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Mysterium Theater at the La Habra Depot will be holding auditions for
West Side Story
Sep 12 at 10a
Sep 14th and 15th at 7p at the La Habra Depot
Auditions held at the La Habra Depot
311 S Euclid
La Habra CA 90631
Please prepare 16 to 32 bars of a song and bring sheet music in the proper key as an accompanist will be provided. Please bring a current headshot and resume. Be prepared to dance at the audition. No appointment necessary
Rehearsals begin Sep 21
Performances are Nov 12 through Nov 29 (No Performance on Thanksgiving Day)
Directed by Rovin Jay
Music Director TBD
From the first notes to the final breath, West Side Story is one of the most memorable musicals and greatest love stories of all time. Arthur Laurents' book remains as powerful, poignant and timely as ever. The score by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim is widely regarded as one of the best ever written. 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 modern-day 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 the most innovative, heart-wrenching and relevant musical dramas of our time.
Seeking:
Riff 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.
Male, 25-30 yrs old
Range: Bb2 - G4
Tony 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.
Male, 25-30 yrs old
Range: Bb2 - Bb4
Bernardo 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.
Male, 25-35 yrs old
Range: Bb2 - Eb4
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.
Female, 18-21 yrs old
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.
Female, 25-30 yrs old
Range: F3 - D5
Chino An angry and, at times, naive Shark who turns murderous and vengeful. Suitor to Maria and friend of Bernardo's.
Male, 20-25 yrs old
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.
Female, 15-25 yrs old
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.
Male, 60-75 yrs old
Schrank A local police detective frustrated by the ongoing violence between the Jets and Sharks. Blunt, brash, and unapologetic.
Male, 40-55 yrs old
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.
Male, 30-60 yrs old
Ensemble
Jets, Sharks, Jets Girls, Sharks Girls
This show performs in Rep with Romeo and Juliet
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