WEST SIDE STORY - Houston Male & Female Dancers
A.D. Players
AUDITION DATE
Sat, Mar 30, 2019
10:00 am (CDT)
Dancers may be asked to stay after for an acting/singing callback, same location. Callbacks scheduled to end no later than 1:00p.
APPOINTMENTS
Contact Hannah Smith at auditions@adplayers.org for additional information.
CONTRACT
LOA Minimum - $492/wk
SEEKING
Principal and ensemble dancers, ages 17 and above, for remaining roles. Familiarity with the Jerome Robbins choreography is a plus, but not a requirement. Local hires preferred.
PREPARATION
Wear clothes that are comfortable for dance. Changing area available at facility. Women wear heels; men wear sneakers. Men are encouraged to bring knee pads, if owned. Bring a headshot and resume. Audition form available in advance (by emailing auditions@adplayers.org) or day-of at the audition.
LOCATION
Houston Christian High School
2700 West Sam Houston Pkwy N
Houston, TX 77043
PERSONNEL
Interim Artistic Director - Kevin Dean
Managing Director - Jake Speck
Director - Emily Tello Speck
Music Director - Terre Johnson
Choreographer - Emily Tello Speck
OTHER DATES
First Rehearsal: May 28, 2019
Previews: June 26 & 27
Performances: June 28 - July 28
OTHER
Book by Arthur Laurents
Music by Leonard Bernstein
Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Original Choreography by Jerome Robbins
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of 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
We are only casting for the following roles. All other roles are either cast or being auditioned separately. Due to the importance race plays to the plot, we are seeking to cast ethnically appropriate for roles.
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.
Action (Male, 20-25, Vocal Part: Baritone G2-G4) Jet. Most aggressive member of the gang, a cat-like ball of fury. Strong dancer.
Diesel (Male, 20-25, Vocal Part: Baritone G2-G4) Jet. Lieutenant to Riff. Big, slow, steady. 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.
Indio (Male, 22-26, Vocal Part: Baritone) Shark. Puerto Rican. Typically proud and resentful of discrimination. Strong dancer.
Luis (Male, 22-26, Vocal Part: Baritone) Shark. Puerto Rican. Extremely prideful of his heritage. Strong dancer.
Rosalia (Female, 19-25, Vocal Part: Mezzo) Young Puerto Rican girl. More demure, not too bright. Homesick for Puerto Rico. Strong dancer.
Shark Girl (Female, 19-25, Vocal Part: Mezzo) Young Puerto Rican girl. 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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