Director wants more local performers in the cast of legendary musical West Side Story....ohh lovey!
If you’re looking for a real musical theatre experience this summer, why not audition to be part of the cast of Spotlight Academy @ DUCTAC’s production of West Side Story? DUCTAC has just announced that it has op
ened up more places in Spotlight Academy’s intensive theatre workshop and production of this legendary show. Auditions will take place on Saturday 11th June at DUCTAC’s Centrepoint Theatre and if you are budding thespian then by all means go along for the audition. I am not a thespian but I do like to watch....
Director Joseph Fowler said that he and the creative team were extremely impressed by the performers they saw when they travelled to Dubai for the auditions in May: ‘We were blown away by the standard of talent in Dubai and we already have an amazingly talented local cast but we want to give as many performers as possible the chance to be a part of the show. West Side Story is famous for its innovative choreography so we’re looking for strong dancers – even if you have never had a dance lesson in your life, if you like to boogie in your bedroom and think you have what it takes to be on stage then you should come along to the auditions on 11th June.’
Hot on the heels of last year’s hit production of Hairspray – West Side Story will give local performers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work, rehearse and perform alongside some of the UK’s leading theatrical stars. Auditions are free and open to anyone aged 11 and above. The successful auditionees will go on to take part 18 days of intensive theatre workshops and rehearsals with some of the UK and USA’s top creative talent. As well as award winning director Joseph Fowler (Hello Dolly, Singing in The Rain, Hairspray), the cast will also have the opportunity to work with the Broadway choreographer Sarah Miles (Joseph and his Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, The Sound of Music, Saturday Night Fever) and the Musical Director, established South African songwriter, composer and performer Machiel Roets. The workshop will culminate in seven performances of the multi Tony and Olivier award winning musical West Side Story in DUCTAC’s magnificent Centrepoint Theatre from 19th – 23rd July.
West Side Story is the thrilling musical adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet that changed musical theatre forever. This classic show explores the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks, two teenage street gangs in New York City. Carefree young dreamer Tony, one of the Jets, falls in love with the beautiful, wide eyed and open hearted Maria - the sister of the Sharks’ leader. But the deadly rivalry between the Sharks and Jets means that their love is ill-fated from the start…
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. The score by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim —featuring well known classics including “Tonight,” “America,” “Maria,” “I Feel Pretty” and “Somewhere” — are widely regarded as among the best ever written.
For more information on the auditions check out www.westsidestorydubai.com or call DUCTAC on 04 341 4777.
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