We kick off West Side Story this Friday, July 23rd. The energy in the rehearsal room is electric — this cast is ready to blow you away.
Fun Fact! The song “America” was almost cut from the show during early development.
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for West Allis Players’ production of:
Fools
by Neil Simon
Directed by: Robert Zimmerman
Audition Dates:
August 17 & 18, 6:30 pm
West Milwaukee Intermediate School
5104 Greenfield Ave.
(51st and Greenfield)
(Take National Ave. east to 52nd Street. Turn right. Parking lot is on the left a few hundred feed down 52nd Street. Enter doors off the circle drive/north parking lot and follow building signage to the auditorium.)
Looking for 10 actors.
We are looking for energetic actors who want to have fun while delving into Fools which is one of Neil Simon’s well known comedies. It is a romantic, comic fable set in the 19th century village of Kulyenchikov. The tale follows a schoolteacher, who arrives to tutor the town doctor’s daughter. He quickly learns that the town is under a 200-year-old curse that makes everyone chronically stupid!
We hope to see you there! Preregistration is not needed! Photos may be taken during auditions.
Auditions will consist of reading from the script. The audition form can be found here.
Show Synopsis:
A romantic, comic fable set in the 19th century village of Kulyenchikov. The tale follows a schoolteacher, who arrives to tutor the town doctor’s daughter. He quickly learns that the town is under a 200-year-old curse that makes everyone chronically stupid!
Important Dates
Sept 28 thru Oct 1 – Tech week. NO CONFLICTS ALLOWED
October 2, 3,9,10 @ 7:30 PM, October 4, 11 @ 2:00 PM – Performances
October 12 – Strike
Not everyone will always be called for rehearsal every night
Character Descriptions
Leon Tolchinsky: (Male; Mid 20’s to Mid 30’s) An ambitious young school teacher, newly arrived in the Village of Kulyenchikov. He’s been hired to educate the village doctor’s daughter, Sophia.
Anetsky: (Non-gender specific; 20’s to 60’s) An unintelligent shepherd
Magistrate: (Non-gender specific; 40’s plus) The unwise village judge
Slovitch: (Non-gender specific; 20’s to 50’s) An idiotic butcher
Mishkin: (Male; 20’s to 60’s) A foolish postman
Yenchna: (Female; 20’s to 60’s) A ridiculous woman, a seller of goods
Zubritsky: (Male; 40’s to 60’s) The dimwitted village doctor
Lenya Zubritsky: (Female; 40’s to 60’s) The doctor’s equally dimwitted wife
Sophia Zubritsky: (Female; 20’s to mid 30’s) The doctor’s beautiful young daughter, who is so stupid she just recently learned to sit down
Count Gregor Yousekevitch: (Male; 40’s plus) Ancestor of the man who cast the curse of stupidity on the Village of Kulyenchikov. Last in the line of Yousekevitches.
We’re ONE WEEK away from opening night!
The cast, crew, and creative team are ready to bring this powerful, emotional, and unforgettable musical to life.
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Fun Fact! The film adaptation won 10 Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
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Our set and costume teams are putting the finishing touches on the world of West Side Story. Expect bold colors, 1950s flair, and a stage full of energy.
Fun Fact! The original Broadway production used real fire escapes onstage to capture the gritty New York atmosphere.
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Tony and Maria’s story is one of the most famous romances in musical theatre. Our actors have been crafting a beautiful, heartfelt connection that will absolutely sweep you away. We can’t wait to see you in the audience!
Save the date — you won’t want to miss this iconic musical. Get your tickets by clicking HERE, or checking out the ticket link on our homepage!