BERGEN COUNTY PLAYERS ANNOUNCES OPEN AUDITIONS
FOR 81st SEASON OPENING MUSICAL MAN OF LA MANCHA
Bergen County Players (BCP) of Oradell, one of America's foremost theater groups, will hold open auditions for its 81st season opening musical Man of La Mancha on May 18th, 20th and 22nd. With a book by Dale Wasserman, music by Mitch Leigh, lyrics by Joe Darion and inspired by Miguel de Cervantes's 17th century masterpiece Don Quixote, this Tony Award-winning musical tells the story of the mad knight, Don Quixote, as a play within a play performed by the poet Cervantes and his fellow prisoners as they await a hearing with the Spanish Inquisition. The beautiful score, featuring the anthem The Impossible Dream, led the way to five Tony Awards in 1965 and a Broadway run of six years
Man of La Mancha will be directed by Jacqueline McElroy-Poquette, with musical direction by Steve Bell. Open auditions will take place at the Little Firehouse Theatre, 298 Kinderkamack Road in Oradell, NJ.
Man of La Mancha Auditions
When
Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 10:30 am
Monday, May 20, 2013 at 7:30 pm
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 7:30 pm
Callbacks (by invitation only)
Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 10:30 am
Where
Little Firehouse Theatre, 298 Kinderkamack Road Oradell, NJ 07649
Performance Dates
September 14 through October 12
General Requirements: Auditioners should prepare an excerpt of a song (16-32 bars) not from MOLM that best represents their voice and bring sheet music for the accompanist in the proper key. Those auditioning for a specific role may sing a song of their choosing but should be familiar with the songs from the show. There will be no dance auditions. ALL ROLES ARE OPEN.
Character Breakdown
Don Quixote/Cervantes - (Baritone) Tall, slim. Double role
- Quixote - childlike, openness, much gusto & verve
- Cervantes - courtly, loves to play act
Sancho Panza - (High Baritone or Tenor) Comic role - companion to Cervantes, squire to Quixote
Aldonza/Dulcinea - (Soprano) Buxom, earthy, highly sexual type
Padre - (Tenor) Looks and age variable
Governor/Innkeeper - (Baritone) Looks and age variable
Antonia - (Soprano) Ingénue, small, pretty, delicate
Housekeeper - (Mezzo) Mature, looks variable
Duke/Dr. Carracas - (Baritone) Mature, looks variable
Barber - (Tenor) Looks and age variable
Fermina - Moorish Belly Dancer
Muleteers (6) - Singers; Roughnecks - inmates; various ages & sizes
The balance of the singing ensemble includes Maria, Innkeeper's wife, Captain and Guards of the Inquisition.
For more information contact Jacqueline McElroy-Poquette at
rjpoquette@optonline.net or call
201-497-5717.
