LVLT announces open auditions for
Ken Ludwig's A Comedy of Tenors
By Ken Ludwig
Disclaimer: LVLT does NOT pay – We are an entirely volunteer organization
Audition Dates:
To be Determined...
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Location:
Las Vegas Little Theatre
3920 Schiff Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89103
Performance Dates: March 12 - 28, 2027 with performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm and Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm. Rehearsals begin immediately and are held in the evenings on weekdays.
Rehearsals will begin immediately following auditions.
Show Description: A famed opera singer plans a triumphant performance in 1930s Paris, but chaos erupts when multiple look-alikes, mistaken identities, and romantic entanglements collide backstage. As tempers flare and egos clash, a series of farcical misunderstandings spiral wildly out of control. Will the curtain ever rise without disaster, or will the night end in utter chaos?
Characters:
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TATIANA RACON (Female, late 40s, Russian) - Famous Russian opera singer, former lover to Tito, a very intense and passionate woman. Russian accent; must also sing well.
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CARLO (Male, 20s, Italian) - Dashing, young opera impresario who is in love with Mimi but seen as a threat to her father's career. Speaks English very well. No detectable Italian accent and must be a strong tenor.
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TITO (Male, 50s, Italian) - Tito is one of Italy's most famous opera singers. Regal in appearance, fiery in nature. Has a bit of a diva complex and is a horribly jealous person. Italian accent. Strong tenor.
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MARIA (Female, early 50s, Italian) - Stunning wife to one of Italy's most famous opera singers. Big personality, explosive temper. Italian accent.
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MIMI (Female, 20s, Italian-American) - Bright-eyed star hoping to be discovered. She is the daughter of Tito and Maria and while they still think of her as their little girl, she is definitely coming into her own. America accent.
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MAX (Male, 30s, any ethnicity) - Rising American opera singer and former assistant to Saunders. Smart,
level-headed and quick with a joke. Should also sing well. -
SAUNDERS (Male, late 50s, any ethnicity) - High-strung American producer. He's had success but worked very hard for it and it shows.
*More character detail to be provided when audition dates are set.
All roles are available. You should be prepared for cold readings from the script.
Headshots and resumes are accepted but are not required.
If you have any questions or concerns, please call the theatre at 702-362-7996 or email us at info@lvlt.org