Auditions - Evita

Name: Auditions - Evita
Start: 2024-07-08T18:30:00-04:00
End: 2024-07-08T22:00:00-04:00
Location: 10400 Cross Fox Lane, Columbia, MD

Schedule

Mon Jul 08 2024 at 06:30 pm to 10:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

10400 Cross Fox Lane, Columbia, MD | Columbia, MD

Kicking off their 20th Season, Silhouette Stages proudly presents
EVITA
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Lyrics by Tim Rice

PRODUCTION TEAM
Director, Daniel Douek
Music Director, Ginny Moses
Choreographer, Amie Bell
Artistic Director and Producer, Henry Cyr

ALL ROLES OPEN - Non-Union/Non-Paid
Performers must be at least 16 years old
NOTE: Auditions for children (6 to 12) will be held later, TBD.

AUDITION DATES (Appointment Required)
Monday July 8th and Tuesday July 9th, 2024
6:30pm-10:00pm
Location: Slayton House (10400 Cross Fox Lane, Columbia, MD, 21044)

**Audition appointments can be made at the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B44ACAE28AAF8C70-50015493-evita

You will receive an email within 24-48 hours after signing up for a time slot, which will contain an online form that must be completed prior to your audition.
NOTE: If you are unable to attend these dates, please contact [email protected] to discuss making an alternate arrangement.
CALLBACKS (By Invitation, as needed)
Thursday July 11th, 2024
7pm-10:00pm
Location: Slayton House (10400 Cross Fox Lane, Columbia, MD, 21044)

AUDITION DETAILS/REQUIREMENTS
-People of all ethnicities, body types, sexual identities, gender identities and gender expressions are welcome to audition.
-Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to your time slot to fill out all required paperwork, late arrivals may not be accommodated.
-Audition forms will be available at the door.
-Please bring a headshot and theatrical resume, sheet music in the correct key for the accompanist, and dance attire.
-Be prepared to sing 16-32 bars of a song in the style of the show (approximately one minute); songs from Evita are acceptable.
-No tracks or acapella auditions are accepted; please bring sheet music in your key. A piano accompanist will be provided.
-Be prepared to do a short dance routine after you sing.

SCHEDULE
Rehearsals begin in late August 2024, at Slayton House, and will be held at the following times: Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30-10PM, Saturdays from 10AM-2PM.
Tech week starts October 13th, 2024.
Performance Dates: 10/18, 10/19, 10/25, 10/26, 11/1 and 11/2 @ 8PM; 10/27 and 11/3 @ 2PM
PLEASE PROVIDE ALL KNOWN CONFLICTS AT THE TIME OF YOUR AUDITION. CONFLICTS DURING TECH WEEK AND/OR DURING A PERFORMANCE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON WHAT TO PREPARE AND HOW TO SIGN UP FOR AN AUDITION APPOINTMENT, PLEASE VISIT: https://www.silhouettestages.com/auditions

SYNOPSIS
Evita is based on the historical story of María Eva Duarte de Perón, a poor Argentinian girl who grows up to be the wife of the president of Argentina, worshipped by her people. As a young woman who longs for an acting career, fame, and fortune, Eva quickly learns that her feminine wiles hold power among a culture, and a political system, run by men. Once she makes it to Buenos Aires, Evita finds fame and power in her powers of seduction, eventually seducing the rising political figure, Juan Perón, who becomes the President of Argentina. As First Lady of Argentina, she aligned herself with the poor, winning herself, and Perón, popularity among Argentinians. Evita becomes a hero to the poor and the working class¬—and an enemy to the rich. A young and unknown revolutionary, Che, narrates the rise and fall of the beloved matriarch of the Argentinian people. This blockbuster musical, made even more famous as a 1996 Hollywood film starring Madonna and Antonio Banderas, shows both the righteous determination, and the ruthless power, of Argentina’s 20th century matriarch.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

EVA PERON (female identifying)
Lead
Vocal range: Mezzo-soprano.
Age range: Plays ages 15 through 33
Eva is a beautiful, ambitious and power-seeking woman, who rises to become the spiritual leader of Argentina by the age of 26. She must be able to play a vivacious 16-year-old girl (at the beginning of the show) as well as a sophisticated 30-year-old diva. She must be able to project both toughness and charisma. 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) who must also be a passionate and strong actor who can move well.

CHE (male identifying)
Lead
Vocal range: Tenor
Age range: 21–35
The narrator. Must be able to relate to the audience and take them with him on the dramatic journey of the piece. Che is dashing, impulsive, jealous, and manipulative. He is a political activist (modelled on the actual Argentine-born Cuban guerilla fighter Che Guevara but according to the authors, he is only supposed to be representative of all activists). He isn’t reluctant to ask tough questions and demand answers. Latin American in personality and feel, hand gestures, impulsive. He must be an actor/singer who can move very well with a high, rock tenor voice that can sing a low A to high B, falsetto to high F.

JUAN PERON (male identifying)
Lead
Vocal range: Baritone
Age range: 32-50
Juan is an officer in the Argentinean army who rises, driven by his wife Eva, to become the Argentine President. He is a man who is dignified, charming, and authoritative. He should be a strong actor and singer who can play both character and leading roles. Move well and provide a strong sense of authority on stage. Military posture and physicality. Vocal bass/baritone to high F.

AGUSTIN MAGALDI (male identifying)
Featured (doubles as ensemble)
Vocal range: Tenor
Age range: 30-40
Magaldi is a tango singer with whom Eva has her first love affair. He is a charming loser who never quite made it. He has the first big number in the show, On This Night of a Thousand Stars, and sets up the world in which Eva exists by establishing a Latin flavor to the piece, which is essential. He will also appear in the ensemble. He should be able to portray a Latin American “personality” type with a feel that needs to be bigger than life, but real at the same time. He provides some good comedy moments. Good comedic timing. Moves well. Possible CHE understudy. Sings high tenor High G.

PERON’S MISTRESS (female identifying)
Featured (doubles as ensemble)
Vocal range: Mezzo-soprano
Age range: 16-21
The Mistress is a very beautiful, fragile, vulnerable, innocent young woman 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 featured song, Another Suitcase in Another Hall. She will also appear in the ensemble. One big number and a possible EVA understudy. She must be able to move well and sing a low A to a high E.

ENSEMBLE:
Age Range: 16-50s
As Argentina is a large European melting pot with many different ethnicities in its countries, we are seeking a broad range of males and females of all ethnicities. Good singing voices. Will play everything from Generals to Rich and Peasants. A fully featured, versatile ensemble that helps define this world. Strong dance ability encouraged. The ensemble carries the show of Evita and will be featured very heavily throughout the show. Tango dancers are highly encouraged to audition.