Auditions | In The Heights

IN THE HEIGHTS is a TONY AWARD WINNING musical with music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton), and a book by Quiara Alegría Hudes. The story is set over the course of three days, involving an ensemble cast of characters in the largely Dominican-American neighborhood of Washington Heights in New York City.

 

The Broadway Production was nominated for thirteen Tony Awards, winning four: Best Musical, Best Original Score, Best Choreography (Andy Blankenbuehler), and Best Orchestrations (Alex Lacamoire and Bill Sherman). It won a Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album.

 

Show Dates:

July 22-24 & 28-30

 

Auditions: venue at the Renaissance Theatre 

March 25, Friday at 7-9pm

March 26, Saturday 2-5pm

March 27, Sunday 2-3 (by appointment only call 256-658-5116 to set up one)

                               3:30-5pm  (Call-backs)

**VIDEO AUDITIONS are welcome. Please email lyriquemusicproductions@gmail.com for more information**

 

PLEASE PREPARE FOR AUDITIONS:

-One minute song from a contemporary musical (please bring a pre cut CD and/or sheet music)

-One minute monologue

-Dance attire for dance audition (for legit dancers please bring appropriate shoes for hip-hop and character shoes for Latin dancing)

 

*ALL roles should be able to dance, especially when specified*

 

FEMALE LEADS

Nina Rosario – daughter of Kevin & Camila Rosario, freshman @ Stanford U, very bright, sweet, feels that she has let everyone down because she’s dropping out of college; high belter (to F5)

 

Vanessa – Usnavi’s love interest, works at salon, wants to get out of the barrio, worldly and urban; MUST be strong DANCER, high belter (to E5)

 

Camila Rosario – Nina’s mom, co-owner of Rosario’s Car and Limousine, determined to keep the family together, stands up to Kevin, she is the glue of the family, straight talker; Spanish speaking a plus; strong singer-belter (G3 to B4) - adult up to 50 yrs old

 

Abuela Claudia – raised Usnavi and Sonny, grand-matriarch of the entire community,

wins the lottery; Spanish speaking a plus; belter (F#3 to C5) - adult up to 50 yrs old

 

Daniela – Salon owner, brash; Spanish speaking a plus; singer belter (G3 to C5)

 

Carla – hairdresser works at salon, side kick to Daniela, ditzy; Spanish speaking a plus

 

MALE LEADS

Usnavi –owner of De la Vega’s Bodega (corner store), has a thing for Vanessa, hub of the story; rapper/singer, high baritone/tenor (to G4)

 

Benny – works at Rosario’s Car and Limousine, has thing for Nina; tenor (to Ab4), singer/rapper; cannot be latino (should be African American or possibly Caucasian)

 

Kevin Rosario – Nina’s dad, co-owner of Rosario’s Car and Limousine, strong actor, dreaming through Nina; singer, baritone (to E4); Spanish speaking a plus (adult up to 50)

 

Sonny – Usnavi’s younger cousin, works at the bodega, aggressive, charming; rapper/singer, tenor (to Bb4)

 

Piragua Guy – ice man, tenor with extensive singing (must have sustainable A4), cameo role; Spanish speaking a plus - age ranges from 15-30 years old, must be able to move well 

 

Graffiti Pete – local graffiti artist, ghetto talk, must have “swag”; strong HIP HOP DANCER, rapper/singer; Spanish speaking a plus

 

 

ENSEMBLE

looking for group of 20 balanced Male and Female singers who can move well and dance, (16-30 years old for ensemble with the exception of LMP alum who may be 14 years old). Must be willing to adapt and change appearance such as dying hair, wearing a wig, etc if not of ethnic descent. 

 

10 FEATURED DANCERS/SINGERS – (Dance in multiple styles – hip hop, latin). Very active ensemble in several large numbers. Will help to be able to pull off latino appearance.

 

DIRECTOR: Luz T Ladrillono

ASST. DIRECTOR: Miguel Ladrillono

MUSIC DIRECTOR: Newt Johnson

TECH DIRECTOR: Lynn Broad

CHOREOGRAPHER: Nikki Ahlf

COSTUME DIRECTORS: Gay Broad, Beth Keys and Meridith Sledd

STUDENT DIRECTOR: Madi Stephens