"MAN OF LA MANCHA" June 1 - June 24, 2012 a Musical by Dale Wasserman
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This is the powerful tale of a man who, disillusioned with everyday life, decides to become Knight Errant and sally forth into the world righting all wrongs. Its overall themes of good over evil, and the search for happiness are sheer inspiration. Don Quixote may be a bit out of his time, but is he really so insane? Perhaps it is the rest of the world that could do with some of his peculiar band of boldness.
Rated 'Guidance Suggested' for theme
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Directed by:
Rusty Hendrix
Musical Director:
Lisa Smith
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AUDITION INFORMATION:
The Whidbey Playhouse, and Director Rusty Hendrix are pleased to announce AUDITIONS for the Award winning Musical MAN OF LA MANCHA. The Auditions will be Held on March 16, 17 and 18, 2012. We will be meeting at 6:30 each evening on the Main Stage at The Whidbey Playhouse. We would like for you to be able to attend all evenings, as we will be reading you against each other. The rehearsals will start immediately, and will be 3 days a week, Sun, Mon Thurs evenings, as we get closer to Show time, we May be rehearsing weekends. The show runs June 1-24, 2012.
REQUIREMENTS AND ROLES:
Don Quixote/Cervantes: 50s-60s, lyric baritone with strong range, excellent actor to play a variety of emotional ranges, excellent singer with comic abilities;
Sancho: 40s-50s, lyric tenor with strong range, excellent comic actor, strong singing abilities, character type;
Aldonza: 30s-40s, mezzo with strong belt voice, excellent actress capable of intense rage, beautiful in earthy manner, good body, physical, moves well;
Govenor/Innkeeper: 40s-50s, baritone, excellent singer and character actor, strong physical presence a plus, man of authority, moves well;
Duke/Dr. Carrasco: 30s-40s, baritone, prisoner, draggle-tail elegance, excellent singer and actor, moves well;
Padre: Friar Tuck look, fun-loving, kind, excellent actor, strong tenor voice;
Male ensemble: the Muleteers;
Female ensemble: includes Innkeeper's wife, Moorish dancer, two prisoners who must sing well.
You may sing a number of your own choosing from standard musical theatre repertoire that will reflect your vocal range and musical abilities. Have prepared 16 bars of a song. Accompanist provided. Cold readings from the script will be provided. Stage movement may be required.
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