WEST SIDE STORY OPEN - Asolo Repertory Auditions

Call Type
Non-Required Principal

Time(s)
OPEN Auditions by APPOINTMENT in FL
Friday, September 4, 2015
11 AM to 7 PM

Contract
LORT Non-Rep
B ($836/week minimum).

Location
Asolo Repertory Theatre
5555 N. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34243

Seeking
Seeking 1 actor to play the following 2 roles:

LIEUTENANT SCHRANK/GLAD HAND

see breakdown

Preparation
Actors will be asked to prepare sides from WEST SIDE STORY. Appropriate sides will be emailed after confirmation of audition appointment.

Please bring 2 copies of picture and résumé, glued or stapled together

Other Dates
First Rehearsal: 10/13/2015
First Preview: 11/10/2015
Closing: 12/27/2015

Personnel
Casting Representative: Lauryn Sasso, Dramaturg/Casting Associate

Music: Leonard Bernstein
Lyrics: Stephen Sondheim
Book: Arthur Laurents
Director: Joey McKneely

· A monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

Appointments
Email literary@asolo.org or call (941) 351-9010 ext 3313 with msg stating preferred audition time & Equity status. Email strongly preferred.

Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.

Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.

Breakdown

Seeking one actor to play the following two roles:

LIEUTENANT SCHRANK
Caucasian Man. Early 40s – Early 60s. Plainclothes policeman used to being in charge, superficially pleasant to cover his venom, fear, and bigotry. Non-singing. Also Plays GLAD HAND.

GLAD HAND
Caucasian Man. Early 40s – Early 60s. Nerdy, overly cheerful and ill-equipped social director/chaperone at the local gym dance. Non-singing. Also plays LIEUTENANT SCHRANK.

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Theatre’s statement: “Most Equity roles for the 2015-2016 season have been cast from our resident company. Auditioning performers will be considered as possible replacements, should any become necessary. All roles except bit parts are understudied. Asolo Repertory Theatre is committed to equal opportunity employment and a flexible, non-traditional casting policy. "Non-traditional casting" is defined as the casting of ethnic minorities, senior actors, female actors, or actors with disabilities in roles where race, ethnicity, age, sex or ability is not germane.”