Auditioning at Pearl & Ripley in NYC - What to do if you're EMC/Non-Union!

[@bryanapplegate3117]

As a Non-Union actor who really wants to try auditioning for WICKED @ Pearl Studio (500 the day of), this video has proven most helpful. Thank you. :) EDIT: The EMC status for Actors is gone as of this year. :( So, those parts of the video that mention EMC folks are outdated now.

[@lmtstudio615]

I might see ya there! It’s gonna be a DOOZY 😂😂

[@lmtstudio615]

EMC is actually set to expire in 2026! They will continue to honor folks who are already EMC with a priority list until that time, however you cannot become EMC anymore.

[@gianmelendez203]

Hey I'm a non union actor! I had question. So if I don't arrive to Pearl before 8am to put my name on the non union list, I won't be seen at all?

[@lmtstudio615]

Hey! No, not at all. That’s just my experience! Some calls will be very poorly attended and you can walk right in and get seen! Others will be mayhem hahaha so you just have to gauge interest. Go on Audition Update (via backstage.com) and see of a thread has been started about the call. If there hasn’t, it’s likely to be a quiet day. If there has, see what people are saying and when they plan to arrive.

[@MsAblivia]

this is amazing! thank you for supplying all of this information. I just want to clarify- So I could go to the ECC Wicked audition as a non-union dancer? I'm just confused how it's listed as union but they'll still see non-union?

[@lmtstudio615]

Yes! It’s a union call but they will *hopefully* see non union if time permits. No guarantees, but you can go.

[@MsAblivia]

@@lmtstudio615 you're an angel. how early do you usually show up?

[@lmtstudio615]

@@MsAblivia I’m EMC so I get on a different list, but when it’s a big call like that you might wanna plan for 4 or 5. But BE SAFE never risk your safety to go to an audition. You can go and sign up and then go home too, then just get back around 8 depending on where you live.

[@MsAblivia]

@@lmtstudio615 what a big day! thank you!