
Man of La Mancha Auditions
Welcome to the world of the Man of La Mancha, a 1965 Tony award-winning musical with a book by Dale Wasserman, music by Mitch Leigh, and lyrics by Joe Darion. It was inspired by Miguel de Cervantes and his 17th-century novel Don Quixote. It tells the story of the “mad” knight Don Quixote as a play within a play, performed by Cervantes and his fellow prisoners as he awaits a hearing with the Spanish Inquisition.
Audition Dates
- Monday, June 23, 2025: Registration at 6:30 pm., Auditions 7-10 pm.
- Tuesday, June 24, 2025: Registration at 6:30 pm, Auditions 7-10 pm.
- Wednesday, June 25, 2025: Callbacks 7-10 pm.
- In-person auditions will be held at Birmingham Village Players, 34660 Woodward Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009
* If you are unable to attend auditions in person, you may submit a link to a video audition. Please record your first and last name, role(s) you are auditioning for, and the audition cut. Email the video to MOLM@birminghamvillageplayers.com.
** Auditionees only need to attend one of the two available audition dates.
Performance Dates & NEW Time
- Performance Dates: September 10* and September 12, 13, 14, 19, 20*, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28, 2025
- Performance Times: Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays @ 7:30 pm**; Sundays @ 2 pm.
- *There will be a Benefit Performance at Final Dress on September 10, 2025. There is also an added benefit matinee performance on Saturday, September 20th @ 2 pm.
- **Please note that BVP has updated our start time for all main stage productions from 8 p.m. to 7:30 pm. effective September 2025.
Meet the Production Team
- Directors: Roberta Campion, Sue Chekaway
- Asst. Director: Diane D’Agostino
- Producer: Diana McClain
- Asst. Producer: Kate Sweeney
- Music Directors: Lori Porter
- Choreographer: Roberta Campion
- Stage Manager: Mark Carley
Rehearsal Schedule
Rehearsals will begin on Monday, July 7, 2025. Rehearsals may be held on Sundays (TBD), Mondays (7p-10p), Wednesdays (7p-10p), and Thursdays (7p-10p) but are subject to change based on cast/crew availability. Not all cast members will be required to be at every rehearsal — a detailed schedule and call sheet will be provided after casting the production. Some rehearsals may be held offsite.
Character Descriptions
- Don Quixote (Cervantes)/Alonso Quijana (Male 30-60): He plays both a tax collector and a knight. He is enthusiastic and optimistic. Baritone
- Sancho Panza (Male 30-60): Don Quixote’s pragmatic, lovable, and loyal servant. Tenor
- Aldonza (Dulcinea) (Female 20-40): A wild lusty woman with whom Don Quixote takes a fancy. Soprano or Mezzo with a belt
- Innkeeper/Governor (Male 35-65): A strong but kind sympathetic man/A big burly but good-humored criminal. Bass
- The Duke/Dr Corrasco/The Knight of Mirrors (Male 25-55): The Governors second in command/Antonia’s money-loving fiancée/Don Quixote’s mortal enemy. Baritone/Tenor
- Padre (Male 40-60): Don Quixote’s Family Confessor. Tenor
- Barber (Male 35-65): An itinerant barber and dentist
- Antonia (Female 18-32): Alonso Quijana’s self-centered niece who is to be married to Dr. Carrasco. Soprano
- Housekeeper (Female 30-70): Alonso Quijana’s strong housekeeper-full of hope but short on brains. Mezzo
- Muleteers (Male 20-50): Mule drivers (Jose, Tenorio, Paco, Juan, Anselmo, Pedro, and Guitar player). Anselmo – Tenor and Falsetto, Pedro – Baritone
- Maria (Female 35-60): The innkeepers shrewish wife. Mezzo
- Fermina/Dancing Girl (Female 18-32): A serving girl at the inn/exotic dancer
- Captain of the Inquisition (Male 25-55): Head guard at the prison
- Ensemble Speaking parts (Male and female various ages): Guards, Men of the Inquisition, Moors, etc.
Audition Cuts
- Music cuts are provided in the linked Registration Form and are listed below.
- Readings will NOT be done during auditions. Readings will be done during callbacks.
- Music Audition Cuts
- Don Quixote #1 – Click here
- Don Quixote #2 – Click here
- Sancho #1 – Click here
- Sancho #2 – Click here
- Aldonza – Click here
- Antonia/Housekeeper – Click here
- Padre – Click here
- Barber/other named male parts – Click here
- Innkeeper & Ensemble – Click here
- Callbacks: Don Quixote/Sancho – Sing Don Quixote # 1 together – Click here
- Callbacks: Aldonza – Click here
- Readings Cuts for Callbacks – Click here
- Actors of all backgrounds, including different races, ethnicities, disabilities and gender/gender identity will be considered for all roles.
Questions?
Please contact MOLM@birminghamvillageplayers.com
** Click here for the Man of La Mancha Audition Registration**

Village Youth Theatre
For information regarding auditions for the Village Youth Theatre please click here.