Vegas Summer Theatre Holds WEST SIDE STORY Auditions Mar. 14-17

Stage Door Entertainment, in conjunction with Super Summer Theatre, is pleased to announce auditions for its upcoming production of West Side Story.

The world's greatest love story takes to the streets in this landmark Broadway musical that is one of the theatre's finest accomplishments. Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" is transported to 1950's 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 makes West Side Story one of the most innovative, heart-wrenching and relevant musical dramas of our time.

West Side Story is based on a conception of Jerome Robbins and features a Book by Arthur Laurents, Music by Leonard Bernstein, and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. The production will feature much of the original Jerome Robbins choreography. West Side Story is produced by Stage Door Entertainment, in conjunction with Super Summer Theatre, and will be presented in July 2009 at Spring Mountain Ranch, a beautiful outdoor amphitheatre located in Red Rock Canyon.

AUDITION DATES & TIMES:
Saturday, March 14, 2009 at 10:00am*
Sunday, March 15, 2009 at 2:00pm*
Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 7:00pm*

*A dance routine will be taught starting PROMPTLY at the times listed. Please arrive, ready to begin, at the scheduled time.

CALLBACKS:
Thursday, March 19, 2009 (evening)
Friday, March 20, 2009 (evening)

AUDITION LOCATION:
Fern Adair Conservatory for the Arts
3265 E. Patrick Lane
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(Located between EASTERN and PECOS, 1 block North of SUNSET)

REHEARSALS:
Rehearsals begin Friday, May 1, 2009. Rehearsals will be held weekday evenings until July.

PERFORMANCE DATES: 

July 8-25, 2009
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays @ 8pm
Special Benefit performance will be held on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 @ 8pm.
There are a total of 13 performances.

CONTRACT:
Non-Equity / STIPEND (All Roles)

DIRECTOR:
Terrence R. WILLIAMS

MUSICAL DIRECTOR:
Nancy WEST

CHOREOGRAPHER:
Evan LITT, Sr.

SEEKING PERFORMERS OF ALL ETHNICITIES TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING ROLES :
[Notes in brackets are the ethnicitiy/age range of the character, not necessarily the performer.]

TONY - [CaucasIan Male, Age 18-30] - The former leader of the "Jets," an Irish gang that controls the West Side of NYC. Must have a strong, legit tenor voice.

MARIA - [Hispanic Female, Age 16-25] - The young ingénue immigrant from Puerto Rico, Tony's love from a different background. Must have a strong, legit Soprano voice.

BERNARDO - [Hispanic Male, Age 20-32] - Maria's older brother and leader of the "Sharks", the Hispanic gang seeking power in New York City. Must have a strong stage presence.

ANITA - [Hispanic Female, Age 20-35] - Bernardo's saucy girlfriend and leader of the Shark girls.

RIFF - [Hispanic Male, Age 18-30] - The current leader of the Jets and Tony's best friend.

ANYBODYS - [Female, Age 16-25] - The tomboy girl who wants to be one of the Jets.

CHINO - [Male, Age 18-30] - Maria's angry young suitor and Bernardo's best friend and right hand man.

THE JETS - [Males, Age 15-30, *14-18] - Action, A-Rab, Baby John*, Snowboy, Big Deal, Diesel

THE JETS' GIRLS - [Females, Age 15-30] - Graziella, Velma, Minnie, Clarice, Anybodys

THE SHARKS - [Males, Age 15-30] - Pepe, Indio, Luis, Anxious, Nibbles, Juano, Toro

THE SHARKS' GIRLS - [Females, Age 15-30] - Rosalia, Consuelo, Teresita, Francisca, Estella

DOC - [Male, Age 30-65] - The older voice of reason. Doc runs the local drug store / soda shop.

LIEUTENANT SCHRANK - [Male, Age 25-45] - The hard-working law officer who is trying to keep a lid on the rising tension of gang violence in the West side.

OFFICER KRUPKE - [Male, Age 25-45] - The sometimes overwhelmed police officer on the beat.

Total Cast Size will be 32. All roles are available.
The role of GLAD HAND may be performed by a member of the show's crew. Performers of all ethnic backgrounds are strongly encouraged to audition.

PREPARATION:
Please prepare a vocal selection from a Broadway show. Your vocal selection should demonstrate your vocal range, belting ability (females) and personality. Please do not sing numbers from West Side Story.

Please bring sheet music - an accompanist will be provided. A CD player will also be provided if you only have recorded accompaniment, although sheet music is strongly recommended. Please dress comfortably for movement, as you will be asked to learn a routine at the beginning of the audition period. Jazz shoes are recommended, but not required.

Headshot and Resume are additionally requested, but not required.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
Send email to terrence@stagedoorlv.com or call (702) 581-5008.

 

 

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