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Man Of La Mancha

Written by Dale Wasserman, Music by Mitch Leigh, Lyrics by Joe Darion

Directed by Cassandra Zepeda

To Dream the Impossible Dream...

Inspired by Cervantes’ 17th-century masterwork Don Quixote and set during the Spanish Inquisition. Cervantes is in prison awaiting trial during the Spanish Inquisition. He and his fellow prisoners perform a play-within-a-play, telling the story of the elderly Alonso Quijana, who renames himself “Don Quixote” and goes on a quest to right all wrongs in the world. This epic and poignant journey celebrates the perseverance of one man who refuses to relinquish his ideals and who is determined to see life not as it is, but as it ought to be.

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Audition Information

  • July 12th 2025, 9am-2pm, at Stageworks Theater.

  • Open to actors 18 and older. 

  • Actors should prepare 32 bars of a song in the style of the show that shows their range in voice and acting. Musical accompaniment tracks should be brought on a device with Bluetooth capabilities. (A Bluetooth speaker will be provided in the audition space).  No acapella songs, please. 

  • Actors should bring a headshot with resume stapled to the back.

  • While in-person auditions are preferred, video auditions will be accepted. In-person callbacks may be required. 

  • Auditions are open to the community and parts may be cast with actors of any ethnicity.

rehearsals

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  • July 28th-September 11th

    • Monday-Thursday @ 7pm-10pm​

    • Saturday & Sunday @ 1pm-5pm

  • September 13​​th

    • Tech Rehearsal: 9am-5pm​

  • September 14th

    • Tech Rehearsal: 1pm-8pm​

  • September 15th-18th

    • Dress Rehearsals: 7pm-11pm​

Not all actors will be called to all rehearsals. Conflicts will be worked around when possible. 

performances

Thursday pick-up rehearsals may be required once the show has opened.

  • September 19 @ 7:30pm

  • September 20 @ 7:30pm

  • September 21 @ 3:00pm

  • September 26 @ 7:30pm

  • September 27 @ 7:30pm

  • September 28 @ 3:00pm

  • October 3 @ 7:30pm

  • October 4 @ 7:30pm

  • October 5 @ 3:00pm

  • October 10 @ 7:30pm

  • October 11 @ 7:30pm

  • October 12 @ 3:00pm

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character breakdowns

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  • DON QUIXOTE/MIGUEL DE CERVANTES - (40s-50s, Baritone) Tremendous depth and a heroic baritone voice; doubles as the writer Cervantes who is a poet, an unconventional thinker, and a restless spirit; as Quixote, he is the “foolish knight” who believes chivalry is alive. (Vocal Range: B2-E4)

  • SANCHO PANZA/MANSERVANT - (30s-40s, Tenor) Doubles as Cervantes’ manservant and Quixote’s sidekick Sancho; he is funny, has a light-hearted spirit, and has a deep and true kindness; his essence is that of caretaker; Depth and subtlety; Sings well, but can have comic voice. (Vocal Range: C3-A4)

  • ALDONZA - (30s-40s, Soprano) Has tremendous singing ability with a gutsy belt to a high A and a classical sound for parts of her material; Aldonza is a “savage, dark alley cat”; she is defensive, defiant, and a survivor; she is also wry; however, beneath her tough exterior is a woman with a noble heart who desperately wants to be loved. (Vocal range: Ab3-Ab5)

  • PADRE - (30s-40s, Tenor) a kind but passive religious leader; he is well-intentioned, but not strong enough to stand fully behind his beliefs; he’s a pleaser, but he has a soul and a heart; a lyrical tenor voice. (Vocal Range: C3-G4)

  • THE GOVERNOR/THE INNKEEPER - (40s-60s, Bass) The Governor is the leader of the inmate society in the prison. He is a powerful man who oversees Cervantes’ trial. As the Innkeeper he is skeptical of Don Quixote but kind – A gentle giant. (Vocal Range: G2-C#4)

  • THE DUKE/DR. CARRASCO - (30s-50s, Baritone) The Duke is a man of “breeding, intelligence, logic”; he is analytical and scientific; he can also be arrogant because he’s usually the smartest person in the room. (Vocal Range: C3-Db4)

  • MARIA - (30s-60s, will double as other characters such as gypsies) The exasperated wife of the Innkeeper. She sees, and expects the worst of all who enter the inn; especially Quixote.

  • ANTONIA/MOORISH DANCER - (20s-40s, Soprano) Quixote’s niece and Dr. Carrasco’s fiancée. A seemingly sweet and caring young woman, but she actually cares more about her needs than her uncle. This actress will double as the Moorish dancer - must dance well, belly dancing experience a bonus (Vocal Range: C4-F5)

  • ANSELMO - (20s-50s, Tenor) Rough muleteer, sings “Little Bird”. Acoustic guitar skills a plus. This actor will also double as prison guard and inquisition member (Vocal Range: A3-F#4)

  • MULETEERS/PRISON GUARDS/ INQUISITION - (20s-50s, various voice types) male actors of all shapes and sizes, must sing and move well.

  • THE BARBER - (20s – 60s, Tenor) He travels the countryside and peddle shaves. He is known by everyone. Comic character (Vocal Range: D3-G4)

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