Shooting Stars – Evita
Class enrollment for Evita is currently full. To be put on a waiting list for this program, please email info@mtaoc.org.
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Ages 13-18
Evita is based on the historical story of María Eva Duarte de Perón, a poor Argentinian girl who grows up to be the wife of the president of Argentina, worshipped by her people. As a young woman who longs for an acting career, fame, and fortune, Eva quickly learns that her feminine wiles hold power among a culture, and a political system, run by men. Once she makes it to Buenos Aires, Evita finds fame and power in her powers of seduction, eventually seducing the rising political figure, Juan Perón, who becomes the President of Argentina. As First Lady of Argentina, she aligns herself with the poor, winning herself, and Perón, popularity among Argentinians. Evita becomes a hero to the poor and the working class—and an enemy to the rich. A young and unknown revolutionary, Ché, narrates the rise and fall of the beloved matriarch of the Argentinian people. This blockbuster musical, made even more famous as a 1996 Hollywood film starring Madonna and Antonio Banderas, shows both the righteous determination, and the ruthless power, of Argentina’s 20th century matriarch.
- Auditions: Thursday, 2/15 (6:30pm – 9:45pm) and Saturday, 2/17 (9:30am – 5:00pm)
- Rehearsals begin Thursday, 3/1 (6:30pm – 9:45pm)
- Regular rehearsals are every Saturday from 9:30am – 1:00pm, and some Thursdays 6:30pm – 9:45pm (varies, depending on cast member)
- Mandatory Tech Week: Monday – Thursday: June 18-21, 2018 from 5:30pm – 10:15pm
- 6 Performances
- Friday, June 22, 2018 @ 7:30pm
- Saturday, June 23, 2018 @ 7:30pm
- Sunday, June 24, 2018 @ 2:00pm
- Friday, June 29, 2018 @ 7:30pm
- Saturday, June 30, 2018 @ 7:30pm
- Sunday, July 1, 2018 @ 2:00pm