AUDITION DATES AND TIMES

Show Synopsis:

From the first notes to the final breath, West Side Story is one of the most memorable musicals and greatest love stories of all time. Arthur Laurents' book remains as powerful, poignant, and timely as ever. The score by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim are widely regarded as among the best written. 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 Information:
AUDITION DATES/TIMES:
Friday, February 20th - 5:30-8:30 PM
Sunday, February 22nd - 12:00-3:00 PM; Callbacks, IF NEEDED, at 4 PM

**Please note, Frozen auditions will be happening at the same time. if you are also auditioning for Frozen, you will only need to sing one song and learn one piece of choreography for auditions!

***The minimum age for auditioning for West Side Story is 15 years old. *** You must be 15 by the first rehearsal on April 20th***
We ask you to come prepared to sing, dance, and potentially read from the script. For your vocal selection, we ask you to prepare 32 bars that showcase your range and ability to tell a story. We will have an accompanist available, so please be sure to ensure your music is easy to read and marked up for a smooth vocal audition! We will have a speaker for Bluetooth use, as well; we just ask for NO accappela.

If you are auditioning for one of the Jets OR Sharks (boy or girl, no matter the size of the role), you will be asked to learn a dance combination and perform it with a group at auditions. This is a NECESSITY for this show, as it heavily requires triple-threat performers. You will be taught this combination AT auditions! Please dress accordingly.

If you are auditioning for one of the adult roles, you are not required to learn the dance. We will still ask you to sing, as we will have those adult roles double as backstage voices during off-stage scenes.

We ask that you bring a headshot and an UPDATED resume for our directing staff to view. If you can’t bring that, we will be taking headshots during the auditions and will be able to provide audition forms for you. **Please note any possible conflicts during the rehearsal period of this show.

***PLEASE NOTE: We will be accepting video submissions, but we HIGHLY RECOMMEND in-person auditions, so we can see your dancing and vocal ability IN PERSON. If you need to submit an audition, please email info@thespotlighttheatreqc.com for instructions and deadlines!***

Here is a link to the audition dance. Please note, unless you are auditioning for an adult role, you must include a video of performing this dance in addition to your song. https://drive.google.com/.../19Q92pdRJogfcYnQkL4...

Please fill out this audition form prior to the auditions:
https://docs.google.com/.../1mqoXL7OvBaZ03UIYBvvl.../edit...

REHEARSALS:
Rehearsals run M-TH from 6-8:30, beginning April 20th!!

There WILL be some Saturday choreography rehearsals, so please take note when looking at the Calendar listed below. These are specifically designed for Shark and Jets…. Adults will not be needed for these rehearsals. Those dates are TBD and will be shared BEFORE rehearsals begin!

***Conflicts will be accepted for rehearsal dates; however, an excessive number of conflicts with rehearsal times may impact casting decisions. We request that all known conflicts be shared with us at the time of auditions. Please be aware that conflicts brought to our attention after the casting of the show may result in recasting or being released from the show. If you are involved with another production that will conflict with rehearsals for this production, we ask that you please refrain from auditioning from this show and focus on the original commitment made to the other production. Conflicts with tech rehearsals and performances will not be allowed.

***We will not be accepting conflicts past MAY 29th***

Here is a quick view of what night rehearsals will take place in April through June. This link will take you directly to an outlined view of our production period, with the nights we plan to rehearse.

Calendar: https://docs.google.com/.../1rBmu4B0kb5gvh.../edit...

TECH WEEK REHEARSALS:
Our first FULL CAST tech rehearsal will be FRIDAY, June 5th. This Full tech rehearsal is mandatory for ALL ACTORS and CREW. Tech week runs June 8th through 11th, Monday-Thursday, starting at 6 pm, leading up to opening night. TECH REHEARSALS AND ALL PERFORMANCES ARE MANDATORY!

