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Based on a Conception of Jerome Robbins
Book by Arthur Laurents
Music by Leonard Bernstein
Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Directed by Ron L. Ketelsen
Assistant Directed by Sean Carson-Hull
Choreographed by Becca Lipon
Music Direction by Jean Narunsky
Produced by Ron L. Ketelsen
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.
| AUDITIONS: |
Monday, July 10, 2006 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Tuesday, July 11, 2006 6:30pm to 9:30pm
AUDITIONS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Please call 408-746-9029 to schedule your appointment |
| CALLBACKS: |
Wednesday, July 12, 2006 6:30 pm
Thursday, July 13, 2006 6:30 pm
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| WHERE: |
Brookfair Studio, 3014 Lawrence Expressway, Santa Clara, CA 95051
| | PREPARATION: |
Be prepared to sing a ballad or up-tempo piece, dance, and act. Bring sheet music in your key. No tapes will be permitted, as an accompanist will be provided. Wear comfortable clothing and be prepared to move. Readings will be done from the script. Please bring a recent photo or one will be taken for you for the fee of $1.00.
A pre-audition workshop will be held July 9th at 2:00 PM where actors can learn the dance routines that will be used for auditions. The pre-audition workshop will be held at the Brookfair Group Studio at 3014 Lawrence Expressway (corner of Lawrence and Central Expressway). |
| REHEARSALS: |
Sunday evenings from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Monday through Thursday evenings 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm, beginning July 24, 2006.
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| TECH WEEK: |
September 10 - 14, 2006 No Conflicts! |
| PERFORMANCES: |
September 15, 16, 17. 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30, 2006
October 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 2006 |
| EXPENSES: |
Refundable script deposit and personal items such as makeup and undergarments |
| ROLES: |
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| Role |
Description |
Dancing |
Age Range |
Vocal Range |
Maria
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The beautiful sister of Bernardo who recently arrived from Puerto Rico. She is excited & enthusiastic, yet obieient.
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Light | 18-24 | Soprano (to high C)
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Tony
| Best friend of Riff and former Jet leader who has turned to an honest life. He is good looking, self assured, and passionate.
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Light |
18-25 |
Tenor (to B-flat)
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Anita
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Bernardo's intelligent, flashy, and sexy girlfriend
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Intense
| 18-30
| Alto (F below C to D5)
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Riff
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The intelligent yet slightly wacky current leader of the Jets
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Intense
| 17-25
| Tenor (to F)
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Bernado
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Maria's older brother & leader of the Sharks. He is a seemingly cool character, but he is filled with passion and anger.
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Intense
| 18-29
| Baritone (to E)
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Action
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A Jet who acts first and thinks later |
Intense
| 16-25
| Baritone (C4 to F5)
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Diesel
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A Jet who is very physically imposing
| Intense
| 16-25
| Baritone (E5 to F5)
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Arab
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A Jet who is homeless with an alcoholic father
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Intense | 16-25
| Baritone (F4 to F5)
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Baby John
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A Jet. The youngest member and biggest "scaredicat"
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Intense
| 14-22
| Baritone (F4 to F5)
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Anybody's
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A tomboy who desperately wants to be a Jet
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Intense
| 16-25
| N/A |
Chino
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Maria's quiet, intense, and angry suitor that she eventually rejects for Tony
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Medium
| 18-25
| N/A |
Rosalia
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A Shark's girl who misses Puerto Rico
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Intense
| 16-25
| Mezzo (A3 - D5)
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Consuela
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A Shark's girl who is friends with Anita and Maria
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Intense
| 16-25
| Mezzo (C4 to F5)
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Detective Shrank
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A ruthless, yet sometimes charming plain clothes detective
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N/A
| 40-60
| N/A
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Officer Krupke
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A large, goon-like, police officer in uniform
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N/A
| 26-45
| N/A
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Glad Hand
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The fidgety chaperone at the dance
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N/A
| 30-55
| N/A
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| Velma | Action's girlfriend
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Intense
| 16-23
| N/A
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| Graziella | Riff's girlfriend
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Intense
| 16-23
| N/A
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| Doc | The fatherly owner of the drugstore where the Jets and Sharks hang out
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N/A
| 40-60
| N/A
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Jets
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The "American" gang made up mostly of teenage dropouts from abusive homes
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Intense
| 16-27
| N/A
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Sharks
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The Puerto Rican gang filled with members who are bitter from the difficulties of the assimilation process.
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Intense
| 16-27
| N/A
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Jet girls
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Ensemble | Intense
| 14-25
| N/A
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Shark Girls
| Ensemble
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Intense
| 14-25
| N/A
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Also seeking Technical and Backstage Crew Members
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