CENTER DRAMA of the Axelrod Performing Arts Center

is holding auditions for

MAN OF LA MANCHA
Directed by: Deborah Murad Nesser
Musically Directed by: Robert Sammond

WHEN
November 10, 8:00pm AND
November 15, 2:00 pm (callbacks to follow)

If you cannot make the audition please email centerdrama@axelrodartscenter.org

LOCATION: Axelrod PAC, 100 Grant Avenue, Deal, NJ.
WEBSITE: http://www.jccmonmouth.org/centerdrama
CASTING QUESTIONS: centerdrama@axelrodartscenter.org

PREPARATION:
This musical takes the form of a play within a play. We are looking for strong singers and actors with the versatility to play multiple parts. Director is very interested to casting new talent. Stage combat, martial arts, wrestling, and/or gymnastics training or experience will be a big plus for virtually all roles.
Please prepare a song in the style of the show that best shows off your voice and range (16-32 bars). Feel free to sing from the show. No Rock music. Have a second song ready to go if requested. Bring sheet music; accompanist provided.

Bring short dramatic and comic monologues, if you have one.

Bring a headshot or picture if you have one and a list of conflicts.

Full production schedule listed on our website.

IMPORTANT DATES (full production schedule on website)
Start January 4 and will be Monday through Thursday evenings, and Sundays (time TBA).
Show Dates: March 4, 6, 7, 11, 14

BRIEF SYNOPSIS:
In an effort to protect himself after being thrown into prison during the Spanish Inquisition, Miguel de Cervantes tells his fellow prisoners a story he imagines in another world -- the story of Don Quixote of La Mancha and his loyal servant, Sancho Panza. The duo set out to rid the world of evil, battling windmills and honoring the serving wench Aldoza as a lady. Honor, romance, nobility, and chivalry reign in this classic musical featuring one of the most inspirational musical theatre songs of all time, "The Impossible Dream."


PARTICULARLY LOOKING FOR:
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Age ranges and physical descriptions are "ideal" and definitely NOT set in stone
These are VERY brief descriptions and there is much, MUCH more to each of these characters.
Ages 16+ ONLY
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Manservant/Sancho Panza: Age contemporary to Cervantes, typically (but not necessarily) a shorter round guy with great, honest comic timing. A tenor or high baritone, sings I Like Him, A Little Gossip, others.

Inn keeper/Govonor: A man of obvious authority. Kind hearted as the innkeeper but leader of the prisoners in jail. Age range 30+. Sings "The Dubbing," "Knight of the Woeful Countenance."

Captain (May also double as: Prisoner/Muleteer/Moor/Mirror Fighter): Powerful, imposing man (either by size, presence, or both), he represents the armed power of the Spanish Inquisition. Sings in virtually all group numbers. (Speaking role, no solo singing required).

Anselmo/Prisoner (May also double as: Guard/Moor/Mirror Fighter): A pure beautiful tenor or high baritone, sings Little Bird and in virtually all group numbers.

Barber/Prisoner (May also double as: Guard/Muleteer/Moor/Mirror Fighter): A small but very funny role. Comic tenor or high baritone, sings the "Barber's Song," and "Golden Helmet of Mambrino" and is in virtually all group numbers.

Duke/Dr. Carraso/Knight of Mirrors: (May also double as: Muleteer): Second in command of the prison, down on his luck noble now a prisoner of the Inquisition. He becomes one of the muleteers and then Dr. Carrasco, who attempts to cure Don Quixote with science. Dr. Carrasco is very important in the community and is the fiancée of Antonia. Worried about how Senor Quijana's madness will affect his standing in the community and plots with Padre to break through the madness. Age range 20-40. Sings Only Thinking of Him, and some group numbers. Baritone.

Pedro/Prisoner (May also double as: Moor/Mirror Fighter): A baritone and the leader and most dangerous of the muleteers, he sings in most of the group numbers.
Padre/Prisoner (May also double as: Muleteer/Moor): Sensitive and compassionate monk played by a crazy prisoner. Beautiful tenor, sings Only Thinking of Him, To Each His Dulcinea, Requiem, and most group numbers.

Antonia/Prisoner (May also double as: Horse Dancer/Fermina/ Moorish Dancer): Antonia she will inherit her uncle's estate and is worried about how her uncle's madness will affect upcoming marriage to Dr. Carrasco. Age range 17-30. A mezzo/soprano, sings "I'm Only Thinking of Him," "We're Only Thinking of Him" and most of the group numbers.

Fermina/Prisoner (May also double as: Horse Dancer/Moorish Dancer): Serving girl. Small speaking role, no solo singing required. Any age but would prefer a younger woman.

Housekeeper/Prisoner (May also double as: Mule Dancer/Inquisitor): A mezzo/soprano, sings Only Thinking of Him and most of the group numbers. Any age but would prefer older woman.

Maria/Prisoner (May also double as: Mule Dancer/Inquisitor/Housekeeper): Innkeeper’s not-so-kindly and slightly unbalanced wife. Speaking role, no solo singing required. Any age but would prefer older woman.

Aldonza/Dulcinea: Serving ench at the inn and part-time prostitute. Rough on the exterior but ultimately gentle on the inside. Age Range 20-40. Songs include "It's All the Same," "What Does He Want From Me," "Aldonza," "Knight of the Woeful Countenance" and others.

Also seeking:
Muletters-Rough men, mule drivers by trade that come to an inn to eat, drink and look for female companionship. Songs include "Dulcinea," "Little Bird, Little Bird," "Golden Helment of Mambrino." Any age.

Various small roles to be taken by prisoners—Moorish girl, attendants to the knight of the mirrors, soldiers, prison guards, Moors (Gypsies), Men of the inquisition.