Performance dates are:
Friday June 12th; 7:00 PM
Saturday June 13th; 7:00 PM
Sunday June 14th; 2:00 PM
Pick up Rehearsal: Thursday, June 18th; 6:00 PM-TBD
Friday June 19th; 7:00 PM
Saturday June 20th; 7:00 PM
Sunday June 21st; 2:00 PM
Directing Staff:
Director: Adam Sanders
Stage Manager: Aaron Baker-Loo
Assistant Director/ Choreographer: Bethany Sanders
Music Director: Christine Rogers
Costume Designer: Erin Emerle
Props Master: Sarah Tobey Greim
Tech Director: Brent Tubbs
Producers: Brent and Sara Tubbs

***ALL ROLES ARE AVAILABLE***
Please follow the link below:

****We HIGHLY encourage ALL ethnicities and backgrounds, including disabilities, to audition! ALL ARE WELCOME!!!****

Character Breakdown: https://drive.google.com/.../1HHtyjPMe2UHD9fjYs9S.../view...

Intimacy & Violence Disclaimer:
West Side Story contains themes of gang violence, racial tension, and romantic intimacy. The production includes simulated violence (such as staged fights and physical confrontations) and stylized intimacy (including romantic physical contact such as hand-holding, embracing, and kissing).

All physical interaction will be fully choreographed, OR Blocked with clear explanation, rehearsal, and the opportunity to give informed consent.

If you have any questions or anything regarding auditions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at ammsanders1823@gmail.com

Happy Auditioning! Break legs!

Show Synopsis:
In the beautiful mountainous kingdom of Arendelle, Princesses Anna and Elsa grow up sheltered inside their castle, isolated from the world and increasingly distant from each other. When Elsa is crowned queen, the magical powers she’s desperately tried to conceal from her sister take control, and she flees into the mountains. As a ferocious winter descends on Arendelle, Anna sets off on an epic journey to find Elsa and bring her home – with the help of hardworking ice harvester Kristoff, his loyal reindeer Sven, and a happy-go-lucky snowman named Olaf.

Full of magic, humor, and a stunning musical score, Frozen is a powerful tale of sisterhood, acceptance, and finding the real meaning of true love.

Audition Information:

AUDITION DATES/TIMES:
Friday, February 20th - 5:30-8:30 PM
Sunday, February 22nd - 12:00-3:00 PM; Callbacks, IF NEEDED, at 4 PM

**West Side Story auditions will be happening at the same time as Frozen auditions. If you are auditioning for both shows, you only need to sing one song and learn one piece of choreography! You do, however, have to fill out both audition forms.

***The minimum age for auditioning for Frozen is 10 years old. ***
We ask you to come prepared to sing, dance, and potentially read from the script. For your vocal selection, we ask you to prepare 32 bars that showcase your range and ability to tell a story. We will have an accompanist available, so please be sure to ensure your music is easy to read and marked up for a smooth vocal audition! We will have a speaker for Bluetooth use, as well; we just ask for NO accappela.

At auditions, you will be asked to learn a dance combination and perform it with a group. This is a NECESSITY for this show, as it heavily requires triple-threat performers. Please dress accordingly. All ensemble must be able to move well.

We ask that you bring a headshot and an UPDATED resume for our directing staff to view. If you can’t bring that, we will be taking headshots during the auditions and will be able to provide audition forms for you. **Please note any possible conflicts during the rehearsal period for this show.

***PLEASE NOTE: We will be accepting video submissions, but we HIGHLY RECOMMEND in-person auditions, so we can see your dancing and vocal ability IN PERSON. If you must submit an audition video, please email your song and choreo videos to sara@thespotlighttheatreqc.com by Sunday, February 22nd at 11am.

Here is the link to the choreography that will be taught at auditions. You MUST include this with the video of your song to be considered for the production via a video submission. https://drive.google.com/.../19Q92pdRJogfcYnQkL4...

Please fill out this audition form prior to the auditions if possible. We will also have copies at the theater: https://docs.google.com/.../1RKqTQQQ90qhivIzFMe.../edit...

Rehearsal Information:
Rehearsals run M-TH from 6-8:30, beginning June 15th**
***Conflicts will be accepted for rehearsal dates; however, an excessive number of conflicts with rehearsal times may impact casting decisions. We request that all known conflicts be shared with us at the time of auditions. Please be aware that conflicts brought to our attention after the casting of the show may result in recasting or being released from the show. If you are involved with another production that will conflict with rehearsals for this production, we ask that you please refrain from auditioning from this show and focus on the original commitment made to the other production. Conflicts with tech rehearsals and performances will not be allowed.

