MAN OF LA MANCHA - NYC Appointments
Arizona Theatre Company
APPOINTMENTS
NYC auditions expected to be held the week of July 31 by appointment only.
CONTRACT
LORT Non-Rep LORT B ($887/wk min)
SEEKING
Equity actor/singers for various roles. All ethnicities, however, Hispanic and Latin actors who can inhabit this world are strongly encouraged to submit.
Seeking submissions from AEA members. AEA members must submit themselves directly in order to be considered via this posting (no agent or third-party submissions).
INSTRUCTIONS
For consideration, email picture and resume ASAP.
SUBMIT TO
PERSONNEL
Artistic Director: David Ivers
Director: David Bennett
Music Director: Tim Symons
Choreographer: Kathryn Van Meter
Book: Dale Wasserman
Lyrics: Joe Darion
Music: Mitch Leigh
Casting Director: Geoff Josselson, CSA
OTHER DATES
Rehearsals begin: November 7, 2017 (in Tucson)
Tucson Performances Begin: December 2, 2017
Tucson Closing: December 31, 2017
Phoenix Performances Begin: January 5, 2018
Phoenix Closing: January 28, 2018
OTHER
This production will be heavily influenced by flamenco music and dance, and much of the cast will also serve as the band. As noted in the breakdown, seeking actors who can play one (or more) of the following instruments with great proficiency: upright bass, violin, trumpet, piccolo, flute, accordion. (Facility with guitar and/or flamenco percussion also helpful).
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 submit.
BREAKDOWN
This production will be heavily influenced by flamenco music and dance, and much of the cast will also serve as the band. As noted below, seeking actors who can play one (or more) of the following instruments with great proficiency: upright bass, violin, trumpet, piccolo, flute, accordion. (Facility with guitar and/or flamenco percussion also helpful).
SEEKING:
[DON QUIXOTE/CERVANTES]
Male, 40s - 60s. Rich baritone. Cervantes is a jailed actor, playwright, poet and unconventional thinker who creates an extravagant alter ego: Don Quixote, a romantic and would-be knight. A restless spirit with a vision of more graceful and noble world, where knights and chivalry rule the day. At once filled with madness and sanity – he enlists all in his adventures, daring them to hope and dream again. Ability to play an instrument a plus, but not required.
[ALDONZA]
Female, 30s – mid 40s. Strong mezzo soprano with belt. Raw, gutsy, edgy. She is a kitchen wench/prostitute who Quixote tries to make into a lady. Guarded, defiant, a survivor. Beneath her tough exterior is a woman with a noble, gentle heart who has given up hope. Ability to play an instrument a plus, but not required.
[SANCHO PANZA]
Male, 40s – 50s. Strong character bari-tenor. Devoted and loyal, he has been Cervantes/Quixote’s manservant and caretaker for many years. Sancho is funny, curious, greedy, loving and vacillates between feelings of compassion and skepticism for his master. While he often acts out of cowardliness and ignorance, he possesses his own folky wisdom. Ability to play an instrument a plus, but not required.
[DR. CARRASCO/THE DUKE]
Male, 30s – 50s. Baritone. Antonia's fiancé. A man of science and reason. He thinks Don Quixote is a madman and insists that he return home for treatment. Arrogant, analytical, and refined. Strong proficiency at playing one of the following instruments: upright bass, violin, trumpet, piccolo, flute, accordion.
[PADRE]
Male, 30s-50s. Lyric tenor. A kind, thoughtful, sympathetic but passive Catholic priest. He is well-intentioned, but not strong enough to stand fully behind his beliefs. Strong proficiency at playing one of the following instruments: upright bass, violin, trumpet, piccolo, flute, accordion or flamenco percussion.
[ANTONIA]
Female, 20s-40s. Soprano. Quixote’s niece and Dr. Carrasco's fiancée. A seemingly sweet and caring young woman who is actually deeply selfish and calculating. Strong proficiency at playing one of the following instruments: upright bass, violin, trumpet, piccolo, flute, accordion or flamenco percussion.
[MARIA, INNKEEPER’S WIFE]
Female, 40s-50s. Alto character voice. The exasperated wife of the Innkeeper. She sees, and expects, the worst of all who enter the inn. May double with the Housekeeper. Strong proficiency at playing one of the following instruments: upright bass, violin, trumpet, piccolo, flute, accordion or flamenco percussion.
[HOUSEKEEPER]
Female, 40s-50s. Soprano/mezzo. Quixote’s self-righteous, fastidious housekeeper. She cares for Quixote deeply, and has fantasies of a romantic relationship with him. Strong proficiency at playing one of the following instruments: upright bass, violin, trumpet, piccolo, flute, accordion or flamenco percussion.
[MALE FLAMENCO DRUMMER]
Male, any age. Must be a strong flamenco-style drummer and/or have facility with flamenco percussion (cajon, hand percussion, castanets). Singing is a plus, but not required.
[MALE FLAMENCO DANCER]
Male, any age. Must be a strong flamenco dancer and be able to sing and potentially play various roles in the show including a muleteer. Should be able to play some flamenco percussion/castanets. Singing is a plus, but not required.
[FLAMENCO GUITARIST]
Male or Female, any age. Must be a strong flamenco guitar player. Other instruments and singing are a plus, but not required.
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 submit.
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