WEST SIDE STORY
Pembroke Pines Theatre of the Performing Arts
Susan B Katz Theatre
Pembroke Pines, FL 33331
Inspired by
William Shakespeare's play,
Romeo and Juliet, the story is set in the
Upper West Side neighborhood of New York City in the 1950s and explores the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks, two teenage street
gangs of different
ethnic backgrounds. The infamous score includes
Maria,
Tonight and
I Feel Pretty.
CREATIVE TEAM
Director: Geoffrey Short
Asst. Director: James Skiba
Musical Director: Anthony Campisi
Choreographer: Daniel Nohrden
PERFORMANCES
July 20-August 12
Fridays and Saturdays @ 8pm
Saturdays and Sundays @ 2pm
AUDITIONS
Sunday, May 6 from 12-6pm
Monday, May 7 from 6:30-10pm
Tuesday, May 8 from 6:30-10pm (includes callbacks)
Location: The Susan Katz Theatre at the River of Grass Arts Park, 17195 Sheridan St., Pembroke Pines 33331
Prepare 16-32 bars of a musical theatre song that suits your vocal abilities
Bring sheet music (an accompanist will be available)
Bring resume and headshot
Bring a list of scheduling conflicts
Be prepared to read from the script if asked
REHEARSALS
Monday through Thursday evenings from 6:30-10pm beginning May 29
Sunday afternoons from 12-6pm beginning June 3
ROLES
The show requires a large cast consisting of teenagers, young adults and adults. In addition to numerous speaking roles, the Ensemble will participate in several large production numbers and is an integral part of the production.
The Jets
Riff, the leader
Tony, his best friend
Diesel, Riff's lieutenant
Action, A-Rab, Baby John, Big Deal, Gee-Tar, Mouthpiece, Snowboy, Tiger, Anybodys
The Jet Girls
Velma (Riff's girlfriend)
Graziella (Diesel's girlfriend)
Minnie, Clarice, Pauline
The Sharks
Bernardo, the leader
Chino, his best friend
Pepe, second-in-command
Indio, Luis, Anxious, Nibbles, Juano, Toro, Moose
The Shark Girls
Maria, Bernardo's sister
Anita, Bernardo's girlfriend
Rosalia, Consuelo, Teresita, Francisca, Estella, Marguerita
The Adults
Doc, Schrank, Krupke, Glad Hand
Non-paid. Non-equity.
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