West Side Story Auditions

Name: West Side Story Auditions
Start: 2025-01-11T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-01-12T17:00:00-05:00
Location: Broadway Theatre of Pitman

Schedule

Sat, 11 Jan, 2025 at 10:00 am to Sun, 12 Jan, 2025 at 05:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Broadway Theatre of Pitman | Pitman, NJ

Director: Kyrus Keenan Westcott
Choreographer: Olivia Cruz
Music Director: Marc G. Dalio
Stage Manager: Marissa Molek

Please prepare 16-32 bars of music in the style of the show or from the show. An accompanist will be provided. Bring sheet music in the correct key. No acapella or recorded tracks, please.

All those auditioning should come prepared to attend a short dance call at the end of their slotted hour if they are asked to stay. Cold readings may be held at the director’s discretion.

Please be prepared to list any weeknight or weekend conflicts within the rehearsal calendar (to be provided at auditions). This is an open call for non-equity performers. Stipend to be paid. Actors must be 17+ to audition. For the roles of Maria, Anita and the Sharks, we are seeking actors of Hispanic/Latinx backgrounds.

Callbacks will be held in the week(s) following auditions on an as needed basis.
The Broadway Theatre of Pitman is an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to promoting diversity and fostering an inclusive environment. Performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and body types are encouraged to audition.

Audition Date: Saturday January 11th, 2025 @ 10am-2pm
Audition Date: Sunday January 12th, 2025 @ 1pm-5pm
If you are interested in auditioning, simply visit http://www.btpcasting.com and use your PIN to access your account and select a date and time for your audition. If you need a login, please email [email protected]

Character Breakdown Below:
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.
Vocal range: Bb2-G4

Tony
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. Falls in love to Maria and meets an untimely death. Genuinely sweet and sincere.
Vocal range: Bb2-Bb4

Bernardo
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.
Gender: Male
Vocal range: Bb2- Eb4

Maria
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.
Vocal range: Bb3-C6

Anita
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.
Vocal range: F3-D5

Chino
An angry and, at times, naive Shark who turns murderous and vengeful. Suitor to Maria and friend of Bernardo’s.

Anybodys
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.

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.

Schrank
A local police detective frustrated by the ongoing violence between the Jets and Sharks. Blunt, brash, and unapologetic.

Krupke
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.

Ensemble
Jets, Sharks, Jets Girls, Sharks Girls