SUGAR HILL: The Ellington/Strayhorn Nutcracker

Music and Lyrics by: Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn

Written by: Jessica Swan

Producer: David Garfinkle

Executive Producer: Randall Buck  Producer: Rob Quadrino

Director/Supervising Choreographer: Joshua Bergasse   

Featured Choreographers: Jon Boogz, Graciela Daniele, Carmen de Lavallade, Caleb Teicher,  

Film Director/Contributing Choreographer: Jade Hale-Christofi 

Musical Direction: TBD

Music Supervisors: John Clayton, Larry Blank

Casting: Mungioli Theatricals, Inc.

 

We at Mungioli Theatricals are currently casting “SUGAR HILL: The Ellington/Strayhorn Nutcracker,” a completely new story, told primarily through Dance, based on Duke Ellington & Billy Strayhorn’s NUTCRACKER SUITE. 

We are seeking Virtuosic Ballet Dancers, En Pointe, Acrobatic and Jazz Ballet, Expert Swing/Lindy-Hop Dancers, Jazz Dancers, Tap Dancers, and those with Cirque du Soleil type acrobatic abilities who can express the fallout and consequence of an emotion and who can infuse humor wherever it may be possible to do so. We are committed to progressive, equitable casting. For every role, please submit all qualified performers.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

In-person Callbacks in NY will be scheduled from submitted Audition Tapes

Tapes Due: 5PM Tuesday, May 31
Taping Instructions and Materials can be found at: https://bit.ly/3NqV3wu

TO PREPARE FOR TAPED DANCE AUDITION SUBMISSIONS: All those auditioning for Dance Roles MUST submit an Audition Tape first in order to be called back in person. Dancers, please submit Two Video Files: 1. Your reel that shows off technique and range; 2. Ballet Combination, as per instructional video. If you have any specialty dance skills as described in the Character Breakdown below, you may show them in your ballet reel, or include a separate reel.