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A Musical Drama by
DALE WASSERMAN
Music by Lyrics by
MITCH LEIGH JOE DARION
Director: Shaun Kingma
Musical Director: Tyson Legg
Choreographed Movement: Tamara Finch
Set Designer: Graham McGuffie
Lighting Designer: Stelios Karagiannis
SHOW
SEASON:
September 17 - October 2 2010
National Theatre, St.Kilda
AUDITION
DATES
Audition Dates : Saturday June 19, Monday June 21, Tuesday June 22, 2010
Call Backs : Monday June 28 2010 (evening)
Rehearsal
and Audition Venue:
CLOC Central Rehearsal Venue,
32 Dane Rd, MOORABBIN
Audition Information & Forms: click here to download
Man of La Mancha – a musical inspired by Miguel de Cervantes’ seventeenth century masterpiece Don Quixote. Man of La Mancha has become a classic musical theatre work, with countless revivals on Broadway and around the world, winner of five Tony Awards and boasting the Broadway hit song “The Impossible Dream”.
SYNOPSIS
In the late 16th century, Miguel de Cervantes (a tax collector, soldier, and author) and his assistant, Sancho, are thrown into prison by the Spanish Inquisition. While awaiting his trial, the prisoners steal Cervantes's possessions and commence a trial of their own.
Pleading his case, Cervantes gives a dramatic defense by reenacting the story of Don Quixote of La Mancha: the passionate and poignant tale of a noble knight who lives in a world of madness and chivalry.
His holy quest - a mission of salvation, to right all wrongs, to dream the impossible dream.
DIRECTOR’S NOTES
The production team and I are very excited to be presenting this stylish and classic production at the National Theatre – a theatre well suited for the production’s brooding and looming set and lighting. Although at times it may seem large in scale, Man of La Mancha is in fact an intimate, passionate and compelling story told with a strong book and beautiful (though demanding) score.
As the musical is written as a “play within a play”, we require versatile actor/singers willing to develop and embrace numerous characters, with the majority of the show spent on stage.
We require a cast of 18 to 20 (15-16 Male, 5-6 Female). With no chorus (in the traditional sense), all cast will have roles that double, with each role requiring strong acting and vocal skills. Some roles i.e. Aldonza, Padre, Don Quixote etc – can afford to have a more classical tone rather than a standard musical theatre vocal. For dialogue, actors need to use a neutral (to slight English) accent except where otherwise specified.
This is certainly an actor/singer’s dream show, with powerful and intriguing characters that range from the tour-de-force roles of Don Quixote and Aldonza to each and every member of the versatile and strong ensemble. Man of La Mancha is an ensemble piece of work in every sense of the word.
Shaun Kingma
CHARACTERS
Name |
Description |
General |
Don Quixote/Cervantes
VOCAL: Baritone |
An actor, playwright, and would-be knight. He is a romantic - some say insane - and has a vision of a far better and nobler world, where knights and chivalry rule the day. |
Age Range: 30-60 |
Sancho/Manservant
VOCAL: Tenor |
Sancho: physically opposite from Don Quixote. He has served Quixote/Cervantes for many years and is devoted to him. A simple and gentle man. |
Age Range: 30-60 |
Aldonza
VOCAL: Soprano/Mezzo Soprano |
A serving woman and a part-time prostitute at the inn, Aldonza is rough and wild on the exterior, but has a gentle heart inside and yearns to believe what Don Quixote tells her. Bitter over years of torment. |
Age Range: 20-40
Some movement
Accent: neutral/slight Spanish |
The Innkeeper/The Governor
VOCAL: Bass |
A large and imposing man, he is kind as the Innkeeper, but as the Governor rules with a heavy hand though always level headed. |
Age Range: 30-60 |
The Padre
VOCAL: Tenor |
A kindly and sympathetic cleric |
Age Range: 25-60 |
Dr. Carrasco/The Duke
VOCAL: Baritone |
As the Duke, he is imposing and well educated. As Dr Carrasco he is focused on money, power and prestige. |
Age Range: 25-40 |
Antonia
VOCAL: Mezzo Soprano |
Quixote's niece and Dr. Carrasco's fiancée. Self – centered. |
Age Range: 18-30 |
The Housekeeper
VOCAL: Mezzo Soprano |
Alonso Quijana’s housekeeper, strong of body and religious/moral convictions |
Age Range: 30-60 |
Pedro
VOCAL: Baritone |
Head Muleteer. Rough and ruthless. |
Age Range: 20-50
Some movement |
Muleteers X6
VOCAL: Baritones/Tenors |
Assorted band of rough working men of mixed ages. *One would ideally also be able to play guitar |
Ages Range from 18 to 50
Some movement
Accent: neutral/slight Spanish |
The Barber
VOCAL: Tenor |
A happy optimistic barber.
