(Musical) Dancers for West Side Story - Jets and Sharks

Komische Oper Berlin is casting professional musical dancers for the revival of West Side Story. We are seeking talented dancers (m/w/d) to perform as Jets and Sharks with excellent skills in Contemporary, Modern, and Jazz dance styles.

Requirements:
- Young performance age up to 25 years old
- Professional experience in Contemporary, Modern, and Jazz
- Availability for full rehearsal and performance schedule
- No absences permitted during rehearsal phases

Auditions:
Auditions will take place exclusively on November 30 (2:00 PM - 9:00 PM) and December 1 (10:00 AM - 5:00 PM), 2026 at Komische Oper Berlin (Schillertheater). Participation requires prior written invitation. Specific audition times and musical numbers to prepare will be provided with your invitation.

Rehearsal Schedule:
- Block 1: October 4 (Jets) or October 11 (Sharks) - October 16, 2027
- Block 2: November 8, 2027 onwards
- Revival: December 11, 2027
- 16 performances through April 16, 2028

Direction: Barrie Kosky | Choreography: Otto Pichler | Musical Direction: James Gaffigan/Koen Schoots

Application Requirements:
- CV/Resume with portrait photo (PDF, max 1 MB)
- Short dance video (max 1 minute, YouTube link only)
- Short singing video (max 1 minute, YouTube link only)

Applications must be submitted by November 6, 2026 via the application form.

https://app.smartsheet.eu/b/form/01a12006445476b3b3a65c615a388c33