WEST SIDE STORY - Kansas City, MO OPEN call Starlight Theatre Association | Kansas City, MO
Notice: Audition Call Type: Open Call
Saturday, January 13, 2024
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (C)
No appointment needed; actors will be seen on a first come first served basis. Theatre will open one hour prior to the start of registration. For questions: auditions@kcstarlight.com
RMTA
$1239 weekly minimum (PCLO)
Equity actors for roles in WEST SIDE STORY (see breakdown).
Starlight Theatre is not currently seeking understudies for this production.
All Stage manager positions are currently filled.
Dancers should wear jazz/character shoes. Music: Broadway Song (a brief cut of best voice preferred). Bring sheet music in your key, accompanist will not transpose. Please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
Kansas City Starlight Theatre
4600 Starlight Rd
Kansas City, MO 64132-2032
East Side - Applause Club. Park in Zebra Lot off Zoo Drive, Enter Gate 8.
EXPECTED TO ATTEND:
Executive Producer: Caroline Gibel Director/Choreographer: Baayork Lee Associate Choreographer: Jacob Brent Music Director: Anthony Edwards
VP of Production: Kent Andel
FIRST REHEARSAL - 10 AUGUST 2024 PERFORMANCES - 20-25 AUGUST 2024
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SATURDAY,13 JANUARY:
9:30 AM - OPEN DANCE CALL
REGISTRATION
10:00 AM - OPEN DANCE CALL
11:30 AM - SINGING CALLBACKS (From Dance)
1:00 - PRINCIPAL AUDITION
REGISTRATION BEGINS
1:30 - 4:30 PRINCIPAL AUDITION
4:30 PM - CALLBACKS/READINGS
6:00 PM - ESTIMATED CONCLUSION
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
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 attend every audition.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
WEST SIDE STORY
MARIA: 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. Gender: Female Age: 18 to 21 Vocal range: Bb3-C6
ANITA: 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. Gender: Female Age: 25 to 30 Vocal range: F3-D5
CHINO: An angry and, at times, naive Shark who turns murderous and vengeful. Suitor to Maria and friend of Bernardo's. Gender: Male Age: 20 to 25
ANYBODYS: 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. Gender: Female Age: 15 to 25
DOC: 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. Gender: Male Age: 60 to 75
SHRANK: A local police detective frustrated by the ongoing violence between the Jets and Sharks. Blunt, brash, and unapologetic. Gender: Male Age: 40 to 55
KRUPKE: The local beat cop. He has no patience for the gangs conflict and tries to keep tensions from errupting between them. Regularly mocked by the local gangs. Gender: Male Age: 30 to 60
GLAD HAND: Nerdy, overly cheerful, and ill-equipped social director at the school dance (“Mambo”). Speaking role. No dance background. Gender: Male Age: 30 to 60
ARAB: Slightly less quick tempered than Action. Baby John's best friend. Baritone. Male. Age 20–25.
ACTION: The most quick-tempered member of the Jets, always ready for a fight. Tenor. Male. Age 20- 25.
BABY JOHN: The youngest Jet, is beaten up during the opening sequence. Tenor. Male. Age 18-25.
BIG DEAL: Should be BIG in some way, taller or stronger than the others. Good boxer. Good movement skills. Male. Age 20-25.
SNOWBOY: Strong movement skills and physically agile. Baritone. Male. Age 20-25. Ensemble: Jets, Sharks, Jets Girls, Sharks Girls
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