ROLES

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — 25-35
An immature, undisciplined, petulant young man; he is brilliant, high-strung, childish, giggly, profane, and vulgar, yet genuinely innocent; physical theatre training is a plus

Antonio Salieri — 45-55
Vienna Court Composer; portrays age range from 40’s to 70’s; elegant and stately persona that belies an existential struggle; conniving and a schemer

Joseph II – 45-55
Emperor of Austria; pompous; not extremely bright

Count Johann Kilian Von Strack — 30-55
Groom of the Imperial Chamber; stiff and proper; humorless; official to the bone

Count Franz Orsini-Rosenberg — 30-55
Director of the Imperial Opera; supercilious opera director; grand and slightly pretentious

Baron Gottfried Van Swieten — 30-55
Prefect of the Imperial Library; solemn and lacking any sense of humor; dogmatic

Constanze Weber — 19-29
Wife to Mozart; young and ambitious; playful, lustful, and a free spirit; musical background is a plus

The ‘Venticelli’ — 25-45
“Little Winds”: purveyors of information, gossip, and rumor; absolute need for chemistry and impeccable timing; the two Venticelli often act as one mind; ability to move well/fluidly is a must

Ensemble — All Ages
The cast includes several silent roles to double; these roles will create a “chorus” that together drive the action of the play; skilled/imaginative actors to assume various characters and personas; demonstrate the talent for active listening and engagement.

Although non-speaking, the following are featured: Salieri’s Valet, plays 30+; Salieri’s Cook, plays 30+; Major-Domo, male efficient court servant; Katherina Cavalieri, female, Salieri’s pupil, then mistress, plays 20s to 30s; Teresa Salieri, female, Salieri’s wife, she is a serious woman; Guiseppe Bonno, male, choir director; 60’s