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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
  • Readings Cuts for CallbacksClick 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.