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MAN OF LA MANCHA, IN THE HEIGHTS & MTW’s Educational Tour

MAN OF LA MANCHA

Book by Dale Wasserman
Music by Mitch Leigh

Lyrics by Joe Darion
Director: James Vásquez

Choreographer: Shani Talmor
Music Director: Ryan O’Connell

IN THE HEIGHTS

Music & Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda

Book by Quiara Alegría Hudes
Director: Jesse J. Sanchez

Associate Director/Choreographer: Marissa Herrera
Music Director: Rod Bagheri

PRODUCTION DATES

MAN OF LA MANCHA

First rehearsal: Tuesday, January 27th, 2026
Preview: Friday, February 13th, 2026
Opening: Saturday, February 14th, 2026
Closing: Sunday, March 1st, 2026

IN THE HEIGHTS
First rehearsal: Monday, March 23, 2026
Preview: Friday, April 10th, 2026
Opening: Saturday, April 11th, 2026
Closing: Sunday, April 26th, 2026

AUDITION DATES

Note: Parking for these auditions will be severely impacted due to the tree lot that shares a space with MTW. Please arrive early to give yourself time to park.

MAN OF LA MANCHA & IN THE HEIGHTS Principal/Chorus Vocal Auditions (EPA/ECC): Friday, November 7th, 2025:
Appointments from 10:00am – 6:00pm, break from 1-2pm
(all singers must be signed in no later than 4pm to make an appointment) 

Agent audition appointments / Non-AEA audition appointments (MAN OF LA MANCHA, IN THE HEIGHTS, & MTW’s Ed Tour): Saturday, November 8th, 2025
Appointments from 10:00am – 6:00pm, break from 1-2pm

(all singers must be signed in no later than 4pm to make an appointment) 

IN THE HEIGHTS Student Ensemble auditions (ages 10-17): Sunday, November 9th, 2025 @ 10:00am
Audition will begin with dancing, followed by singing.  Please arrive no later than 9:45am to check-in.
To make an appointment for our Student Ensemble auditions, please sign up using the following Google Form: IN THE HEIGHTS Student Ensemble Audition Sign-In Form
*NOTE: this form is only to be used for those signing up for our STUDENT ENSEMBLE auditions*

IN THE HEIGHTS Dance ECC (all genders): Sunday, November 9th, 2025:
1pm – Dance group 1
3pm – Dance group 2
5pm – Dance group 3* (only if previous groups are filled)
Those called back to sing will be asked to do so after dancing.
It will take approximately one hour for each group to learn, dance and audition each combination.

MAN OF LA MANCHA Dance ECC (all genders): Sunday, November 23rd, 2025:
2pm – Dance group 1
4pm – Dance group 2
6pm – Dance group 3* (only if previous groups are filled)
Those called back to sing will be asked to do so after dancing.
It will take approximately one hour for each group to learn, dance and audition the combination.

Principal Callbacks for IN THE HEIGHTS will be held on Monday, November 10th, 2025.
Principal Callbacks for MAN OF LA MANCHA will be held on Monday, November 24th, 2025.

LOCATIONS

Auditions and Rehearsals will be held at the MTW rehearsal hall: 4350 E 7th Street, Long Beach, CA 90804 

Maximum capacity in audition room at once: 50 (2,000 square feet of danceable space)
Maximum capacity in outdoor holding area: 55

Performances for MAN OF LA MANCHA & IN THE HEIGHTS will be held at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center: 6200 E Atherton St, Long Beach, CA 90815

CONTRACT

AEA rate: $1,054/wk (COST Tier 2+)

Non-AEA rate: $16.90/hr for all rehearsal and performance hours worked.

Priority is always given to those with local housing. Non-AEA members are always encouraged to attend all auditions.

AUDITION MATERIAL

Please prepare a 16-32 bar vocal selection in the style of the show you are auditioning for.

Singing from the show is welcomed.

Callback Material for both shows will be posted HERE when available (materials will be posted at least one week prior to auditions).

When attending an audition, please ensure that you bring a headshot & resume.

AUDITION APPOINTMENTS

If you are an AEA member looking to schedule an audition appointment, you can do so on the AEA website.

If you are not an AEA member, you may email mtwauditions@musical.org with your headshot, resume to request an audition appointment, and we will reach out to you if appointments become available. If you do not receive an audition appointment, non-AEA members are still welcome to attend auditions Friday, November 7th or Saturday, November 8th. While we must prioritize our AEA members, we will do our best to see all those who attend. 

