Description
Seeking Equity chorus dancers for Nikola.
Production Info
Book and Lyrics by Benjamin Halstead and Nikko Benson
Music by Nikko Benson
Choreographed by Katie Spelman
Directed by Marshall Pailet
Artistic Director, Arena Stage: Hana S. Sharif
Executive Producer, Arena Stage: Edgar Dobie
DC Casting Director and Line Producer, Arena Stage: Raiyon Hunter
NYC Casting Director: Stephen Kopel
Venue: Kreeger Stage
First Rehearsal: 8/31/26
First Preview: 10/9/26
Opening: 10/22/26
Closing: 12/6/26
SYNOPSIS: Nikola -– A New Musical charts the rise of famed inventor Nikola Tesla from unknown engineer to eccentric genius to “mad scientist.” As his celebrity rises and the war of the currents with Thomas Edison heats up, Nikola pushes himself, his followers, and the limits of electric power to dangerous extremes to connect the world and reach his vision of a new tomorrow.
Nikola features book and lyrics by Nikko Benson and Benjamin Halstead, music by Nikko Benson, music supervision by Dominic Fallacaro (& Juliet), choreography by Katie Spelman (The Notebook), and direction by Marshall Pailet (Private Jones). Meet the visionary. See the visionary electric musical.
The producers and creative team of Nikola Tesla are seeking actors of all races, cultural backgrounds, abilities, and gender identities to audition for all roles.
Compensation/Fee
LORT Non-Rep
$1213 weekly minimum (LORT B)
Roles
All roles will be understudied.
ENSEMBLE DANCERS: 20s – 30s, all gender identities, all ethnicities, all body types. Seeking energetic/expressive/dynamic dancers. Strong vocals an advantage.