The Light in the Piazza
by Waco Civic Theatre

Aug. 28 - Aug. 29 (2022)

Margaret Johnson, an elegant and strong-willed Southern woman, has taken her daughter, Clara, on a vacation to Italy. When a gust of wind blows Clara’s hat right into the hands of a young Italian gentleman, neither age nor language nor familial disapproval can stop their whirlwind love affair. As Clara and Fabrizio fall into each others’ arms, Margaret must grapple with the question of whether to disclose Clara’s devastating secret to Fabrizio’s warm, passionate Italian family. With soaring operatic melodies that set it apart from most contemporary musical theatre, The Light in the Piazza is a story about mothers and daughters, fathers and sons, and the deeply intertwined emotions of love and loss

Auditions for the musical A Light in the Piazza, August 28 & 29, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Waco Civic Theatre

Please prepare a 30-60 second cut from a song in the style of the show. Auditions will be at Waco Civic Theatre on the Stage and in the Biard Room. Please check in with the stage manager at the front desk in the Lobby.

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Audition Date: August 28, 2022

Show Dates: September 23 – October 2, 2022

  • Margaret Johnson: An elegant, self-possessed, practical American woman. Strong and
    self-assured. To play mid to late 40′s. Mature Soprano with a strong middle voice. Must
    be a great actress. Range low A to high G.
  • Clara Johnson: Margaret’s 26-year-old daughter. Young and naive for her age with a
    youthful simplicity and exuberance. To play mid to late 20′s. Soprano with a strong voice in both ends of vocal range. Low A to high A.
  • Fabrizio Naccarelli: A 20-year-old, handsome and charming Florentine. Youthful and passionate energy. To play early 20′s. Lyrical Tenor. Low B flat to high B. Speaks Italian, and speaks/sings English with an Italian accent.
  • Giuseppe Naccarelli: Fabrizio’s older brother. A lady’s man. Very Italian. To play late 20′s
    to mid 30′s. The most physical character in the show. B flat to F. Speaks in Italian.
  • Franca Naccarelli: Guiseppe’s wife. Very passionate and strong. Unhappy in her marriage but in love with his husband. To play late 20′s to mid 30′s. Darker Soprano or Mezzo-Soprano with a strong head voice. Low B flat to high B. Speaks Italian, and speaks English with an Italian accent.
  • Signor Naccarelli: Fabrizio’s father. Very charming, charismatic, and insightful. Loves his family. To play 40’s to 50’s. Low A to D. Speaks Italian and speaks English with light Italian accent.
  • Signora Naccarelli: Fabrizio’s mother. Cunning and intelligent. The foundation of her family. Soprano with strong low range or Mezzo with strong high notes. Low C sharp to
    high B. Strong actress. Speaks in Italian, but sings in English, no accent. To play late 30’s to 50’s.
  • Roy Johnson: Margaret’s husband – to match Margaret's age range in casting. No singing.
  • Priest: Limited singing, G to D.
  • Artist: Limited singing, G to D.
  • Tour Guide
  • Ensemble