In just a couple of months, Zootopia 2 will arrive in theaters and at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Zootopia: Better Zoogether! will be opening. These aren’t the only projects based on this world that are in the works, however. Disney Theatrical Productions is developing a musical based on the original film. According to an Equity audition notice, a 90-minute musical version of the animated film is being worked on for a professional League of Resident Theatres (LORT) production. There are also plans for both professional and amateur licensing.

According to the audition notice, the musical is based on a book by Sara Wordsworth. Wordsworth has collaborated extensively with Disney Theatrical Productions before. Their work together has included productions for Broadway and the Disney Cruise Line. Music and lyrics are by Jaheem Toombs. Matte Martinez provides additional music and lyrics. Connor Gallagher is directing the production with Ian Weinberger as the music supervisor. The audition is on Monday, September 22, 2025, in New York City at Ripley-Grier Studios. Currently, the roles being sought are Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde, Dawn Bellweather, and Chief Bobo.

Zootopia is a movie that came to theaters in 2016 from Walt Disney Animation Studios. It was directed by Byron Howard and Rich Moore, with Jared Bush as co-director. Ginnifer Goodwin voiced Judy Hopps, Jason Bateman lent his voice to Nick Wilde, and Idris Elba brought Chief Bogo’s voice to life. Other cast members included Jenny Slate, J.K. Simmons, and Octavia Spencer. The movie earned over $1 billion at the box office and also won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. It led to a sequel being developed, a new area at Shanghai Disneyland, and the new attraction that will open in November at Walt Disney World’s Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The full audition notice can be found below.

ZOOTOPIA – Disney Theatrical Productions

ZOOTOPIA – NYC EPA

Disney Theatrical Productions | New York, NY

LOCATION

Ripley-Grier Studios (520)
520 8th Ave
New York, NY 10018-6507
Holding room – Studio 17N

PERSONNEL

Book: Sara Wordsworth
Music & Lyrics: Jaheem Toombs
Additional Music & Lyrics: Matte Martinez
Director: Connor Gallagher
Music Supervisor: Ian Weinberger
Casting: C12 Casting
Expected to attend (One of the following):
C12 Casting Director(s): Carrie Gardner, Stephen Kopel, Jillian Cimini

OTHER DATES

Work Sessions Dates:
November 3-21, 2025

OTHER

There are currently no Equity stage managerial positions available for this Work Session.
EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition.
An Equity Monitor will be provided.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination.
Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Monday, September 22, 2025
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (E)
Lunch 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

CONTRACT

Development Agreement
$1384 weekly minimum (Tier 3)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in a tier 3 work session of ZOOTOPIA.
We encourage participation of performers of all races, ethnicities and gender expression.
ZOOTOPIA is a 90-minute stage musical being developed for a professional LORT production, followed by professional and amateur licensing.

SEEKING:

Judy Hopps: (18-30) A bunny. Optimistic, determined, passionate. Type A and infatigable. She believes in the good in the world. Youthful pop sound with strong belt.
Nick Wilde: (20-30) A fox. Street smart, savvy, sarcastic. His nonchalant and dispassionate exterior masks a heart of gold. Baritenor who grooves.
Dawn Bellweather: (25-40) A mild-mannered sheep and the assistant mayor of Zootopia. Soft-spoken, meek and overlooked but there is more to her than meets the eye. Mezzo soprano / belter.
Chief Bogo: (30-50) An ox and the police chief of Zootopia. Tough and set in his ways. Uninterested in changing his practices or beliefs.

PREPARATION

Please prepare a brief contemporary musical theatre or pop musical theatre song, ideally showing comedic instincts and strong character. Bring sheet music in your key and your picture and resume stapled together.

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