Auditions for Musical "West Side Story"
In need of male and female talent for the "West Side Story" show. Review the details provided below. About the project: Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is transported to modern-day New York City as two young, idealistic lovers find themselves caught between warring street gangs, the "American" Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks. Their struggle to survive in a world of hate, violence, and prejudice is one of the most innovative, heart-wrenching and relevant musical dramas of our time. Additional info: Musical Audition: Everyone auditioning will learn a portion of a selection from the show taught on-site. Acting Audition: Everyone will do readings from the show. Don’t be afraid to ask to read for a part that you are interested in, if not previously read. Dance Audition: Learn and perform a portion of choreography taught on-site. Wear something comfortable to move in. Please wear dance or character shoes…. no sandals, crocs, or opened-toed shoes at auditions. Additional Information: Bring a complete list of any conflicts, as they will be considered during casting. Rehearsals will be held Monday through Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 10 pm, starting Thursday, November 21st, with potential additional rehearsals on Saturdays and Sundays. The schedule is subject to change. If interested, apply.
29 roles
JETS. Handsome, sandy-haired (Polish), older teen-ager, who has outgrown the Jets; tenor.
JETS. Glowing, driving, intelligent, slightly wacky leader of the Jets; tenor.
JETS. Lieutenant to Riff, big, slow, steady; baritone.
JETS. Youngest member of the Jets, awed at everything, even being a Jet; tries to act like a big man, but is vulnerable; baritone.
JETS. Small of stature, enjoys everything, takes nothing seriously, unaware, can be explosive; baritone.
JETS. Most aggressive member of the Jets, a cat-like ball of fury; baritone.
JETS. Bespectacled, self-styled expert; baritone.
JETS. Depending on cast needs, several other Jets may be cast; tenor and baritone.
JET GIRL. Scrawny teen-aged girl, pathetically dressed to imitate the Jets, and wants desperately to be taken seriously by them.
JET GIRL. Riff’s girlfriend, young, slithery, sexy, lost in a world of jive.
JET GIRL. Girlfriend of Diesel, impressed with herself.
JET GIRL. Depending on cast needs, several other Jet girls may be cast.
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.
SHARK. Depending on cast needs, several other Sharks may be cast; tenor and baritone.
SHARK GIRL. 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.
SHARK GIRL. Older and wiser in the ways of the world, flashy, sharp-tongued, and with a knowing sexuality; alto/mezzo-soprano.
SHARK GIRL. Tough, young Puerto Rican girl with bleach blond hair and lots of baubles; mezzo-soprano.
SHARK GIRL. Young Puerto Rican girl, more demure, not too bright; mezzo-soprano.
SHARK GIRL. Depending on cast needs, several other Shark girls may be cast; 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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