Audition Update

Thank you so very much for this information! I'm wondering if this means the call will primarily be for strong dancers, or if you will be casting "strong movers" for ensemble/understudy roles at this call as well.

Thank you again! Your input is greatly appreciated!

Would love to know this as well:) have always skipped out on the dance call in terms of not knowing if its a "great mover" call or "turn 3 times and kick your face" call.

Well, if you've been in before and called back for a mover track....we've tried to contact those that are being considered for this years cast......this will be the dance call....doubles and high kicks. (not in the face) :)
Not the hardest dance call in the world, and we do try to look out for singers/understudies, but I wouldn't come this unless you're on that very strong mover/dancer cusp. I hope that helps...I meant it to.

Dancing first I would assume yes?

And I have auditioned for this about 4 times now. I usually get callback after singing first then dance- but then do not get a "golden ticket" or whatever to come audition again.

Show up lucky number 5? Or at this point am I sort of wasting your time?

playbill.com says dancer call is the 23rd

It says sign ups start at 1pm for the females ...Do you think this is true? Or will there be a female list available earlier?

It specifically states that sign up begins 1 hour prior to call. Which makes me think that they won't honor an unofficial list . . . .? But not positive on that, as it doesn't specifically say that they won't.

There's about 4 guys lined up outside. No list has been started yet.

Scratch that. I was at Pearl. I'm a dumbass.

There is a list on the 17th floor. it's up to 4 people currently

how many girls/guys there now? are they allowing girls to sign in at 9?

Any idea how many are on the female list?

26 men, 15 women on the list

Are they letting women officially sign up now?

Yes. Come sign up.

Just wondering what number the female list is up to now? :)

Was the unofficial girls list taken?

yes unofficial for both men and women was taken

For the women's sign-up, at what time was an official monitor taking names? Or was there just an UN-official list? If so, did they honor the un-official list? I'm planning to attend the open call tomorrow, so would love to know what the smartest time for females to arrive is. Do I need to get there at the crack of dawn or are they indeed starting the women's sign-up at 1pm? Thank you so much!

62 as of noon on girls list, starting to see women soon.

unofficial list was taken. I got there at around 8:30am and was second on the unofficial list for the ladies. hope that helps

One more question: where was the unofficial list posted today before the building opened?

They're taking lunch from 1-2 yes?

For the Ladies, did they wait to take/read off the un-official list until 1pm? For tomorrow, if I come early in the morning to sign in, but leave and come back at 1pm, would I be okay?

Any idea who was in the room? I forgot to ask...

What number have they called up to?

Could we please get an update on what number they are on?

Thanks!

I believe they've called through 60.

Does anyone have any idea if I were to show up now...would they still take me? Any info would be great!

Anyone know if we were supposed to stick around to see if we got a callback? I ran out without thinking to ask.

They told me about a callback in the room, for what it's worth.

They're about to call in the last group and there's no one else on the list as of now.

Where was the unofficial list posted today before the building opened?

who was ITR today?

Bump

Also, who's ITR?

Any idea if there are open appts or how long the EMC list is?

Full creative is in the room. Pretty open in the afternoon.

They're running behind right now, and the non-equity list has 24 people on it.

Any update on how it will be after lunch?

Any updates for non-equity?

They've seen a few non-equity folks.

Did they get through most of the noneq? Is the list closed?

Sorry, "A Christmas Story".

How about now? Anybody there this morning?

This call is wide open and they are seeing everyone.
Casting Dir.- Stephanie Klapper
Musical Dir.- Ben Whiteley
Producer- Alison Eckert
Asst. Choreo.- James Grey
Accomp.- Michael Larsen
ITR.

I did not audition for this b/c I can't... I already two of my friends that are in it. From my understanding, most of the show has been cast for awhile now... What roles were said that were still available?

Actually no...pretty open right now. Just signed up as EMC and there's less than 10 on that list and plenty of appointments for Equity

All roles except in Assassins now listed as cast with repertory members. It was not listed that way last night in AEA site. Not cool.

Yikes, that's frustrating! :/

Even so, any news on how full it looks, appointment-wise?

Would love to know about appointments as well.

So is TEMPEST listed as already cast then?

Yup. :(

A little open in PM, but going fast...

