Argyle Entertainment LLC
Babylon, NY
Notice: Audition Call Type: ECC
REVISED
Updated ANNIE breakdown.
AUDITION DATE
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
9:30 AM (E)
AND
3:00 PM (E)
SINGER CALL: 12:00PM
BREAK: 2:00PM - 3:00PM
CONTRACT
LOA
$500 weekly minimum (Ref. to COST) - 2024-25 rates - 25-26 rates pending (+ health/pension/transportation)
SEEKING
Equity chorus Dancers for Argyle Theatre's 2025-26 Season (See breakdown).
This seasonal ECC covers Equity chorus roles for the full season. EPAs for the first half of the season (Sister Act, Annie and Newsies) are being held in NYC on 6/27 and an EPA for the 2nd half of the season (Prince of Egypt and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical) will take place in early 2026.
PREPARATION
Please come dressed to dance (jazz shoes or character heels for heel-wearers). Please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
LOCATION
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St
16th Fl
New York, NY 10036
PERSONNEL
Producer: Argyle Theatre
Evan Pappas, Artistic Director
Mark and Dylan Perlman, Managing Partners
See breakdown for production-specific personnel.
EXPECTED TO ATTEND:
Casting Director/Associate Producer: Michael Cassara, CSA
Choreographer for Beautiful: Victoria Casillo
OTHER DATES
SISTER ACT:
First Rehearsal: 8/25
First Preview: 9/18
Opens: 9/20 Closes: 10/26
ANNIE:
First Rehearsal: 10/20
First Preview: 11/13
Opens: 11/13 Closes: 1/4
DISNEY'S NEWSIES:
First Rehearsal: 1/5/2026
First Preview: 1/27
Opens: 1/29 Closes: 3/22
PRINCE OF EGYPT:
First Rehearsal: 3/23
First Preview: 4/14
Opens: 4/16
Closes: 6/7
BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL:
First Rehearsal: 6/1
First Preview: 6/23
Opens: 6/25
Closes: 8/30
OTHER
Argyle Theatre is located in Babylon, Long Island (about an hour from midtown Manhattan, via Long Island Railroad) - theatre provides transportation for all performers. All shows rehearse in Manhattan before moving to Long Island for tech/performances.
If unable to attend ECC, you may send picture/resume to [email protected]
ECC Procedures are in effect for this audition.
An Equity Monitor will be provided.
Equity鈥檚 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
ARGYLE THEATRE 2025 - 2026 SEASON
SISTER ACT
Book: Cheri Steinkellner and Bill Steinkellner
Music: Alan Menken
Lyrics: Glenn Slater
Additional Material: Douglas Carter Beane
Director: Evan Pappas
Choreographer: Vincent Ortega
Music Director: Jonathan Brenner
Casting Director: Michael Cassara, CSA
First Rehearsal: 8/25
First Preview: 9/18
Opens: 9/20
Closes: 10/26
SEEKING:
[MICHELLE] female, 20s, Black. One of Deloris鈥檚 back-up singers. Brassy and always quick with a retort. Vocal Range: Bb3 鈥� F5.
[TINA] female, 20s, Black. One of Deloris鈥檚 back-up singers. Na茂ve. Vocal Range: Ab3 鈥� F5.
[ERNIE] male, 30s, any race/ethnicity. One of Curtis鈥檚 gangsters. Initially thought to be a mindless yes-man, he turns out to be an undercover police informant.
[COP AND OTHERS] male, 20s-30s, Black. Ensemble member who plays a variety of roles possibly including COP, DRAG QUEEN, ALTAR BOY, CAB DRIVER.
[SISTER MARY MARTIN-OF-TOURS] female, mid 20s to mid 30s, any race/ethnicity. A nun of the convent. Clearly in her own world, but she has moments of surprising clarity. A character with strong comic skills. Strong high belt/mix with legit soprano. Low F 鈥� High D. Belt to High G a plus.
[SISTER MARY THERESA] female, 50s+, any race/ethnicity. A nun of the convent, the oldest of the group. Feeble at a glance but secretly packs a punch.
[ENSEMBLE] Nuns, Bar Denizens (Bar Patron, Waitress, Pool Player, Drag Queen), Fantasy Dancers and all other Ensemble Roles.
ANNIE
Music: Charles Strouse
Lyrics: Martin Charnin
Book: Thomas Meehan
Director: Valerie Wright
Choreographer: Debbie Roshe Music
Director: Jonathan Brenner
Casting Director: Michael Cassara, CSA
First Rehearsal: 10/20
First Preview: 11/13
Opens: 11/13
Closes: 1/4
[ENSEMBLE ROLES] 20s-40s+, any race/ethnicity, any gender identity. Over 5'6" for female
ensemble roles and 5'10" for male ensemble roles. Excellent musical theatre performers -
singer/actors who dance well. May understudy principal roles/will play multiple roles.
[BUNDLES MCCLOSKEY] male, 30s鈥�40s, any race/ethnicity. The jovial laundry man who picks up and delivers the laundry at the orphanage. Flirtatious and wisecracking, Bundles is a comic cameo role who shares a light moment with Miss Hannigan. Strong comedic timing is essential. Will double other roles.
[DRAKE] male, 30s+, any race/ethnicity. The dignified and efficient English butler in the Warbucks household. Polished, proper, and attentive, Drake maintains order and decorum in the mansion. A loyal member of the household staff with occasional dry wit. Baritone/ensemble vocals/will double other roles.