*Possible double up as a Muleteer. |
Age Range: 20-50
Some movement |
Maria (Innkeeper’s Wife)
VOCAL: various |
The Innkeeper’s Wife. A firm, haughty woman. |
Age Range: 30-60 |
Fermina/Moors Dancer
VOCAL: various |
A serving girl. Jealous of the attention Aldonza receives. *Possible split into 2 roles |
Age Range: 18-30
Dancer |
Captain of the Inquisition
VOCAL: non singing role |
An imposing, cruel man. |
Age Range: 30-60 |
Guards and Men of the Inquisition, Horses, Moors, Prisoners etc |
All played by the roles covered above |
N/A |
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
- Audition Forms can be downloaded from CLOC’s website www.cloc.org.au for you to complete before arrival if you wish.
- Arrive early enough to fill in the appropriate forms and talk through your song with the audition pianist.
- Prepare two contrasting songs in the style of the show. Remember that as time is limited, you may not complete the song, so choose an appropriate starting point.
- Bring sheet music in the key in which you wish to sing (no taped music or requests to transpose).
- No prior preparation of dialogue is required. You may be asked to read extracts from the script.
- Bring a current photograph of yourself (non returnable) and a performance resume.
- There will not be a separate dance/movement audition. Those characters requiring dance or movement (please refer to the Character Breakdown sheet) will be assessed during the callbacks.
- Be available for callbacks on Monday June 28 (evening).
- Minimum age for auditionees: 16 plus at the time of auditions.
- Rehearsals are on Sunday afternoon (2pm-6pm), Monday and Wednesday evenings (7.30pm‑10.30pm).
- Note following dates:
Measure for Costumes: Monday June 28 (at callbacks)
First Rehearsal: Sunday July 4, 2pm (full company)
Costume Try-On: Sunday July 18, 11am-1pm (Costume Resource Centre, CRC)
Photo Shoot: Sunday August 1, 10am-1pm
Rehearsal Weekend: Saturday August 14-Sunday August 15 (all day)
Rehearsal Weekend: Saturday August 28-Sunday August 29 (all day)
Rehearsal Weekend: Saturday September 4-Sunday September 5 (all day)
Sitzprobe with orchestra: Thursday September 9
Bump In: Sunday September 12
Bump Out: Saturday October 2 (immediately after final performance)
- SEASON:– National Theatre, cnr Barkly and Carlisle St, St.Kilda
Sunday September 12 Bump In
Monday September 13 Rehearsal 8pm
Tuesday September 14 Rehearsal 8pm
Wednesday September 15 Rehearsal 8pm
Thursday September 16 Rehearsal 8pm
Friday September 17 Opening Night 8pm
Saturday September 18 Show 8pm
Sunday September 19 Show 2pm (Matinee)
Wednesday September 22 Show 8pm
Thursday September 23 Show 8pm
Friday September 24 Show 8pm
Saturday September 25 Show 8pm
Sunday September 26 Show 2pm (Matinee)
Wednesday September 29 Show 8pm
Thursday September 30 Show 8pm
Friday October 1 Show 8pm
Saturday October 2 Show 8pm FINAL
- Audition Panel:
Shaun Kingma - Co-Director
Tyson Legg - Musical Director
Tamara Finch - Choreographed Movement
Melinda Peebles - Committee Chairperson
See you there – and most importantly enjoy!
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