The "West Side Story" Show Looking for Teen Singers
The "West Side Story" show is searching for teenage singers. Please review the details provided below for more information. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Love at first sight strikes when young Tony spots Maria at a high school dance in 1957 New York City. Their burgeoning romance helps to fuel the fire between the warring Jets and Sharks -- two rival gangs vying for control of the streets. Additional info: Please note: there is a production fee applied. Sing a 1 min musical theatre song that showcases the range of your voice. Fee applies. Callback Dates/Times: Jan. 25, 2024 at 6 PM. Please see the attachment for details. If you are interested please apply.
29 roles
Handsome, sandy-haired (Polish), older teen-ager, who has outgrown the Jets; tenor.
Glowing, driving, intelligent, slightly wacky leader of the Jets; tenor.
Lieutenant to Riff, big, slow, steady; baritone.
Youngest member of the Jets, awed at everything, even being a Jet; tries to act like a big man, but is vulnerable; baritone.
Small of stature, enjoys everything, takes nothing seriously, unaware, can be explosive; baritone.
Most aggressive member of the Jets, a cat-like ball of fury; baritone.
Bespectacled, self-styled expert; baritone.
Depending on cast needs, several other Jets may be cast; tenor and baritone.
Scrawny teen-aged girl, pathetically dressed to imitate the Jets, and wants desperately to be taken seriously by them.
Riff’s girlfriend, young, slithery, sexy, lost in a world of jive.
Girlfriend of Diesel, impressed with herself.
Depending on cast needs, several other Jet girls may be cast.
Handsome, proud, fluid leader of the Sharks, with a sardonic chip on his shoulder; baritone.
Shy, gentle, sweet-faced young boy, the intended husband of Maria; baritone.
Lieutenant to Bernardo, typically proud, and resentful of discrimination; baritone.
Typically proud, and resentful of discrimination; baritone.
Typically proud, and resentful of discrimination; baritone.
Typically proud, and resentful of discrimination; baritone.
Typically proud, and resentful of discrimination; baritone.
Depending on cast needs, several other Sharks may be cast; tenor and baritone.
Lovely young and obedient immigrant Puerto Rican girl, excited and enthusiastic about her new life in America, but with stubborn inner strength that allows her to evolve into a strong woman; soprano.
Older (20’s) and wiser in the ways of the world, flashy, sharp-tongued, and with a knowing sexuality; alto/mezzo-soprano..
Tough, young Puerto Rican girl with bleach blond hair and lots of baubles; mezzo-soprano.
Young Puerto Rican girl, more demure, not too bright; mezzo-soprano.
Depending on cast needs, several other Shark girls may be cast; mezzo-soprano.
Middle-aged drug store owner, tired and worn out.
Plainclothes policeman used to being in charge, superficially pleasant to cover his venom, fear, and bigotry.
A not-too-bright street cop.
Nerdy, overly cheerful and ill-equipped social director at the local gym dance.
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