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Our 2025 Teen Production:

WEST SIDE STORY

School Edition
For youth ages 12–19

22 characters, plus Jet Girls Ensemble

ABOUT THE PLAY:

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. With additional resources for students and directors, West Side Story School Edition makes the iconic musical more accessible and meaningful for high school performers.

 

Arthur Laurents' book remains as powerful, poignant and timely as ever; the score by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim are still widely regarded as among the best ever written; and Jerome Robbins’ choreography endures as one of the most innovative and inventive applications of the medium.

 

Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is transported to 1950s New York City as two young, idealistic lovers, Tony and Maria, 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 heart-wrenching and relevant musical dramas of our time.

West Side Story
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Sue Becker

Director

Audition Form for  the WRCT Teen Production of
WEST SIDE STORY

School Edition

Audition dates:
May 6 from 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM
​Production dates:
July 10–13

Character descriptions lower on this form

Thank you for your interest in participating with WRCT!*

Please complete the following form.
A copy will be given to the director and stage manager to review during auditions.

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*WRCT welcomes actors and volunteers of all experience levels, whether you are brand new or a veteran thespian!

 

It is important to note pre-casting is prohibited for our mainstage productions. As a community theatre, we believe in having as many participants onstage as is possible and may dissuade double casting when applicable.

Your information:

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What is you age?
Best way to contact you Required
What is your vocal range?

Theatre experience, if you have any. (If not, it's okay!):

Have you participated with WRCT before?
West Side Story
For which role(s) would you like to audition?
IMPORTANT: Please prepare an instrumental song (no guide vocals) from show for any lead casting. For reference, links are to Youtube videos from the 1961 movie):
 

Act I

Act 2

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Come with danceable shoes and clothes that are NOT baggy. Contact Gretchen Powers if you have any questions.
If not cast, would you like to work on a backstage crew?

NOTE: Checking yes WILL NOT affect your chances of being cast. Please talk with the director or stage manager to let them know how you'd like to help.

Rehearsals/Production schedule:

Rehearsals will be live at the WRCT Auditorium or Studio Theatre. See the director's schedule for details.

Thanks you for submitting your audition form. The Director and Stage Manager will have a copy available at auditions. Break a leg!

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