Auditions

WICHITA GRAND OPERA – AUDITION NOTICE

West Side Story
Concert Presentation | Century II Concert Hall
Music by Leonard Bernstein | Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

AUDITION DATES

• Dance Call – July 12, 2025
  Location and exact times TBA
• Female - Dance Call: Morning
• Male -Dance Call: Immediately following
• Dancers should come warmed up and dressed in appropriate dance attire.
• Those advancing from the dance call will be asked to present a 32-bar vocal selection.

• Callbacks – July 13, 2025
• Final callbacks will include a 32-bar vocal offering and sides from the script.
• Sides will be provided in advance upon callback notification.

ROLES AVAILABLE

Seeking strong classical musical theatre performers who sing and dance.

Leads and Supporting:

• Tony, Maria, Riff, Bernardo, Anita, Chino
•  The roles of Anybodys, Doc, Schrank, and Krupke will audition at a later date

Ensemble:

• Jets, Sharks, Jet Girls, Shark Girls
• Dance experience strongly preferred

Age Range: 16+ for dance call | 18+ for final casting
Vocal Style: Classic Broadway

WHAT TO PREPARE

• 32-bar cut of a Broadway or Classical selection (bring sheet music in the key you wish to perform; accompanist provided)
• Appropriate dancewear and footwear (no socks or bare feet)

TO AUDITION

Submit interest and materials by 5:00pm - July 11, 2025 via the form on Wichitagrandopera.org/Audtions

All auditions will be held live in Wichita. Walk-ins will not be seen.