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The beloved Broadway musicale “West Side Story” is set to run at
the Meralco Theater this September to October. Stages production is
looking for an actress who can play the part and sing the lines of
Maria, leading lady opposite the protagonist Tony, to be portrayed
by Christian Bautista. Stages is also looking for actors to play the
roles of Anita, Bernardo, Riff and other cast members. “West Side
Story” will tour Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore.
Open auditions for singers and dancers with age
17 to 30 will be conducted on March 29 to 30, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at
Stand Studio, Brahma Building, 172 Mabini Street, Addition Hills,
San Juan, Manila.
Maria must be pretty and slim. She has to be a
soprano one, preferably with classical or musical theater voice
training. Anita must be a strong dancer and an alto with impressive
acting skills. Bernardo must also be a strong dancer and actor.
Riff must be mestizo with strong dancing and gymnastic background.
The rest of the cast should be a mix of mestizo and Pinoy-looking
actors. They must be strong dancers who can sing, preferably with
jazz, ballet or hip-hop background.
Aspirants must bring 3R colored photo, resume
and minus one CD. Singers must sing a song from any stage
musical.
Stages’ production of Broadway’s “West
Side Story” is its third major theatrical offering after
“Footloose The Musical” in 2005 and “High School Musical On
Stage” last year.
For details, call Stages at Tel. No. 818-1111
local 225. Fundraising groups, block buyers and corporate
sponsors may call 0918-9396065. “West Side Story” is presented
through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI)
in New York.
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