FALLing Slowl y @ 54 Below (11.24.26)

As the days grow shorter and the air grows crisp, FALLing Slowly brings an intimate evening of folk-inspired musical theatre and singer-songwriter classics to 54 Below.

Featuring music from shows like Once and Hadestown, alongside songs by artists such as Carole King and Joni Mitchell (and more!), this concert blends acoustic-inspired arrangements that capture the warmth and nostalgia of autumn. FALLing Slowly celebrates the songs that make us feel at home.

We are seeking a company of primarily emerging musical theatre performers to join us for this special evening. Each performer will be featured in at least one solo and/or significant duo/trio, with the evening culminating in a full-company performance of “FALLing Slowly” from Once.

Co-Producer/Director: Tori Cutalo

Co-Producer/Director: Bella Generazo

Music Director: Tyler Arle

CASTING

We are seeking strong singers and storytellers of all genders, ethnicities, identities, and backgrounds, particularly performers who are comfortable with folk, soft rock, and contemporary musical theatre material.

Performers ages 18+ are encouraged to submit.

We are especially interested in performers who bring a strong sense of storytelling, musicality, and individuality to their singing.

Performers should be comfortable learning vocal harmonies independently and preparing music outside of rehearsal.

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

Please submit a 32-bar vocal audition video featuring a song that fits the style of the concert.

Selections may be:

• Folk or soft rock

• Contemporary musical theatre

• Musical theatre with an acoustic/folk-inspired sound

Videos may be recorded specifically for this audition or taken from a previous live performance. Accompaniment may be live or recorded.

Please use this Google Form to submit: https://forms.gle/jpBu6aQygNPU...

Audition submissions are due no later than September 24, 2026 at 11:59 PM.

REHEARSAL + PERFORMANCE COMMITMENT

Mandatory Full Company Rehearsal

Monday, November 23, 2026

12:00-3:00 PM

Midtown - Location TBD

Performance Day

Tuesday, November 24, 2026

54 Below, NYC

Performers must be available beginning at 2:00 PM for a soundcheck/technical rehearsal.

Performance: 9:30 PM

Additional individual/section “office hours” with the Music Director may be offered on a sign-up basis and are optional. An optional invited band rehearsal will also be offered prior to the performance week.

TICKET COMMITMENT: Each performer will be asked to sell a minimum of 3 tickets to the performance.

COMPENSATION: This is an unpaid performance opportunity. There is no cost to participate.