If you aren’t able to attend the in-person auditions, please complete the form below to submit a virtual audition, which includes:

• HEADSHOT
• RESUME
• VOCAL VIDEO – 16-32 bar vocal selection in the style of the show you are auditioning for.
• DANCE/MOVEMENT VIDEO, if applicable.
• Feel free to include your REEL as well!

MTW 2026 SEASON VIRTUAL SUBMISSIONS

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS

Musical Theatre West strives to reflect its community, and welcomes and encourages all performers of any gender identity, age, religion, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, language, physical ability or diverse viewpoints to audition.

Man of La Mancha

*All roles will be cast 18+ to play the ages listed below

**The role of DON QUIXOTE has been cast.  Seeking potential understudies/swings.

*Note: All characters double as prisoners and remain onstage for the majority of the show. Names in parentheses indicate specific doubled characters.

Don Quixote (Alonso Quijana, Miguel de Cervantes): Baritone. Cervantes is an actor, playwright, and tax collector. Quijana is an aging gentleman who believes himself to be Don Quixote. Quixote is a would-be knight errant, a romantic, and a madman.

Sancho (Manservant): Tenor. Quixote’s loyal squire and sidekick. Funny, pragmatic. “A fat little bag stuffed with proverbs.”

Aldonza: Soprano with belt. A servant and part-time prostitute. Jaded, defiant, a survivor. Her rough exterior masks a gentle heart. Quixote imagines her to be his lady, Dulcinea.

Padre: Tenor. A kindly cleric. Thoughtful, sympathetic to Don Quixote, but conflicted.

The Innkeeper (The Governor): Bass. The Innkeeper is kind and sympathetic to Don Quixote until his inn is threatened. Married to Maria. The Governor is the imposing leader of the inmates.

Dr. Sanson Carrasco (The Duke): Baritone. Dr. Carrasco is haughty, controlling, and engaged to Don Quixote’s niece, Antonia. The Duke is a disillusioned prisoner who dislikes Cervantes and his stories.

Maria: Mezzo. No-nonsense, exasperated, and pessimistic. Married to the Innkeeper.

Antonia: Soprano. Sweet but self-centered. Niece to Alonso Quijana and engaged to Dr. Carrasco.

Housekeeper: Mezzo. Strong, religious, holds tightly to her convictions. Works as a housekeeper for Alonso Quijana. Possible double with the Barber.

Pedro: Baritone. The leader of the muleteers. Rough and ruthless. Guitar skills a plus.

Anselmo: Tenor. A rough and sturdy muleteer. Beautiful voice. Guitar skills a plus.

Tenorio (Captain of the Inquisition): As Tenorio, another muleteer. As the Captain, a cruel and imposing leader of the Spanish Inquisition. Guitar skills a plus.

Paco (Monk): As Paco, a rough and sturdy muleteer, but perhaps the youngest of the group. As Monk, a member of the Spanish Inquisition. Guitar skills a plus.

Juan (Barber, Monk): Tenor. As Juan, a rough and sturdy muleteer. As Barber, a traveling barber. As Monk, a member of the Spanish Inquisition. Guitar skills a plus.

In The Heights

*All roles will be cast 18+ to play the ages listed below

**The role of USNAVI DE LA VEGA has been cast. Seeking potential understudies/swings.

Usnavi de la Vega (Male, Latino, 20-30’s) Charismatic and funny. He is a likeable leading man and can be awkward at times. Owns a small bodega in Washington Heights. Abuela Claudia, the neighborhood matriarch, “practically raised” him when his parents both died during his early childhood. He dreams of moving back to the Dominican Republic. He is in love with Vanessa. Extremely strong singer/rapper/dancer.

Nina Rosario (Female, Latina, 20’s to play 19) A first generation college student and has just returned home from her first year at Stanford University. She is the daughter of Kevin and Camila Rosario. The community looks to her as a symbol of success, as someone who has achieved great things outside of “The Heights”. Carries the weight of her community and family on her shoulders. Very strong singer with soprano belt range.

Benny (Male, Black/non-Latino, 20-30’s) Best friends with Usnavi, and in love with Nina. Benny is a driver for Kevin Rosario’s dispatch. He grew up having to make his own way and Kevin took him under his wing. Benny hopes to someday own his own car service and represent the hard work and optimism of a hopeful entrepreneur. Baritenor. Excellent singer, rapper, and dancer.

Vanessa (Female, Latina, 20’s) A stylist at Daniela’s salon. She longs to get out of Washington Heights .Hardened in part by a troubled home life, but maintains a hopeful outlook. Close friends with Nina. Has a soft spot for Usnavi. Excellent singer/belter and dancer.