Could someone please post who is in the room?

Assoc Artistic Dir in room

Would you be able to just glance at his name for me? Sorry!

Guys, just to clarify, the whole season has not been cast. Many roles have been cast from the resident company, but not all roles. So that rumor can stop now.

Jeff Meanza is ITR.

Thank you MotherMonsterApproved!! xxx

No problem. Also ITR now is Jenny Wales, education manager.

Any word on noneq? We were told to come back after lunch, but, man... if anyone's there who knows, that would be incredibly appreciated.

Called up to #29 on the alternate list and there are 61 names. No EMC's seen yet, and the non-equity are about to be sent home. They are taking drop offs.

ITR: Wendy C Goldberg, AD
Caitlin O'connell, Art. assoc.
Jill Anderson, GM
Amanda Nelson, GM Asst.

Heads up - they asked for 2 p/r in the notice, but now they are asking for 3

Non equity come back after lunch!

Thank you!.. are there still appts avail after lunch?

have they seen any EMC yet?

bump

Any info on what alternate number they are on? Thanks

bump

Any updates for non-equity?

They haven't seen a single one :(

They're on #45 on the Alternate list

They're on #45 on the Alternate list

Called up to #44 on the alternate list. There are almost 90 names. Non-equity sent home but not looking good for EMC's either. They are taking 1 Pic & Res for drop offs.

Hey! This theater company is great to work for. Still newer to the scene but very professional and NICE! In Staten Island but super easy to get to. And they love their non eqs!

Thanks so much! :)

The noneq male (and, of course, female) list is sitting on the table, but only female eq have been signed in.

How's the female non-eq list looking?

It's not busy, but they're not seeing noneq. So... :/

Oh damn! Thanks so much though!

That's bizarre because they definitely saw non-eq at the EPA...

Are they not seeing any non-eq? Or just not non-eq females?

I just went to sign up. Didn't see a men's list out anymore. Guess I'll check back at 2.

Who's in the room for this?

Any word on what happened to that men's list? No non-Eq men?

Seeing non-equity

Hey! We are seeing non-eq for Envoy. Happy to fit you in. Thanks!

great! do you guys have a lunch break? couldnt find that info on the notice..

We have a little lunch break right now for 15 minutes. Walk in and we'll accomodate you :)

Any news on this call?

Do we know who is in the rooom?

Any updates? Is this crowded?

Are they seeing non-eq today?

13 on EMC list, didn't see a non-Eq list. Looks like there are plenty of slots, maybe 25-35 people there. Typical for one of these required calls.

Thanks! Does anyone know who is in the room?

Monitor just announced: Mary Sugarman from casting, and Rick Hip-Flores at the piano.

Just called through 13 on the noneq list

Do you mean the emc list? Or did they really get through 13 non-eqs in a half hour?

Nope, they really got through that many non-equity folk. Holding room was empty when I left at 10:45.

I gave up hope. The breakdown said appts are this coming Monday but my agent never got a response.

It's being directed by Hunter Foster so it probably means he just called in all of his friends or it was pre cast.

i received an appt

Not too bad... Just in the studio B holding room. Maybe 25 people?

Are morning appointments full?

Any word on non eq?

Bump! Is it worth it to come back?

It was Cesar rocha, casting associate, and the day I was there Adam wachter on the piano.

I'm not sure why it double posted, apologies!

I would get there at 6. Those calls get crazy.

Yes, the dance calls get crowded, but nowhere near as crazy as the singer calls. I'd say 7:30am is the very earliest you'd need to get there if you wanted to try to be in the first group. Regardless of what time you actually get there, they generally always see all of the dancers.

I would love to know who's in the room?

Today's EPA is very wide open. They are seeing EMC and non-equity. Lunch is from 1:30-2:30.

In The Room
Michael Morlani - Casting Associate
Aaron Jodoin - Accomp.

Can someone post if its the same people ITR after lunch or if anyone else has joined?

I garauntee no one of importance will be in the room AFTER lunch on a Saturday.

^^^the knower of all things, including the usage proper spelling.

It was the same people in the room all day.

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Please inform me what word I misspelled please? And please read your OWN grammar next time and try not to forget words while you're TRYING to be smart.

