Auditions for Evita

May  4, 5 at 7pm  

Performance Dates – July 25 - August 16, 2025 (Fri, Sat 8pm; Sun 2:30pm)
We encourage all to audition regardless of race, gender or sexual orientation.

Audition Info:

Please prepare a musical piece in the style of the show that best showcases your ability. Dress appropriately for a dance audition. Callbacks will be held on Saturday, May 10 at noon if needed.

Piano accompaniment will be provided, please bring sheet music or a karaoke track for your audition. Video auditions will be accepted.

Rehearsals will run from May 12, 2025 until late July. Show runs for 3 weekends in July and August. Rehearsals will generally be Mon-Thurs from 7:00-9:00 and Sun. from 4-8.

If you have questions, please email the director, Marie Miguel at

Characters

Eva Peron (Female)

E below middle C – F 1 ½ octave above middle C. Strong mixed belt. An experienced performer at every level with an amazing singing voice and strong dance ability. Must have all the acting qualities of a serious leading actress with a period look. She must be able to display pain, sympathy, anger, wit and real authority all in equal measure with many other emotions thrown in.

CHE (any gender)

Rock Tenor to C The narrator. Must be able to relate to the audience and take them with him on the dramatic journey of the piece. Strong dance and singing ability. Must be able to offer an extraordinary range of versatility to take on the Everyman nature of the part. Latin American in personality and feel.

PERON (Male)

Strong Baritone to G, with Falsetto to C. Must be able to sing, move and provide a strong sense of authority on stage. Man of the people. An impressive, charismatic politician who brings all the trappings of power with him. Authoritative, persuasive, charming and impressive.

MAGALDI (Male)

“Cheesy” Baritone to G. Charming loser – never quite made it. Has the first number in the show and sets up the world in which Eva exists and establishes a Latin flavour to the piece which is essential. Should have a slightly awkward and Latin physicality. Ability to play guitar a plus.

MISTRESS (Female)

Light contemporary mix to E Beautiful. Period. Fragile. Vulnerable. One big number and a possible EVA cover.

Ensemble (Any gender)

All ranges to a high standard A broad range of men and women of varying ages. All must understand the Latin temperament even if they don't fit perfectly into the 'look'. All shapes and sizes considered to play everything from Generals to peasants. All must be able to move. Ability to play guitar or bongos would be a plus.

General Audition Info

Generally, Auditions are held for each show during the run of the previous show. They are held on stage at our Theatre at 10251 Warwick Blvd. Newport News, Virginia, usually on Sunday and Monday evening. You only need attend one of the two audition dates. Different shows will have different call-back requirements, usually completed in the week following the audition. Audition forms will be available at the theatre, but you can print and fill-in the form ahead of time as well.

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