The 2010 Fall Musical Auditions for:

West Side Story Book by: Arthur Laurents

Music by:

Lyrics by:

Leonard Bernstein

Stephen Sondheim

Synopsis: 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. 
 
 AUDITION
PROCEDURES:
 
 PRE­AUDITON
VOCAL
CLINIC:
 
 Thursday,
August
26,
2010
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Performing
Arts
Center,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 3:40
to
no
later
than
6:00
 
 NO
PREPARATION
IS
NECESSARY‐
JUST
SHOW
UP!!
 Men
and
women
will
be
taught
excerpts
from
a
couple
of
different
songs.
You
will
learn
the
 music
in
a
group,
singing
through
the
song
several
times
together.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


THE
AUDITION
PROCESS:
 
 Please
bring
your
signed
audition
permission
slip
and
a
non­returnable
picture
of
 you,
(one
that
looks
like
you)
to
the
first
night
of
auditions,
Monday,
August
30,
2010.


PRELIMINARY
VOICE

 AUDITIONS:
 
 
 
 Monday,
August
30,
2010
 
 
 
 
 
 Performing
Arts
Center,

 
 
 
 
 
 3:45
‐
5:00
pm

(F/S)
 
 
 
 
 
 5:15
–
6:30
pm

(J/S)
 
 Sign
up
in
the
time
slot
for
your
grade
level
on
the
White
Bldg.
call
board
(next
to
the
PAC).
 Sign
ups
will
begin
on
Tuesday,
August
24,
2010.

You
must
make
arrangements
to
audition
 in
the
correct
time
slot
for
your
year
in
school.

 
 
 
 If
you
have
an
unavoidable
conflict
or
transportation
problems,
you
MUST
see
Ms.
Lynch
in
 Rm.
2204
BEFORE
Monday,
Aug.
30,
2010
to
arrange
an
alternative
audition
time,
not
date.
 
 Before
we
hear
individual
voices,
we
will
review
the
music
in
a
large
group,
singing
the
 excerpts
together.
Afterword,
we
will
ask
you
to
sing
the
excerpt,
on
your
own
Keep
in
 mind,
the
song
need
not
be
memorized,
“polished”
or
choreographed‐
just
sung
to
the
best
 of
your
ability,
in
your
best
voice,
with
energy
and
enthusiasm.

 That’s
it!
 
 
 NOTE
TO
PEOPLE
WHO
THINK
THEY
CAN’T
SING
OR
WHO
“ONLY
WANT
TO
BE
A
DANCER,”
 
 
 Because
West
Side
Story
is
a
musical,
everyone
on
stage
will
sing
as

 part
of
a
group.
So,
we
 need
to
hear
your
voice
ALONE,
even
if
you
think
you

are
not
interested
in,
or
qualified
for
 singing
solo.
Most
people
can
sing
much
better
than
they
give
themselves
credit
for,
so
be
 brave‐‐you’ll
do
fine!
 
 
 
 MOVEMENT
AUDITIONS:



 
 Tuesday,
August
31,
2010
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Performing
Arts
Center,

 
 
 
 
 
 3:40
to
approx.
6:15
pm


 
 
 Movement
auditions
are
required
of
all
students
who
wish
to
be
considered
for
a
 role!!

No
preparation
is
needed.

A
basic
dance/movement
combination
will
be
given
to
all
 students.
You
will
practice
and
present
this
in
groups.
A
more
advanced
combination
will
be
 given
to
students
based
on
the
results
of
the
first
combination.
We
need
to
see
how
each
of
 you
moves
on
stage,
and
will
be
choosing
featured
dancers
based
on
these
auditions.

Even
 if
you
have
no
dance
experience
or
believe
you
have
no
dance
“ability”,
you
need
to
attend
 the
movement
auditions.



Again,
ALL
STUDENTS
MUST
ATTEND
BOTH
MOVEMENT
AND
PRELIMINARY
VOICE
 AUDITIONS
in
order
to
be
considered
for
a
part
in
West
Side
Story.
 
 
 
 
 CALLBACKS:

 
 
 
 Wednesday,
September
1,
2010
 
 
 
 
 
 Performing
Arts
Center
 
 
 
 
 
 3:40
until
we
finish!
 
 
 A
list
will
be
posted
by
Wednesday
morning
on
the
SHS
Theatre
Web
Page
with
the
names
 of
people
who
need
to
come
back
for
additional
audition
activities.
Specific
instructions
for
 when
you
should
attend
callbacks
will
be
posted
then.
If
you
are
called
back,
you
may
be
 asked
to
read
from
the
script,
sing,
and/or
dance,
so
please
come
prepared
to
do
all
three.
 
