Auditions & Workshops

SYNOPSIS:

Italy in the summer of 1953: Margaret Johnson, the wife of an American businessman, is touring the Tuscan countryside with her daughter, Clara. While sightseeing, Clara – a beautiful, surprisingly childish young woman – loses her hat in a sudden gust. As if guided by an unseen hand, the hat lands at the feet of Fabrizio Naccarelli, a handsome Florentine, who returns it to Clara. This brief episode, charged with coincidence and fate, sparks an immediate and intense romance between Clara and Fabrizio. Margaret, extremely protective of her daughter, attempts to keep Clara and Fabrizio apart. But as events unfold, a secret is revealed: in addition to the cultural differences between the young lovers, Clara is not quite all that she appears. Unable to suppress the truth about her daughter, Margaret is forced to reconsider not only Clara’s future, but her own hopes as well.

~https://www.concordtheatricals.com/p/44905/the-light-in-the-piazza

Character Breakdown:

Margaret Johnson – An elegant, self-possessed, practical and attractive American woman in middle age (Range: G3-G#5)
Clara Johnson – Margaret’s 26-year-old daughter, young and naive for her age (Range: A3-A5)
Fabrizio Naccarelli – A 20-year-old, good-looking and charming Florentine (Range: Bb2-B4)
Giuseppe Naccarelli – Fabrizio’s slightly older brother (Range: Ab2-F4)
Franca Naccarelli – Giuseppe’s wife (Range: Bb3-F6)
Signor Naccarelli – Fabrizio’s father (Range: A2-G4)
Signora Naccarelli – Fabrizio’s mother (Range: C4-C6)
Roy Johnson – Margaret’s husband
Tour Guide
Priest – (Range: E3-D4)
Ensemble – SATB Chorus (2 Maids Range: D4-E5)

What is the Workshop:

The Workshop is your opportunity to meet the production team for our upcoming show and hear directly from them about their love for the piece, their vision, their expectations, and what they hope to see from you in auditions. You’ll have the chance to ask questions, learn some of the choreography, and sing through selected music. The Workshop is a first look at how the team works, their teaching style, and what the rehearsal environment will feel like. All prospective auditionees are welcome to attend all or part of the workshop and are encouraged to engage with the team and fellow performers.

Workshop Date/Time: 
April 11, 2026
10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Workshop Schedule:
10:00am – 10:30 am Show Vision
     The director will talk about his vision and approach to directing the musical.
10:35am – 11:05 am Music & Audition Etiquette
     The music director will review music from the production and discuss what type of vocal quality is needed. The music director will also review proper audition etiquette and processes.
11:10am – 11:45 am Choreography
     The choreographer will talk about the expectations and/or teach the actual choreography for the audition.
11:45am – 12:30 pm Q&A