STOMPIN’ AT THE SAVOY (DELAWARE THEATER COMPANY)
A Musical
AEA Local Understudy
LORT-D - $807/week
Producer: Delaware Theater Company
Executive and Artistic Director: Matt Silva
Associate Artistic Director: Mimi Warnick
Production General Manager: James B. Saracina
Director: Tamara Tunie
Choreographer: Edgar Godineaux
Music Supervisor: Zane Mark
Music Director: AbdulHamid Robinson Royal
Book: Phaedra Michelle Scott and Alan Govenar
Based on the Book Stompin’ At The Savoy: The Story of Norma Miller
Published by Candlewick Press
First Date of Rehearsal: 4/9/25 in Wilmington, DE
Preview Date: 4/16/25
Closing Date: 5/4/25
SEEKING EQUITY ACTORS FOR ALL UNDERSTUDY ROLES.
SYNOPSIS: Set in Harlem in 1935, Stompin’ At The Savoy weaves together the beat of the street with the elegance and theatrics of the legendary Savoy Ballroom; the only dance hall in a still segregated America where Blacks and Whites could mingle and dance together on the same dance floor. Inspired life of Norma Miller, Stompin’ At The Savoy captures the fullness of the Swing Era - juxtaposing hand clapping games and jump rope routines with Big Band classics.
SEEKING: The producers and creative team of STOMPIN’ AT THE SAVOY are seeking local actors to fulfill the understudy tracks of the following roles.
NORMA U/S, 16, Black. Talented dancer, singer, and actor. A young woman who shows enormous promise as a dancer and is determined to dance with the group Holly’s Lindy Hoppers at the Savoy Ballroom. A spirited, energetic young girl. Skill in jump rope/double dutch a plus.
DOT U/S, 18-23, Black. Dancer/actor/singer. Norma’s older sister. A nursing student.
MAMA U/S, 40s - 50s, Black. Excellent singer and actor. Working as a housekeeper to support her daughters. Believes strongly that they should work hard at school.
THE DANCERS AT THE SAVOY: Dancers/singers/and actors who are proficient in Lindy, swing, partnering, and double dutch.
HOLLIS “HOLLY” “SPENCER U/S, 30s – Black. Leader of Holly’s Lindy Hoppers.
FERNANDA U/S, 19– Puerto Rican. Member of Holly’s Lindy Hoppers
LOUIS U/S, 21, Black. Captain of Holly’s Lindy Hoppers
LEO U/S, 19, Jewish, Member of Holly’s Lindy Hoppers
EUNICE U/S, 18, White. Member of Holly’s Lindy Hoppers
MAY U/S 20, Black. Member of Holly’s Lindy Hoppers
BRUCE U/S 20, Black. Member of Holly’s Lindy Hoppers.
ALSO AT THE SAVOY
EARLDEEN U/S, 20 – 25, Black. Performer. Spirit of the Savoy - fabulous jazz singer.
JEAN JOYCE U/S, 40s, Black. Performer. Famous Singer
Delaware Theatre Company is passionate about fostering an inclusive space that values diverse backgrounds, experiences, identities, and cultures. Organizations that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and perspective are proven to be better companies. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work is the right thing to do. As such, we encourage performers of ALL ethnicities, gender identities, body types, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to submit.
For consideration, please email a headshot and resume along with which roles in which you are interested to [email protected] (Subject Line: SATS’ Understudies-Last Name
