WEST SIDE STORY - Houston EPA/ECC Singers
A.D. Players
AUDITION DATE
Fri, Aug 10, 2018
1:00 pm - 9:00 pm (CDT)
Break: 5:00PM - 6:00PM
APPOINTMENTS
Sign up for an audition slot by contacting Hannah Smith, auditions@adplayers.org. Equity Members without appointments will be seen throughout the day as time allows.
CONTRACT
LOA LOA/LORT Minimum - $492/wk
SEEKING
Performers for all roles (see breakdown). Ages 17 and above. Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to attend.
Familiarity with the Jerome Robbins choreography is a plus, but not a requirement.
Local hires preferred.
PREPARATION
For non-singing roles, prepare a two-minute monologue. For singing roles, either prepare one 32 bar cut OR a combination of 16 bar cut and a one-minute monologue. Bring sheet music in the proper key and with any cuts clearly marked. Accompanist is provided but will not transpose. Please do not sing acappella. All actors should bring a headshot and resume.
LOCATION
A D Players Saint St. Annex
2613 Saint Street
Houston, TX 77027
Parking available to the north (Midas side) of the Annex or on the street.
PERSONNEL
Interim Artistic Director - Kevin Dean
Executive Director – Jake Speck
Director / Choreographer – Emily Tello Speck
Music Director - TBD
Book by Arthur Laurents
Music by Leonard Bernstein
Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Original Choreography by Jerome Robbins
OTHER DATES
First Rehearsal: May 28, 2019
Previews: June 26 & 27
Performances: June 28 - July 28
OTHER
No stage management positions available. Some may be asked to return Saturday, 8/11, to dance and/or sing and read. Please direct questions to Hannah Smith, auditions@adplayers.org.
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.
BREAKDOWN
Tony - Male, 25-30, Vocal Part: Tenor Bb2-Bb4
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. Meets and untimely end. Genuinely sweet and sincere.
Maria - Female, 18-22, Vocal Part: Soprano Bb3-C6
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.
Riff - Male, 25-30, Vocal Part: Tenor Bb2-G4
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. Strong dancer.
Anita - Female, 25-30, Vocal Part: Mezzo F3-D5
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. Strong dancer.
Bernardo - Male, 25-35, Vocal Part: Baritone Bb2-Eb4
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. Strong dancer.
Chino - Male, 20-25, Vocal Part: Baritone Bb2-Eb4
An angry and, at times, naive Shark who turns murderous and vengeful. Suitor to Maria and friend of Bernardo's. Strong dancer.
Action - Male, 20-25, Vocal Part: Baritone G2-G4
Most aggressive member of the Jets, a cat-like ball of fury. Strong dancer.
Anybodys - Female, 15-25, Vocal Part: Speaking
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. Strong dancer.
Detective Schrank - Male, Over 40, Vocal Part: Speaking
A local police detective frustraed by the ongoing violence between the Jets and Sharks. Blunt, brash, and unapologetic.
Doc - Male, Over 50, Vocal Part: Speaking
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.
Officer Krupke - Male, 30-60, Vocal Part: Speaking
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.
Glad Hand - Male, 35-50, Vocal Part: Speaking
Nerdy, overly cheerful and ill-equipped social director at the local gym dance.
Diesel - Male, 25-30, Vocal Part: Baritone G2-G4
Jet. Lieutenant to Riff. Big, slow, steady. Strong dancer.
Baby John - Male, 17-22, Vocal Part: Baritone Bb2-G4
Youngest member of the Jets. Awed at everything, even being a Jet. Tries to act like a big man, but is vulnerable. Strong dancer.
A-Rab - Male, 19-22, Vocal Part: Baritone Db3-G4
Jet. Small of stature, enjoys everything, takes nothing seriously, unaware, can be explosive. Strong dancer.
Snowboy - Male, 19-22, Vocal Part: Baritone F3-G4
Jet. Bespectacled, self-styled expert. Strong dancer.
Velma - Female, 20-25, Vocal Part: Speaking
Riff's girlfriend. Young, slithery, great dancer lost in a world of jive.
Graziella - Female, 20-25, Vocal Part: Speaking
Girlfriend of Diesel. Great dancer and impressed with herself.
Pepe - Male, 20-25, Vocal Part: Baritone G2-G4
Shark. Lieutenant to Bernardo. Headstrong. Strong dancer.
Indio - Male, 22-26, Vocal Part: Baritone
Shark. Proud and resentful of discrimination. Strong dancer.
Luis - Male, 22-26, Vocal Part: Baritone
Shark. Extremely prideful of himself and his heritage. Strong dancer.
Juano - Male, 22-26, Vocal Part: Baritone
Shark. Also very prideful and defensive against discrimination. Strong dancer.
Toro - Male, 22-26, Vocal Part: Baritone
Strong dancer.
Consuelo - Female, 20-25, Vocal Part: Mezzo
Tough, young Puerto Rican girl. Flirty and fun. Strong dancer.
Rosalia - Female, 19-25, Vocal Part: Mezzo
Young Puerto Rican girl. More demure, not too bright. Homesick for Puerto Rico. Strong dancer.
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 audition.
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