Auditions for our Summer Show

We are proud to announce our next Open Air Musical Summer Community Production, West Side Story!

We will be transporting you to gritty New York City, as two young idealistic lovers find themselves caught between warring street gangs. From the first notes to the final breath, West Side Story, the Earl’s Courtiers summer show, 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 Stephen Sondheim is widely regarded as one of the best ever written; America, I Feel Pretty, Tonight and Somewhere are just a few memorable songs you won’t want to miss. 

This year we are looking in particular for teens as there are some great roles. You could be our, Maria, a lovely young and obedient girl, excited and enthusiastic about her new life in America, but with stubborn inner strength that allows her to evolve into a strong woman.

Or Tony, a romantic young man and former leader of the Jets, who finds himself violently torn between his friendships and love. Or perhaps you would like to play feisty and assertive Annita or bitter angry Bernado. There are so many great roles this year!

If playing the lead role is not what you are looking for, perhaps you would like to be in one of the singing and dancing rival gangs, as there are quite a few ensemble songs in West Side Story. 

I'm interested! What's next?

Girls and boys aged between 10-18 are invited to audition for West Side Story

Thursday 16th March at Our Lady of Victories Church hall

16 Abingdon Rd, London W8 6AF 

Or

Friday 17th March at St Luke’s Church hall 

Redcliffe Gardens, London SW10 9HF

Book your audition here

Tuesday 21st March (Cast announced - via email)

Rehearsals

Cast members are not called for all rehearsals, but must be available if called.  

It is possible that additional rehearsals could be called, we will inform you of those as soon as possible

Rehearsals will be every Wednesday and Thursday between 5pm-8pm

We will have three Sunday (Dance Rehearsals 4pm-6pm) Dates to be confirmed

IMPORTANT DATES: All cast will be required to attend the following -  You can not miss these rehearsals.

• Sunday 18th June  10am-4pm (Father’s day unfortunately) - Dress rehearsal. 

• Monday 19th June from 5pm-late.  (Orchestra/Band rehearsal) in the garden.

• Tuesday 20th June from 5pm-late (Full tech and dress rehearsal).

For those who have been waiting, the wait is over! We look forward to seeing you at the auditions, to find out more about how to apply and to hear more about the roles please email: earlscourtiersproduction@gmail.com