Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Book & Lyrics by Tim Rice
Direction by Jordan Wolfe
Assistant Direction by Mitchell King
Choreography by Caitlyn Wolfe
Vocal Direction by Ryah Lambert
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AUDITION *DATES:​
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2026 at 6:30pm​
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2026 at 6:30pm
​*Those auditioning need to attend only one audition day.
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LOCATION:
Auditions will be held at the Academy Theatre:
275 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335
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VIDEO AUDITIONS:
Attending auditions in person is preferred, but if you are unable to attend the scheduled date, you may submit a video for consideration.
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Please submit the following by Tuesday, August 4 at 11:59pm to jkemp@theacademytheatre.org:
*VIDEO of 16-32 bars of a musical theatre song in the style of or from the show.
*A current photograph
*Fill out the audition registration HERE
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AUDITION PREPARATION:
Please come prepared with 16-32 bars of a musical theatre song in the style of or from the show.​
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Must have an instrumental track (No piano accompaniment will be available.)
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Bluetooth speaker provided​
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There will be no dance call.​​
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ABOUT THE SHOW:
Evita charts the young and ambitious Eva Peron’s meteoric rise to sainthood. Set in Argentina between 1934-1952, the Tony-winning musical follows Eva Duarte on her journey from poor illegitimate child to ambitious actress to, as wife of military leader-turned-president Juan Peron, the most powerful woman in Latin America, before her death from cancer at age 33.
The events in Evita’s life are presented in song and commented on by the show’s narrator, Che. Well-known numbers from Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical masterpiece include “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina,” “Oh What a Circus,” “Buenos Aires” and “Another Suitcase in Another Hall.”
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Performance Dates:
Friday, October 2, 2025 at 7:30pm
Saturday, October 3, 2025 at 7:30pm
Sunday, October 4, 2025 at 2:00pm
Friday, October 9, 2025 at 7:30pm
Saturday, October 10, 2025 at 7:30pm
Sunday, October 11, 2025 at 2:00pm
Friday, October 16, 2025 at 7:30pm
Saturday, October 17, 2025 at 7:30pm
Sunday, October 18, 2025 at 2:00pm
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CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:
*Listed ages are playing ages.​​
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*Notice: Due to the nature of the show and inclusion of tango as a dance form, the staging of the production will include moments of intimacy.
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EVA
(Female, Must be able to play ages 15 to 33)
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
(Male, 20's-40's)
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.
PERON
(Male, 35-50)
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, 30 - 40)
“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 physicality.
MISTRESS
(Female, 16-20)
Light contemporary mix to E
A very beautiful, fragile, vulnerable, innocent young girl who plays Juan Peron's teenaged Mistress. She will also appear in the ensemble.
ENSEMBLE
Seeking a broad range of actors of all ages. Strong singing voices in all ranges and movement ability a MUST. A fully featured very busy ensemble to play everything from Aristocrats, Generals, soldiers, nightclub patrons, dressers, Peasants.
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CREW & VOLUNTEERS
Not a fan of the spotlight, but still want to be involved? We need volunteers for everything from hair and make-up to crew and lights. Send an email to jkemp@theacademytheatre.org​​
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EVITA is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals.
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