Music Theatre at the School of Creative and Performing Arts is proud to present
West Side Story
Book by Arthur Laurents
Music by Leonard Bernstein
Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Artistic Director: Colleen Whidden
Director: Patrick Finn
Musical Directors: Colleen Whidden and Wendy J. Freeman
Choreographers: Melissa Monteros & Wojciech Mochniej
Auditions for orchestra players
We are looking for the following instrumentation (one player per part):
- piccolo
- flute 1
- flute 2
- oboe
- bassoon
- clarinet 1
- clarinet 2
- alto saxophone 1
- alto saxophone 2
- cornet 1
- cornet 2
- horn 1
- horn 2
- trombone 1
- trombone 2
- percussion (2-3 people)
- violin 1
- violin 2
- viola
- cello
- double bass
University Students
Please book your audition and prepare two contrasting selections of your choice. You will be allotted ten minutes total for both selections.
Come prepared to discuss scheduling for rehearsals.
Community Members
Please book an informal interview time so that we can discuss your playing experience/background and scheduling for rehearsals.
Rehearsal Schedule
Rehearsals will begin October 3 and run until December 5. This schedule is subject to change.
Venue: University of Calgary, Craigie Hall, Room F007
When: Friday from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Performances
January 8 – 10, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.
January 13 – 15, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.
January 14, 2015 at 12 p.m.
University Theatre
There will be a few weekend rehearsals with the cast – dates are TBA.
EQUITY NOTICE
Equity members, please note that Music Theatre at the School of Creative and Performing Arts produces shows on a volunteer, recreational basis. We do not pay actors under any circumstances.
West Side Story is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
