HERE LIES LOVE Equity Principal Auditions - Williamstown Theatre Festival Auditions

“HERE LIES LOVE” follows the lives of Imelda Romualdez Marcos and the woman who raised her, Estrella Cumpas, and their intertwining lives against the political backdrop of the Marcos’ rise to power and fortune in The Philippines. Set in the clubs of the rich and famous that Imelda loved and frequented, the piece follows a period of history from poor beginnings in the 1950’s to the 1980’s when Imelda and her family were forced to leave The Philippines and tells the story before the story we think we already know of the extravagance of her husband’s reign and the 2700 pairs of shoes.

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Seeking:

Casting Directors' Notes: MULTIPLE ethnicities are found throughout the population of the Republic of the Philippines from the migrant arrivals from China, Spain, Korea and Southeast Asia, among other nations. Because of the specific world of the play, we are particularly interested in considering performers to play Filipino, Latino and Asian characters. All must have GREAT POP SINGING VOICES and move well.


ESTRELLA:
AVAILABLE ROLE. 20’s-30’s. Filipina. Servant and confidante, who raised Imelda after her mother’s death, despite being only slightly older than her. Strong maternal, nurturing force with a gentler singing voice.

AQUINO (NINOY):
AVAILABLE ROLE. 20’s-30’s. Filipino. Rebel leader with righteous principles. Seeking a singer with strong R&B/Gospel voice.

WOMEN:
AVAILABLE POSITIONS. 20’s-30’s. Filipina. To play various roles, Beauty Pageant contestant, Citizens of Manila, among others.

MEN:
AVAILABLE POSITIONS. 20’s-30’s. Filipino. To play various roles, Soldiers, Citizens of Manila, among others.

IMELDA:
CAST. Auditioning performers will be considered as possible (emergency) replacements, should any become necessary. 20’s-30’s. Filipina. A beautiful provincial flower with ambition burning inside her. Although specific physical resemblance is generally not an issue, we are particularly interested in considering performers 5’7’’ and above as Imelda’s height is an important detail in her story. Seeking a singer with a STRONG belt.

REMEDIOS:
CAST. Auditioning performers will be considered as possible (emergency) replacements, should any become necessary. 30’s-40’s. Filipina. Imelda’s mother. A beacon of strength and practicality

MARCOS:
CAST. Auditioning performers will be considered as possible (emergency) replacements, should any become necessary. 20’s-30’s. Filipino. Intensely Charismatic, Masculine Politician. Seductive. Sexy. Johnny Cash meets Conrad Birdie in Manila.