The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan
Book by Alexander Dinelaris
Featuring Music Produced by
Emilio & Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine
Directed by Matt Zambrano
Music Director – Trent Hines
Assistant Director – Iliana Lucero Barron
Choreographer – Chelley Canales
Stage Manager – Chandler Hinckley
Rehearsals
April 13 – May 15, 2025
Generally Sunday through Thursday evening
Tech
May 17 – 22, 2025
Performances
May 23 – June 22, 2025
The majority of characters in this piece will be played by actors who identify as Latino/a/Latinx, Latine, Chicano/a, and Latin American. However, people of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds are welcome and encouraged to audition.
Actors of all gender identities and abilities are welcome and encouraged to audition.
There will be roles for 17-20 Adults, 2-4 Children (Ages 8-12), as well as Swings.
All roles are paid a $500 rehearsal stipend and a per show rate between $55 and $70. Understudies will receive an additional rehearsal stipend. Swings are paid a $500 rehearsal stipend and $100 per week on-call stipend for the run, plus a per-show rate for any shows they cover.
No AEA/Equity contracts are available for this production.
Town Hall Arts center adheres to the Community Standards for Theatre for Colorado as set forward by the Colorado Theatre Guild.
Rehearsal and Performance calendar below (subject to change). There is also a downloadable version on the SignUpGenius link.
Adult Actors (18+)
In-Person Auditions
Saturday December 7th – 10am to 3pm (will extend to 5pm as needed)
Town Hall Arts Center
2450 W Main St, Littleton, CO 80120
Requirements
- 16-32 bars of a song in the style of the show – Bring sheet music in the correct key – an accompanist will be provided.
- 1-minute monologue
- Hard copy of headshot and resume (please also upload a digital copy prior to the day of auditions at the link below)
Invited Dance Callback
NOTE: This dance call is being held at a separate time from music/scene callbacks
Sunday December 8th – 6pm to 8pm
Town Hall Arts Center
2450 W Main St, Littleton, CO 80120
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND ON THE DAY OF AUDITIONS YOU MAY SEND A VIDEO AUDITION. THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT THIS VIDEO IS 11:59PM WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 4TH, 2024. YOU CAN SEND IT TO thacauditions@gmail.com AND IT WILL BE FORWARDED ON TO THE DIRECTING TEAM.
Child Actors
(to play ages 8-12)
Video Auditions
Requirements
- 16-32 bars of a song in the style of the show
- Short monologue or tell us a story of your favorite memory
- Upload a digital of headshot (or picture) and resume at the link below
Please submit your video via email to thacauditions@gmail.com no later than Wednesday December 4th.
Character Breakdown for Child Roles
Roles may be double cast and share performances
Little Gloria (F) – Cuban/Chicanx/Latiné
Age: 8-12
Vocal Range: Mezzo
Gloria Estefan as a child. Must be a strong singer and have familiarity with the Spanish language.
Young Emilio/Nayib (M) – Cuban/Chicanx/Latiné
Age: 8-12
Vocal Range:
Actor will portray Emilio Estefan as a child as well as Nayib,the pre-teen son of Emilio and Gloria. Must be a strong dancer and have familiarity with the Spanish language.
Click here to Sign up for an audition slot (ADULTS ONLY)
Click here to upload digital headshot and resume
Sunday evening Dance CallbackDecember 8th from 6pm to 8pm
Invited callbacks will be held on
Monday December 9th from 6pm to 10pm
Further information will be provided to those invited to attend.
Rehearsal and Performance Schedule:
Character Breakdown – Adult Roles
The genders and races/ethnicities attached to characters are listed as they are identified within the script. Actors of all genders/races/ethnicities are welcome to audition for any role they feel comfortable presenting on stage.
Gloria Estefan (F) – Cuban/Chicanx/Latiné
Age: 18-30
Vocal Range: Mezzo (A3-F4)
Over the course of the play she grows from a shy young woman into the iconic international superstar. Guitar and/or Keyboard and strong movement skills a plus. A familiarity with the Spanish language necessary.
Emilio Estefan (M) – Cuban/Chicanx/Latiné
Age: 30s-40s
Vocal Range: Baritone (G2-E4)
Confident. Handsome. Loyal. Sometimes stumbles over his emotions…and his English. Gloria’s husband and music partner. Percussion and/or Keyboard skills a plus. A familiarity with the Spanish language necessary.
Gloria Fajardo (F) – Cuban/Chicanx/Latiné
Age: 40+
Vocal Range: Soprano (G3/F5)
Gloria Estefan’s mother. Brassy, strong-willed matriarch. A familiarity with the Spanish language necessary.
Consuelo Garcia (F) – Cuban/Chicanx/Latiné
Age: 50+
Vocal Range: Non-Singer/Open
Gloria Estefan’s grandmother. Stereotypical Stage Mother – sometimes appears as an apparition. Loving, Wise, and Warm. A familiarity with the Spanish language necessary.
Jose Fajardo (M) – Cuban/Chicanx/Latiné
Age: 40+
Vocal Range: Baritone (G2/E4)
Gloria Estefan’s father – loving and caring. A familiarity with the Spanish language necessary.
Rebecca Fajardo (F) – Cuban/Chicanx/Latiné
Age: 18-30
Vocal Range: Mezzo (A3-F5)
Gloria Estefan’s Sister. A familiarity with the Spanish language necessary.
Ensemble and Featured
Age: Adults of all ages
Vocal Range: Varied – Some singing and non-singing roles available The ensemble corps has roles for people of all ages, ethnicities, and abilities. They include Record Executives, Doctors, members of Emilio’s family, and more. Please see the script on the SignUpGenius page for more information.