Actors Needed for "Evita" Play Audition
Seeking actors for "Evita" Production. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Evita is based on the historical story of María Eva Duarte de Perón, a poor Argentinian girl who grows up to be the wife of the president of Argentina, worshipped by her people. As a young woman who longs for an acting career, fame, and fortune, Eva quickly learns that her feminine wiles hold power in a culture, and a political system, run by men. Once she makes it to Buenos Aires, Evita finds fame and power in her powers of seduction, eventually seducing the rising political figure, Juan Perón, who becomes the President of Argentina. As First Lady of Argentina, she aligned herself with the poor, winning herself, and Perón, popularity among Argentinians. Evita becomes a hero to the poor and the working class and an enemy to the rich. A young and unknown revolutionary, Che, narrates the rise and fall of the beloved matriarch of the Argentinian people. This blockbuster musical, made even more famous as a 1996 Hollywood film starring Madonna and Antonio Banderas, shows both the righteous determination, and the ruthless power, of Argentina’s 20th century matriarch. Rate: Non-Union/Non-Paid. Additional info: Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to your time slot to fill out all required paperwork, late arrivals may not be accommodated. Audition forms will be available at the door. Please bring a headshot and theatrical resume, sheet music in the correct key for the accompanist, and dance attire. Be prepared to sing 16-32 bars of a song in the style of the show (approximately one minute); songs from Evita are acceptable. No tracks or acapella auditions are accepted; please bring sheet music in your key. A piano accompanist will be provided. Be prepared to do a short dance routine after you sing. CALLBACKS (By Invitation, as needed) on Thursday, July 11th, 2024 7:00 pm-10:00 pm. SCHEDULE: Rehearsals begin in late August 2024, at Slayton House, and will be held at the following times: Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30-10 PM Saturdays from 10 AM-2 PM. Tech week starts October 13th, 2024. Performance Dates: 10/18, 10/19, 10/25, 10/26, 11/1 and 11/2 @ 8PM; 10/27 and 11/3 @ 2PM PLEASE PROVIDE ALL KNOWN CONFLICTS AT THE TIME OF YOUR AUDITION. CONFLICTS DURING TECH WEEK AND/OR DURING A PERFORMANCE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. If interested, please apply.
6 roles
(female identifying) Lead Vocal range: Mezzo-soprano. Plays ages 15 through 33 Eva is a beautiful, ambitious and power-seeking woman, who rises to become the spiritual leader of Argentina by the age of 26. She must be able to play a vivacious 16-year-old girl (at the beginning of the show) as well as a sophisticated 30-year-old diva. She must be able to project both toughness and charisma. She is also a woman of few options, who uses her sexuality to build power.
(Male identifying) Lead Vocal range: Tenor The narrator. Must be able to relate to the audience and take them with him on the dramatic journey of the piece. Che is dashing, impulsive, jealous, and manipulative. He must be an actor/singer who can move very well with a high, rock tenor voice that can sing a low A to high B, falsetto to high F.
(Male identifying) Lead Vocal range: Baritone Juan is an officer in the Argentinean army who rises, driven by his wife Eva, to become the Argentine President. He is a man who is dignified, charming, and authoritative. He should be a strong actor and singer who can play both character and leading roles. Move well and provide a strong sense of authority on stage. Military posture and physicality. Vocal bass/baritone to high F.
(Male identifying) Featured (doubles as ensemble) Vocal range: Tenor Magaldi is a tango singer with whom Eva has her first love affair. He is a charming loser who never quite made it. He has the first big number in the show, On This Night of a Thousand Stars, and sets up the world in which Eva exists by establishing a Latin flavor to the piece, which is essential. He will also appear in the ensemble. Good comedic timing. Moves well. Possible CHE understudy. Sings high tenor High G.
Female identifying Featured (doubles as ensemble) Vocal range: Mezzo-soprano The Mistress is a very beautiful, fragile, vulnerable, innocent young woman who plays Juan Peron’s teenaged Mistress. She is "dismissed” out of Peron’s life by his future wife, Eva. The Mistress ponders the rejection during her featured song, Another Suitcase in Another Hall. She will also appear in the ensemble. One big number and a possible EVA understudy. She must be able to move well and sing a low A to a high E.
As Argentina is a large European melting pot with many different ethnicities in its countries. Good singing voices. Will play everything from Generals to Rich and Peasants. A fully featured, versatile ensemble that helps define this world. Strong dance ability encouraged. The ensemble carries the show of Evita and will be featured very heavily throughout the show. Tango dancers are highly encouraged to audition.
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