Virtual Open Call: Seeking a star tap dancer for the lead role in HAPPY FEET
VIRTUAL OPEN CALL
SEEKING A STAR TAP DANCER FOR THE LEAD ROLE IN… HAPPY FEET
A NEW MUSICAL BASED ON THE 2006 ACADEMY AWARD-WINNING FILM
Role:
MUMBLE – Character is male, 18-20s, any ethnicity. A vulnerable and lovable heart that draws you in. He’s persistent, determined, and ultimately triumphant. An EXCEPTIONAL TAP DANCER with acting ability. Non-singing role.
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Details:
SEEKING A STAR TAP DANCER FOR THE LEAD ROLE IN…
HAPPY FEET
Actors’ Equity Tier 3 Workshop
- Director: Michael Arden
- Book: Douglas Lyons
- Orchestrator/Co-Arranger: Kenny Seymour
- Music Supervisor/Co-Arranger: Jackson Teeley
- Choreographers: Ayodele Casel, Lauren Yalango-Grant, and Christopher Cree Grant
- Producer: Dori Berinstein
- General Management: Wagner Johnson Productions; Jillian Robbins
- Casting: The Telsey Office; Craig Burns, CSA, Jimmy Larkin, CSA
- Rate: $1460 weekly minimum
- Dates: February 15, 2027 – March 13, 2027
- Location: New York, NY
Seeking the following role:
[MUMBLE] Character is male, 18–20s, any ethnicity. A vulnerable and lovable heart that draws you in. He’s persistent, determined and ultimately triumphant. An EXCEPTIONAL TAP DANCER with acting ability. Non-singing role.
Seeking tap dancers with strong technique and a highly developed sense of musicality. Dancers should demonstrate clear articulation, an impeccable sense of time, a strong understanding of swing rhythm, and confidence in rhythmic phrasing.
DUE DATE FOR SUBMISSIONS: Friday, September 18th, 2026
WHAT TO SUBMIT:
– Footage that clearly demonstrates your tap dancing. We strongly encourage including improvisation, as it provides a clear way to assess a dancer’s technical foundation, rhythmic understanding, articulation, musicality, and command of time. A cappella footage is especially helpful, though dancing with music is also welcome. Videos do not need to be professionally produced—we are most interested in being able to clearly see and hear your dancing.
– The Mumble monologue found below, a monologue of choice, or tell a story.
– A slate that includes your name and height and a full body shot.
DETAILS AND SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS CAN BE FOUND AT: www.tinyurl.com/happyfeetopencall
Casting by the telsey office
