Who wants to be Christian's Maria?

I do, I do :)) Haha!

Seriously, if you're qualified, go audition! Manonood na lang ako.

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Christian is in search of Maria

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-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 with age 17-30 will be conducted on March 29-30, 10 a.m.- 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 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 tel. no. 818-1111 loc. 225. Fundraising groups, block buyers and corporate sponsors may call Eva at 0918-9396065.

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