Male Dance Ensemble Submissions - Annie the Musical
Vanguard Theater
Vanguard Theater is holding a virtual open call for male ensemble dancers for its professional mainstage production of Annie, with performers executing Broadway-style jazz combinations and character movement while maintaining a strong vocal blend, and understudying principal roles. Vanguard Theater, founded in 2015, is a theater company dedicated to Diversity, Reciprocity, Education, Activism, & Mentorship.
- Location
- New Jersey, Vanguard Theater
- Arrangement
- Onsite
- Level
- Contract
- Employment
- Contract
- Salary
- $350/week
- Date added
- 2026-10-01
- Last checked
- 2026-10-18
Overview
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 the email address on the original listing
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
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