LAKE WORTH PLAYHOUSE (Executive Director, Stephanie Smith; Artistic Director, Daniel Eilola) announces auditions for the upcoming production of West Side Story.
WHAT TO PREPARE: Please prepare 32 bars of a song in the style of the show that displays your vocal range and/or in the range of role(s) desired. No accompanist will be provided, so actors are asked to bring an electronic device with their accompaniment. Bluetooth speakers will be provided at the audition. Please bring appropriate dancewear and footwear (sneakers ok – absolutely no sandals for dance) as some actors may be put through a basic dance audition. Actors may also be asked to read from the script.
ABOUT THE SHOW: Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is transported to 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 is one of our time’s most innovative, heart-wrenching, and relevant musical dramas.
AVAILABLE ROLES:
Riff (Vocal Range G4-Bb2, Male, Age 18-26): 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. Must be a strong dancer. Acrobatics is a plus.
Tony (Vocal Range Bb4-Bb2, Male, Age 25-30): 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 with Maria and meets an untimely death. Genuinely sweet and sincere. STRONG VOCALS
Bernardo (Vocal range Eb4-Bb2, Male, Age 25-35): A proud, strong, handsome Puerto Rican man. Bernardo seeks to carve out territory as a sense of identity for himself and his friends. Maria's brother and Anita's boyfriend. Leader of the Sharks. Must be a strong dancer.
Maria (Vocal range C6-Bb3, Female, Age 18-21): 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. Strong vocals.
Anita (Vocal range D5-F3, Female, Age 25-30): 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. Must be a strong dancer.
Chino (Male, Age 20-25): An angry and, at times, naive Shark who turns murderous and vengeful. Suitor to Maria and friend of Bernardo's.
Action (Baritone, Male, Age 20-30): One of the Jets, Featured Solo “Gee, Officer Krupke”, is one of the Ace men of the Jets. Like some of the others, his nickname is indicative of his personality; he is very bad-tempered and always ready to fight at the drop of a hat, and as such often needs to be held back.
Anybodys (Female, Age 15-25): 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 (Male, Age 50-75): 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.
Schrank (Male, Age 40-60): A local police detective frustrated by the ongoing violence between the Jets and Sharks. Blunt, brash, and unapologetic.
Krupke (Male, Age 30-60): The local beat cop. He has no patience for the gang’s conflict and tries to keep tensions from erupting between them. Regularly mocked by the local gangs.
Glad Hand (Male, Age 30-50): A well-meaning social worker in charge of the gym dance
JETS:
Diesel: Riff’s Lieutenant
A-Rab
Baby John
Snowboy
Big Deal
Gee-Tar
Mouth Piece
Tiger
JET GIRLS:
Graziella: Diesel’s Girlfriend
Velma: Riff’s Girlfriend
Minnie
Clarice
Pauline
SHARKS:
Pepe: Second in Command
Indio
Luis
Anxious
Nibbles
Juano
Toro
Moose
SHARKS GIRLS:
Rosalia: Mezzo-Soprano, featured in “America”, and “I Feel Pretty”
Consuelo: Mezzo-Soprano, featured in “I Feel Pretty”
Francisca: Mezzo-Soprano, featured in “I Feel Pretty”
Teresita
Estella
Margarita
For questions or to request further information contact Artistic Director Daniel Eilola at
daniel@lakeworthplayhouse.org
ABOUT THE PRODUCTION
WEST SIDE STORY
July 14 - 30, 2023
The Main Stage at Lake Worth Playhouse
713 Lake Avenue, Lake Worth, FL
Book by Arthur Laurents
Music by Leonard Bernstein
Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Based on a Conception of Jerome Robbins
Based on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet
Presented through Special Arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI)
Directed by Debi Marcucci
Music Director: Erin Ragonese
Choreographer: Kassie Meiler
Executive Director: Stephanie Smith
Artistic Director: Daniel Eilola
Technical Director: James R. Cartee
Tickets: (Individual) Go on sale this summer -
Season Subscriptions are available now
Purchase: 561-586-6410 or
www.lakeworthplayhouse.org
The Lake Worth Playhouse encourages people of all races, abilities, and genders to audition for the roles they most identify with. The Lake Worth Playhouse strives to make all of our staff and volunteers feel valued, appreciated, and free to be who they are at work regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes them unique. Please let us know if you have any questions, concerns, or if there are any accommodations we can provide.
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