Auditions – Birmingham Village Players

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.