Performers Needed for "West Side Story!" Show
The company is holding auditions for "West Side Story!" Show and looking for performers, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: From the first notes to the final breath, West Side Story is one of the most memorable musicals and greatest love stories of all time. Arthur Laurents' book remains as powerful, poignant and timely as ever. The score by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim are widely regarded as among the best ever written. The world's greatest love story takes to the streets in this landmark Broadway musical that is one of the theatre's finest accomplishments. Rate: This is an unpaid, non-Equity production. Additional info: Audition Structure: Auditions will be 90 minutes consisting of a vocal audition, a dance audition and a fight audition. If you are auditioning for Tony, Riff, Bernardo, a Jet or a Shark, you must participate in all portions of the audition. If you are auditioning for Maria, Anita, a Jet Girl or a Shark Girl, you must participate in the vocal and dance portions. If you are auditioning for Doc, Schrank/Glad Hand or Krupke, you must participate in the vocal portion. Material to Prepare: In addition to a Headshot/Resume, please prepare to sing one minute of a song that shows off your voice and is not from the show. Bring sheet music of the song you've prepared. An accompanist will be provided. No acapella or recorded music. Dress comfortably for the dance and fight audition. Please see the attachment for more details. If interested, please apply.
34 roles
(Vocal Range Bb4-Bb2): A romantic young man and former leader of the Jets, he has found a new lifestyle now. Tony finds himself violently torn between his friendships and love. Falls in love with Maria and meets an untimely death. Genuinely sweet and sincere. Strong vocals.
(Vocal range C6-Bb3): A hopeless romantic and innocent young girl. She falls in love with Tony and finds herself at the center of the violent conflict between the two gangs. Bernardo’s sister. Puerto Rican. Strong vocals.
(Vocal Range G4-Bb2): A spritely, quick-tempered leader. He seeks to eliminate the Sharks and establish his own gang’s dominance. Tony’s best friend, he is eventually murdered by Bernardo. Must be a strong dancer. Acrobatics is a plus.
(Vocal range Eb4-Bb2): A proud, strong, handsome Puerto Rican man. Bernardo seeks to carve out territory as a sense of identity for himself and his friends. Maria’s brother and Anita’s boyfriend. Leader of the Sharks. Must be a strong dancer.
(Vocal range D5-F3): Feisty and assertive. She dispenses “older sister” advice to Maria and tries to shield her from the dangers of the gangs. Bernardo’s girlfriend and Maria’s friend. Puerto Rican. Must be a strong dancer.
An angry and, at times, naive Shark who turns murderous and vengeful. Suitor to Maria and friend of Bernardo’s.
(Baritone): One of the Jets, Featured Solo “Gee, Officer Krupke”, is one of the “Ace men” of the Jets. Like some of the others, his nickname is indicative of his personality; he is very bad-tempered and always ready to fight at the drop of a hat, and as such often needs to be held back.
(Female): A spunky tomboy who is desperate to become a member of the Jets. The other Jets mock her for her ambitions, but generally appreciate her company. Full of energy and heart.
Doubles as Tony’s understudy
Doubles as Riff’s understudy.
The Shark
The Shark
The Shark
The Shark
Doubles as Bernardo’s understudy The Shark
The Jets Girl
The Jets Girl
The Jets Girl
The Jets Girl
The Jets Girl
The Sharks Girl
The Sharks Girl
The Sharks Girl
The Sharks Girl
Estella doubles as Maria’s understudy The Sharks Girl
Margarita doubles as Anita’s understudy The Sharks Girl
The owner of the candy store where the Jets hang out. He tries to guide the Jets youthful angst and provides a safe haven for Tony. Old fashioned and wise in his ways.
A local police detective frustrated by the ongoing violence between the Jets and Sharks. Blunt, brash, and unapologetic. Also plays the role of Glad Hand, a well-meaning social worker in charge of the gym dance.
The local beat cop. He has no patience for the gang’s conflict and tries to keep tensions from erupting between them. Regularly mocked by the local gangs.
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