Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Auditions of EVITA- Wednesday, February 20th and Thursday, February 21st Sign-up 6:30 PM


The Milburn Stone Theatre, Director Lauren Spencer-Harris, Assistant Director William Yarbrough and Music Director Dominic LaFrancesca seek an ensemble of energetic and dynamic performers for Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Evita. Roles are open to all genders, races, and ethnic diversities.

Those auditioning are asked to prepare 2 contrasting songs in the style of the show.

Auditions are scheduled for Wednesday, February 20th and Thursday, February 21st.

Sign-ups begin at 6:30pm and auditions are scheduled at 7pm.

A callback for Evita is scheduled for Monday, February 25th at 7pm.

Show dates are June 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23. All actors who are cast MUST be available for all show dates, as well as tech week (Sunday, June 9th through Thursday, June 13th.)

Please note: This is a non-union/non-paid production

Evita Casting Breakdown

Eva Peron: A strong, versatile actress who belts to G and can dance. Must be charismatic, feminine, sensual, and tough at the same time. Evita's age ranges from 15 to 33 over the course of the show. Must have the physical stamina and vocal endurance to withstand the rigors of a demanding role.

(Range: Mezzo with a strong belt: Low E (below middle C) to high G)

Che: A hard-edged man with an extremely volatile nature who serves as narrator of the show and antagonist to Eva Peron. Must move well and have the physical stamina and vocal endurance to withstand the rigors of a demanding role. Ability to play acoustic guitar a plus, but not necessary.

(Age: 20s-30s. Range: Rock tenor who sings legit as well: Low B flat to high B flat)

Juan Peron: A prominent army officer who becomes the President of Argentina. Stately, charismatic and charming.

(Age: 40s-50s Range: Legit baritone with a powerful voice: Low A to high F#)

Magaldi: A Tango singer and Eva's first love interest. The person cast in this role will also be in the ensemble when not playing Magaldi.

(Age:40s-50s Range: High baritone or tenor: Middle C to high G)

Peron's Mistress: An innocent-looking young woman. Vocally, must have a sweet- sounding high mix. The person cast in this role will also be in the ensemble.

(Age:16-early 20s R ange: High mix/belt: Low A to E)

Girl: Girl with a clear treble voice and innocent look needed for a featured solo in Act II.

(Age 6-13 Range: Treble)

Ensemble: 10 men and 10 women (excluding those cast as Magaldi and the mistress) are needed to play various characters in the show. (Age:16+ Range: Sopranos, Mezzo Sopranos, Tenors, Baritones, Basses)

About Evita:

Don’t miss Webber and Rice’s captivating and soaring rags -to-riches musical theatre epic about the First Lady of Argentina, Evita. The Tony-winning musical depicts the infamous real-life story of Eva "Evita" Duarte de Peron, the wife of President Juan Peron, who rose from poverty to become the most famous Argentine woman in history. Her huge political influence and constant charity work earned her scorn and fear from the military and upper classes but adoration and love from the workers and descamisados. Evita's legendary life is displayed before your eyes as the most hated and most beloved woman in Argentina. With the songs “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina,” “Oh What a Circus” and “Another Suitcase in Another Hall.”

Visit www.milburnstone.org for more information.