Gulfshore Playhouse 2025-26 Season Equity Ensemble Dancers (All genders) - Gulfshore Playhouse Auditions

GULFSHORE PLAYHOUSE 2025-26 SEASON - NYC DANCERS ECC

(Morning - All genders)

Gulfshore Playhouse | Naples, FL

AUDITION DATE

Monday, March 24, 2025
11:30 AM (E)
Lunch 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

CONTRACT

LORT Non-Rep
$807 weekly minimum (LORT D) + health/pension/travel/lodging - 2024 rates.

SEEKING

Equity chorus dancers for Gulfshore Playhouse's 2025-26 Season (See breakdown).

PREPARATION

Please come dressed to dance, with jazz shoes or heels (no tap shoes). Please also have your book in case we need anyone to sing after they have danced and a hardcopy 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.

LOCATION

Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St
16th Fl
New York, NY 10036

PERSONNEL

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.

OTHER DATES

See breakdown for production specific dates.

OTHER

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

BREAKDOWN

GULFSHORE PLAYHOUSE 2025-26 SEASON - IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS

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

SEEKING:

[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

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL

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

SEEKING:

• [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.