Thanks

guarantee

It was the same person all day and they were of no importance...so you're both right

It's ridiculous to say that the person in the room is of no importance. I can at least guarantee that he is of more importance than you. After every audition there is always a Yes pile, no matter WHO is in the room.

Um, that's totally ridiculous. Michael Morlani is absolutely a person of importance.

Anyone there?!

Bump?

Callbacks are out and will be held this week.

bump!

How busy is it? Non eq being seen??

Nikki Grillos (Casting Asst.) & Daniel Sefik (Accomp.)

Totally dead! Come get seen!

Good morning!

There are only about 15 of us in line right now so I can only imagine you'll be fine coming in later and that noneq would have a great chance before lunch! (Apparently they stopped seeing noneq the other day after lunch, but I only saw that from another post) :)

Thanks, Hybrid!

hi all, just wondering if anyone could update how the EMC list is looking? thanks!

Cool thanks!

Appointments for Equity are wide open. Very small amount of EMC signed up and 12 now on the non-eq list. :)

thanks, new2newyork!

Can someone update because I'm planning on rushing on a bus from jersey to NYC to get seen before lunch....But have any EMCs been seen yet? Do you think they will get seen?

Bump

All the EMCs and non-eqs who signed up have been seen. Call is moving so quickly. The monitor said they're not seeing non eqs after lunch. I'm not sure what this means for EMCs.

and lunch is at 1:30 right?

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C/O Joey Monda
110 W. 74th
Apt B
New York, NY 10023

Thank you!!

The male list is at 20ish

Any idea how hard the combo is? Day job injured me so I can't pull off my best.

List is at 42 now.

Anyone know when the ensemble callback is?

I was on.that list but no call. I'd assume they were all out if someone was already called

I was on.that list but no call. I'd assume they were all out if someone was already called

The Atlanta auditions were just held this past Monday (5/13)so they may be waiting to make their decisions.

I was on.that list but no call. I'd assume they were all out if someone was already called

I was on.that list but no call. I'd assume they were all out if someone was already called

Casting is done for Dreamgirls heard from my agent today!

Bump!

Has anyone been there lately, still open?

Wide open!

I'm non-eq and wouldn't be able to get there until around 5:30... would it be worth it for me to show up?

Wide open. Empty room

Thanks!

Thanks again! Was in and out!

can anyone post who was in the room today please? this is for day 2

or if it was anyone else besides nikki and xavier?

When I went in, it was just Nikki Grillos (Casting Associate) and Aaron Jodoin (Accompanist).

Anyone know if there are afternoon appointments? EMC's? Alternates?

bump!!

When I left about 35 mins ago morning was full. There were 4 names left on the alternate list and 16 names on the EMC list. I think about the same on the non eq list. According to the monitor the theatre plans on seeing non eq as time permits AND in the 3pm hour AFTER the equity call.

2-3pm sl

When I was there a little before one, there were 20 EMCs and Non-eq on each list, and no EMCs had been called. They will only be seeing people after the call from 3-3:30. Not sure how or if they would honor the EMC or non-eq lists for those appointment times.

Anyone hear about callbacks?

All the non-eqs are lined up to go in. So, I assume that means it is looking pretty good for Equity. :-)

Wow! How many non eqs have they scene? I was number seven - might have missed my chance!

Any updates? Is it worth heading over?

this is an epa right? so they can't close the call correct?

They saw all the non-eqs that were there (Through #18, but there were only 10 of us there).

Yes, this is an EPA.

This call is very open and there are still many appointments available for this afternoon.

They've seen thru #40 and ppl have signed up thru mid 50's

can anyone post who was in the room today please?

ITR
Mary Davis (producer)
Joey Monda (associate producer/CM) left @10:30
James Wesley (writer/producer) arrived @10:30

How does it look now?

Still plenty appointments available

Already called the first 3 noneq.

Updates?

hope it's like this tomorrow!

Can someone please post who's in the room?

Joy isn't here- Nikki and another assistant

Call is super empty!!! Seeing non eq right away!

How's it look today?

Bump.

Okay, there is legit no one here. All noneq has already gone.

Has the choreographer been announced for this yet?

Really easy audition, basically walked in and they asked me as soon as I got there if I wanted to be seen, I asked to take a minute or two to settle down and then hopped on in there and sang 2 songs. Really nice process. Now time to see what the callback process is.
There was only one equity person there as well.

does anyone have the contact info from the audition today, i forgot to grab it.

