The New York Theatre Company is holding an open call for dancers who also possess acting skills for an upcoming immersive production titled “The Circuit: An Immersive Silent Disco Ballet.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What is “The Circuit: An Immersive Silent Disco Ballet”?
“The Circuit: An Immersive Silent Disco Ballet” is an original production inspired by Arthur Snitzler’s La Ronde. The work will unfold on the streets of DUMBO, with audiences and performers experiencing the story through dance while wearing silent disco headphones.
When are the auditions and callbacks?
The open call sign-up will be held on March 24, 2026, between 9:00AM and 9:30AM at Ripley Grier Studios (520 8th Ave, Room 16D) in New York City. Audition slots will be assigned between 10:00AM and 4:00PM. Callbacks are scheduled for March 25 and 26, 2026, and may include partnering work.
What is the pay and duration of the production?
The production will run from April 20, 2026, to September 7, 2026. Performers will be paid $25 per hour for a minimum of 19 hours per week, including health coverage. An AGVA agreement is pending, and AGVA membership will be required upon the start of rehearsals.
The New York Theatre Company is seeking dynamic performers with strong storytelling instincts who can move athletically and convey character without spoken dialogue. Specific roles being cast include Alanna, Morgan, Cat, Dee, Christian, and Everett, as well as two female-presenting and two male-presenting swings. Rehearsals will be staggered, averaging approximately 19 hours per week, and the schedule is designed to allow performers to maintain other professional commitments. Actors must have local NYC housing.
Those auditioning should arrive warmed up and prepared to move, wearing sneakers, socks, or being prepared to work barefoot. Clothing should be comfortable and allow for movement; heels and character shoes are not permitted. Auditionees will learn a commercially theatrical contemporary combination, and callbacks may explore partnering work. Dancers should be comfortable with audience interaction, eye contact, and improvisation.
Will this innovative approach to storytelling resonate with audiences and performers alike?