 
 
 The
Cast
List
will
be
posted
by
Friday,
September
3,
2010.

All
students
who
audition
should
 check
the
cast
list,
as
some
of
you
will
be
cast
even
if
not
called
back.

The
first
rehearsal
will
 be
MONDAY,
September
6,
2010
at
3:40
in
the
PAC.
 
 
 If
you
have
questions
about
the
auditions
speak
with
Ms.
Lynch
in
the
Studio
Theatre,
room
 2204,
West
Building
and
or
[email protected].



SEE
YOU
AT
AUDITIONS!


PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Auditions for West Side Story are Monday, August 30 - Thursday September 2, 2010 beginning at 3:40 pm on the Main Stage in the Performing Arts Center. Performances of the play are November 4 (day time performance for incoming 8th grade students) 5, 6, and 7, with a full cast MADATORY set strike call on Monday, November 8. Rehearsals begin September 7 and will continue through November 3. During the first 4-5 weeks, rehearsals are 3:45-6:15 pm Mon.- Fri. You will be expected to attend ONLY the rehearsals for the specific scenes, songs, musical numbers you are in, according to the rehearsal schedule. From approximately Oct. 18- Nov. 8, ALL cast members will attend ALL rehearsals, performances, and strike call. During PRODUCTION WEEK, which may begin as early as Fri., October 29 through Wed, Nov.3 rehearsals will extend into the evening. An all-day first full technical rehearsal will take place on Sunday, October 31. ALL CAST members must attend this, as well as all other full tech. rehearsals. Additionally, if you are cast in a lead or featured role, you may be called for a Monday, October 11 (Columbus Day) rehearsal. Before you audition, check ALL of these dates with your parental units and be sure that you do not have prior commitments, including doctor, dentist, orthodontist appointments, college visits, and/or other family travel plans. When you audition for a show at Stevenson High School, you are auditioning for every role. It is the Director’s job to cast you or not cast you as he/she sees fit. Sign up for an audition slot at the Fine Arts Call board located at the East entrance of the Performing Arts Center (east building). DO NOT LEAVE OPEN SLOTS. Sign up in the first available opening. All cast members are required to help in building sets, hanging lights, working on costumes, etc. Weekend crew days will be set up and you will be expected to participate in at least one full crew day. You may be asked to furnish portions of your costume. The budget does not always allow the luxury of providing all costume needs for each character. Additionally, if and when costumes are provided for you, you must take care not to damage your costumes. Any rented or borrowed costume or costume piece for which SHS is charged “excessive wear” and/or replacement fees, the student will be expected to cover that cost. So, please take care of all the garments you are issued for production. Scripts are available in the Library for OVERNIGHT checkout. Please read the play prior to auditions; you’ll feel more secure in the choices you make for your audition. Also please adhere to the overnight checkout policy. If you do not, the library staff will inform me, and it may affect casting decision. (No kidding!) When you audition, remember that you can never be too loud. Use and focus all your energy into the audition when you are on stage. Be Bold! Have fun! If you have any questions, see Mrs. Lynch in the Studio Theatre, room 2204, West Building.

West Side Story Fill out the following information neatly (I must be able to read your name, ID number, and email address clearly); bring it along with a non-returnable picture of you to the auditions on Monday, August 30, 2010. You will not be cast without this form. Name __________________________ID Number ______________________ Email address:____________________________________________________ Parental Unit(s)______________________________Phone _______________ Address__________________________________________________________ What possible conflicts might you have with after school rehearsals? Be very specific about times and dates, and DO NOT leave information off of this conflict sheet (on the reverse side of this sheet) Consult your parental units, prior. *Senior Option: Signify which statement applies:

I will accept any role. I will accept only certain roles.*

* Signify which roles: __________________________________________________________ I have read the audition packet and fully understand its contents. I also understand that rehearsals for West Side Story will be held after school. It is clear to me that my participation in the audition process indicates a willingness to accept any role in the cast (Student Signature) I am aware that my son/daughter is auditioning for the fall musical and that rehearsals will be held after school during the months of September, October, and November. I am also aware that the performance dates for West Side Story are November 4, 5, 6, 7, with a mandatory set strike call on Monday, November 8. (Parental Unit Signature) Please indicate if you would be interested in a staff or crew position by circling the position you feel you could perform. Staff Positions:

Student Director

Crew Positions:

Lighting

Set

Stage Manager Props

Costume/Makeup

Running

West Side Story Class Schedule and Rehearsal Conflict sheet

Name:______________________________________

year in school: 9 10 11 12

Please provide your first semester class schedule: Class schedule

Room #

Instructor

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Please provide any/all conflicts with rehearsal schedule. Be very specific about times and dates: Time 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 5:30 6:00

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday