Evita
by Georgetown Palace Theatre
Mar. 16 - Mar. 18 (2019)
Evita charts the young and ambitious Eva Peron’s meteoric rise to sainthood. Set in Argentina between 1934-1952, the Tony-winning musical follows Eva Duarte on her journey from poor illegitimate child to ambitious actress to, as the wife of military leader-turned-president Juan Peron, the most powerful woman in Latin America, before her death from cancer at age 33. The events in Evita’s life are presented in song and commented on by the show’s narrator, Che. Well-known numbers from Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical masterpiece include “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina,” “Oh What a Circus,” “Buenos Aires” and “Another Suitcase in Another Hall.”
Director: Clifford Butler
Choreographer: Jesee Smart
Music Director: Austin Kimble
Stage Manager: De Belardinelli
The Georgetown Palace will hold auditions for our production of Evita starting March 17, 2019.
The production will open Friday, June 7th and closes July 7th on the Georgetown Springer Memorial Stage.
Cast includes three principal roles, two featured roles, a large ensemble, and a children’s chorus. Click here for a character breakdown, and additional audition requirements for specific roles.
Dates: Auditions will be held Saturday, March 16th thru Tuesday, March 19th. Initial auditions will be Saturday and Sunday with a mandatory Dance Call on Monday, March 18th. Children’s chorus auditions will be at 2:00 PM on Saturday the 16th. Please note: Those auditioning for the children’s chorus will have to sign up on the “waitlist”.
Location: Auditions will be held on the Springer Memorial Stage, located at 810 S Austin Ave. Georgetown TX 78626
To Prepare: Auditions on Saturday and Sunday will consist of singing auditions. All auditioners should bring a prepared vocal piece, with accompaniment. If you are auditioning for Eva, Che, or Magaldi, there are some additional things we would like to see at initial auditions – please consult the character breakdown page for further details.
Dance Auditions will be Monday, March 18th. Everyone is required to attend the dance audition.
Please come prepared for a Musical Theatre Jazz combination. Jazz shoes or character heels are fine for the jazz combo. Sneakers are acceptable if you don’t have either of the above-listed options. Please wear form fitted clothing and be ready to move. Everyone in the show must move, so we’ll need to see everyone at the dance audition.
-Children’s Dance Call: Monday, March 18th from 6:30-7:15
-Adults who auditioned Saturday: Please arrive ready to dance on Monday, March 18th from 7:30-8:30
-Adults who auditioned Sunday: Please arrive ready to dance on Monday, March 18th from 8:40-9:40
Callbacks will be by invitation only and held Tuesday, March 19th, starting at 6:30 pm. Callbacks are posted on the palace website, not via email.
Auditions are scheduled online via the Palace website. You will fill out the audition form, sign up for a time, and fill out the conflict calendar, as well as upload a headshot and resume. Questions should be emailed to productions@georgetownpalace.com
You will receive an email confirming your appointment. If you are unable to attend any of the audition times, please send us an email and we will try to work with you to schedule an alternative time.
Click here to fill out the form. Reminder: children 12 and under should sign up for an audition under the waitlist.
Rehearsals will begin around April 1st.
Rehearsals are typically held Monday through Thursday 7:00-10:00 and Saturday 1:00-5:00. Performances are Friday and Saturdays at 7:30 pm, and Sundays at 2 pm. Sometimes ticket demand causes us to add Saturday Matinee performances at 2 pm.
Background checks: Everyone involved with the production must submit to a background check at the Palace’s expense. If you are cast, you will receive a secure link where you can fill it out. There is no cost to you.
The Georgetown Palace Theatre is 501c3 Non-profit organization. There is no compensation for any of the actors.
We practice non-traditional casting, and all roles are open. All ages, abilities, gender, and ethnicities are encouraged to participate.
If you have any questions, please email productions@georgetownpalace.com.
