Auditions: See Yourself on the Stage
Current Audition Opportunities
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DCP is seeking principals for its summer 2026 production of Evita. Actors are welcome to submit a video audition for the roles of Eva, Che, and Perón anytime before October 15 at noon.
Following this round, select actors will be invited to attend an in-person callback late October.
All actors must be 18+ to audition.
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This production will be directed by DCP Executive Director Steve Kaliski, with choreography by Tod Kubo and music direction by Matthew Primm.
Rehearsals will begin late April and will largely be nights and weekends in Cornelius and Davidson, NC.
Principal actors will receive an artist stipend for participation.
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A Note on Identity: Evita is both distinctly historical and also out of time. On the one hand, it tells a story about one particular white Argentine woman who rose to influence in one particular era of Latin American politics. On the other hand, it is a conceptual exploration of celebrity and populism created by two Englishmen with an inherent distance from 1930s-50s Argentine reality.
DCP will be mindful of the importance of representation in the story of Eva Perón, but we also welcome actors of all races, ethnicities, and nationalities to audition, appreciating that this musical has much to say about the world we actively share together.
A Note for Principal Roles: All roles require singing, acting, and dancing. Eva is a particularly demanding physical and vocal role, with considerable stamina required.
Eva Perón (Soprano/Mezzo, 20s–40s)
Vocal range: Mezzo with strong belt to soprano (up to G5).
Character: Ambitious, charismatic, and relentless. Eva rises from poverty to become Argentina’s First Lady, revered by the masses and reviled by the elite. She is at once manipulative, vulnerable, commanding, and deeply human.
Notable songs: “Buenos Aires,” “High Flying, Adored,” “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina.”
Che (Tenor/High Baritone, 20s–40s)
Vocal range: Strong rock tenor/baritone (to B♭4).
Character: The narrator and commentator, often portrayed as a revolutionary figure (echoing Che Guevara). He is cynical, biting, and witty, challenging both Eva’s myth and the audience’s perception.
Notable songs: “Oh What a Circus,” “And the Money Kept Rolling In (And Out).”
Juan Perón (Baritone, 30s–50s)
Vocal range: Rich baritone (to G4).
Character: A career military officer who becomes President of Argentina. Perón is authoritative and pragmatic, but also somewhat passive—drawn into Eva’s orbit and elevated by her charisma.
Notable songs: “She Is a Diamond,” “Dice Are Rolling.”
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To audition: Submit a video self-tape with the following:
16 bars of a contemporary musical theatre or legit song in the style of Andrew Lloyd Webber (Selections from Evita are encouraged but not required).
A 30-60-second monologue from a contemporary drama of your choice (theatre or film).
Click here to fill out a form and upload your video audition.
Questions or tech issues? Email Production Manager Carrie Cranford at carrie@davidsoncommunityplayers.org
EVITA
Lyrics by Tim Rice; Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Directed by Steve Kaliski
Principal Auditions for Summer 2026 Production
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DCP is a place where you in the audience can also have the chance to be on stage. Acting with DCP is largely volunteer-based, though financial assistance and actor stipends may be available depending on the show’s needs.
About Auditioning
DCP encourages everyone to audition for a show regardless of your acting experience. We want you to feel comfortable at auditions, and we strive to make this a rewarding experience for everyone.
In order to provide you with the best audition experience possible, we have compiled a few helpful hints and bits of information about the audition and rehearsal process.
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Read over the audition notice thoroughly. The audition information will provide details about character description, audition requirements, and general information about the rehearsal schedule.
Read the script and/or research the play. For non-musicals, directors generally ask for cold readings from sides, which are scene selections from the script, so familiarity with the script is certainly beneficial.
If you are auditioning for a musical, you will be asked to perform a song of your choice as well as participating in a group dance audition. You will need to provide sheet music for the accompanist at the audition. Choose a song that showcases your voice. Read the audition notice carefully to see if there is a particular style of song requested by the director. DCP offers musical theatre audition workshops, which are a great way to prepare for auditions!
Update your resume and headshot. Your resume should include your theatre and/or performance experience, if any. If you have special skills or training that is relevant to theatre, please list on the resume. Your headshot does not need to be professional; however, it is suggested that it be a recent photograph.
Pre-register for the audition if instructed to do so.
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Depending on the director, auditions may be run by appointment or as large group blocks.
For a non-musical, you will be asked to do cold readings with others who are auditioning.
For musicals, you will be asked to perform your musical selection and then learn and present a dance sequence. The director may ask you to do a cold reading as well.
If you are auditioning for a Connie Company production, you may be asked to participate in theatre games and improvisations.
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Some directors will schedule a “callback,” or second round of auditions. You will be notified by phone or email if you have been invited to a callback. Being called back does not mean you are cast in the production and likewise NOT being called back doesn’t mean that you are NOT cast in the production.
Casting the show is the responsibility of the director and, in the case of a musical, the music director.
Casting offers will be made by phone or email. After the cast is confirmed, the cast list will be posted publicly. DCP will send out notices to those who are not cast via email.
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Rehearsal schedules are variable, and we try to alternate schedules to provide accessible options to folks with all sorts of work and personal commitments. In general, plays rehearse 6 weeks and musicals 8-10 weeks. The director and stage manager will provide a rehearsal schedule ASAP following casting.
Actors are expected to disclose all conflicts prior to casting. No conflicts will be honored during tech week or performance weeks.
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For both professional and amateur actors, the results of an audition are largely out of your control. Directors must balance countless factors before defining a cast, and the strength of your audition is only one element.
So, do your best, have fun, and if you aren’t cast, don’t be discouraged. Come back next time!
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY:
All roles, unless otherwise announced, are open. DCP encourages anyone who is interested to audition and we are always eager to welcome new faces and fresh talent to our stage. Except as specifically required by the playwright for certain roles, DCP provides equal opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.