This week’s open casting calls, checked against the original announcements wherever we could find them. Deadlines move fast, so apply early and always read the full call at the source before you submit.
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Self-tape and online applications
El Premio Mayor – ViX TV series (Mexico)
- Production: a comedy series about Huicho Domínguez, a neighbourhood mechanic who wins the lottery overnight and moves his family into a world of luxury that looks down on them
- Roles: Darío Dupont (male, 45–60, a calm, manipulative “guru of millionaires”), Lorenzo (male, 50–65, a charming country-club regular), Chisco Laresgoiti (male, 43–60, a flashy, insecure rich man), Chuchito (male, 18–27, a good-natured high school student) and Joselito (male, 18–27, a young head butler)
- Deadline: Thursday 5 November 2026
- Shoot: 30 November 2026 to 28 February 2027 in Mexico City. Casting covers Mexico City, Monterrey, Guadalajara and Tijuana
- Pay: paid; rates not stated in the breakdown
- How to apply: choose a role on the breakdown and submit through Casting Workbook (free actor registration)
Callbacks are by notification only. See the full breakdown
The Grand Delusion – Julie Taymor’s new musical (New York, USA) – dancers
- Production: an original musical fantasy directed by Julie Taymor with music by Elliot Goldenthal, set in New York City, contemporary India and a magical realm. It runs at the Brooklyn Academy of Music from 11 May to 6 June 2027
- Seeking: dancers and movement artists in the New York City area with strong individuality, rhythm and theatrical presence. The movement draws on street and club styles, hip-hop, Bollywood and South Asian influences, African rhythms and contemporary dance, and you don’t need to master every form. Dancers of South Asian descent are especially sought. Singing is a plus but not required
- Dates: workshop in November 2026, rehearsals from March 2027, previews from May 2027
- Pay: $1,471 a week minimum
- Deadline: not stated in the announcement, so submit soon
- Casting: The Telsey Office
This is a virtual open call, with submissions by video. See the full call and submission link
Open auditions (in person)
The Phantom of the Opera – US tour principal auditions (New York, USA)
- Date: Wednesday 4 November 2026, 10am–6pm (lunch 1.30–2.30pm), Pearl Studios, 500 8th Avenue, New York
- Roles: possible future replacements for the Phantom, Christine, Raoul, André, Firmin, Carlotta, Madame Giry, Meg Giry and Piangi. Carlotta and Piangi need opera training; Meg needs strong classical ballet and pointe work
- Prepare: a brief song from the legit musical theatre repertoire (no pop or rock), plus your book in case you’re asked for more. An accompanist is provided. Bring your headshot and CV stapled together
- Pay: Touring Agreement, $2,599 a week minimum
- Casting: Claire Burke and Peter Van Dam
This is an Equity Principal Audition, so Equity membership is required. Bring your card. See the full call
The Lion King – Broadway and US tour principal auditions (New York, USA)
- Date: Wednesday 18 November 2026, 10am–6pm (lunch 1.30–2.30pm), Pearl Studios, 500 8th Avenue, New York
- Roles: Scar, Mufasa, Rafiki, adult Simba and Nala, Timon, Pumbaa, Zazu and the hyenas Shenzi, Banzai and Ed, plus Young Simba and Young Nala (ages 9–12, under 58 inches). Everyone must be physically limber and move well
- Prepare: a brief standard R&B or rock song that shows off your voice and range; character singers should bring something that suits the character. Don’t sing anything from The Lion King. Bring sheet music (a pianist is provided) and your headshot and CV stapled together
- Pay: Disney Production contract, $2,799 a week minimum on Broadway and $2,599 on tour
- Casting: ARC (Mark Brandon and Jarrett Reiche)
This is an Equity Principal Audition, so Equity membership is required. Bring your card. See the full call
Still coming up from earlier roundups: the open call for Festival of the Lion King at Walt Disney World in Orlando on 10 November, Celebrity Cruises’ open call in Chicago on 11 November, and the Hamilton principal auditions in New York on 12 November. Details are in last week’s roundup.
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