Auditions for MAN OF LA MANCHA
Schedule
Sat Dec 06 2025 at 10:00 am to 01:30 pm
UTC-06:00Location
6501 Clayton Rd, Clayton, MO, United States, Missouri 63117 | Clayton, MO
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Clayton Community Theatre is excited to announce auditions for our upcoming production of Man of La Mancha! Our Artistic Director Sam Hack will direct, with music direction by Gene Rauscher, and choreography by Lauren Neels. This is a fantastic opportunity for talented performers to showcase their skills and be part of a vibrant and creative team.Audition Dates/Times: December 6, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM, and December 7, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Washington University South Campus, 6501 Clayton Rd. (Park in the lot to the west of the building off Clayton Road; enter at the glass doors.)
Characters (All performers play at least 2 roles and do at least some singing and movement/dance)
Sancho Panza (age 40-65)
Cervantes/Don Quixote/Alonso Quijana (age 45-60)
Governor/Innkeeper (age 35-60)
Captain of the Inquisition (age 25-50)
The Duke/Dr. Sanson Carrasco/Knight 0f the Mirrors (age 25-40)
4 -7 Muleteers (1 of whom should play guitar) (age 20-50)
Aldonza/Dulcinea (age 25-45)
Maria, innkeeper’s wife (age 35-60)
Fermina, serving girl
Antonia, Alonso’s niece (age 16-30)
Housekeeper (age (45-70)
Padre (age 35-60)
Barber (age 30-60)
Moorish Girl, primarily a dance role but could be doubled with singing role (age 20-40)
4 Attendants to Knight (probably doubled from other roles)
VOCAL RANGES
Quixote: Baritone A#2- G4
Sancho: Tenor/Baritone C3-A4
Anselmo: Tenor F3-G4,Falsetto to D5
Carrasco: Baritone C3-D4
Barber: Tenor F3-G4
Padre: Tenor/High Baritone C3-G4
Innkeeper: A3-C#4 Baritone
Aldonza: G#4-G#6 Mezzo or Soprano
Antonia: C4-F5 Mezzo or Soprano
Housekeeper F3-F5 Mezzo
Muleteers: Tenors and Baritones
Requirements
● Every auditioner will be asked to participate in acting, singing and movement/dance auditions.
● Acting auditions will consist of cold readings.
● Wear comfortable clothes and be ready to participate in a brief group movement exercise.
● Singers: Prepare 26-bar cuts of 2 songs (verse/chorus and bridge you are comfortable with, bring sheet music or backing track). If called back, you will be assigned song(s) to learn and prepare.
● Please bring a current headshot and resume if available.
How to Sign Up
To reserve your audition slot please complete this form: https://forms.gle/AqsgZDBwJG1QfXU46 and sign up for an audition time at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B4BA4A629A3FC1-58980344-manofla
Walk-ins will be accepted as time permits.
Who Can Audition?
Auditions are open to performers of all ethnicities, identities, and backgrounds, ages 16 and up. We welcome both newcomers and seasoned actors to participate. No previous experience is required—just bring your passion and enthusiasm!
Rehearsal and Production Dates
Rehearsals for music and dance will begin in late January 2026.
Blocking and acting rehearsals will begin the second week of February 2026.
Performances are April 23 – May 3, 2026.
More details will be provided for selected cast members.
Bonus!
Everyone who auditions will receive a complimentary ticket to any CCT production this season!
Contact Information
If you have questions or need more information, please reach out to [email protected]
We look forward to seeing you at auditions!
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Where is it happening?
6501 Clayton Rd, Clayton, MO, United States, Missouri 63117Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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