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Call Type
Equity Principal
Time(s)
Equity Principal and Chorus Auditions
Saturday, April 9, 2016
10 AM to 6 PM
Sunday, April 10, 2016
11 AM to 5 PM
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Contract
LOA
ref. to LORT; pending; last year salary: $360
Location
Summer Theatre of New Canaan
70 Pine Street
New Canaan, CT 06840
Offices/studios located 1 block from train station
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Seeking
Equity actor/singers and dancers for WEST SIDE STORY
see breakdown
Preparation
Prepare 2 contrasting 16-bar selections from or in the style of the show. Bring sheet music in correct key; accompanist provided. May be asked to wait or return to demonstrate dancing skills, read sides; be prepared to move as part of your audition.
Bring picture and resume
Other Dates
1st reh: 6/14/16 in New Canaan CT
Runs Thu-Su 7/6-7/31, 4 performances per week
Rehearsal times approximate and subject to change
Other
More info at: stonc.org
Housing not available (accept during tech as needed). Actors must reside within 50 miles of theatre, transportation stipends provided.
Personnel
Book by Arthur Laurents, Music by Leonard Bernstein, Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Directed by Melody Meitrott Libonati
Music Direction by David Hancock Turner
Choreography by Doug Shankman
· A monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Appointments
AEA members email casting@stonc.org.
Call 203-966-4634 for info only 11am-3pm
Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.
Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.
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Breakdown
Seeking:
Tony
age 25 to 30: 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 to Maria and meets an untimely death. Genuinely sweet and sincere. Vocal range top: Bb4 to bottom: Bb2
Maria
age 18 to 21: 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. Vocal range top: C6 to bottom: Bb3
Riff
age 25 to 30: 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. Vocal range top: G4 to bottom: Bb2
Bernardo
age 25 to 30: A proud, strong, handsome Puerto Rican man. Bernardo seeks to carve out territory as a sense of identity for he and his friends. Maria's brother and Anita's boyfriend. Leader of the Sharks. Vocal range top: Eb4
Anita
age 25 to 30: 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. Vocal range top: D5 to bottom: F3
Chino
age 20 to 25: An angry and, at times, naive Shark who turns murderous and vengeful. Suitor to Maria and friend of Bernardo's.
Anybodys
age 15 to 25: 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.
Doc
age 60 to 75: 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.
Lt. Schrank/Gladhand
age 40 to 55: A local police detective frustrated by the ongoing violence between the Jets and Sharks. Blunt, brash, and unapologetic.
Krupke
age 40 to 60: The local beat cop. He has no patience for the gangs conflict and tries to keep tensions from erupting between them. Regularly mocked by the local gangs.
Jets
age 18 to 30: Action, A-Rab, Diesel & Baby John: Part of Riff & Tony's gang. Fiercely loyal. Tough. Must be true triple threats with strong dancing, singing and acting abilities.
Sharks
age 18 to 30: Pepe, Indio, Luis: Part of Bernardo & Chino's gang. Fiercely loyal. Tough. Must be true triple threats with strong dancing, singing and acting abilities.
Jet Girls
age 18 to 30: Velma, Graziella, Minnie & Clarice: Girlfriends of the Jets. (strong dancers & singers, good acting)
Shark Girls
age 18 to 30: Rosalia, Consuelo, Teresita, Francisca: Girlfirends of the Sharks. (Strong - dancing, singing, acting)
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