Performances will be held at Stars Theatre Restaurant October 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24.

Auditions will be held SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Stars Rehearsal Facility (old Stars School) located on the corner of 20th and Eye Streets, downtown. Please plan on attending one of the scheduled audition times. Make up auditions will not be accommodated.

***THIS IS A DANCE HEAVY MUSICAL. EXPERIENCED DANCERS (ALL STYLES) NEEDED FOR VARIOUS ROLES***

ABOUT THE SHOW:  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.

ROLES TO BE CAST:

(17 y/o +)

* Riff: Male, Tenor (Bb2-G4), leader of the Jets.

Tony: Male, Tenor (Bb2-Bb4), former leader of the Jets. Torn between his friendships and love of Maria.

* Bernardo: Male, Baritone (Bb2-Eb4), leader of the Sharks.

Maria: Female, Soprano (Bb3-C6), hopeless romantic. Falls in love with Tony.

* Anita: Female, Mezzo-Soprano (F3-D5), feisty and assertive.

* Chino: Male, Speaking Role, angry Shark, suitor to Maria.

* Anybodys: Female, Speaking Role, spunky tonboy.

Doc: Male, Speaking Role, owner of the candy store. Old fashioned and wise.

Schrank: Male, Speaking Role, local detective.

Krupke: Male, Speaking Role, local beat cop.

* Ensemble males and females needed to play members of the Sharks and Jets/Sharks Girls, Jets Girls.

* DANCE EXPERIENCE PREFERRED.

WHAT TO PREPARE:  Come prepared to sing a song with piano. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring your sheet music if you are not singing a song from the show. No A Cappella or taped music will be allowed. You will be asked to dance, so please dress accordingly and bring appropriate shoes. You may also be asked to do a reading from the show. Please plan on attending one of the scheduled audition times. You may contact the show’s director, Joe Lowry, if you have any questions at dirtyface61@gmail.com.

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