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casting@stonc.org
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Contract
LOA
ref. to LORT; pending; last year salary: $360
Seeking
Equity actor/singers and dancers for WEST SIDE STORY
NYC Auditions will be held by appointment only on 4/11 through 4/14
See breakdown for full audition schedule.
Email picture and resume for appointment consideration.
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
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
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.
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Breakdown
Audition Schedule:
Mon, 4/11
10am to 12pm - Non singing Roles
12pm to 6pm - Singers
Tue, 4/12
10am to 1pm - Female Singers/Male Dancers
1pm to 3:30pm - Male Singers/Female Dancers
4pm to 6pm - Male/Female Singers/non singing Roles
Wed, 4/13
10am to 1pm - Male Singers/Female Dancers
2pm to 6pm - Female Singers/Male Dancers
Thur, 4/14
10am to 12pm - Female Singers/Male Dancers
3pm to 6pm - Female/Male Singers/non singing Roles
Fri, 4/15 callbacks
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Preparation Instructions for the auditions
Prepare 2 contrasting 16-bar selections from or in the style of the show. Bring sheet music in the correct key; accompanist provided. All Jets/Sharks (who dance) come prepared to dance & may be asked to wait or return to sing and read sides.
Bring picture and resume.
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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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