##SYNOPSIS##

Somewhere in America, an army of pre-teen competitive dancers plots to take over the world. And if their new routine is good enough, they’ll claw their way to the top at Nationals in Tampa Bay.

In this Pulitzer Prize-nominated play about ambition and growing up, these young dancers have more than choreography on their minds, as every turn and leap is a step toward finding themselves, and a fight to unleash their full potential.

##CHARACTERS##

- DANCE TEACHER PAT: The head of the dance studio

- AMINA*: The star dancer (This role requires simulated masturbation)

- ZUZU*: Always second best

- CONNIE**: A talented dancer who thinks she should play the lead role (This role requires a simulated kiss)

- LUKE: The only male dancer on the team

- MAEVE: The oldest and least talented dancer on the team

- SOFIA: Knows what's up

- ASHLEE*: Future president of a post-apocalyptic USA (This role requires a simulated kiss)

- THE MOMS/"CRUMPLED SAILOR" AKA VANESSA: Could’ve been a phenomenon. Means well.

*: Of these three, two MUST be played by actors of color

**: Must be played by an actor of South Asian descent

##AUDITION INFORMATION##

- Auditions are 18+

- Please prepare a 1-2 minute monologue, comedic or dramatic.

The director has recommended you read the script before

auditioning

- Sign up for an audition slot by going to www.valleyplayersaz.com/auditions

- Please bring a printed headshot and resume