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Christian Is in Search of Maria - PinoyCentric.Com
March 17, 2008 | Posted by Karla Maquiling at Announcements, Theater
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Singer Christian Bautista portrays the role of love-struck Tony in
Stages' production of popular Broadway musical West Side Story, set to
run at Meralco Theater in September to October 2008.

Christian's leading lady Maria, as well as supporting roles Anita,
Bernardo, Riff, among others, is yet to be cast. Open auditions for
singers and dancers ages 17 to 30 will be conducted on March 29 and
30, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Stand Studio, Brahma Building, 172 Mabini
Street, Addition Hills, San Juan, Manila.

Maria must be pretty and slim. She has to be a soprano 1, preferably
with classical or musical theater voice training.

Anita must be a strong dancer and an alto with impressive acting
skills. Bernardo must also be a strong dancer and actor. Riff must be
mestizo with strong dancing and gymnastic background.

The rest of the cast should be a mix of mestizo and Pinoy-looking
actors. They must be strong dancers who can sing, preferably with
jazz, ballet, or hip-hop background.

Aspirants must bring a 3R colored photo, resume, and minus-one CD.
Singers must sing a song from any stage musical.

Stages' production of Broadway's West Side Story is its third major
theatrical offering after Footloose the Musical in 2005 and High
School Musical on Stage last year.

West Side Story will be marketed in Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and
Singapore, where Asian pop idol Christian Bautista has a strong
following.

For further audition inquiries, call Judith of Stages at (+63 2 818
1111 local 225). Fund-raising groups, block buyers, and corporate
sponsors may call Eva at (+63 918 9396065).

West Side Story is presented through special arrangement with Music
Theatre International (MTI) in New York.