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West Side Story Directed By Steven Spielberg

West Side Story Directed By Steven SpielbergDo you dream of starring in a movie? Would you like to work with one of the most prestigious directors in the world? Three-time Academy Award winning director Steven Spielberg is teaming up with 20th Century Fox to remake the infamous film and Broadway play West Side Story. The original 1961 film took home an astonishing 10 Academy Awards. The new adaptation is holding an open casting call for actors. The 2018 acting casting call is looking for singers and dancers for the lead roles! This is the acting opportunity of a lifetime. West Side Story auditions are being held on Sunday, April 29th.

Casting directors are searching for Hispanic and Caucasian talent to play Maria, Anita, Bernardo, Tony and Riff. Performers should be between the ages of 15 and 25 years old. Anyone who attends the open casting call must be able to sing and have a strong dance background.  According to IMDB, West Side Story tells the story of two youngsters from rival New York City gangs fall in love, but tensions between their respective friends build toward tragedy. This is your chance to land a starring role in what is sure to be a critically acclaimed film. Models, singers and dancers can view all of the movie casting call information below!

2018 West Side Story Movie Auditions

New York Open Casting Call for the 20th Century Fox movie West Side Story!

Actors who are singers and dancers to portray Maria, Anita, Bernardo, Tony & Riff
Maria & Anita are Latina, Bernardo is Latino and Tony & Riff are Caucasian

-Must Be Between the Ages of 15 & 25 Years Old
-Must Be Able To Sing
-Strong Dance Background Required

Open Audition Information
Sunday, April 29th from 9:00am to 12:00pm (Sign- In)
Julia De Burgos Performance and Arts Center
1680 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10029

Please Prepare: A short cut (16 bars) of a classic musical theatre song. Please bring sheet music. An accompanist will be provided.

Please also bring a photo/resume with contact information stapled back-to-back

If you are unable to attend the open call, please email a video of yourself singing with your headshot/resume and contact information to westsidestorycastingsearch@gmail.com

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