Evita
by Wonder Theatre

Mar. 07 - Mar. 08 (2016)

Argentina's controversial First Lady is the subject of this dynamic musical masterpiece. As an illegitimate fifteen year old, Eva escaped her dirt-poor existence for the bright lights of Buenos Aires. Driven by ambition and blessed with charisma, she was a starlet at twenty-two, the president's mistress at twenty-four, First Lady at twenty-seven, and dead at thirty-three. Eva Peron 'saint to the working-class, reviled by the aristocracy and mistrusted by the military' was destined to leave a fascinating political legacy unique in the 20th century. Told through a compelling score that fuses haunting chorales with exuberant Latin, pop and jazz influences, EVITA creates an arresting theatrical portrait as complex as the woman herself.
 
 
Director/Choreographer: Christopher Rodriguez
 
Musical Director: Josh Pepper

Auditions Monday March 7th, 2016 and Tuesday March 8th, 2016 at 7 pm

Production/Performance Dates: Aug 12, 2016 - Sept 11, 2016 

1920 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, Texas, 78201 

Our Website: www.woodlawntheatre.org 

Contact/More Information: chris@woodlawntheatre.org 

 

Dance audition will begin promptly at 7pm, singing auditions will follow.

Actors should prepare 16-32 bars from a song appropriate to the style of show. Please bring sheet music; an accompanist will be provided. If you are auditioning for both shows you can prepare two songs, but each song must be no longer than 16 bars.

 All roles are open. Individuals of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to audition for all roles. Children are needed for both productions, but that casting will happen at a later date through our children’s program.

 

Characters Needed: 


EVITA: (Female) Must be able to play ages 18 to 33 while projecting both a toughness and charisma. She is a beautiful, ambitious and power-seeking woman, who rises to become the spiritual leader of Argentina by the age of 26. She is also a woman of few options, who uses her sexuality to build power. The actor playing this role must be a trained vocalist with strong vocal stamina and excellent control. A legit Mezzo with a clear, strong mix that can belt to a high G and sing to a low E (below middle C). Must be a passionate and strong actor who can move well.

CHE: (Male, 18-35) This character is dashing, impulsive, jealous, and manipulative. Che is a political activist and the narrator of the show, a radical who isn’t reluctant to ask tough questions and demand answers. An actor/singer that must move very well with a high, rock tenor voice that can sing a low A to high B, falsetto to high F.

PERON: (Male, 30-50) An officer in the Argentinean army who rises to become the Argentine President. He is a man who is dignified, charming, and authoritative. A strong actor and singer who can play character/leading man. Vocal bass/baritone to high F.

MISTRESS: (Female, 16-25) A very beautiful, fragile, vulnerable, innocent young girl who plays Juan Peron’s teenaged Mistress. She is “dismissed” out of Peron’s life by his future wife, Eva. The Mistress ponders the rejection during her song, “Another Suitcase in Another Hall.” She will also appear in the ensemble. Must be able to move well and sing a low A to a high E.

MAGALDI: (Male, to play 30 – 40) A tango singer with whom Eva has her first love affair. A charming loser – never quite made it. Has the first number in the show, “On This Night of a Thousand Stars” and sets up the world in which Eva exists and establishes a Latin flavor to the piece, which is essential. He will also appear in the ensemble. Sings high tenor High G.

ENSEMBLE: Seeking a broad range of males and females of all ethnicities from late teens to 70s. Looking for excellent singers that can also move well. Will play various roles throughout the show (Soldiers, Peasants, Tango Dancers, and Aristocrats)