Theatre Casting Call for "Barcelona: The Musical"
Equity actors wanted for 2027 season show "Barcelona: The Musical" - video submissions. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please review the details provided below. About the project: SYNOPSIS: Barcelona: The Musical – is set in post–Civil War Spain in 1939 and follows the intersecting lives of students and families struggling to navigate personal loyalty, political oppression, and the moral consequences of war. This will be the premiere production. Rate: $675 weekly minimum. Additional info: Theatre will view at least 150 video submissions from Equity members. 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 apply. 1st Rehearsal: January 25, 2027. Runs February 4 – 7 and 11 - 13, 2027 at 7:30, February 6, 7,13 & 14 at 2:00, 2027. When applying, please include your headshot, resume, video audition & your Equity status. Please prepare 32-bars of two contrasting songs and a short monologue in one YouTube link. Submissions that DO NOT follow the guidelines will not be accepted. Please do not apply, if you are not available for the callback scheduled on September 26th, 2026, in NYC.
9 roles
Tenor. A University of Barcelona student who dreams of making a meaningful difference in the world. Intelligent and ambitious, Antonio is torn between his personal beliefs, loyalty to family, and growing moral conflict over Franco’s regime.
Soprano/Mezzo. Antonio’s girlfriend and a passionate anti-Franco activist. Strong-willed, principled, and courageous, Maria is driven by personal tragedy and a deep commitment to justice and political freedom.
Tenor. Antonio’s childhood best friend and football teammate. Pragmatic and politically skeptical, Pedro prefers to avoid activism and focus on friendship, football, and survival during uncertain times.
Baritone/Tenor. Antonio’s father and a Colonel in the Spanish military. Loyal to Franco and deeply shaped by the loss of his older son, Miguel, Jose struggles to reconcile duty, patriotism, and the desire to protect his remaining son.
Baritone/Tenor. Maria’s father and owner of a local tavern. Intelligent and well-read, he quietly supports his daughter’s convictions while fearing the dangers of her political involvement.
Baritone/Tenor. The authoritarian leader of Spain. Strategic, disciplined, and demanding absolute loyalty, Franco believes strong centralized control is necessary to restore Spain’s power and stability.
Baritone/Tenor. Franco’s trusted confidante and senior military advisor. Publicly loyal and obedient, Gonzalez privately recognizes Franco’s vanity and insecurity but rarely challenges him directly.
Mezzo. Antonio’s mother. Emotionally burdened by the trauma of war and the fear of losing another child, she pressures Jose to keep Antonio away from danger.
Students, soldiers, townspeople, football players, and protesters who collectively represent the emotional and political divisions within Spain during Franco’s rise to power.
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