***We will not be accepting conflicts past July 30th***

TECH WEEK REHEARSALS:
Our first FULL CAST tech rehearsal will be FRIDAY July 31st. This Full tech rehearsal is mandatory for ALL ACTORS and CREW. Tech week then runs Monday-Thursday, August 3rd-6th, starting at 6 pm, leading up to opening night. TECH REHEARSALS AND ALL PERFORMANCES ARE MANDATORY!

Performance dates are:
August 7th, 2025: 7:00 PM
August 8th, 2025: 7:00 PM
August 9th, 2025: 2:00 PM
***Mandatory Pick Up Rehearsal: August 13th (6:00 PM)
August 14th, 2025: 7:00 PM
August 15th, 2025: 7:00 PM
August 16th, 2025: 2:00 PM

Production Staff:
Producers: Brent and Sara Tubbs
Director: Sara Tubbs
Music Director: Randin Letendre
Choreographer: Bethany Sanders
Stage Manager: Christine Rogers
Costume Design: Sara Wegener
Prop Design: Sarah Greim
Tech Director: Brent Tubbs
Set Build: Dana Lisenbee

***ALL ROLES ARE AVAILABLE***

****We HIGHLY encourage ALL ethnicities and backgrounds, including disabilities, to audition! ALL ARE WELCOME!!! We are looking for people who bring a positive attitude and have a strong work ethic! A love for all things Frozen is a bonus!!****

Character Breakdown:
*Please note, many characters will also double in the ensemble.

Elsa
Future Queen of Arendelle and Anna’s older sister; born with magical powers, isolates herself from others out of fear.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: E3

Anna
Princess of Arendelle and Elsa’s younger sister; an eternal optimist who longs to be loved and to connect with other people.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: G3

Kristoff
Hardworking ice harvester with a prickly exterior that hides a big heart.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: Bb4
Vocal range bottom: A2

Hans
Prince of the Southern Isles and youngest of thirteen brothers; charming and ambitious.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: A2

Olaf
Magical snowman with a childlike innocence.
"In Summer" (Alto Key): E3 - Eb5
"In Summer" (Tenor Key): B2 - Bb4
Gender: Any
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: E3
*Please note, this actor will be maneuvering a medium sized puppet.

Sven
Kristoff’s fiercely loyal reindeer best friend. *Please note, this actor will be maneuvering a large puppet.

Oaken/Ensemble
Amiable salesperson and relentless advocate of hygge; cheerful and jolly.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: Bb4
Vocal range bottom: A2

Weselton/Ensemble
Duke from a neighboring kingdom; chauvinistic, impolite, and judgmental.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: F3

Young Anna/Ensemble
Younger princess of Arendelle with youthful exuberance; fun-loving troublemaker; mesmerized by her sister’s magic.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: Bb3

Young Elsa/Ensemble:
Elder princess of Arendelle with magical powers; obedient daughter; protective sister.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: A3

Queen Iduna/Ensemble:
Queen of Arendelle and child of the Northhuldra; strong and compassionate mother.
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: F3
King Agnarr

King of Arendelle/Ensemble:
Warm-hearted and protective father.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: C4
Vocal range bottom: B2

Pabbie/Ensemble
Mystical shaman and patriarch of the Hidden Folk; Kristoff’s wise adoptive father.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: Gb4
Vocal range bottom: Ab2

Bulda/Ensemble
Spiritual matriarch of the Hidden Folk; Kristoff’s nurturing and vibrant adoptive mother.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: Bb3

Ensemble includes the following roles: Townspeople, Staff, Guards, Hidden Folk, Oaken's Family and Friends, Volunteers, Bishop, Handmaiden, Lackeys, Hidden Folk Children. For Ensemble members, we are looking for strong singers/movers who can portray many characters in this production.

Staged Intimacy:

Anna/Hans:
* 1-3 lip to lip kissing moments
* Several moments of embrace and hand holding during scene work and dancing

Anna/Kristoff:
*1 lip to lip kissing moments
* Several moments of embrace and hand holding during scene work and dancing.

Staged Violence:
Characters involved in staged violence include: Hans, Anna and Elsa. These moments are largely implied violence and moments of restraint and can be flexible depending on the boundaries of the performers.

If you have any questions or anything regarding auditions, please don’t hesitate to contact Sara Tubbs at sara@thespotlighttheatreqc.com

Happy Auditioning! Break legs! We are rooting for you!