July 5 - July 19
Director
Donald Birely
Musical Director
Andrew Gadwah
Choreographer
Matthew Farina
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.”
With strong leading and featured roles, scope for a large ensemble
and one of Lloyd Webber’s most-loved scores, combining Latin, jazz, pop and more traditional influences.
CAST:
Eva Peron: Jazzy Cores
Che: Gabriel Montanaro
Peron: Michael Solano
Magaldi: Tommy Koo
Mistress: Lauren Datillo
Eva’s Sisters: Isabella Andrade, Vivienne Bournos, Nomita Ramchandani
Eva’s Brother: Nicholas Eklund
Eva’s Mother: Tina Marie
Sante Evita Soloist: Helen Seda
Sante Evita Soloist: Natalie Ziegelmeier
Featured Tango Dancer: Matthew Farina
Featured Tango Dancer: Jackie Zeigelmeier
Officials: Peter Lerman, JP Akter, Andrew Nittolo-Novatny
Soldiers: Matt Farina, Jackie Zeigelmeier, Jared Shuford, Ailis Tyra, Nicholas Eklund, Kiran Kops, Vivienne Bournos, Nomita Ramchandani, Lauren Garafanno
Aristocrats: Sarah Knowles, Taylor Byrne, Susan Gelb, John Armstrong, Robert Bria, Pedro Couy, Helen Seda
Maids: Isabella Andrade, Taylor Byrne, Lauren Garafanno, Sarah Knowles, Koran Kops, Polina Malia, Jackie Ziegelmeier
Adult Ensemble:
JP Akter, Isabella Andrade, John Armstrong, Vivienne Bournos, Robert Bria, Taylor Byrne, Pedro Couy, Lauren Datillo, Nicholas Eklund, Matthew Farina, Lauren Garafanno, Susan Gelb, Barbara Kessler, Sarah Knowles, Kiran Kops, Peter Lerman, Tina Marie, Kevin McCarthy, Carolyn McCarthy, Polina Mylus, Andrew Nittolo-Novatny, Nomita Ramchandani, Abigail Rivas, Walter Ruszczyk, Virginia Ruszczyk, Helen Seda, Jared Shuford, Ailis Tyra, Lorelei Velez, Jackie Ziegelmeier
Youth Ensemble:
Sky Corradino, Chloe Dugay, Katherine Hadermayer, Bradley Horosky, Elena Kraus, Madelyn Saris, Catherine Solano, Katie Ziegelmeier, Natalie Ziegelmeier
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
EVA
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
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. Latin American in personality and feel.
PERON
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
“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 and Latin physicality.
MISTRESS
Light contemporary mix to E
Beautiful. Period. Fragile. Vulnerable. One big number and a possible EVA cover.
Children's Ensemble
Participation in choirs a plus!
ENSEMBLE
All ranges to a high standard
A broad range of men and women of varying ages. All must understand
the Latin temperament even if they don't fit perfectly into the 'look'. All shapes and sizes considered to play everything from Generals to peasants.
DANCERS
Men and Women. Contemporary Musical Theatre style. Tango skills are an advantage.
