"A Beat Of Our Own" Musical Needs Equity Actors
Equity actors for roles in Theatre's 2026-27 Season show "A Beat Of Our Own". ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See breakdown below. About the project: SYNOPSIS: After leading their college team to victory at the Michigan State Championships, teammates Mary and Preeti find themselves bound for Nationals. But when they clash over Mary's plan to fuse multiple Indian styles into their routine, Mary breaks off and forms her own squad. There's only one problem: aside from her chaotic roommate Sunita, none of the new recruits have ever danced before. Armed with a new sense of purpose - and a little help from a former Bollywood star - Mary sets out to mold a ragtag group of lovable misfits into title-worthy contenders. But do they stand a chance against Preeti and her team of bhangra all-stars? Rate: LORT Non-Rep $1320 weekly minimum (LORT B+) Additional info: All roles will be understudied. NOTE: All Tracks: If you have experience singing Bhangra Boli, Punjabi folk music and/or Ghazal...directors want to hear it! NOTE: All roles are "as cast" and will double a variety of ensemble roles which may include: ELU STUDENTS, A CHINESE DRAGON, A MIME, REKHA'S DELIVERY BOYS, RESTAURANT GOERS, BOLLYWOOD FILM DANCERS, PREETI'S FAMILY IN CHANDIGARH, etc. PREPARATION: Each actor will have three minutes. Please prepare a brief monologue or two contrasting one-minute monologues. If you wish to sing, prepare a monologue and a 16-bar cut of a contemporary musical theatre song. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring a picture and resume, stapled together. An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition. 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. First Rehearsal: Aug 25th, 2026 Tech Begins: Sept 29th, 2026 Previews Begin: Oct 7th, 2026 Opening: Oct 16th, 2026 Closing: Oct 25th, 2026 If you are interested, please apply.
6 role s
Mixed Race (South Asian-American/White). Our heroine. Positive attitude, figuring out where she fits in the world, occasional fits of imposter syndrome. Strong dancer, experience in Indian styles of Bhangra, Bollywood, and Kathak a plus. Pop mezzo with a strong mix and mix-belt.
Ride or die BFFs with Mary, anti-authoritarian visual artist/pharmacology major. A strong dancer. Mezzo-alto with a strong mix-belt.
The team DJ, Mary’s love interest, a music nerd who shares Mary’s journey navigating multiple cultures. Strong dancer. Baritenor with pop sensibilities.
Charismatic, sensitive but conflict-avoiding team captain of the TIGRES Bhangra team. Strong dancer, specifically in Indian styles of Bhangra and Bollywood, Hip-Hop. Tenor with pop sensibilities and style.
Indian immigrant who has lived in the US for 20 years. A Bollywood performer turned restaurateur. Mary’s diva mentor. Strong dancer, specifically in Bollywood and Kathak. Bright alto.
A vocalist who sings in semi-classical ghazal Punjabi folk styles. Sings the voice of Mary’s Mother.
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