Man of La Mancha - La Mirada EPA/ECC Singers
McCoy Rigby
AUDITION DATE
Mar 13, 2017
11:00 am - 6:00 pm (PST)
Lunch: 2:00PM - 3:00PM
APPOINTMENTS
EPA rules in effect. In-person sign-ups begin at 10:00AM on 3/13/17.
CONTRACT
COST
Minimum - $815/wk
SEEKING
See breakdown.
PREPARATION
Legit standard broadway that shows off your legit vocal chops…not pop or contemporary broadway.
LOCATION
La Mirada Theatre Rehearsal Space
15519 Phoebe Ave.
La Mirada, CA 90638
This address is not the La Mirada Theatre.
PERSONNEL
Music Director: Jeff Rizzo. Casting Director: Julia Flores. Other members of the Creative Team may stop by, but are not scheduled for the duration.
OTHER DATES
Valley Performing Arts Center: Dates: Rehearsals @ La Mirada Rehearsal Hall: 4/18– 4/30. Rehearsals @ VPAC April 30th-May 5th. Matinee/Evening Performance @ VPAC: Sat, May 6 Closing Performance @ VPAC: Sun, May 7. La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts: Rehearsal: 5/30-6/3 Open: 6/3 Close: 6/26
OTHER
PRODUCERS: Tom McCoy and Cathy Rigby. Director: Glenn Casale. Choreographer: Patt Colombo
EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition.
An Equity monitor will be provided.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
BREAKDOWN
Lesli Margherita has been cast in the role of Aldonza.
· Cast must be available for both the VPAC and La Mirada dates.
· Muleteers an all principal roles (Barber, Maria, Fermina, etc.) double as prisoners and/or gypsies.
· Open to all ethinicities and physical types.
· “Man of La Mancha” is set in a rough and ruthless world, so character types are encouraged to audition.
Don Quixote (Cervantes): L ate 40-50's. An actor, playwright, and would-be knight. He is a romantic—some sane crazy—and has a vision of a far better and nobler world, where knights and chivalry rule the day. He plays Cervantes and a gentle man who thinks he is a night errant. High lyric baritone (E)
Sancho (also The Manservant): 30-50. Cervantes’ man servant. Sancho is short and squat. He has served Quixote/Cervantes for many years and is devoted to him, even with all his idiosyncrasies. Warm and funny.Tenor (high G)
Captain of the Inquisition: 40-55. An imposing and cruel man. In charge of the prison. Singer a plus.
The Innkeeper (also The Governor): 40's A large and powerful man. He is kind as the Innkeeper, a gentle giant, but as the Governor he is the leader of the inmate society in the prison. Bass baritone (low A)
Dr. Carrasco (also The Duke): 30's As the character of the Duke he is the sidekick to the Governor; however, as Dr. Carrasco, he is Antonia's fiancé. A scientist who thinks Don Quixote is mad and insists that he come home and be treated for his malady. Baritone
The Padre 40-50 A kind loving man. He understands Quixote. He travels with Carrasco. As a prisoner who has lost his mind. Lyric tenor.
Antonia: 20’s.Quixote's niece and Dr. Carrasco's fiancée. Sweet and very concerned about her uncle. She is controlled by Carrasco. Soprano, with a solid high F mix
The Housekeeper 40-50 Runs the house and has a secret affection for Quixote. Very dedicated. Character soprano (high F)
The Barber: 30-40’s . Funny. He travels the countryside and peddles shaves. He is known by everyone. Character baritone
Pedro: 30's The head muleteer, Pedro is a mean and vicious man, leading an attack on Aldonza.
Maria: 35-40’s. The Innkeeper's tough no nonsense wife.
Fermina: 20’s. A servant girl. Dancer. Provocative jazz/rhythmic dance in the style of Jack Cole. Contortionist and tumbling a plus. Belt (high D).
Muleteers: 25-30’s. Strong, masculine highwaymen. Men of size and stature. They are murderers, rapist and thieves who await their death in prison. All must be able to dance well and sing. Athletic, jazz/rhythmic dance in the style of Jack Cole.
Moorish Girl/Flamenco Dancer: 30-early 40’s. She has some age on her and has lived life. Dancer with knowledge of the Flamenco style. Must also sing. Provocative jazz/rhythmic dance in the style of Jack Cole. Contortionist and tumbling a plus.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to audition.
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