Casting Call
IMMEDIATE CASTING CALL Teatro del Corazón
Washington, DC
November 7, 2022
Casting for a paid professional production of "Master Class" by Terrence McNally
SYNOPSIS
Maria Callas holds a Master Class. Opened on Broadway in 1995 and 2011. The play features incidental music by Giuseppe Verdi, Giacomo Puccini, and Vincenzo Bellini.
AUDITIONS DATES:
November 19th - 5:30 - 9:00 pm pm at University of Maryland, Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center (Video submissions will also be accepted. Please send to stacy@corazonlatino.us by 11/19).
To schedule an audition, please reach out to jonesjd@cua.edu stacy@corazonlatino.us or call 202-664-4013
Limted spots remaining.
Call backs will be held at the Writers Center and/ or at Atlas Performing Arts Center in late November and/or early December.
AUDITIONS DATES:
November 19th - 5:30 - 9:00 pm pm at University of Maryland, Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center
Prefer that you prepare a song from the show and be ready to read from the script.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
• Operatic Aria to be sung (all roles except accompanist and stage hand)
• Operatic Aria to be played (accompanist role only)
• Headshot and theatre resume
REHEARSAL DATES:
Rehearsals begin on May 1 with up to 4 rehearsals a week.
Cast must be available for all performances.
Additional rehearsals will be scheduled during the two weeks prior to
Opening.
PERFORMANCE DATES 2023
Jun: 23, 24, 25 / 28, 29, 30, 31, July 1, 2 / 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
(We may add dates to the run)
Weeknights 7:30 pm Weekends 2:00 pm
WE ARE AUDITIONING NOW FOR THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
Sophie DePalma (First Soprano):Lead, Female identifying
Must be a strong operatic soprano and actress; thinks of herself as fiery but is soon overwhelmed and intimidated by Maria's criticism; International/National Tour/TV credits a plus; must be able to sing Bellini's Sonnambula aria, Ah non credea mirarti; attach an aria/legit musical theatre piece to your submission
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video audition (aria or song showcasing vocal range)
Sharon Graham (Second Soprano): Lead, Female identifying
Must be a strong operatic soprano and actress; sensitive, but courageous; not afraid to ask questions; works very hard; she is feisty enough to stand up and talk back to Callas, and must be able to cry on cue; International/National Tour/TV credits a plus; must be able to sing Verdi’s Macbeth, Lady Macbeth’s letter aria, Vieni! T’affretta;
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video audition (aria or song showcasing vocal range)
Anthony ‘Tony’ Candolino Lead, Male identifying
Attractive and flirtatious; confident verging on cocky. Possesses openness
and courage, naive about the prepartion necessary to be an opera singer.
Serious about becomin an artist. A good listener. Must be able to sing
Recondita Armonia from Tosca.
Manny Weinstock (Accompanist)
Accomplished and professional accompanist; smart, savvy, good-humored; respects Callas; performer who can play the piano (and the arias in the breakdown) a plus.
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel
The Stagehand (Supporting) 18+
A dedicated theatre stagehand; has speaking lines.
ABOUT TEATRO DEL CORAZÓN
With Master Class, Teatro del Corazón | Heart Theatre, a woman and Latino-owned DC-based professional production company, celebrates its inaugural in-person production. Heart Theatre is the first-of-its-kind center for the arts to consistently use emerging technology such as VR to democratize the arts and create a new generation of supporters of the arts.
