Gulfshore Playhouse | Naples, FL
Monday, March 24, 2025
9:30 AM (E)
LORT Non-Rep
$807 weekly minimum (LORT D) + health/pension/travel/lodging - 2024 rates.
Equity chorus singers for Gulfshore Playhouse's 2025-26 Season (See breakdown).
Please prepare a brief selection (about 16 bars) in the style of a show in the season. Please bring your book and a hard-copy of your picture and resume. If you are unable to attend this in-person audition, performers may send a picture/resume for consideration to
submissions@michaelcassara.net.
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St
16th Fl
New York, NY 10036
Producing Artistic Director: Kristen Coury
Managing Director: Joel Markus
Expected to attend:
Casting Director for the Season: Michael Cassara, CSA
Assistant Choreographer: Sarah Dearstyne (teaching a seasonal dance combination from White Christmas choreographer Sara Brians)
See breakdown for production specific personnel.
See breakdown for production specific dates.
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.
Notice: Audition Call Type: ECC
Director: Dann Dunn
Choreographer: Sara Brians
Music Director: Trevor M. Pierce
Casting Director: Michael Cassara, CSA
First Rehearsal: October 14, 2025
First Preview: November 11, 2025
Opening: November 14, 2025
Closing: December 21, 2025
[RITA AND RHODA] Mid 20s-Early 30s. Bob and Phil’s two star chorus girls, they are brash, sexy and fun, although perhaps not the smartest.
[ENSEMBLE] 18+, any race/ethnicity, any gender identity. Dancers who sing very well. Extremely skilled tap dancers who are equally strong in ballroom and jazz dance. To play various supporting characters (many of whom are generally early 20s-mid 30s). May understudy principal roles and will play the following ensemble roles:
TESSIE – Bob and Phil’s extremely competent assistant. Can be double cast with the role of ASSISTANT SEAMSTRESS.
JIMMY – The proprietor of “Jimmy’s Back Room,” a none-too-classy nightclub.
CIGARETTE GIRL
SNORING MAN
MRS. SNORING MAN – Can be double cast with the role of SEAMSTRESS.
TRAIN CONDUCTOR
DANCE CAPTAIN
SEAMSTRESS
ASSISTANT SEAMSTRESS
ED SULLIVAN ANNOUNCER
REGENCY ROOM ANNOUNCER (OFFSTAGE VOICE)
SHELDRAKE’S SECRETARY (OFFSTAGE VOICE)
SOLDIERS, TRAIN PASSENGERS, INN GUESTS, CLUBGOERS, CHORUS KIDS AND PATRONS OF THE REGENCY ROOM
Director: Matt Lenz
Choreographer: Dann Dunn
Casting Director: Michael Cassara, CSA
First Rehearsal: March 31, 2026
First Preview: April 26, 2026
Opening: April 30, 2026
Closing: May 31, 2026
Possible Extension thru: June 14, 2026
[MALE ENSEMBLE #1] 20s-30s; White; Tenor. Doubles as multiple Ensemble role(s) including Neil Sedaka, Lou Adler, Bobby Vee and a Righteous Brother. Ensemble.
[MALE ENSEMBLE #2] 20s-30s; White; Baritone. Doubles as the role(s) of Nick and a Righteous Brother. Ensemble.
[MALE ENSEMBLE #3 - #6/DRIFTERS (4)] 20s-30s; Black, Members of the doo-wop group The Drifters. Ensemble. Two bari/tenors and two tenors, with falsetto capabilities.
[JANELLE WOODS/SHIRELLE/ENSEMBLE] – Female, 20s-30s, Black. A pop singer, notably performing the hit “One Fine Day.” An artist whom Carole and Gerry write music for. Will double in ensemble roles throughout the show. Strong movement.
[LITTLE EVA/SHIRELLE/ENSEMBLE] - Female, 18-30, Black. Alto w/ High Extension, A pop singer who begins working as a babysitter/nanny for Carole and Gerry’s daughter. Has charm, charisma and strong movement and vocal ability. Will double in ensemble roles throughout the show. Strong movement.
[LUCILLE/SHIRELLE/ENSEMBLE] – Female, 20s-30s, Black, Alto w/ High Extension, Donnie’s secretary. Will double in ensemble roles throughout the show. Strong movement.
[UPTOWN SOLOIST/SHIRELLE/ENSEMBLE] – Female, 20s-30s, Black. Alto w/ High Extension, featured moment singing the song “Uptown.” Non-speaking role. Strong movement.
[FEMALE ENSEMBLE #5/BETTY] Female, 20s, any ethnicity/race. Carole’s childhood friend.
[FEMALE ENSEMBLE #6/MARILYN WALD] Female, 20s, any ethnicity/race. A singer. Mezzo.
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