In the Heights
by Wonder Theatre

Jan. 29 - Jan. 30 (2019)

IN THE HEIGHTS tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood – a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music. It’s a community on the brink of change, full of hopes, dreams and pressures, where the biggest struggles can be deciding which traditions you take with you, and which ones you leave behind. IN THE HEIGHTS is the winner of the 2008 Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Score, Best Choreography and Best Orchestrations.

 

 

 

In The Heights Auditions – Jan 29th and 30th, 2019 at 7 pm.

Dance audition will begin promptly at 7 pm, singing auditions will follow.  Actors should prepare 16-32 bars from a song appropriate to the style of the show. Please bring sheet music; an accompanist will be provided. No tracked music or a cappella singing will be allowed. No need to sign up for an audition time, just show up a little before. Please bring a headshot and resume if you have one. Auditions are only for ages 16 and up.  Performers 18 and up will receive a small stipend for being in the show. 

 

Show runs April 12 – May 5th.  Rehearsals start March 2nd. Shows schedule is below.

  • April 12 at 7:30 pm
  • April 13 at 7:30 pm
  • April 14 at 3 pm
  • April 18 (Thursday) at 7 pm
  • April 19 at 7:30 pm
  • April 20 at 7:30 pm
  • April 21 (Easter) at 7 pm
  • April 26 – (Battle of Flowers) No show
  • April 27 at 7:30 pm
  • April 28 at 3 pm
  • May 3 at 7:30 pm
  • May 4 at 7:30 pm
  • May 5 at 3 pm

 

Rehearsals will be Monday – Thursday from 7 pm - 10 pm, and Saturday’s during the day.

 Director: Tim Hedgpeth

Choreographer: Carla Sankey

Musical Director: Andrew Hendley

 

ALL ETHNICITIES ARE WELCOME TO AUDITION, BUT MOST OF THE ROLES ARE OF LATIN-DESCENT.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

 

USNAVI DE LA VEGA (20-30, Latino) Youthful, awkward, sincere Dominican owner of a convenience store. Urban, articulate, funny, harbors a crush on the local salon beauty. Not a “cool stud.” Narrator. SINGS, RAPS VERY WELL, DANCES

 

SONNY (20-30, Latino) Young, smart-alecky, wise and dry cousin to Usnavi. Tough and smart Dominican, has big plans for himself and his neighborhood. Great comedy chops. SINGS UPPER RANGE, RAPS VERY WELL, DANCES

 

NINA ROSARIO (20-30, Latina) Fresh, smart college student. Brave and strong Puerto Rican girl, but has to tell her parents that she quit school months ago. Emotional and conflicted, but still the “star” of the neighborhood. Demanding role, lots of singing. VERY STRONG SINGER, DANCES, STRONG ACTRESS

 

VANESSA (20-30, Latina) Sexy, hardened, stylist at the local salon. Has a troubled home life, wishes to get out and into something better. Tired of all the whistles and catcalls, looking for a true love. Ethnic, but definitely American. STRONG BELT SINGER, STRONG DANCER

 

BENNY (20-30, Black) Strong, smart, masculine worker at the Rosario Taxi dispatch. Very ambitious, urban, and full of big dreams. Handsome, bright, and harbors a crush on the “boss’s daughter.” VERY STRONG SINGER, GOOD DANCER, STRONG ACTOR/RAPPER

 

ABUELA CLAUDIA (50-60, Latina) Sweet, caring, and supportive Cuban matriarch of the neighborhood. Takes care of all the young people, and regularly plays the lottery. A wise character with strength, passion, and a long memory. A powerful actress, singer, and story-teller. STRONG SINGER, STRONG ACTRESS

 

KEVIN ROSARIO (40-50, Latino) Puerto Rican born father to Nina. Owns and runs a taxi dispatch with his wife, Camila. Traditional, hard-working Latin father, over-protective, loving, but also has a temper. STRONG SINGER, STRONG ACTOR

 

CAMILA ROSARIO (40-50, Latina) The smart, caring “business” half of the Rosarios. She takes care of the bills and business but usually holds her tongue in the presence of her husband. Dynamic Puerto Rican woman, with a powerful voice and presence that gets unleashed when she’s had “ENOUGH”!!! STRONG SINGER, STRONG ACTRESS

 

DANIELA (35-50, Latina) Sassy Puerto Rican owner of the local hair and nail salon. Loves to gossip, has a tough exterior, but enjoys being “The Boss.” Her salon rent keeps going up, so, sadly she is moving to the Bronx. Great comedy chops and timing. Think Miranda Priestly meets Sofia Vergara. VERY STRONG SINGER, STRONG COMIC ACTRESS

 

CARLA (20-30, Latina) Bubbly, funny, side-kick to Daniela. Very sweet and religious. Supportive friend to the salon trio. Good at playing “dizzy or bird-brained.” STRONG SINGER, GOOD AT COMEDY

 

GRAFFITI PETE (20-30, Any ethnicity) Young, urban, slick graffiti artist of the neighborhood. Slightly shady, but with a good heart. He doesn’t see his “art” as a bad thing, wants to make a difference while making a living. Need an excellent hip-hop or break dancer. VERY STRONG DANCER, RAPS WELL

 

PIRAGUA GUY (30-50, Latino) The town-crier. Sells shaved ice from a cart, has a soaring tenor voice, reflects on how the people in the neighborhood “keep scraping by.” A charismatic and important role. SINGS VERY WELL, DANCES SOME

 

MEN AND WOMEN OF WASHINGTON HEIGHTS (20-50, Latin, Black, Asian, White) Interesting, diverse and well-rounded people of the community. All shapes and sizes. As important as any of the principals, these people have stories of their own. We would like to see more than just great singers and dancers. Bring your strength, your vulnerability, your history, your sass, your humor and your love and pride from your ancestors. Challenging part singing and modern dance moves.