Auditions April 11&12 @ 6:30
West Side Story July 22-Aug 7: Young lovers are caught between prejudice and warring street gangs in
this retelling of Shakespeare’s of Romeo and Juliet. From the first notes to the final breath, West Side Story
is one of the most memorable musicals and greatest love stories of all #me. Book by Arthur Laurents, Music
by Leonard Bernstein,
Director Linda Sturdivant, Music Director Sara Sturdivant, Choreographer Mariel Roy
Cas#ng 7 men and 2 Women, 1 girl and a large ensemble (8-10 men & 8-10 women)
Please come prepared to sing a song in the style of the show pop/rock musical. An accompanist will be provided.
There will also be a dance audi on
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 roman#c 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 un#mely 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 iden#ty for he and
his friends. Maria's brother and Anita's boyfriend. Leader of the Sharks. Male, 25-35 yrs old Range: Bb2 - Eb4
Chino An angry and, at #mes, naive Shark who turns murderous and vengeful. Suitor to Maria and friend of Bernardo's. Male,
20-25 yrs old Speaking Role
Maria A hopeless roman#c 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 asser#ve. 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
Anybodys A spunky tomboy who is desperate to become a member of the Jets. The other Jets mock her for her ambi#ons, but
generally appreciate her company. Full of energy and heart. Female, 15-25 yrs old Speaking Role
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 Speaking Role
Schrank A local police detec#ve frustrated by the ongoing violence between the Jets and Sharks. Blunt, brash, and unapologe#c. Male, 40-55 yrs old Speaking Role
Krupke The local beat cop. He has no pa#ence for the gangs conflict and tries to keep tensions from errup#ng between them.
Regularly mocked by the local gangs. Male, 30-60 yrs old Speaking Role
Ensemble Jets, Sharks, Jets Girls, Sharks Girls