Is it by appointment only or are there open calls?

Appointments through agents. But last I heard they hadn't seen anyone yet

Where was the audition posted? I didn't see it on the equity site

Appointments were through agents only

My daughter had an audition for Little Red last Friday. It was an appointment through her agent. They were seeing girls age 12 - 15.

Were they seeing boys? What age?

Yes, do you know if they saw any jacks?

Does anyone know if they've seen Jacks as well? I know they've seen little reds

First off, welcome and congrats on graduating!

Yes, yes, yes go to ECCs in the summertime! They are often less crowded and they are a great way for people new to the city to get their feet wet and acclimate themselves to the world of NYC auditioning. Your first time, I would arrive one hour before the call time; the monitor will read the list of Equity names half an hour before the call begins. Non-Equity people usually make an unofficial list, and then transfer the list of names to the official Equity "non-members" list. When you get there, just ask if there's an unofficial list yet, and put your name on it, but hang around until the monitor puts out the official list, just to make sure you don't get accidentally screwed over. Not that anyone is going to do it deliberately, but mistakes do happen, and this is your audition, after all, so make sure you take control of it.

I will say, they sometimes will not see non-Equity, even if it's a slow day, or they might type non-Equity. This usually only happens at Telsey, and that's because of fire code reasons more than anything else. However, the process is not nearly as stressful as some people on here might make it seem. Short answer, just show up, and be awesome. :)
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This helps so much, thank you!!

Raja gave a very good answer to your question, and I echo most of what he had to say. I only want to add that you should be prepared for ANYTHING when you go to a call. You may end up waiting for hours only to be told you will or will not be seen. You may be told right away that you may or may not be seen, or be typed. Always bring something for you to do while you wait so that you can make the wait time productive. Just don't get discouraged and break-legs!

Anyone who can, please keep us updated about appts/alts/emc, etc. and ITR when they arrive??? Thank you for any 411! :)

How full are morning appts?

Earliest available is 230 with plenty of slots in the 3-4 time. Monitor was kind of hiding EMC list - and about 10 people on the Equity alternate list, none called so far.

Any appointments left now?

Non-eq come back after lunch

Who's ITR?

How many alternates now? At all moving quickly?

What are they on now? And how many non eq were on the list?

ITR:
Adam Immerwahr, Assoc. Prod.
Maggie Whittum, Dir. Intern
Sonya Hayden, Princeton Student

They got up to #11 on the alternate list before lunch. There are 30 on the list as of now. Not looking good for EMC's/non-equity.

Im the only non eq here and was just told if be seen soon

Lots of appointments still available!

Thank you. Please keep those updates coming.

Call is wide open and you can practically walk right in.

Call is wide open and you can practically walk right in.

Excellent - thank you.

Any updates on Equity slots open/alternate list, and EMCs?

ugh meant for CC

Oops I slept in. Is it busy or are there still appointments? I would really appreciate an update.

The initial line is now over and the soonest appointment is still 10:30 so for now it pretty quiet. EMC is at 10 I think. No alternates yet.

Thank you.

Does anyone know how long the non eq list is? Thanks!!

anyone know who is in the room?

Itr?

Kelly Gillespie, Assoc. CD - ITR

are there still many appts left in the afternoon?

Have they seen any EMC? Thanks!

How is the afternoon looking?

Slots still available. seems like emc and non eq are getting seen

Cool thanks for the info. How long is the non eq list? How many non eqs have been seen?

bump!

What does "bump!" mean?

Bump = Bring Up My Post

I imagine they saw lots of non-eq today, or at least EMC.. I walked in around 12, was maybe 15 or so on the EMC list and got seen immediately with the 12:30 group.

when will they be sending out cbs? has anyone received one yet?

BUMP

BUMP

any callbacks yet?

Any updates please.

Hi there - any 411 on this one? I'd hope it would be fairly light attendance? Any information appreciated - ITR, appointments, Alts, EMC, etc?

I was there at 7am and there were only about 15 people in line , by the time i left at 10.30 am it still wasn't busy at all-I would imagine there will be time for non-Equity and certainly time for Equity to be seen if you go now. The Associate Artistic Director is the only person ITR and he was just delightful!

