Aint Too Proud - NYC ECC Singers

AIN'T TOO PROUD

•NYC

ECC SINGERS

(EARLY & LATE MORNING•ALL GENDERS) (05.18.26)

CATEGORY

PERFORMER Casa Manana, Inc. Fort Worth, TX JOB DETAILS DESCRIPTION

Notice:

Audition Call Type:

ECC AUDITION DATE Monday, May 18, 2026 9:00 AM (E) AND 11:30 AM (E) Lunch 1:30 PM•2:30 PM CONTRACT COST $959 weekly minimum (Tier 1) SEEKING Equity chorus singers for

AIN'T TOO PROUD

(See breakdown).

PREPARATION

Please prepare short song in style of show. Bring sheet music in the correct key, an apanist will be provided but will not transpose. Bring your headshot and resume stapled back-to-back. Callbacks, if warranted, will be on May 20, 2026, and may include cold readings and movement.

LOCATION

Pearl Studios (500) 500 8th Ave New York, NY 10018-6504 Holding room•Studio 312 PERSONNEL Expected to attend: Tyrone Jackson, Associate Director Gerry McIntyre, Director/Choreographer

OTHER DATES

Rehearsals Start:

08/29/2026

Show Opens:

09/12/2026

Show Closes:

09/20/2026 OTHER casamanana ECC Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided. Equity's contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity ismitted 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. Breakdown

AIN'T TOO PROUD

All characters are strong singers of all genders, ethnicities, ages and types. Casa Mañana encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities and/or expressions, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.

SEEKING:

[

ENSEMBLE/BERRY GORDY

]•Male-Presenting; 30s-40s; The Chairman! The founder of Motown and a man who needs no introduction. Strong Mover. This character is Black. [

ENSEMBLE/DENNIS EDWARDS & OTHERS

]•Male-Presenting; 20s-30s; Lead singer of The Temptations after David Ruffin. A vocal powerhouse with the ego to match. Doubles as

STRAIGHT TALK

FELLA and

DELIVERY MAN.

Tenor/Baritone. Gospel sound a plus. Strong Dancer. This character is Black. [

ENSEMBLE/ELBRIDGE

"AL"

BRYANT & OTHERS

]•Male-Presenting; 20s-30s; An original member of the group who didn't last long due to his hot temper. Doubles as NORMAN WHITFIELD, a writer of some of the Temps' biggest hits, et. al. Tenor. Strong Dancer. This character is Black. [

ENSEMBLE/RICHARD STREET & OTHERS

]•Male-Presenting; 20s-30s; An aspiring singer who stepped in at certain performances until bing a full-fledged member later on in The Temps' career. Tenor. Strong Dancer. Doubles as

OFFSTAGE GANG.

This character is Black. [

ENSEMBLE/SMOKEY ROBINSON & OTHERS

]•Male-Presenting; 20s-30s; The Temptations' songwriter that put the group on the map. A legendary singer in his own right. Strong Tenor. Strong Dancer. This character is Black. [

ENSEMBLE/LAMONT & OTHERS

]•Male-Presenting; 20s; Otis Williams' son. Strong Tenor. Strong Dancer. This character is Black. [

ENSEMBLE/SHELLY BERGER

]•Male-Presenting; 20s-40s; Not your typical Motown manager. Character man; His quick wit and level head helps The Temptations achieve their success. Doubles as JUDGE and

TV ANNOUNCER.

Strong Tenor. This character is Caucasian. [

ENSEMBLE/JOSEPHINE

]•Female-Presenting; 20s-30s; Otis' teenage wife who grows up fast. She takes care of their son while he's on the road. Alto/Very High Belt. Strong Dancer. This character is Black. [

ENSEMBLE/DIANA ROSS & OTHERS

]•Female-Presenting; 20s-30s; Strong Singer. Strong Dancer. This character is Black. [

ENSEMBLE/MARY WILSON & OTHERS

]•Female-Presenting; 20s-30s; A member of The Supremes who dated Melvin. Doubles as JOHNNIE MAE, et al. Soprano Belter. Strong Dancer. This character is Black. [

ENSEMBLE/TAMMI TERRELL & OTHERS

]•Female-Presenting; 20s-30s; A singer in Motown who had a tumultuous relationship with David Ruffin. Doubles as MAMA ROSE, et al. Soprano. Strong Dancer. This character is Black. SALARY COST $959 weekly minimum (Tier 1) UNION AEA