Abuela Claudia (Female, Latina, 50’s+) is the warm (sometimes funny) matriarch of the neighborhood and is everyone’s Abuela. Both strong and wise, she has lived in The Heights longer than anyone, and practically raised Usnavi after his parents died. Strong belt.

Sonny (Male, Latino, 18-25 to play mid-teens) Usnavi’s idealistic and optimistic, younger cousin who works at the bodega. He has a genuine desire to improve the inequities of his community and emulate Usnavi. Strong comedic abilities. Excellent singer/rapper and strong mover.

Daniela (Female, Latina 30’s-40’s) The savvy, strong-willed, straight talking owner of the salon next to Usnavi’s bodega. Bold, sassy, funny, enjoys banter and demands respect. Her business is a victim of gentrification and is forcing her to move to the Bronx. A mentor to Vanessa and Carla in a tough love style. Great mover and great singer with a strong belt.

Carla (Female, Latina, 20’s-30’s) Works at Daniela’s salon. She is a supportive friend and looks up to Daniela. Some would say she’s a loyal sidekick. She can be naive at times, but is not a ditz. Strong comedic timing. Great singer with a strong belt and mix. Great mover.

Kevin Rosario (Male, Latino, middle aged) The owner of Rosario’s Car Service, Camila’s husband, and Nina’s father. After emigrating from Puerto Rico, he has worked hard his entire life to build his business and provide for his family. He is stubborn and fiercely proud of his daughter’s achievements. Great singer.

Camila Rosario (Female, Latina, middle aged) The co-owner of Rosario’s Car Service and has a quiet, but strong hold on her husband Kevin. She fell in love with him at 19 and emigrated together to New York to open their business and raise Nina. Great singer.

Piragua Guy (Male, Latino, 30’s+) He makes his living walking the streets of Washington Heights selling flavored shaved ice. He is a representative of the islands so many of the residents once called home. A very strong presence in the community. Excellent tenor. Good mover.

Graffiti Pete (Male, Any Ethnicity, 20’s+) A graffiti artist who’s good friends with Sonny, much to Usnavi’s dismay. A comedic nemesis of Usnavi and tags up Usnavi’s bodega. Always carries a boombox and spray cans. Skilled hip hop and/or break dancer. Strong rapper and singer.

Ensemble (All ages, all ethnicities, all gender identities/presentation) Residents make up the community of Washington Heights. The ensemble is heavily used in the storytelling of the show. Must be excellent dancers in street and salsa styles. Excellent singers.

ED TOUR AUDITIONS

The Musical Theatre West Education-Outreach Team is seeking actors for upcoming non-union educational tours. 

Audition Information:

Auditions: Saturday, November 8th from 10am-6pm

Auditions and Rehearsals will be held at the MTW Rehearsal Hall: 4350 E 7th Street, Long Beach, CA 90804.

To make an audition appointment, please email mtwauditions@musical.org with your headshot and resume to request an audition appointment, and we will reach out to you if appointments become available. If you do not receive an audition appointment, you are still welcome to attend auditions Saturday, November 8th, and we will do our best to see all those who attend.

Preparation: Please prepare a 16-32 bar vocal selection, either classic or contemporary musical theatre. When attending an audition, please ensure that you bring a physical copy of your headshot & resume.

Production Notes:

Ed Tour Productions are two 30-minute shows that will be rehearsed and performed in rep (those who are cast will perform in both). Rehearsals typically run for 1-2 weeks, with performances the following 1-2 weeks. During the school year, performances are a 2-week period. In the summer, performances run for 1 week. All performances occur during the day, during typical school hours. 

Rehearsal/Performance dates/times are TBA.

All Actors are signed as Assistant Stage Managers (ASMs) and will be required, as such, to lift scenery and sound equipment during daily load-in and load outs. All Actors participate in assembling and disassembling the set at each venue and school at which they perform.

Non-Union contract information: $18.00/hour for rehearsal, $120/day not to exceed $600/week for performances.

If you choose to continue on Educational Tours, cast members will receive a pay raise each leg returned for. 

There is no gas stipend. Preference to local hires. Actors must supply their own jeans and tennis shoes for the Tour attire. Education-Outreach branded T-shirts will be provided by the Education-Outreach team staff. 

Character Descriptions:

Role 1: Female-presenting soprano with strong belt/mix, good character acting. (Bb3-Eb5)

Role 2: Female-presenting alto with strong belt, good at riffing, good character acting. (Ab3-E5)

Role 3: Male-presenting tenor with strong falsetto, good character acting. (B2-G#4)

Role 4: Male-presenting tenor or baritone, strong falsetto a plus, good character acting. (G2-D5)

We are committed to diverse, inclusive casting. All interested performers are welcome. 

