Spiegelworld's DiscoShow Auditions

Black, female, 25+ DANCER. Sheila is a nurse by day, and a stunning disco diva by night. She is the coolest, most sensual and puckish presence in the club. She is unfussy, understated and there is not one fake thing about her. She slides onto the dance floor and simply belongs there with earned ease. She brings everyone together with obvious power and quiet authority. There is a real political undercurrent to who she is.

Male, mid 30’s DANCER. Brent is an alpha male. Character is well-built/muscular and masculine. A buttoned-up, suited and straight-laced banker during the day; he appears older than he is, and carefully hides his queerness. Then, like Clark Kent, the glasses come off to reveal a confident Disco Superman in muscle-revealing vest, shorts and boots. A brilliant dancer who has amazing moves and freedom as soon as he hits the club.

Male, early 20’s DANCER. Eric is a young, lithe innocent, new to the city. The physical opposite of Brent. Works at McDonalds flipping burgers, but photography is his passion. He is exploring his queer identity through this disco journey. His confidence builds in the club and on the dancefloor – becoming a wild, free, and graceful dancer by the end of the night.

ROLLER SKATER WHO DANCES. Ted blends into the crowd. Could be a Dungeons and Dragons dweeb or a first- time Vegas tourist in cargo shorts. His true magic emerges when he is pulled from the crowd and joins the Roller Squad. Ted breaks any preconceptions about his appearance. Needs to be an amazing roller skater and have warmth, wit, and impressive physical stamina. He is the person least likely to be picked, but surprises everyone when he roller skates and moves like a demon.

ROLLER SKATERS WHO DANCE. Athena, Aphrodite and Apollo: Vibrant, confident, playful nymphs who are the best and most fearless roller skaters on the planet — and are also up for lots of fun and interaction with the audience. Wherever they go, they get the party started! Speed, agility, and precision are vital skills for these roller skaters. We are seeking confidence, safety, and no chaos. Skills should be transferable between skating and dance.

Black, male, late 20’s DANCER. Anthony is a UPS delivery man during the day, and a disco devil by night. Seems very unassuming in his work uniform, but we do see occasional glimpses of rhythm and moves. He really comes alive on the dance floor.

Latina, female, 20’s DANCER. Rosario is a 7/11 worker and an amazing dancer. She’s new to the city, but not new to clubbing or getting into the spirit of the night. The disco is freedom and escape for her. No shyness or timidity on her part. She finds the rhythm wherever she goes and is always breaking into dance.

Female, 20’s/30’s DANCER. Tina is a square who’s never been to a disco in her life. Not from New York, she’s dressed in a gray skirt, white blouse and large glasses for her office job when we first meet her. She appears clumsy and not at all confident in her body. Her husband has just left her, and she finds herself being led out to the disco as a place of sanctuary, adventure and self-discovery. A quirky, funny misfit who eventually surprises us with her incredible moves.

Male 30’s COMIC ACTOR WHO DANCES. Åke is a Finnish disco dance teacher resurrected from the 1970’s and inspired by the real-life television star Åke Blomqvist. A quirky comedic character who uses stories about his strange upbringing in Finland to teach us all the best disco moves. He’s very quick witted. The ability to improvise and interact with the audience is essential. A brilliant dancer too.