Singer/Actors Sought For Musical "How To Dance In Ohio"

Equity actors for roles in the Broadway production of "How To Dance In Ohio". Please see the breakdown below. About the project: SYNOPSIS: How to Dance in Ohio is a heart-filled new musical that explores what it means to belong, the courage it takes to put yourself out in the world, and the universal need to connect. Based on Alexandra Shiva's award-winning HBO documentary, the musical follows the challenges and triumphs faced by a group of seven autistic young adults at a counseling center in Columbus, Ohio. With the support of clinical psychologist Dr. Emilio Amigo, the center arranges a spring formal dance, and encourages them as they encounter love, fear, stress, excitement, and hope along the path to human connection. Rate: Production (League) $2537 weekly minimum Additional info: Audition lunch 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Holding room Studio 314. Note: When you arrive at the 3rd floor lobby, there is an electronic board on the wall that will indicate which studio to go to in the case of any last-minute changes. There will also be someone at a front desk who will be able to help point you in the right direction if you have any questions on where to go. First Rehearsal: On or about October 9th, 2023 First Preview: On or about November 15th, 2023 Opening: On or about December 10th, 2023 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. In addition to performers identifying with the genders listed in the character descriptions, directors actively encourage performers of all gender identities to submit for any roles as the breakdown below reflects the current draft of this continually developing new musical. Autistic actors are encouraged to audition. PREPARATION Please prepare a brief selection of a song of your choice. You may prepare a song in any style, but selections in contemporary musical theater (e.g., Songs for a New World, In the Heights, Fun Home, The Band’s Visit) and pop styles are most preferred. An accompanist will be provided. Also, please bring a headshot and resume, stapled together. A NOTE OF INTENT FOR THE CASTING PROCESS: How to Dance in Ohio is in development and the neurotypical (not autistic) members of team are committed to learning from, with, and creating alongside autistic and disabled artists as the piece develops. Directors look forward to collaborating both with the autistic creative team members and with autistic performers coming aboard via this process. In the character breakdown below, they as a team chose to use identity-first language to follow in the footsteps of autistic self-advocates. If you would like directors to utilize person-first or any other terminology about your identity in communications, please let them know and you can expect the utmost respect of your personal identity preferences. Lastly, in addition to the autistic roles in show, there are several neurotypical roles. Autistic and neurodivergent actors are welcome and encouraged to audition/submit for neurotypical roles or autistic roles should they wish.