[MRS. PUGH] female, 30s鈥�50s+, any race/ethnicity. The head cook at the Warbucks mansion. Warm and matronly, with a no-nonsense sensibility. She leads the household staff in preparing for Annie鈥檚 arrival and sings as part of 鈥淚 Think I鈥檓 Gonna Like It Here.鈥� Mezzo-soprano/will double other roles.
[STAR TO BE] female, 20s, any race/ethnicity. A young, hopeful performer newly arrived in New York City. A showstopping soloist in the song 鈥淣YC鈥� 鈥� this is a big belting role for a dynamic performer with strong stage presence and vocal power. Mezzo with strong belt/will double other roles.
[BERT HEALEY] male, 30s鈥�50s, any race/ethnicity. An energetic 1930s radio personality. Hosts the 鈥淗our of Smiles鈥� program and introduces Annie and Warbucks on the air. Must have a strong
speaking voice and an easy, charismatic charm. Will also sing with the Boylan Sisters in "You're Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile." Will double other roles.
[THE BOYLAN SISTERS] female, 20s鈥�40s, any race/ethnicity. Three glamorous radio singers who perform 鈥淵ou鈥檙e Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile鈥� on Bert Healy鈥檚 show. They must sing close three-part Andrews Sisters-style harmonies and have the charm and sparkle of 1930s radio stars. Strong singers with style and blend. Featured ensemble trio/will double other roles.
DISNEY鈥橲 NEWSIES
Music: Alan Menken
Lyrics: Jack Feldman
Book: Harvey Fierstein Based on the Disney film by Bob Tzudiker and Noni White
Director: Tommy Ranieri
Choreographer: Trent Soyster
Music Director: Jonathan Brenner
Casting Director: Michael Cassara, CSA
First Rehearsal: 1/5/2026
First Preview: 1/27
Opens: 1/29
Closes: 3/22
SEEKING:
[NEWSIES/MALE ENSEMBLE] male, 18+ to play teens, any race/ethnicity. Strong/athletic dancers who sing for assorted roles. Tap dancing ability will be required, and tumbling is a plus.
[ADULT MALE ENSEMBLE ROLES] including [SEITZ] One of the staff at the World. Mature, kind-hearted and fair-minded. + [BUNSEN] A member of the World staff. Quirky, practical, and supportive. + [WIESEL] Gruff and strict circulation manager at the distribution window. Comic villain type. + [SNYDER] Warden of The Refuge. Sinister and cold-hearted. + [MR. JACOBI] Owner of the neighborhood deli. Kindly and supportive to the newsies. Warm character actor. + [GOVERNOR ROOSEVELT] Teddy Roosevelt himself. A commanding presence with warmth and integrity. Strong actor with gravitas.
[ADULT FEMALE ENSEMBLE ROLES] including [NUNS (2)] Warm and caring figures who offer support to the boys. Small cameo roles; strong character actresses with singing ability. + [HANNAH] Pulitzer鈥檚 secretary. Efficient, no-nonsense, but not unkind.
THE PRINCE OF EGYPT
Music & Lyrics: Stephen Schwartz
Book: Philip LaZebnik
Director/Choreographer: Todd Underwood
Music Director: Jonathan Brenner
Casting Director: Michael Cassara, CSA
First Rehearsal: 3/23
First Preview: 4/14
Opens: 4/16
Closes: 6/7
SEEKING:
[ENSEMBLE ROLES] 18+, any race/ethnicity, any gender identity. Strong singer/actors who move well for assorted ensemble roles.
[LEAH] female, 11 to 14, any race/ethnicity. Tzipporah鈥檚 sister. Feisty and good-humored. B3 to C#5.
[KETURAH] female, 15 to 17, any race/ethnicity. Tzipporah鈥檚 sister. Playful and strong. B3 to C#5.
BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL
Director: Evan Pappas
Choreographer: Victoria Casillo
Music Director: Jonathan Brenner
Casting Director: Michael Cassara, CSA
First Rehearsal: 6/1
First Preview: 6/23
Opens: 6/25
Closes: 8/30
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] 鈥� Female, 20s-30s, Black. A pop singer, notably performing the hit 鈥淥ne Fine Day.鈥� 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鈥檚 daughter Has charm, charisma and strong movement and vocal ability. Will double in ensemble roles throughout the show. Strong movement.
[LUCILLE/SHIRELLE/ENSEMBLE] 鈥� Female, 20s-30s, Black, Alto w/ High Extension, Donnie鈥檚 secretary. Will double in ensemble roles throughout the show. Strong movement.
[UPTOWN SOLOIST/SHIRELLE/ENSEMBLE] 鈥� Female, 20s-30s, Black. Alto w/ High Extension, featured moment singing the song 鈥淯ptown.鈥� Non speaking role. Strong movement.
[FEMALE ENSEMBLE #5/BETTY] Female, 20s, any ethnicity/race. Carole鈥檚 childhood friend.
[FEMALE ENSEMBLE #6/MARILYN WALD] Female, 20s, any ethnicity/race. A singer. Mezzo.
LOA $500 weekly minimum (Ref. to COST) - 2024-锘�25 rates - 25-26 rates pending (+ 锘縣ealth/pension/transportation)
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