The Assoc. Artistic Director is called Jim Lawson.

Thank you, Britold! If anyone's there now, please let us know how it's looking after lunch! Again, thanks so much!

Call is wide open and you can just walk in.

How's it looking? Woke up late, thanks for any info.

Bump

Who's in the room?

There were lots of appointments left at 9:15

Beware the VERY grumpy monitor

Wide open for EMC/noneq. Casting Assistant Steven Laing in the room
Adam Wachter accompanying

This "grumpy" monitor is one of the most efficient out there. The audition is wide open and he's basically sending everyone in as soon as they're ready.

Was still totally open when I was there about an hour ago.

Also, have to back the grumpy monitor comments. He was unbelievably rude to someone while I was standing at the table. And then did not respond to me verbally (he motioned to the sign-in when I asked what was open in the afternoon) nor did he look at me. I asked him how he was, thanked him, wished him a good day.. not even a grunt of anything. Totally okay if he chooses to ignore me, maybe he has a sore throat or something, but the way he spoke to the other person made my skin crawl. It doesn't matter how busy or slow an audition is, nor who you're speaking to (equity or non, stranger or friend), kindness and respect should always be a priority.

he is a big weirdo

Lunch is definitely 1:30-2:30? Thanks!

Qualms with mood I'll accept. Name calling is just plain uncalled for. He's a perfectly nice person and an efficient monitor. Being grumpy one day doesn't make you a "weirdo."

Grow up.

Oh please, I have seen him at almost every EPA/ECC I have been to recently. He is always "grumpy," seems totally put off by being there, chews people out, answers questions in the most impolite/unhelpful way. Yes, he is "efficient?" I am not going to give him a gold star for doing his job. He seems to hate his life, his job, and most importantly: actors. Just another person who adds nothing positive to the audition process. So, to YOU and him, grow up!

Lol ok.

I have honestly never had an issue with him. Ever. And he gets people in and out of the room quick. Guess that makes me a weirdo too. Whatever.

But I should add that I don't have a need to coddle or be coddled. I'm pleasant to him and he is pleasant to me right back.

Anyone know if they're still seeing non-eq/EMC?

Yes, still seeing non eq and everyone. Call is completely empty.

It's empty. Unofficial list only has 11 names.

Is there a dance call first or is it singing first with dance callbacks later in the day? Also, is tomorrow 5/12, another open call day or is it callbacks?
Thanks!

How many signed up now?

Any updates? Info on tomorrow (callback or 2nd open call)?

There's only about 65 on the list now. Today is the only day of open auditions apparently, tomorrow is all callbacks, they said! Yeesh!
They are also doing some dance callbacks later today!

Thank you!

Correction:

They just came back in and told us that tomorrow IS another open call, with callbacks at the tail end of each day. Sorry for the confusion, they confused me, too!

What time did they end the open call and start the callback today?

Callbacks began at 3 this afternoon. I recommend getting there before then tomorrow. 2 girls showed up at 3 and had to wait till the end of callbacks. Really wonderful group of people running audition! BTW most only sang 1 song even though they said to prepare 2!

Thanks for the info!

Were all roles asked to dance at the callback?

does anyone know when are they calling or something??

Would love to know what it's looking like for equity.. Are there appointments left?

Bump? How's it looking?

Any news about seeing EMCs?

Any idea who is in the room?

There were lots of appointments left at 9:30

Seeing emc and non as time permits before lunch but maybe not after. PLENTY of appts left

Please can someone post who is in the room? :)

Thank you very much for the EMC/non eq updates. What time are they taking lunch? (Trying to make it there in time)

Cesar Rocha and a casting intern are ITR

Just found out lunch is 1:30-2:30, thanks!

No longer seeing non equity. He was only seeing non equity in the morning before lunch.

its looking empty. So if you're non union cmon down to the Rocky call you'll definitely be seen

I dunno about girls but the guys ended with 2 groups. All 10 noneqs got seen. And the combo was absolutely beautiful. Felt more like a lyrical/modern dance class than an audition.

was Larry there?

Yup

For the EPA today (Weds 5/15) can someone please post when the audition starts if they are seeing non-eq?? Thanks!