Young Talent Wanted for Singing Audition "Man of La Mancha"
Young talent needed for singing audition for "Man of La Mancha". See the details below! ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Man of La Mancha is one of the world’s most popular musicals. Inspired by Miguel de Cervantes’ 17th-century masterwork Don Quixote and set during the Spanish Inquisition, the original 1965 production won five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Miguel de Cervantes is in prison awaiting trial during the Spanish Inquisition. He and his fellow prisoners perform a play-within-a-play, telling the story of the elderly Alonso Quijano, who renames himself “Don Quixote” and goes on a quest to right all wrongs in the world. The rousing, Spanish-inflected score includes the classic numbers “The Impossible Dream,” “I, Don Quixote,” “Dulcinea,” “I Really Like Him” and “Little Bird.” Additional info: Performances on October 10, 11, 17, and 18 at 7 PM and Oct 12 and 19 at 2:30 PM. Rehearsals will begin approximately on August 18th Rehearsals have typically been held on Sunday (afternoon and evening), Monday (evening), Wednesday (evening), and Thursday (evening) of each week, but this is subject to change based on cast availability. Auditions will include learning/performing a short piece of music from the show and a cold reading, and a short dance audition. Actors will be called at different times depending on the characters they are reading for. *PLEASE NOTE: This musical deals with complicated themes, including poverty and mental health. While actors under 18 may audition for very select roles, permission from parents to participate is required given the sensitive subject matter. If you are interested please apply.
19 roles
(Antonia’s fiancé and Knight of the Mirrors) AND The Duke - Baritone/Tenor - As the character of the Duke, he is the sidekick to the Governor; however, when he plays Dr. Carrasco, he is Antonia’s fiancé. He thinks Don Quixote is mad and insists that he come home and be treated for his malady.
Baritone/Tenor - As the character of the Duke, he is the sidekick to the Governor; however, when he plays Dr. Carrasco, he is Antonia’s fiancé. He thinks Don Quixote is mad and insists that he come home and be treated for his malady.
Tenor/High Baritone - A sensitive character who recognizes beauty in Miguel’s imagination.
Tenor - A happy, comic character whose shaving bowl is apparently a magical relic.
Baritone/Bass - A large and powerful man, he is kind as the Innkeeper but as the Governor is the leader of the inmate society in the prison.
Baritone/Bass - A large and powerful man, he is kind as the Innkeeper but as the Governor is the leader of the inmate society in the prison.
Tenor (+ Falsetto) - A muleteer.
The head muleteer, Pedro is a mean and vicious man, leading an attack on Aldonza.
A muleteer.
A muleteer.
A muleteer.
A muleteer.
A muleteer. This character must be able to play classical Spanish guitar.
Spoken/non-singing.
Mezzo-Soprano - Quixote’s niece and Dr. Carrasco’s fiancée.
A servant girl.
Looking for ensemble actors who can also play musical instruments. Are particularly interested in percussion, woodwinds, reeds, brass and classical guitar.
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