WEST SIDE STORY Equity Principal Auditions - Weill Music Institute at Carnegie Hall Auditions

Call Type
Equity Principal

Time(s)
Equity Principal Auditions
Monday, May 4th, 2015
10 AM to 6 PM
lunch 1:30 to 2:30

Contract
Special Agreement
$1415 per week (Agreement pending)

Location
Ripley-Grier 520 (Everyone must show
government photo ID to enter building.)
520 8th Ave. (36th/37th)
New York, NY
10th floor - Studio 10D, Studio 10A Holding

Seeking
Equity actor/singers/dancers/movers for various principal roles.

see breakdown.

Preparation
Please prepare a brief selection of a standard musical theater song from the 40’s, 50’s, or 60’s that is in the style of the show. Bring sheet music; an accompanist will be provided.

Please bring a picture and resume, stapled together.

Other Dates
1st Reh: On/About 2/1/16
1st Concert: On/About 3/4/16
Last Concert: On/About 3/6/16

EPA: 5/4, 10am to 6pm, at Ripley Grier
ECC/dancers: 5/5, at Ripley Grier, 10am men, 2pm women
ECC/singers: 5/6, at Ripley Grier, 10am men, 2pm women

Other
Casting Director: Duncan Stewart CSA of Stewart/Whitley
General Management: Lea Slusher and Sarah Johnson

Personnel
Director: Amanda Dehnert
Choreographer: Julio Monge and Sean Cheesman
Book: Arthur Laurents
Music: Leonard Bernstein
Lyrics: Stephen Sondheim
Original Director/Choreographer: Jerome Robbins

· EPA Rules are in effect.

· A monitor will be provided.

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

Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.

Breakdown

CURRENTLY SEEKING:

TONY:
18 & up to play late teens - 20s. Young man, genuine but troubled, trying to find a way out of the violent but tight-knit gang system he grew up in. He is the former leader of the Jets, but wants a different future for himself. Tony finds that future (he thinks) when he meets Maria, his first love. The ties that bind him to his past create an impossible conflict for him, and he ultimately meets an untimely end. Strong actor with a warm baritone (or dark tenor) and a huge top. Must be able to solidly sing a high B flat. Ideally will have strong dance skill. All ethnicities/races considered. RANGE: Bb2 - Bb4

MARIA:
18 & up to play late teens. Bernardo's sister. Innocent, but with an uncommon grace and maturity beyond her years. She falls in love with Tony and finds herself at the center of the violent conflict between the two gangs. Excellent soprano to a high C. Strong actress. Moderate dancer. RANGE: Bb3 – C6

RIFF:
18 & up to play late teens - 20s. Leader of the Jets. Tony's best friend. Charismatic, confident, and likeable – but underneath it all there is a strong streak of dominance. He is never afraid of a fight, and seeks to establish the Jets as the kings of the neighborhood. Strong bari-tenor and strong dancer. All ethnicities/races considered. RANGE: Bb2 – G4

ANITA:
Early 20s - early 30s. Bernardo's Girlfriend. Sexy, vivacious, & full of life, she has a sharp wit and a huge heart. She dispenses older sister advice to Maria and tries to shield her from the dangers of the gangs. Must be an excellent dancer and an actor with great depth. Strong belt to C#. RANGE: F3 - D5

BERNARDO:
Early 20s - early 30s. Leader of the Sharks. Maria's brother and Anita's boyfriend. Proud, strong, and handsome with a short fuse. Puerto Rican, masculine; under enormous pressure to defend his rights and place as a new American. Must be a strong dancer and actor. RANGE: Bb2 – Eb4

CHINO:
18 & up to play late teens. An angry and, at times, naive Shark. When his father-figure, Bernardo, is killed, he turns murderous and vengeful. As the intended husband of Maria, his actions propel the play to its tragic end. Featured acting role – some singing and dancing. Baritone.