Virtual Auditions Open for Lead Tap Dancer in “Happy Feet” Musical
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A virtual open call is now underway for a star tap dancer to play the lead role of Mumble in Happy Feet, a new musical based on the 2006 Academy Award-winning animated film.
The production is seeking an exceptional tap dancer with strong acting ability for an Actors’ Equity Tier 3 Workshop taking place in New York City in 2027.
About the Project
Happy Feet is being developed as a new stage musical inspired by the beloved film about Mumble, a young penguin who expresses himself through tap dancing.
The creative team 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
🎬 Casting: The Telsey Office
Role Currently Casting
Mumble
Production is seeking:
✅ Male character
✅ Ages 18–20s
✅ Any ethnicity
✅ Exceptional tap dancer
✅ Strong acting ability
✅ Non-singing role
Mumble is described as vulnerable, lovable, persistent, determined, and ultimately triumphant. The role requires a dancer with excellent tap technique, strong musicality, clear articulation, rhythm, swing timing, and confidence in rhythmic phrasing.
Workshop Details
📍 Location: New York, NY
📅 Dates: February 15, 2027 – March 13, 2027
💰 Rate: $1,460 weekly minimum
🎭 Type: Actors’ Equity Tier 3 Workshop
What to Submit
Applicants should prepare:
📹 Tap dancing footage that clearly shows and sounds your technique
👞 Improvisation footage is strongly encouraged
🎵 A cappella tap footage is especially helpful, but music is also accepted
🎭 The Mumble monologue, a monologue of choice, or a short story
🎬 Slate with your name and height
📸 Full-body shot
Videos do not need to be professionally produced. The casting team is most interested in clearly seeing and hearing your tap dancing.
Submission Deadline
All submissions are due by:
Friday, September 18, 2026
How to Apply
Full details and submission instructions are available at:
This is a major opportunity for talented tap dancers who are ready to bring strong rhythm, personality, and heart to a leading musical theatre role.
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