| Show | Dance Nation |
| Company | EastLine Theatre |
| Director | Paul DeFilippo |
| Choreographer | Deanna Ibrahim |
| Notes | Please fill out our audition form to receive an appointment slot: https://forms.gle/R5NiXMqQeJrGj8q57 All roles are open and EastLine is committed to casting in creative and identity-conscious ways. EastLine Theatre does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, creed, sexual orientation, gender presentation, or disability in casting. Our audition, performance, and rehearsal venues are wheelchair accessible, please contact us at auditions@eastlinetheatre.org if you require any assistance or accommodations. All auditioners will be given equal opportunity. With the exception of the role of Connie, all roles are open to performers of all ethnicities. A flat stipend of $200 will be provided for each performer. Due to the adult content of the play, we do strongly suggest reading the piece before auditioning. Please be aware the play includes discussion of sexual assault, cancer, abuse, suicide, eating disorders, and violence, and features sexual language and gestures. Performers may appear in some state of undress similar to dressing for dance class (i.e. sports bras, tights, leotards). Please be aware of these character-specific notes: Zuzu - depiction of self-harm Amina & Dance Teacher Pat - unwanted physical contact Sofia - simulated period blood smeared on face All intimacy will be choreographed. If you would like more information please contact auditions@eastlinetheatre.org or 516-749-5047 |
| Instructions | As per the playwright: All characters except Dance Teacher Pat and The Moms are between the ages of 11 and 14 years old. However, they should be played by adult actors (for the most part) and should range in age from 12 to 75+. There is no need for any of the actors to resemble teenagers. (In fact, please resist this impulse!) And the more diverse the cast the better. The role of Connie is intended for a performer of Indian-American descent. Dance Teacher Pat and Vanessa / The Moms should be 30+ Please fill out the audition form at: https://forms.gle/QyWdyfjdKfASk76U8 Auditions will be held by appointment at the First Presbyterian Church in Babylon, located at 79 E Main Street, on Tuesday, 5/23, and Thursday, 5/25, with potential callbacks Tuesday, 5/30, if needed. Sides will be provided, you may be asked to do some movement in line with the nature of the piece. More details will be provided when you receive a scheduling email. If you are unable to attend these in-person auditions, please email us at auditions@eastlinetheatre.org |
| Rehearsal Dates | Mandatory rehearsals will be held 8/6-8/11. Further rehearsals will be scheduled around cast conflicts. |
| Performance Dates | Aug 12 - Aug 27, Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 3pm, Friday August 25 at 8pm |
| Questions | Send Mail |
| Show Info | Somewhere in America, an army of pre-teen competitive dancers plots to take over the world. And if their new routine is good enough, they’ll claw their way to the top at Nationals in Tampa Bay. Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. |
| Type | Location | Date | Time |
| Appointment | EastLine Theatre 79 East Main Street Babylon | May 23 | 6:00 PM - 10:30 PM |
| Appointment | EastLine Theatre 79 East Main Street Babylon | May 25 | 6:00 PM - 10:30 PM |
| Call Back | EastLine Theatre 79 East Main Street Babylon | May 30 | TBD |
Roles
| Role | M/F | Age | Description | Dance Teacher Pat | M/F | 30+ | Amina | M/F | 12-75 | Zuzu | M/F | 12-75 | Connie | M/F | 12-75 | (Indian-American descent) | Luke | M/F | 12-75 | Maeve | M/F | 12-75 | Sofia | M/F | 12-75 | Ashlee | M/F | 12-75 | Vanessa / The Moms | M/F | 30+ |