stapled together. Dancers should wear either a jazz heel or jazz shoe/sneaker/boot.

LOCATION

Pearl Studios (500)

500 8th Ave

New York, NY 10018-6504

Holding room - Studio 1212

PERSONNEL

Executive Artistic Director: Bradford T. Kenney

Producing Director: Brian J. Swasey

Artistic and New Works Associate: Amber Wallace

Casting: ARC / Mark Brandon, CSA, Jarrett Reiche, CSA, & Patrick Maravilla, CSA

Expected to attend:

Brian J. Swasey (Producing Director)

Tiana Jones (Associate Producer)

Lizz Picini (Season Dance Advisor)

Jordan Jones-Reese (Season Music Advisor)

Jarrett Reiche, CSA (ARC - Casting Director)

See breakdown for production-specific personnel.

OTHER DATES

See breakdown for production-specific dates.

OTHER

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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

Ogunquit Playhouse 2026 Season

AIN’T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS

Book by Dominique Morisseau

Music & Lyrics from The Legendary Motown Catalog

Based on the book entitled The Temptations by Otis Williams with Patricia Romanowski

Music by arrangement with Sony Music Publishing

Director: Gerry McIntyre

Choreographer: Rachelle Rak

Music Director: TBD

First Rehearsal (Maine): April 28, 2026

First Preview: May 14, 2026

Opening: May 16, 2026

Closing: June 13, 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.

HELLO, DOLLY!

Music & Lyrics: Jerry Herman

Book: Michael Stewart

Director: Maggie Burrows

Choreographer: TBD

Music Director: TBD

First Rehearsal (NYC): June 1, 2026

First Preview: June 18, 2026

Opening: June 20, 2026

Closing: July 18, 2026

SEEKING:

[MALE-PRESENTING SINGING ENSEMBLE] 30s-40s, Any Ethnicity. Excellent vocalists to play various ensemble roles and understudy principal roles.

[FEMALE-PRESENTING SINGING ENSEMBLE] 30s-40s, Any Ethnicity. Excellent vocalists to play various ensemble roles and understudy principal roles.

[MALE-PRESENTING DANCE ENSEMBLE] 20s-30s, Any Ethnicity. Seeking excellent athletic/dynamic dancers who are versatile in various Broadway dance styles. May understudy principal roles.

[FEMALE-PRESENTING DANCE ENSEMBLE] 20s-30s, Any Ethnicity. Seeking excellent athletic/dynamic dancers who are versatile in various Broadway dance styles. May understudy principal roles.

CITY OF ANGELS

Book: Larry Gelbart

Music: Cy Coleman

Lyrics: David Zippel

Originally produced on Broadway by Nick Vanoff, Roger Berlind, Jujamcyn Theaters, Suntory International Corp., and The Shubert Organization

Director: Hunter Foster

Choreographer: TBD

Music Director: TBD

First Rehearsal (NYC): July 6, 2026

First Preview: July 23, 2026

Opening: July 25, 2026

Closing: August 22, 2026

SEEKING:

[MALE-PRESENTING SINGING ENSEMBLE] 30s-40s, Any Ethnicity. Excellent vocalists to play various ensemble roles and understudy principal roles.

[FEMALE-PRESENTING SINGING ENSEMBLE] 30s-40s, Any Ethnicity. Excellent vocalists to play various ensemble roles and understudy principal roles.

[MALE-PRESENTING DANCE ENSEMBLE] 20s-30s, Any Ethnicity. Seeking excellent athletic/dynamic dancers who are versatile in various Broadway dance styles. May understudy principal roles.

[FEMALE-PRESENTING DANCE ENSEMBLE] 20s-30s, Any Ethnicity. Seeking excellent athletic/dynamic dancers who are versatile in various Broadway dance styles. May understudy principal roles.

THE PRODUCERS

Music & Lyrics: Mel Brooks

Book: Mel Brooks & Thomas Meehan

Based on the 1968 Film

Original direction and choreography by Susan Stroman

Director/Choreographer: James Gray

Music Director: Jesse Kissel

First Rehearsal (NYC): August 10, 2026

First Preview: August 27, 2026

Opening: August 29, 2026

Closing: September 26, 2026

SEEKING:

[MALE-PRESENTING SINGING ENSEMBLE] 30s-40s, Any Ethnicity. Excellent vocalists to play various ensemble roles and understudy principal roles.

[FEMALE-PRESENTING SINGING ENSEMBLE] 30s-40s, Any Ethnicity. Excellent vocalists to play various ensemble roles and understudy principal roles.

[MALE-PRESENTING DANCE ENSEMBLE] 20s-30s, Any Ethnicity. Seeking excellent athletic/dynamic dancers who are versatile in various Broadway dance styles. May understudy principal roles.

[FEMALE-PRESENTING DANCE ENSEMBLE] 20s-30s, Any Ethnicity. Seeking excellent athletic/dynamic dancers who are versatile in various Broadway dance styles. May understudy principal roles.

SMALL TOWN (A New Musical)

Director/Choreographer: Kathleen Marshall

Music Director: Andy York

First Rehearsal (NYC): Sept 7, 2026

First Preview: October 1, 2026

Opening: October 3, 2026

Closing: November 1, 2026

SEEKING:

[MALE-PRESENTING SINGING ENSEMBLE] 30s-40s, Any Ethnicity. Excellent vocalists to play various ensemble roles and understudy principal roles.

[FEMALE-PRESENTING SINGING ENSEMBLE] 30s-40s, Any Ethnicity. Excellent vocalists to play various ensemble roles and understudy principal roles.

[MALE-PRESENTING DANCE ENSEMBLE] 20s-30s, Any Ethnicity. Seeking excellent athletic/dynamic dancers who are versatile in various Broadway dance styles. May understudy principal roles.

[FEMALE-PRESENTING DANCE ENSEMBLE] 20s-30s, Any Ethnicity. Seeking excellent athletic/dynamic dancers who are versatile in various Broadway dance styles. May understudy principal roles.

CAMERON MACKINTOSH AND DISNEY’S MARY POPPINS

Original Music & Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman

Book by Julian Fellowes

New Songs and Additional Music by Anthony Drewe and George Stiles

Co-Created by Cameron Mackintosh

A Musical based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney Film.

Director: TBD

Choreographer: TBD

Music Director: TBD

First Rehearsal (Maine): November 17, 2026

First Preview: December 2, 2026

Opening: December 4, 2026

Closing: December 20, 2026

SEEKING:

[MALE-PRESENTING SINGING ENSEMBLE] 30s-40s, Any Ethnicity. Excellent vocalists to play various ensemble roles and understudy principal roles.

[FEMALE-PRESENTING SINGING ENSEMBLE] 30s-40s, Any Ethnicity. Excellent vocalists to play various ensemble roles and understudy principal roles.

[MALE-PRESENTING DANCE ENSEMBLE] 20s-30s, Any Ethnicity. Seeking excellent athletic/dynamic dancers who are versatile in various Broadway dance styles. May understudy principal roles.

[FEMALE-PRESENTING DANCE ENSEMBLE] 20s-30s, Any Ethnicity. Seeking excellent athletic/dynamic dancers who are versatile in various Broadway dance styles. May understudy principal roles.

SALARY

COST Special $1014 weekly minimum; Pension & Health + travel & housing

UNION

AEA