Please emphasize in your resume if you are fluent in another language. These touring shows are for schools and students in TK-8th grade in Long Beach. Many of our students’ first languages are not English. Actors who are Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog speaking are highly encouraged and a cast asset to connect with young audience members.  

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are Musical Theatre West auditions held?

All auditions take place at the MTW rehearsal halls and offices, located at 4350 East 7th St, Long Beach, CA 90804. You can enter through one of two gates on 7th Street. 

Where should I park?

Parking is available directly in front of the offices in our parking lot. If the lot is full, there is street parking available on Ximeno, as well as in the surrounding neighborhoods.

When should I arrive?

If you have an audition appointment or are attending a chorus call, arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled time to allow for plenty of time to check-in. If you are attempting to audition without an appointment, our offices will be open an hour before our posted audition start time.

What should I wear?

For a vocal call, wear a comfortable outfit that you would wear to a job interview. If you would like to dress in the style of the show, feel free to do so.

For a dance call, wear form fitting clothing that you are comfortable dancing in and bring any shoes that could potentially be used in the show you are auditioning for. This could include jazz shoes, character shoes, or tap shoes, depending on the show. If you identify as female, character heels are usually required. 

What do I do when I get to the audition?

After you park, walk to our green room and check in with the audition monitors. If the audition is listed as an Equity Principal Audition (EPA) or an Equity Chorus Call (ECC), there will be an Equity monitor on site and all auditioners, regardless of union status, will need to check in with this monitor first. The MTW monitors will then have paperwork and additional check-in information for all auditioners. If you are a member of Actors’ Equity, remember to bring your Equity card.

How does the check-in process work?

There will be a Google Form for each auditioner to fill out when they arrive. This form will ask about basic contact information, union status, and any conflicts you may have with the rehearsal schedule provided. Bring a smartphone to fill out this form, plus your calendar to note any potential conflicts. The form may ask you to sign into your Google account, so have any login information ready. There is also a spot on the form that asks if you would accept an understudy role or an ensemble role, and we ask that you answer as truthfully as possible so we can cast the show appropriately.

What should I prepare?

For a vocal call, we typically ask auditioners to prepare a 16-32 bar cut of a song in the style of the show. This may change based on the individual shows, so always check the section of the audition notice called “Audition Material” for the most accurate information. Bring sheet music in the proper key; we do not allow tracks. 

For a dance call, arrive warmed up and in the proper attire. 

For all auditions, bring a physical headshot and resume.

What do I do after I check in?

Once you’ve confirmed with the audition monitors that your check-in form has successfully gone through, you can relax in our green room or right outside the green room. Don’t go too far away, because our audition monitors will call your name when it’s time for you to audition. 

For a vocal call, we will call you into the hallway as a part of a small group where you will wait to go into the audition room. One of our monitors will then take your group in one by one, and you will then have the chance to audition.

For a dance call, we will bring in groups of up to 50 at a time into the audition room at once.

How does the audition work once I am in the audition room?

For a vocal call, you will walk to the accompanist and go over your sheet music with them. Then, you can walk to the X marked on the floor in front of the audition panel and slate for the panel. Slating is where you say your name, the name of the song you will sing, and the name of the musical it is from or the name of the artist who sang it. You can then sing your song. Once you have finished, the panel will either thank you and you can leave, or they may ask you to sing another song. If you are asked to sing something else, you can return to the accompanist and go over the sheet music for the next song, and then return to the X to sing. Once you are finished, take a seat in the hallway outside the room once again and the audition monitor will have more information for you there.

For a dance call, the choreographer will teach the routine, then break the group into groups to practice. We will then organize you into smaller groups and you will perform the routine for adjudication.

How do callbacks work?

If the casting team needs to see more from you, then we will ask you to come back either later in the day or on another day, depending on what the team needs to see. The audition monitors will let you know before we dismiss you for the day and will let you know when to come back and what to prepare. All current callback material can be found here.

How will I know if I’m cast in the show?

All auditioners will receive an email stating whether or not they were cast in the show. We try to get this email out as soon as we can, but sometimes it can take up several weeks to fully cast the show. This MTW audition page will also be updated when all offers have been sent out.

It’s my first time auditioning, any advice?

Yes!  Always be yourself when auditioning. You never know what the casting team is looking for, so the more you can let yourself shine through in your audition, the better. When you do your best, you make our job easier because we want to find the right people for each role. Make sure you arrive on time and come prepared for anything the team may throw your way. Try not to compare yourself to others and most importantly, have fun! And if you have an off day, there are always more auditions around the corner. We’re excited to have you!