How to Audition for
West Side Story
AUDITION TIMES AND INSTRUCTIONS
Auditions will be virtual and submitted through a Google Form, due at 5:30 pm on Friday, September 11th. Please fill out the audition form and upload your self-tape.
Please reach out to musket.prod@umich.edu if you have any questions about or challenges with submission.
FOR THE VOCAL AUDITION, PLEASE INCLUDE:
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A brief introduction (name, year, song choice)
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A 32-bar (or one-minute) cut of your choice
Remember to be confident and have fun! :)
SHOW DESCRIPTION
Set against the streets of New York City, West Side Story is a timeless tale of love, rivalry, and the search for belonging. With a book by Arthur Laurents, music by Leonard Bernstein, and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, this iconic musical brings Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet to life. When Tony, a former member of the Jets, falls deeply in love with Maria, the sister of the leader of the rival Sharks, their romance sparks a chain of events that threatens to tear their divided community apart. As the Jets and Sharks fight for control of the neighborhood, Tony and Maria dream of a world where they can build a life together beyond the boundaries that separate them. Filled with unforgettable music, breathtaking dance, and moments of joy and heartbreak, West Side Story explores the power of love in the face of hatred, the complexities of identity and belonging, and the consequences of division.
Callbacks will be held in-person on Saturday, September 12th & Sunday, September 13th. Please include any conflicts you may have with callbacks on the audition form. Expect to be notified about callbacks via email on the night of Friday, January 9th. More details will be included in the email.