Male Dance Ensemble Submissions - Annie the Musical

Vanguard Theater is holding a virtual open call for MALE ENSEMBLE DANCERS for their professional mainstage production of Annie.

SHOW INFORMATION

Book by Thomas Meehan
Music by Charles Strouse
Lyrics by Martin Charni
Director: Janeece Freeman Clark
Choreographer: Katie Claire

Important Dates

Location: Vanguard Theater, Montclair, NJ
First Rehearsal: November 9, 2026
Tech Begins: November 27, 2026 First Performance: December 3rd, 2026
Closing Performance: December 20th, 2026

Seeking MALE DANCE ENSEMBLE (Adult Characters)

Age / Ethnicity: 20+, all ethnicities

Profile: Strong, versatile character dancers and singers of all shapes and sizes. Performers should be confident executing synchronized, high-energy Broadway-style jazz combinations and character movement while maintaining a strong vocal blend.

Tracks include: Drake (the butler), Oliver Warbucks’ household staff, Hooverville residents, New Yorkers, and various featured vocal and dance tracks. Ensemble members will also understudy principal roles, including Rooster, Bert Healy, and FDR.

VIDEO SUBMISSION

Please submit:

• Dance reel
• AND EITHER a 32-bar vocal selection in the style of Annie OR a singing reel.

Callbacks will be held October 10.

Submit to this form by Wednesday, October 7th, 11:59pm
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfoeCmk4YNd470W_qxcLjf6spoPqFzLePumlyRinAvCteF-ww/viewform?usp=publish-editor

SALARY

$350 per week

Questions? Email [email protected]

**please note that housing is not provided

All rehearsals and performances are held in Montclair, NJ, conveniently located just a 30-minute train ride from NYC to Bay Street station.

About Vanguard Theater

Founded in 2015, Vanguard challenges conventional social and cultural narratives through theater dedicated to DREAM: Diversity, Reciprocity, Education, Activism, & Mentorship. Learn more at vanguardtheatercompany.org