Ready to be on Broadway or in Chicago? Now, you can submit an audition video from anywhere in the nation. We’re looking for talented boys between the ages of 9-12 who are ready to take the stage as Billy Elliot (or his best friend Michael) in the smash musical hit. BILLY ELLIOT; THE MUSICAL based on the award-winning film, is set in England’s North East against the background of the miner’s strike. The musical is about a working-class boy’s dream to become a ballet dancer.
For Billy, we are looking for boys with strong ballet technique and a passion for dance. Singing and tap are helpful. For Michael, Billy’s free-spirited best friend, we are seeking natural actors with a strong singing voice and a flair for comedy. Potential for tap. Both should be between the ages of 9 and 12 with an unbroken voice and a maximum height of 4’10”. We encourage actors of all races, cultural and ethnic backgrounds to audition.
Shoot a video of your audition, upload it through Vimeo, and you could be playing Billy Elliot across America or on Broadway!
What do I include on my audition video?
At the start of your video, please say your name and spell it out.
When making your audition video for the role of Billy, please include footage of you dancing.
Show us your favorite style and what you think you're best at!
Also, please include pirouettes and your favorite jumps.
If you can tap, please include that as well.
If you can sing, please sing a song of your choice, or "Electricity" from
"Billy Elliot, the musical". (Music is available on iTunes, in stores or online).
To audition for Michael, please sing a song of your choice, or "Expressing Yourself"
from "Billy Elliot, the musical". (Music is available on iTunes, in stores or online).
Please tell a funny story or joke.
If you have any tap experience, please show us what you can do!
IMPORTANT: Please send video footage taken with a home video camera. It is not necessary for the footage to be professional.
You must follow the instructions below and submit your video through Vimeo. Every submission should be named BILLY AUDITION and password protection must be in place.
How to Upload a Private Video to Vimeo
1. Visit
vimeo.com/sign_up and create an account (free)
4. Go to Upload in the top navigation bar
5. Choose a File to Upload
6. Enter BILLY AUDITION as the title (
Note: no other titles will be accepted)
7. Click Privacy Settings
8. Click Password Protected
