OPEN AUDITIONS
NPAC’s MainStage fall auditions for West Side Story will be held on Wednesday, August 22nd (starting at 4:30pm) at the Naples Performing Arts Center. MainStage auditions are for students in 9th-12th grade only. 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. The world’s greatest love story takes to the streets in this landmark Broadway musical that is one of the theatre’s finest accomplishments. Please call the studio 239-597-6722 for more information.
Artistic Director: Lori Oliver
Musical Director: Dr. Taylor Ferranti
Assistant Musical Director: Laura Ferranti
Choreographer: Tammy Putala
Auditions: Wednesday, August 22nd from 4:30-6:30PM
Audition Sign Up: Audition Sign Ups Closed
Audition Materials: See below
Audition Form: Click Here to Submit Audition Form (Mandatory to submit form prior to auditions)
Callbacks Posted: Thursday, August 23rd – 4:00PM (Callbacks will be sent via Email)
Tentative Callbacks: Saturday, August 25th – 2:00-4:00PM
Cast List Posted: Monday, August 27th – 5:00PM
Rehearsal Dates: Saturdays (2:00-6:00pm) or Sundays (4:00-8:00PM); Rehearsals will alternate each week between Saturdays and Sundays. Rehearsals will begin on Saturday, September 1st from 2:00-8:00pm and Sunday, September 2nd from 4:00-8:00PM
Grades: 9-12 (Unless you have been invited to audition by the Artistic Director)
Performance Dates: December 7-9th
Performance Venue: Naples Performing Arts Center
Tuition: $425
Audition Materials:
West Side Story Character descriptions
For the initial audition please choose two from the songs listed below.
Everyone will be given the opportunity to perform one selection. The directors may or may not ask for your second selection.
Callbacks will include character readings and pairings. Lines, and vocal selections for callbacks are listed below.
Men:Something’s Coming, Jet Song, Cool, or a 16-bar cut from a Broadway show of your choosing
Women:I Feel Pretty, America, One Hand, One Heart, or a 16-bar cut from a Broadway show of your choosing
Initial Audition for those ONLY interested in being considered for the roles of
Krupke, Schrank, Gladhand, or Doc –
Choose either Gladhand Lines or Schrank Lines
Callback Possibilities:
Tony – SONGS: Something’s Coming, Maria, One Hand, One Heart Tony
SCENES: Riff and Tony, Tony and Maria, Tony, Maria, and Bernardo, Tony and Doc sceneMaria – SONGS: I Feel Pretty Maria, One Hand One Heart Maria, A Boy LIke That Maria
SCENES: Maria and Anita, Tony and Maria, Tony, Maria, and BernardoAnita – SONGS: America Anita, A Boy Like That Anita
SCENES: Maria and Anita, Anita and Bernardo, Doc and Anita
Bernardo – SCENES: Tony, Maria, and Bernardo, Anita and Bernardo
Riff – SONGS: Jet Song, Cool
SCENES: Riff, Gang, Anybodys, Jets Lines, Riff and Tony
Gang members – SONGS: Gee, Officer Krupke-Jets, Jet Song-Gang (choose a comfortable note on the ending), Tonight – Gangs (both Jet and Shark lyrics)
SCENES: Jets Lines, Riff, Gang, Anybodys
Rosalia/Francesca/Consuelo – SONG: I Feel Pretty Rosalia Francesca Consuelo (choose a part and know the solos)
Jet Girlfriends: SCENE: Riff, Gang, Anybodys
Anybody’s –SCENES: Jets Lines, Riff, Gang, Anybodys
Doc –SCENES: Riff, Gang, Anybodys, Doc and Anita, Tony and Doc scene
NPAC’s MainStage & JuniorStage fall auditions for Annie JR will be held on Monday, August 20th (starting at 4:30) at the Naples Performing Arts Center. With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. Annie is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of an orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. Annie eventually foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations, finding a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy. With plenty of parts to go around, including featured roles as well as ensemble parts for orphans, servants and tourists, Annie JR. is ideal for productions involving different grade levels. Please call the studio 239-597-6722 for more information.
Director: Lori Oliver
Musical Director: Maria Bruewer
Choreographer: Cammie Terry
Auditions: Monday, August 20th – 4:30-6:30PM
Audition Sign Up: Audition Sign Ups Closed
Audition Materials: Click Here to Access Audition Materials (Please scroll down until you see the search bar and type in Annie Jr for page to load with character table and information)
Audition Form: Click Here to Submit Audition Form (Please submit form prior to auditions)
Callbacks Posted: Tuesday, August 21st – 12:00PM (Via E-mail)
Callbacks (Tentative): Tuesday, August 21st – 4:30-6:30PM
Cast List Posted: Thursday, August 23rd -5:00PM (Via E-mail)
Rehearsal Dates: Mondays & Tuesdays (4:30-6:30PM) starting August 27th
Ages: 6-18
Performance Dates: November 16th at 7PM; November 17th at 2PM & 7PM
Performance Venue: Naples Performing Arts Center
Tuition: $425
