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Clayton Community Theatre is excited to announce auditions for our upcoming production of Man of La Mancha! Our Artistic Director Sam Hack will direct, with music direction by Gene Rauscher, choreography by Mary Mather, and intimacy coordination by Christina Rios. This is a fantastic opportunity for talented performers to showcase their skills and be part of a vibrant and creative team.

 

AUDITION DETAILS

• Dates/Times: 12/6/2025 @10 AM – 1:30PM and 12/7/2025 @ 2 PM – 5:30PM?

• Callbacks: 12/10/2025 @ 7PM – 10:00PM

• Location:  Washington University South Campus, 6501 Clayton Rd. (Park in the lot to the west of the building off Clayton Road; enter at the glass doors.)

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CHARACTERS (All play at least 2 roles and do at least some singing and movement/dance)

• Sancho Panza (age 40-65)

• Cervantes/Don Quixote/Alonso Quijana (age 45-60)

• Governor/Innkeeper (age 35-60)

• Captain of the Inquisition (age 25-50)

• The Duke/Dr. Sanson Carrasco/Knight 0f the Mirrors (age 25-40)

• 4 -7 Muleteers (1 of whom should play guitar) (age 20-50)

• Aldonza/Dulcinea (age 25-45)

• Maria, innkeeper’s wife (age 35-60)

• Fermina, serving girl

• Antonia, Alonso’s niece (age 16-30)

• Housekeeper (age (45-70)

• Padre (age 35-60)

• Barber (age 30-60)

• Moorish Girl, primarily a dance role but could be doubled with singing role (age 20-40)

• 4 Attendants to Knight (probably doubled from other roles)

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VOCAL RANGES

• Quixote: Baritone A#2- G4;

• Sancho: Tenor/Baritone C3-A4;

• Anselmo: Tenor F3-G4,Falsetto to D5

• Carrasco: Baritone C3-D4

• Barber: Tenor F3-G4

• Padre: Tenor/High Baritone C3-G4

• Innkeeper: A3-C#4 Baritone;

• Aldonza: G#4-G#6 Mezzo or Soprano;

• Antonia: C4-F5 Mezzo or Soprano

• Housekeeper F3-F5 Mezzo.

• Muleteers: Tenors and Baritones

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REQUIREMENTS

• Every auditioner will be asked to participate in acting and singing auditions. Movement/dance auditions will take place at callbacks.

• Acting auditions will consist of cold readings (see sides linked below).

• Wear comfortable clothes and be ready to participate in a brief group movement exercise.

• Singers: Prepare 26-bar cuts of 2 songs (verse/chorus and bridge you are comfortable with, bring sheet music or backing track). If called back, you will be assigned song(s) to learn and prepare.

• Please bring a current headshot and resume if available.

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HOW TO SIGN UP

• To reserve your audition slot please complete this form and sign up for an audition time.

• Walk-ins will be accepted as time permits.

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WHO CAN AUDITION

• Auditions are open to performers of all ethnicities, identities, and backgrounds, ages 16 and up.

• We welcome both newcomers and seasoned actors to participate.

• No previous experience is required—just bring your passion and enthusiasm!

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REHEARSAL AND PRODUCTION DATES

• Rehearsals for music and dance will begin in late January 2026. 

• Blocking and acting rehearsals will begin the second week of February 2026. 

• Performances are April 23 – May 3, 2026. 

• More details will be provided for selected cast members.

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SIDES:

1​ Don Quixote & Sancho

2 Carrasco, Antonia, Housekeeper, Padre

3 Aldonza, Sancho

4 Padre, Carrasco, Don Quixote, Sancho

5 Don Quixote, Innkeeper

6 Cervantes, Governor, The Duke

7 Carrasco, Sancho, Quixote, Padre, Antonia, Housekeeper, Aldonza

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​If you have questions or need more information, please reach out to cct@placeseveryone.org.

 

We look forward to seeing you at auditions!

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Everyone who auditions will receive a complimentary ticket to any CCT production this season!