The Lion King (Tour) - NYC ECC Dancers (Male Characters and Female Characters) (08.12.26)
Touring Agreement $2599 weekly minimum (Level 1) - Tour
Notice: Audition Call Type: ECC
AUDITION DATE
Male Characters
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
10:00 AM (E)
and
Female Characters
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
2:30 PM (E)
BREAK: 1:30PM - 2:30PM
CONTRACT
Touring Agreement
$2599 weekly minimum (Level 1) - Tour
SEEKING
Equity chorus dancers (Male characters and Female characters) for the Broadway and Touring productions of THE LION KING.
ENSEMBLE: Strong male identifying dancers with a modern/ballet dance background—late teens to early 30s.
ENSEMBLE: Strong female identifying dancers with a modern/ballet dance background—late teens to early 30s.
All stage managerial positions are currently filled.
PREPARATION
You must be warmed up and ready to dance at your respective date and time in flat jazz shoes or bare feet. Some male identifying dancers require strong acrobatic skills. You may be asked to sing. Please prepare a song that shows off your voice and range. Bring sheet music. Pianist will be provided. Also, bring your picture and resume, stapled together.
LOCATION
Pearl Studios (500)
500 8th Ave
New York, NY 10018-6504
Sign in: Studio 1212; Audition: Studio 1209
PERSONNEL
Producers: Buena Vista Theatrical Group
Director: Julie Taymor
Songs by: Elton John/Tim Rice
Additional Music: Hans Zimmer/Lebo M/Mark Mancina/Jay Rifkin
Book: Irene Mecchi/Roger Allers
Choreographer: Garth Fagan
Casting: Mark Brandon, CSA/ARC
Expected to attend:
Marey Griffith (Associate Choreographer)
Mark Brandon, CSA (ARC / Casting Director)
Jarrett Reiche, CSA (ARC / Casting Director)
OTHER DATES
Currently on Tour.
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.
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