Evita
by Fredericksburg Theater Company (FTC)
Apr. 14 - Apr. 15 (2015)
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 was a 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 20thcentury. 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.
Most rehearsals will take place Monday through Friday beginning at 7pm, with occasional weekend rehearsals. Attendance at technical week rehearsals, June 15th-18th is mandatory. Attendance to all performances Friday and Saturdays 7:30pm and Sundays 2pm, June 19th-July 5th is mandatory. Please be ready to provide conflict information at auditions.
Individuals looking for a leading role are asked to pick up a packet at the FTC office located at the theater. Included in the packet is the sheet music and backing track of a major solo the particular character sings in the show, and an audition form to be filled out prior to attending auditions. Individuals looking to be in the chorus/ensemble are also asked to pick up a packet that will have a chorus number to prepare. Below are the songs being asked to pick up and prepare for designated characters. Packets will be available to be picked up on Mar. 30th. For any additional information or questions please call the FTC office at 830-997-3588.
Eva: "Don't Cry for Me Argentina"
Che: "Oh What a Circus!" (first verse)
Peron: "A New Argertina" (first and third verses)
Magaldi: "On This Night of a Thousand Stars" (first verse)
Mistress: "Another Suitcase in Another Hall" (first and second verses)
Chorus Women and Men: "Peron's Latest Flame" (Aristocrats and Army, from beginning to Eva's entrance)
Chorus Children: "Santa Evita" (first verse)
Character Descriptions:
Eva Peron: A beautiful ambitious and power-seeking woman who rises to become the spiritual leader of Argentina by age twenty-six. A woman of few options, she uses her sexuality to build power. Vocally demanding/Legit Mezzo.
Peron: An officer in the Argentina army who rises to become the Argentine President. Baritone.
Magaldi: A tango singer and former lover of Eva. Tenor.
Che: A political activist and the narrator of the show. A radical who isn't reluctant to ask tough questions and demand answers. Tenor.
Peron's Mistress: Juan Peron's teenaged lover. Mezzo.
The Company: Men, women and children of Argentina. Adults please auditon with "Peron's Last Flame". Children please audition with "Santa Evita".
Auditions for FTC's Summer Musical Evita will be held Tuesday, April 14th and Wednesday, April 15th, at 7 pm at the Steve W. Shepherd Theater located at 1668 Highway 87 South in Fredericksburg. All roles are available for auditions. Please prepare one song at 16 bars in length that best showcases your vocal ability. A CD player, MP3 player, and pianist will be provided. Attendance at both audition nights is not mandatory.
