WEST SIDE STORY concert version - NYC Appiontments
New Paradigm Theatre Company
APPOINTMENTS
NY auditions - November 2nd at Ripley Grier Studios, 520 Eighth Ave. (4 roles only) We will provide sides specifically for these roles for the audition on our website www.nptheatre.org
CONTRACT
Guest Artist AEA GUEST ARTIST CONT. Tier 2 ($509 WEEK + PER DIEM) Non-Union ($280/week plus $20 travel and housing)
SEEKING
Equity and non-Equity actor/singers for the One Night Concert Version of New Paradigm Theatre and Norwalk Symphony Orchestra
Seeking actors with Broadway or recognizable credits. Due to short rehearsal period (one week) all roles must be learned and memorized before the start of rehearsal. Strongly seeking actors who have performed these roles previously.
INSTRUCTIONS
By Appointment only. Write to info@nptheatre.org if interested in being considered for a NYC with “NY audition” and Character noted in the subject line.
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PERSONNEL
Artistic Directors: New Paradigm Theatre- Kristin Huffman; Norwalk Symphony- Jonathan Yates, Managing Director: Sandra Miklave- Norwalk Symphony, Director- Claire Kelly
OTHER DATES
Rehearsal: 2/16/19-2/23/19
Show 2/23/19
West Side Story concert version: The New Paradigm Theatre is partnering with the Norwalk Symphony for a one night only concert at 8pm on Feb 23rd. (possible additional matinee same day) of one of the greatest musicals in the American repertoire. The concert will be performed on Saturday February 23rd with a one week rehearsal process in Norwalk CT.
OTHER
This MTI approved version was premiered by the San Francisco Symphony. It is a concert version with very minimal dialogue and no dancing or costumes . All dialogue will be spoken in the appropriate dialect.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to submit.
BREAKDOWN
MARIA- 20-30 Hispanic 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 younger sister. Strong soprano voice. Range: Bb3 - C6.
ANITA- Hispanic 25-35 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. Strong Alto (belt). Range: F3 - D5.
TONY- 25-35 A romantic young man and former leader of the Jets, he has found a new lifestyle now that doesn’t involve gangs. Tony finds himself violently torn between his friendships and love. Falls in love with Maria and meets an unfortunate death. Genuinely sweet and sincere. Strong tenor voice. Range: Bb2 - Bb4.
RIFF - 25-35 An athletic, quick-tempered leader of the Jets. He seeks to eliminate the Sharks and establish his own gang's dominance. Tony's best friend, he is eventually murdered by Bernardo. Strong singer. Range: Bb2 - G4.
All other characters are intended to be cast with local area performers. You may attend the CT audition if you are interested in these roles. Some supporting roles will have per diems but not housing or travel provided. Check our website for details:
www.nptheatre.org
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to submit.
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