WEST

NOW CASTING

Center Theatre Group is producing a staged reading of WEST, a new musical about The Final Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, based on the characters of Mark Twain and the novel HUCK OUT WEST by Robert Coover. It follows the lives of the beloved American literary characters as they become adults and embark on brand new adventures, encountering Native American cultures and heroes, all while confronting and reevaluating the stories that have formed their personal and collective histories. 

WEST was co-written by Tara Moses (Seminole Nation of Oklahoma) and Andy Mientus. The reading will be directed by Michael Arden. Music and Lyrics by Jackson Teeley. Additional Music and Lyrics by Wade Fernandez (Menominee). Dramaturgy by Charli Fool Bear (Lakota/Dakota). Casting by The Telsey Office/Craig Burns and tbd casting co/Tanis Parenteau (Métis Nation of Alberta).

The reading will rehearse from May 25th-June 5th, with a presentation on June 5th in NYC. Actors must be NYC local hires (meaning you do not need travel or accommodations).

Please take a look at the character descriptions below. If you're interested in submitting for a role, send an email to tanis@tbdcastingco.com. Include your headshot and resume if you have one. If not, please include a current photo and a list of projects that you've been involved in. Please also send any singing clips you have (ideally musical theatre or pop/rock), and note where you are based and that you can work as an NYC local hire.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR NATIVE AMERICAN (AMERICAN INDIAN) ACTORS FOR THE FOLLOWING ROLES.

  • YOUNG LEVI/NATIVE AMERICAN CHILD
    Native American (Lakota), any gender, 9-13. Flick's younger sibling, placed in an Indian Boarding School. All gender identities are encouraged to submit! Open to seeing actors from all American Indian tribal nations. This role will require light singing.

  • CALAMITY JANE & OTHERS
    Native American (American Indian) Female, 20s. Seeking musical theater actors and actors who can sing well.

  • NATIVE FEMALE ENSEMBLE
    Native American (American Indian) Female, 20-40s. Seeking musical theater actors and actors who can sing well.

  • NATIVE MALE ENSEMBLE
    Native American (American Indian) Male, 20s-60s. Seeking musical theater actors and actors who can sing well.