MAN OF LA MANCHA Equity Principal Auditions - Musical Theatre West Auditions
Musical Theatre West
Non-union Principals please submit for an appointment time on Tuesday 11/8. All non-union interested in Ensemble must attend dance call.
1st AEA Rehearsal: January 23, 2012 Other Personnel Aldonza (Dulcinea): a wild, lusty woman with a jaded look at life from experience. Rough exterior hiding a gentle heart that’s hurting. Mezzo (originally to Ab5, keys to be set on actress, score requires a facile two-octaves)
1st Non-union Rehearsal: January 16, 2012
1st Performance: February 10, 2012
Closing: February 26, 2012
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Executive Producer: Paul Garman
Artistic Director/Producer: Steven Glaudini
Director: Nick DeGruccio
Musical Director: Matthew Smedal
Choreographer: Carlos Mendoza
Breakdown
The Manservant (Sancho Panza): Don Quixote’s pragmatic but loyal servant & sidekick. Tenor (to G4, frequently high tessitura, optional to B4)
The Governor (The Innkeeper): 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. Bass (to C#4)
The Duke (Dr. Sanson Carrasco): As the Duke he is sidekick to the Governor; however, when he plays Dr. Carrasco, he is Antonia’s fiancée. He thinks Don Quixote mad and insists that he come home and treated for his malady. Baritone (to Db4)
The Padre: kindly, sympathetic cleric. Baritenor (to G4)
Antonia: self-centered; fiancee of Dr. Sanson Carrasco. Soprano (to F5)
The Housekeeper: strong of body & religious/moral convictions. Mezzo (to F5), could also be cast as Contralto (usable F3 to F4)
The Barber: comic role. Tenor (to G4)
Maria
Captain of the Inquistion
Also seeking strong, masculine men for the roles of The Muleteers (Pedro, Anselmo, Jose, Juan, Paco, Tenorio), Prison Guards, and the roles of Fermina, and the Morrish Dancers. All must sing well.
*Seeking an actor who also plays acoustic guitar really well.
