MAN OF LA MANCHA

About:

Reboot Theatre Company, in association with Theatre Off Jackson, presents MAN OF LA MANCHA, performing April 3rd through April 18th, 2026. Written by Dale Wasserman; Music by Mitch Leigh; Lyrics by Joe Darion; Original production directed by Albert Marre. MAN OF LA MANCHA is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC.

Through a feminist lens, this reimagining of the classic tale shows continued control of women by patriarchal systems—and their resurgence in America today. Performed by an all-women/TGNC ensemble, each character represents a person from the diverse legacy of women’s history, from Alice Paul and Dorothy Pittman Hughes to Cecilia Chung and everyone fighting in their own way today. Each character is drawn from key decades in the ongoing fight for women's rights including the pivotal battles of the 21st century. Both urgent and hopeful, the production asks: what does it mean to dream the impossible dream when your voice, your rights, and your choices are at risk. 

“The connections between and among women are the most feared, the most problematic, and the most potentially transforming force on the planet.”  ~ Adrienne Rich (American poet, essayist, and feminist)

The Team:

Direction by Jeannette LeGault

Music Direction by Aimee Hong

Intimacy & Fight Choreography by Lee Ann Hittenberger

Stage Management by Haley Thomas

Audition Dates:

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If the audition times are full, you are welcome to drop in to the audition, and the artistic team will do their best to get you seen.

Auditions and callbacks are all being held at Theatre Puget Sound at the Seattle Center Armory. 

TPS @ The Armory: 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109 - 4th Floor

NOTE: Building Locked after 8:00pm, we will have someone at the door, or check your sign-up email for a # to text upon arrival after 8:00pm

Auditions

  • Monday, November 10, 2025, 6pm - 9pm: Studio E

  • Thursday, November 13, 2025, 6:30pm - 9pm: Studio E

Callbacks

  • Saturday, November 22, 2025, 10am - 5pm: Studio E

Note: If asked to attend the callback, you will not be required to stay the entire time.

Audition Requirements

  • Audition Material (Max of 3 minutes total)

    • 16 bars from a Golden Age musical

    • No music from Man of La Mancha

    • Monologue - 1 minute maximum

  • Headshot and resume

  • An accompanist will be provided, please bring sheet music with your cut clearly marked.

    • you may be asked to perform a second/contrasting song.

  • Reboot is not accepting virtual auditions for this show.

Casting Requirements

  • All women & TGNC actors

  • Seeking actors comfortable with a contemporary interpretation of the material.

  • Actors should be comfortable portraying women or female presenting people

  • Cast entirely with adults (18+)

  • Cast size - 13 actors

  • Roles will be assigned as necessary based on the needs of the production.

  • This is an ensemble piece; Actors play multiple characters; Everyone is a Detainee and will remain onstage for most of the show.

  • See “Cast Breakdown” below for character specifics

Rehearsals:

  • ReAct Studios: 1122 E Pike St, Seattle, WA 98122 - 4th Floor

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

Rehearsals Begin Sunday, February 15, 2026

6pm - 10pm on Sundays
7pm - 10pm Monday thru Thursday

TECH WEEK & PERFORMANCE LOCATION

  • Theatre Off Jackson: 409 7th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104

TECH: March 24 - April 2, 2026
6pm - 11 pm Tuesday, March 24th thru Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
10am - 8pm Sat, March 28th and Sun, March 29th, 2026

Performances:

  • Friday 4/3 @ 7:30pm (Opening Night)

  • Saturday 4/4 @ 7:30pm

  • Sunday 4/5 @ 2:00pm

  • Thursday 4/9 @ 7:30pm

  • Friday 4/10 @ 7:30pm 

  • Saturday 4/11 @ 7:30pm

  • Sunday 4/12 @ 2:00pm (Talkback Following)

  • Monday 4/13 @ 7:30pm

  • Thursday 4/16 @ 7:30pm

  • Friday 4/17 @ 7:30pm

  • Saturday 4/18 @ 2:00pm

  • Saturday 4/18 @ 7:30pm (Closing Night)

Stipend

$450 (Artists are not employed by the Producer, but rather a volunteer receiving a stipend to defray the expense of participation in the production as set forth in RCW 50.04.275)

Character Breakdown

ID# 111-820-081: Don Quixote / Cervantes – Hope / Seeker: Storyteller, visionary

ID# 111-820-082: Sancho / Manservant – Loyal: Funny, pragmatic

ID# bc-01: Aldonza – Survivor: Scrappy, stubborn. Rough exterior masks a gentle heart

ID# 747837: Padre – Patient: Thoughtful, kind but conflicted

ID# 20-0624-22: Governor / Innkeeper – Resolute / Caring: Authoritative, leader. Empathetic

ID# 28/381011: Dr. Carrasco / Duke / Knight of the Mirrors – Logical: Skeptical, haughty, controlling

ID# 168-17: Antonia / Muleteer – Clever: Quick witted

ID# 72-0701-MS: Housekeeper / Maria / Muleteer – Formidable: No-nonsense, exasperated

ID# 7102-12-1: Pedro (Muleteer) – Fierce: Rough, sturdy

ID# 2210-47-MS: Barber / Muleteer – Ingenious

ID# 22CR-15-58: Ensemble / Muleteer / u/s Aldonza - Fighter

ID# FI/225538-28: Ensemble / Muleteer / u/s DQ – Unconventional

ID# 74/18-086: Ensemble / Muleteer / u/s Sancho – Tenacious