MAN OF LA MANCHA - audition

[yukino]

Posted: 6/8/09 at 12:36pm

Hi, our school will be putting on a production of Man of La Mancha and I was wondering voice range wise, if I will have a shot for the role of Aldonza.

I'm a mezzo-soprano but with a deep alto sort of voice. I've played roles like Rose from Gypsy and I sing a lot of songs like All That Jazz.

Are there any other female roles that are appropriate for my voice?

[bwaylvsong]

Posted: 6/10/09 at 2:47pm

Aldonza has to hit an A above the staff, and is thus usually cast as a soprano. However, in the movie, Sophia Loren sang all of the songs (I believe) either down the octave or in a much lower key.

[IMGOINGTOBEFAMOUS!]

Posted: 6/13/09 at 11:36am

Aldonza is really more of a soprano role. Especially if you are a deep alto it probably is not a good role. But, try it out. Work on vocal exercises to stretch your range.
Best of luck!