The "West Side Story" Show Looking for Singers
The show "West Side Story" is in need of male and female singers and performers, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Love at first sight strikes when young Tony spots Maria at a high school dance in 1957 New York City. Their burgeoning romance helps to fuel the fire between the warring Jets and Sharks -- two rival gangs vying for control of the streets. Additional info: Sing a 1 min musical theatre song that showcases the range of your voice. Fee applies. Callback Dates/Times: Jan. 25, 2024 at 6 PM. To be considered, please apply.
25 roles
Jet. Handsome, sandy-haired (Polish), who has outgrown the Jets; tenor.
Jet. Glowing, driving, intelligent, slightly wacky leader of the Jets; tenor.
Jet. Lieutenant to Riff, big, slow, steady; baritone.
Jet. Youngest member of the Jets, awed at everything, even being a Jet; tries to act like a big man, but is vulnerable; baritone.
Jet. Small of stature, enjoys everything, takes nothing seriously, unaware, can be explosive; baritone.
Jet. Most aggressive member of the Jets, a cat-like ball of fury; baritone.
Jet. Bespectacled, self-styled expert; baritone.
Their Girls Scrawny teen-aged girl, pathetically dressed to imitate the Jets, and wants desperately to be taken seriously by them.
Their Girls Riff’s girlfriend, young, slithery, sexy, lost in a world of jive.
Their Girls Girlfriend of Diesel, impressed with herself.
Shark. Handsome, proud, fluid leader of the Sharks, with a sardonic chip on his shoulder; baritone.
Shark. Shy, gentle, sweet-faced young boy, the intended husband of Maria; baritone.
Shark. Lieutenant to Bernardo, typically proud, and resentful of discrimination; baritone.
Shark. Typically proud, and resentful of discrimination; baritone.
Shark. Typically proud, and resentful of discrimination; baritone.
Shark. Typically proud, and resentful of discrimination; baritone.
Shark. Typically proud, and resentful of discrimination; baritone.
Their Girls Lovely young and obedient immigrant Puerto Rican girl, excited and enthusiastic about her new life in America, but with stubborn inner strength that allows her to evolve into a strong woman; soprano.
Their Girls Older and wiser in the ways of the world, flashy, sharp-tongued, and with a knowing sexuality; alto/mezzo-soprano..
Their Girls Tough, young Puerto Rican girl with bleach blond hair and lots of baubles; mezzo-soprano.
Their Girls Young Puerto Rican girl, more demure, not too bright; mezzo-soprano.
Drug store owner, tired and worn out.
Plainclothes policeman used to being in charge, superficially pleasant to cover his venom, fear, and bigotry.
A not-too-bright street cop.
Nerdy, overly cheerful and ill-equipped social director at the local gym dance.
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