AUDITIONS

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Man of La Mancha Auditions on March 30 & 31

About the Show. Considered one of the greatest musicals of all time, Man of La Mancha is inspired by Miguel de Cervantes’ 17th-century masterwork Don Quixote and his quest. Set during the Spanish Inquisition, this epic and poignant journey celebrates the perseverance of one man who refuses to relinquish his ideals and who is determined to see life is not as it is, but as it ought to be. With a rousing, Spanish-inflected score including “I, Don Quixote,” “Dulcinea,” and one of theatre’s most beloved songs, “The Impossible Dream.”

Director. Bryce Chaddick
Choreographer. John Rampage
Musical Director. Jenny Shiroma

A Musical Play by Dale Wasserman
Music by Mitch Leigh
Lyrics by Joe Darion

Show Dates: May 23 – June 8 with the possibility of an extension to Sunday, June 15.

Audition Dates. Sunday, March 30 at 7:00 pm and Monday, March 31 at 7:30 pm

Callbacks. Callbacks will be by invitation only on Tuesday, April 2. Not being called back in no way implies final casting decisions. Some of those auditioning may be asked to attend a dance audition at callbacks.

Audition Sign Up. Auditions by appointment are preferred. Unscheduled auditions are permitted, as time allows, but may require a wait. Auditions will be held at the Diamond Head Theatre Rehearsal Hall at 520 Makapuu Avenue.

About Auditions. Prepare 32 bar selection featuring a legit musical theater piece that features your voice and acting skills (no pop/rock). An accompanist will be provided. No tapes, karaoke tracks or a cappella allowed.

Actors who play instruments are encouraged to sing and/or play a short selection at audition, especially guitar and/or Spanish/flamenco guitar. Portable woodwinds, brass, percussion welcomed and Castanets, Cajon, Bandurria, Laud, Traps encouraged to audition.

All actors are a part of the Ensemble in this production and may play more than one role or selections may be split between multiple actors. (see character section for more info)

There are no children’s roles under the age of 15.

What to Bring. Come in comfortable clothes including appropriate footwear that you can move in if you are asked to stay for a dance audition. Bring a complete list of any conflicts or possible conflicts with rehearsals and performances between Wednesday, April 2 through Sunday, June 15 to the audition. If you are cast in Man of La Mancha, no additional conflicts except those presented at your audition will be accepted. Headshots and resumes are welcome but not required.

Rehearsal Dates. All rehearsals will be held at Diamond Head Theatre. While always subject to change, the first two weeks of rehearsal will be Mondays -Thursday (7 – 10 pm) with Fridays off, Saturdays (5:30 – 9:30 pm) and Sundays (10 am -1 pm). Following that Tuesdays – Fridays (7 – 10 pm), Saturdays (5:30 9:30 pm) and Sundays (2 – 6 pm). The finalized rehearsal schedule will be determined by the director and dates will be available soon. Off days are subject to change.

Contact for Inquiries. Artistic Director John Rampage at (808) 733-0277 x 302

MAN OF LA MANCHA CHARACTERS

(Tenor/High Baritone – up to E4 or F4, male, 40s-60s) Cervantes is an actor, playwright, and tax collector. In the charade he performs with the inmates, he plays Quijana, an aging gentleman who believes himself to be Don Quixote, a would-be knight errant and chivalrous romantic. He has a vision of a far better and nobler world. Strong singing and acting.

(Tenor – up to B4, 30s-60s) Quixote’s loyal squire and sidekick. Funny, pragmatic and simple-minded. He has served Quixote/Cervantes for many years and is devoted to him, even with all his idiosyncrasies. Strong singing, acting, and comedic-timing.

(Mezzo-Soprano – up to Ab5 with belt, 30s-50s) A kitchen worker and sometimes prostitute at the end of her rope. Jaded, hardened, and defiant- she is a survivor but her rough exterior masks a gentle heart. Quixote/Cervantes sees her inner beauty, her potential and by the conclusion her eyes are opened. Strong singing, acting and movement.

(Tenor – up to F4, 40s-60s) A kindly cleric conflicted by his loyalty to friend Quijana and the delusions that are embarrassing to Quijana’s family and friends. Intuitive, sensitive and sympathetic, but he gets caught up in the game to cure Quijana. Strong acting and singing.

(Baritone – up to C#4, 30s-60s) The current leader and self-appointed justice of the prison society. He is tough and formidable but also humors a good story. As the Innkeeper he is gregarious, kind and sympathetic to the mad Don Quixote but also answers to his wife, Maria. Strong singing and acting.

(Baritone/Tenor – up to D4); Second in command to the Governor, he is cynical, angry at the world, and a hardened realist. He stubbornly resists Cervantes’ idealism and wishes to tear down the society that has rejected him. As Carrasco, a scholar and rationalist, he commits to curing Quixote’s madness by beating him at his own game. By the conclusion the paradigm of The Duke/Carrasco has been altered and his heart softened. Strong acting, some singing, some movement.

(Soprano – up to F5) Sweet but self-centered and conservative niece to Alonso Quijana. Loves her uncle but also embarrassed by his antics and longs for him to be ‘cured’ for her own purposes. Engaged to Dr. Carrasco. Singing, acting, movement.

(Soprano – up to F5) Sweet but self-centered and conservative niece to Alonso Quijana. Loves her uncle but also embarrassed by his antics and longs for him to be ‘cured’ for her own purposes. Engaged to Dr. Carrasco. Singing, acting, movement.

All actors are a part of the Ensemble in this production and may play more than one role or selections may be split between multiple actors.

The ENSEMBLE is made up of prisoners of rough and sordid backgrounds- some are criminals and some political prisoners within a totalitarian regime. They are the forgotten, the dregs of society, and thus discarded see the world as meaningless and deserving of their wrath until the arrival of a new inmate.

ALL ROLES ARE OPEN. We are committed to non-traditional casting, so all appropriate ages, body types, colors, ethnicities, disabilities and gender identities are encouraged to audition. Each cast member will also pledge to uphold our anti-bullying and anti-harassment policies before beginning rehearsals. We are dedicated to an open and inclusive create environment that fosters artistic and personal growth.

Man of La Mancha is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

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