Virtual Auditions Open for Tap Dancers in “Happy Feet” Musical

A virtual open call is now underway for Happy Feet, a new stage musical based on the 2006 Academy Award-winning animated film. Casting directors are seeking an exceptional tap dancer for the lead role of Mumble.

This is a paid opportunity for a highly skilled performer with strong tap technique, musicality, rhythm, and acting ability. The role is non-singing, making this a standout opportunity for tap dancers who can tell a story through movement and performance.

About the Production

Happy Feet is being developed as a new musical workshop in New York City. The production is part of an Actors’ Equity Tier 3 Workshop and features a creative team with experience across theatre, music, choreography, and live performance.

The workshop will run from February 15, 2027, through March 13, 2027, in New York, NY.

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Creative Team

The production includes:

🎬 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, and Jimmy Larkin, CSA

Role Being Cast

Mumble

The casting team is seeking:

🐧 Character: Male, 18–20s
🌎 Ethnicity: Any ethnicity
🎭 Role Type: Lead role
🎶 Singing: Non-singing role
💰 Rate: $1,460 weekly minimum
📍 Location: New York, NY

Mumble is described as vulnerable, lovable, persistent, determined, and ultimately triumphant. The role requires an exceptional tap dancer with acting ability and a strong performance presence.

What Casting Is Looking For

The team is seeking tap dancers with strong technical training and a highly developed sense of musicality. Dancers should be able to demonstrate:

✅ Clear tap articulation
✅ Strong rhythm and timing
✅ Confidence in rhythmic phrasing
✅ Understanding of swing rhythm
✅ Acting ability and emotional storytelling
✅ Strong command of musicality and movement

Improvisation is strongly encouraged because it helps the casting team see the dancer’s natural rhythm, technique, musical instincts, and control of time.

What to Submit

Applicants should prepare the following materials:

📹 Tap dancing footage that clearly shows and captures the sound of your dancing
🎧 A cappella tap footage is especially helpful, though dancing with music is also accepted
🎭 The Mumble monologue, a monologue of your choice, or a short story
🎬 A slate including your name and height
📸 A full-body shot

Videos do not need to be professionally produced. The most important thing is that the casting team can clearly see and hear your tap dancing.

Submission Deadline

The deadline to submit is:

Friday, September 18, 2026

How to Apply

Full details and submission instructions are available at:

www.tinyurl.com/happyfeetopencall

Casting is being handled by The Telsey Office.

This is a great opportunity for talented tap dancers ready to step into a major lead role in a new musical workshop.