Usnavi de la Vega — male-presenting, 20s–30s, Latino. C3–G4 (rap-heavy). Heart and narrator of the show. Nina Rosario — female-presenting, late teens–20s, Latina. F3–E5. Intelligent, driven, struggling with identity. Benny — male-presenting, 20s–30s, Black/Non-Latino. A2–F4. Warm, ambitious, falls for Nina. Vanessa — female-presenting, 20s, Latina. G3–F5. Confident, independent, dreaming of life beyond the neighborhood. Abuela Claudia — female-presenting, 50s+, Latina. E4–C5. Wise, nurturing emotional core of the community. Sonny de la Vega — male-presenting, teens–early 20s, Latino. C3–G4 (rap-heavy). Funny, rebellious, passionate. Kevin Rosario — male-presenting, 40s–50s, Latino. C3–E4. Nina's proud, hardworking father. Camila Rosario — female-presenting, 40s–50s, Latina. G3–E5. Nina's compassionate, grounding mother. Daniela — female-presenting, 30s–40s, Latina. F3–D5. Bold, hilarious salon owner. Carla — female-presenting, 20s–30s, Latina. G3–E5. Bubbly, loyal, fun-loving. Graffiti Pete — male-presenting, teens–30s, Non-Latino. Minimal singing, strong dancer. Piragua Guy — male-presenting, any age, Latino. C3–C4. Humorous street vendor. Ensemble — all genders, 16+, all ethnicities. Strong singers and movers. Performers of any and all races, nationalities, gender identities, sexual orientations, body types, and disabilities strongly encouraged to audition.

Directed by Caitlyn N. Santiago. Choreographed by Amber Ardolino. Music Directed by Clay Colley.

In the Heights tells the story of a vibrant community in New York's Washington Heights neighborhood — full of hopes, dreams, and pressures, where the biggest struggles can be deciding which traditions you take with you and which you leave behind.

• ·Sunday, June 28 — 6:00pm–9:00pm
• ·Monday, June 29 — 6:00pm–9:00pm

Moyer Room, Youngstown Playhouse

600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown, OH 44511

(Enter from Main Entrance, continue past the stairs to the right, to the back of the building next to the Concession Stand)

• ·Principal Callbacks — Wednesday, July 1 — 6:00pm–9:00pm
• ·Dance Call — Thursday, July 2 — 6:00pm–9:00pm (singers may also sign up)

• ·16–32 bars (30 seconds–1 minute) of a pop or musical theatre song
• ·Songs celebrating cultural heritage or bilingual songs welcome but not required
• ·Accompanist provided — bring sheet music in the correct key or a backing/karaoke track with no voices
• ·Prepare for a short cold reading from the script
• ·Those auditioning for Usnavi, Benny, or Sonny should also prepare a 30-second rap flow to a karaoke track

Ages 16 and up. Especially seeking performers who can authentically represent the Latin and Hispanic communities at the heart of this story.

Special accommodations: contact Stage Manager Isa Foltz at isabelfoltz4@gmail.com before your audition.

First rehearsal: Tuesday, July 14

First tech rehearsal: Sunday, August 23

• ·Friday, August 28 at 7:30pm
• ·Saturday, August 29 at 7:30pm
• ·Sunday, August 30 at 2:30pm
• ·Friday, September 4 at 7:30pm
• ·Saturday, September 5 at 7:30pm
• ·Sunday, September 6 at 2:30pm