All our auditions are held at our studios: 27 Walker Street S3 8GZ. There is limited metered parking on Walker Street and a small metered car park to the side. We anticipate it being very busy on audition day so please either leave your car at home or make sure you have plenty of time to park.

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Dance auditions will be first, starting at 8pm.

For the dance audition, please wear clothes and shoes that you can easily move in and bring water. You will be taught the choreography on the day and there is nothing to prepare.

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You will be told at the dance audition if you are required for a vocal call-back.

For vocal call-backs, you will need to prepare bb. 123-146 of 'Somewhere' from West Side Story.

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Sheet music can be downloaded here - please use this for correct lyrics and melody.

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You can also use any of the following tracks from Youtube as a guide. You will be accompanied by live piano in this key.

FEMALE from start to 1:35 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQ32cIGqgdE

FEMALE from start to 1:42 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfT5yiEKloc

MALE from start to 1:37 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcULvhohOgA

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We may then ask you to stay again for further call-backs, this may be dance, vocal or both. We anticipate the finish time to be no later than 10pm however this is subject to change and we will keep you informed throughout the day.

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If you are successful you will then be invited to join the ensemble of West Side Story and will be required at the first rehearsal on Thurs 25th Jan at 7:30pm. Normal rehearsal days are Wed, Thur & Sun 7:30pm - 10:00pm.
Not all cast members will be required at all rehearsals, but you are expected to attend all rehearsals that you are called for. Exceptions may be made in some circumstances - but this will need to be agreed in advance with the production team, please make us aware of any normal rehearsal days you cannot attend at your audition.

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You need to be available all evenings and from 12pm on Saturday for show week which is 6th-11th May 2024.

 

Please note that principal auditions will be held on Sun 04/02/24 from 10am.

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If you have any questions feel free to email us manoroperatic@gmail.com or call us on 07533 021 407

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