GUSCO @ THE ROCK, 2025
IN THE HEIGHTS
WHAT TO SUBMIT:
Dance combo video front view: https://youtu.be/ttrOtRfC42g?si=tCYNqoGWwZVRBFVF
Dance combo video back view: https://youtu.be/uiXMqAVZlGg?si=RuAO9iW3XJ8No875
WHERE TO SUBMIT IT:
[email protected]
WHEN TO SUBMIT IT:
Anytime from now until June 1st.
IN-PERSON CALLBACKS ARE BY INVITE ONLY
Callbacks will be held June 16th from 5-9 PM at The Rockwell Theater (Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School) If you are invited for a callback, please come prepared for vocal, dance and reading. Not all cast members will be called back; not everyone called back will be cast. If you are not called back, it does not mean you are not being considered for a role. Further details will be included in callback communications.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWNS
GUSCO is committed to inclusive and diverse casting. People of all races, ethnicities, genders, body types, identities, attributes, religions, and abilities are encouraged to audition. If a role does not require a person to be of a specific race, ethnicity, gender, body type or have specific abilities or attributes we will actively consider anyone for the role.
As per the rights from Concord Theatricals: "In the Heights celebrates, uplifts and amplifies a Latinx community in New York City. To honor the authors’ vision and to clearly and appropriately tell that story, the roles should be cast accordingly. Company members must match the character definitions as written in the script."
As a casting committee, we cannot legally ask you your ethnic background. You must be cognizant of the descriptors named below. Please note there ARE also roles for non-Latinx/non-BIPOC actors. Namely, Graffiti Pete and the large ensemble that establishes the vibrant and diverse community of Washington Heights. We look forward to casting a broad range of performers to fill a very active, dance-centered ensemble.
Usnavi de la Vega- Owner of De La Vega Bodega, Latino (A2-A4)
Nina Rosario – A freshman at Stanford University, Latina (F3-F5)
Kevin Rosario – Nina’s father, owner of Rosario’s Car Service, Latino (A2-F4)
Camila Rosario – Nina’s mother, co-owner of Rosario’s, Latina (G3-E5)
Benny – Employee of Rosario’s, BIPOC (B2-A4)
Vanessa – Works at the salon, excellent dancer, Latina (F#3-F5)
Sonny – Usnavi’s cousin, Latino (D3-B4)
Abuela Claudia – Raised Usnavi, though not his blood grandmother, Latina (Eb3-E5)
Daniela – Owner of Daniela’s Salon, Latina (F3-E5)
Carla – Works at the salon, Latina (F3-E5)
Graffiti Pete – An artist
Piragüero (Piragua Guy) – Scrapes piraguas from his/her block of ice, Latino/a (D3-A4)
Ensemble: All types of people that represent a diverse and open community. Must be strong dancers.
- A 16-32 bar cut of a song from the musical or in the style of In The Heights that showcases your voice.
- A short dance combo. You can use the dance combination listed here (this is not our choreo--this is just for use for auditions.) Alternatively, you may also choreograph/use alternate choreo for your submission, including footage of solos, competitions, studio work, etc. Please note, there are characters who don't dance (Abuela, The Rosarios, etc) but submitting a dance tape would help us to see if/how you can "move".
- A slate that tells us a little about yourself, your interest in the show, and anything else that helps us get to know you!
- Your resume which should also note the roles you are interested in/can play without question of appropriation
Dance combo video front view: https://youtu.be/ttrOtRfC42g?si=tCYNqoGWwZVRBFVF
Dance combo video back view: https://youtu.be/uiXMqAVZlGg?si=RuAO9iW3XJ8No875
WHERE TO SUBMIT IT:
[email protected]
WHEN TO SUBMIT IT:
Anytime from now until June 1st.
IN-PERSON CALLBACKS ARE BY INVITE ONLY
Callbacks will be held June 16th from 5-9 PM at The Rockwell Theater (Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School) If you are invited for a callback, please come prepared for vocal, dance and reading. Not all cast members will be called back; not everyone called back will be cast. If you are not called back, it does not mean you are not being considered for a role. Further details will be included in callback communications.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWNS
GUSCO is committed to inclusive and diverse casting. People of all races, ethnicities, genders, body types, identities, attributes, religions, and abilities are encouraged to audition. If a role does not require a person to be of a specific race, ethnicity, gender, body type or have specific abilities or attributes we will actively consider anyone for the role.
