The Carnegie Announces Auditions for WEST SIDE STORY

THE CARNEGIE ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR A LIGHTLY STAGED PRODUCTION OF

TC_West Side Story
DIRECTED BY JOSHUA STEELE | MUSIC DIRECTION BY SCOT WOOLLEY
CHOREOGRAPHED BY JAY GOODLETT

PERFORMANCES JANUARY 9 – 11, 15 – 18, 2015
REHEARSALS EVENINGS & WEEKENDS, DECEMBER 8 – JANUARY 8
NO REHEARSAL DECEMBER 24, 25, 26 OR 31

OPEN AUDITIONS:
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2:30PM – 7:00PM
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 6:30PM – 9:30PM

AUDITIONS HELD AT NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
FINE ARTS BUILDING, ROOMS 220 & 221

For actors who ONLY want to be considered for Tony or Maria:
Please prepare 32 bars of one musical theatre selection in the style of the show. Please have a contrasting selection available. You may be asked to read from the script.

For actors who want to be considered for all roles:
Please prepare 32 bars of one musical theatre selection in the style of the show. You may be asked to read from the script. Please wear appropriate attire for a dance combination.

The roles of Shrank, Krupke, Doc and Glad Hand have been pre-cast.

An accompanist will be provided. Please bring sheet music in the correct key. A cappella auditions, or those with pre-recorded accompaniment, will not be considered. Please provide three copies of your résumé and at least one headshot.

WEST SIDE STORY is a professional production, and all performers will be compensated. The roles of Tony, Maria and Anita will receive total gross compensation ranging from $800 – $1,500; AEA actors may be considered for these three roles through a Guest Artist Agreement. All other roles will receive total compensation of $500 – $800.

To schedule an audition slot, or for questions about auditions,
please contact Eamon Hill at ehill@thecarnegie.com.

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