Weehawken High School Theater
Weehawken, NJ
08/25/2025
Bristol Riverside Theatre
Bristol, PA
08/25/2025
Bristol Riverside Theatre
Bristol, PA
08/25/2025
The Theater Center
New York, NY
08/25/2025
Weehawken High School Theater
Weehawken, NJ
08/25/2025
Design
Bristol Riverside Theatre
Bristol, PA
08/25/2025
Performer
Notice: Audition Call Type: ECC
AUDITION DATE
Friday, September 5, 2025
10:00 AM (E)
AND
1:00 PM (E)
CONTRACT
LOA
$557 weekly minimum (Ref. to LORT)
SEEKING
Equity chorus dancers for JELLY'S LAST JAM.
Bristol Riverside Theatre is a mid-sized regional theatre whose mission is to engage audiences and artists alike with exceptional performances, inspired writing, and superior productions that motivate us to think harder, to feel more deeply, to laugh more joyfully, and to reflect on ourselves and the world in which we live. Located in the historic district of Bristol Borough, the theatre has a full-time staff of 13 employees, with most senior staff having been with the organization for a minimum of 10 years.
ENSEMBLE MALE - African American, 25-45 years. Strong tap dancers and must play one of the following instruments- trumpet, clarinet, trombone, djembe, flute, cello, oboe, or alto saxophone.
ENSEMBLE FEMALE – African American, 25- 55 years. Strong tap dancers and must play one of the following instruments – trumpet, clarinet, trombone, djembe, flute, cello, oboe, or alto saxophone.
PREPARATION
Please come prepared to dance. Please bring tap shoes. Also, bring your headshot and resume stapled together. Please indicate on your resume which instrument from the following list you play: trumpet, clarinet, trombone, djembe, flute, cello, oboe, or alto saxophone.
LOCATION
Pearl Studios (500)
500 8th Ave
New York, NY 10018-6504
Holding room - Studio 407
PERSONNEL
Book By: George C. Wolfe
Lyrics By: Susan Birkenhead
Directed by: Tyrone L. Robinson
Music Director: Victoria Theodore
Choreographer: YaTande Whitney V. Hunter
Expected to attend:
Amy Kaissar, Co-Producing Director
OTHER DATES
First Rehearsal: March 2, 2026
Opening: April 2, 2026
Closing: April 26, 2026
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.
Bristol Riverside Theatre
Bristol, PA
08/25/2025
Performer
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
AUDITION DATE
Friday, September 5, 2025
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM (E)
CONTRACT
LOA
$557 weekly minimum (Ref. to LORT)
SEEKING
Equity actors for roles in JELLY'S LAST JAM (See breakdown).
PREPARATION
Please prepare a song in the style of the show and bring a short monologue of your choosing. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
LOCATION
Pearl Studios (500)
500 8th Ave
New York, NY 10018-6504
Holding room - Studio 403
PERSONNEL
Book By: George C. Wolfe
Lyrics By: Susan Birkenhead
Directed by: Tyrone L. Robinson
Music Director: Victoria Theodore
Choreographer: YaTande Whitney V. Hunter
Expected to attend:
Producing Assistant: Teayra Bowden
OTHER DATES
First Rehearsal: March 2, 2026
Opening: April 2, 2026
Closing: April 26, 2026
OTHER
EPA 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
JELLY'S LAST JAM
About the Theater: Bristol Riverside Theatre is a mid-sized regional theatre whose mission is to engage audiences and artists alike with exceptional performances, inspired writing, and superior productions that motivate us to think harder, to feel more deeply, to laugh more joyfully, and to reflect on ourselves and the world in which we live. Located in the historic district of Bristol Borough, the theatre has a full-time staff of 13 employees, with most senior staff having been with the organization for a minimum of 10 years.
SEEKING:
Jelly Roll Morton – Baritone, male, creole, 30-40s. The self-proclaimed “Inventor of Jazz”. A strong singer who can take us on a journey. Charming, commanding presence. Tap ability is a major plus. Strong pianist also a plus but not required.
Chimney Man – THIS ROLE IS PRECAST. Baritone, male, African American, 40+. Ageless, elegant, and otherworldly. Wise, presides over the evening, a commanding all-knowing presence with a strong command of language.
Young Jelly – Tenor, male, Creole, 18-22. Portrays Jelly Roll Morton as a teenager and will also be a part of the male ensemble. Strong rhythm tap dance experience. Please note if you play any of the following instruments with proficiency as this production will utilize actor-musicians is a major plus. Trumpet, clarinet, trombone, djembe, flute, cello, oboe, or alto sax. Ability to play an instrument is not required.
Anita – Mezzo-Soprano, female, African American, 30-40s. Club owner and entertainer. She’s strong and savvy when it comes to business. Soft and vulnerable when it comes to Jelly. Please note if you play any of the following instruments with proficiency as this production will utilize actor-musicians is a major plus. Trumpet, clarinet, trombone, djembe, flute, cello, oboe, or alto sax. Ability to play an instrument is not required.
Jack – THIS ROLE IS PRECAST. Tenor, male, African American, 30-40s. Jelly Roll Morton’s best friend. A strong singer that journeys from youthful excitement and come-what-may attitude to life-hardened truth-teller. Please note if you play any of the following instruments with proficiency as this production will utilize actor-musicians is a major plus. Trumpet, clarinet, trombone, djembe, flute, cello, oboe, or alto sax. Ability to play an instrument is not required.
Melrose Brothers (2) – Male, 20-50s, White. Comedic singers to play various characters along Jelly’s journey. Tap or Irish Step Dance ability is a major plus but not required. Please note if you play any of the following instruments with proficiency as this production will utilize actor-musicians is a major plus. Plays at least one of the following instruments: piano, drums, trumpet, trombone, reeds, bass, saxophone.
Buddy Bolden – African American, Male, 25-45 years. Legendary early jazz musician and major influence on Jelly. Plays trumpet.
Gran Mimi: THIS ROLE IS PRECAST. Female, Creole, 50s–70s. Matriarchal figure who raised Jelly.
The Theater Center
New York, NY
08/25/2025
Internship
Internship Opportunity at The Theater CenterFall 2025
The Theater Center (located at 1627 Broadway @ 50th Street) is seeking motivated interns for Fall 2025.
Requirements:
- Commit to a fixed schedule of 10 hours per week for 12 weeks.
- A $300 honorarium will be provided upon completion of the internship.What You’ll Do:
Interns will actively contribute to our marketing/digital media efforts and will also be assigned a specialized project tailored to their interests in one or more of the following areas:- Marketing- Public Relations- Graphic Design- Video Production- Social Media- Theater Management (including for our upcoming Fall Festvial)- Sponsorship
What You Won’t Do:
This is a hands-on learning opportunity—no coffee runs or errands here!
How to Apply:
Please send your resume and a letter of interest to [email protected]