As per the rights from Concord Theatricals: "In the Heights celebrates, uplifts and amplifies a Latinx community in New York City. To honor the authors’ vision and to clearly and appropriately tell that story, the roles should be cast accordingly. Company members must match the character definitions as written in the script."
As a casting committee, we cannot legally ask you your ethnic background. You must be cognizant of the descriptors named below. Please note there ARE also roles for non-Latinx/non-BIPOC actors. Namely, Graffiti Pete and the large ensemble that establishes the vibrant and diverse community of Washington Heights. We look forward to casting a broad range of performers to fill a very active, dance-centered ensemble.
Usnavi de la Vega- Owner of De La Vega Bodega, Latino (A2-A4)
Nina Rosario – A freshman at Stanford University, Latina (F3-F5)
Kevin Rosario – Nina’s father, owner of Rosario’s Car Service, Latino (A2-F4)
Camila Rosario – Nina’s mother, co-owner of Rosario’s, Latina (G3-E5)
Benny – Employee of Rosario’s, BIPOC (B2-A4)
Vanessa – Works at the salon, excellent dancer, Latina (F#3-F5)
Sonny – Usnavi’s cousin, Latino (D3-B4)
Abuela Claudia – Raised Usnavi, though not his blood grandmother, Latina (Eb3-E5)
Daniela – Owner of Daniela’s Salon, Latina (F3-E5)
Carla – Works at the salon, Latina (F3-E5)
Graffiti Pete – An artist
Piragüero (Piragua Guy) – Scrapes piraguas from his/her block of ice, Latino/a (D3-A4)
Ensemble: All types of people that represent a diverse and open community. Must be strong dancers.
GUSCO BASICS:
LOCATION:
Rockwell Theater
Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School
70 Memorial Boulevard
Bristol, CT
REHEARSAL:
We rehearse Tuesdays and Thursdays
The first day of daytime rehearsal is Tuesday, June 24th.
Rehearsal is held 9AM-3PM
Generally, the schedule is as follows:
9-12 Music (and specific actor calls when possible)
12-12:30 lunch (BYO or drive/walk to a local establishment)
1:00-3:00 Scene work/Choreo
(Some days are altered by staff vacations etc)
June 24, 26
July 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31
August 5, 7, 8
Tech week times TBD August 8-16
Shows: August 15 @ 7:00, August 16th @ 2:00 and 7:00
Strike: August 19
As a GUSCO actor, you are asked to provide a membership fee of $50 which can be paid in increments or at once. You will receive a GUSCO t-shirt as a "Thank you" for this contribution. This helps us sustain our production quality year to year and we greatly appreciate it!
(For Bristol Central and Bristol Eastern students enrolled in the 21C GRANT, this fee is waived.)
Rockwell Theater
Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School
70 Memorial Boulevard
Bristol, CT
REHEARSAL:
We rehearse Tuesdays and Thursdays
The first day of daytime rehearsal is Tuesday, June 24th.
Rehearsal is held 9AM-3PM
Generally, the schedule is as follows:
9-12 Music (and specific actor calls when possible)
12-12:30 lunch (BYO or drive/walk to a local establishment)
1:00-3:00 Scene work/Choreo
(Some days are altered by staff vacations etc)
June 24, 26
July 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31
August 5, 7, 8
Tech week times TBD August 8-16
Shows: August 15 @ 7:00, August 16th @ 2:00 and 7:00
Strike: August 19
As a GUSCO actor, you are asked to provide a membership fee of $50 which can be paid in increments or at once. You will receive a GUSCO t-shirt as a "Thank you" for this contribution. This helps us sustain our production quality year to year and we greatly appreciate it!
(For Bristol Central and Bristol Eastern students enrolled in the 21C GRANT, this fee is waived.)
