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ON YOUR FEET
Director/Choreographer: Marcos Santana
Assistant Choreographer: Natalie Caruncho
Music Director: José Delgado
First rehearsal (in MA): May 19
Open: June 3
Close: June 14
 
GLORIA ESTEFAN – Female-presenting, 25-35
An international singing icon who began from humble beginnings. Cuban, fluent in Spanish. At a young age, she was forced to flee Cuba along with her mother, Gloria, her abuela, Consuelo, and her sister, Rebecca. Vocal range: Mezzo-Soprano, Top – F4, Bottom – A3. 
 
EMILIO ESTEFAN – Male-presenting, 25-35
The husband and music partner of Gloria Estefan. Cuban. Spanish is his first language, and he sometimes struggles to find his words in English. Emilio is confident, handsome, and passionate. Vocal range: Baritone, Top – E4, Bottom – G2. 
 
GLORIA FAJARDO - Female-presenting, 35-50
The mother of Gloria Estefan. Cuban, fluent in Spanish. The matriarch of the family, Gloria, is brassy and strong-willed, with a biting sense of humor. Gloria is very protective of her two daughters, Gloria and Rebecca. Vocal range: Mezzo-Soprano, Top – F5, Bottom – G3. 
 
CONSUELO GARCIA - Female-presenting, 55-65
Gloria’s abuela (grandmother) is one of her biggest supporters. Consuelo acts as Gloria’s stage mom, pushing her to keep pursuing her music career, even when Gloria doubts herself. Cuban, fluent in Spanish. Non-singing role.
 
JOSÉ FAJARDO – Male-presenting, 35-45
Father of Gloria Estefan. He is a loving, caring father who deeply values his family. While living in Cuba, José worked as a government police officer. He had to send his wife, Gloria Farjardo, and the rest of his family away from Cuba. Vocal range: Baritone, Top – E4, Bottom – G2. 
 
PHIL – Male-presenting, 30-50
The record label executive that Gloria and Emilio signed with. He is an opinionated, uncompromising businessman who has a short temper. Phil is quick to put Gloria and Emilio’s music into a box. Non-singing role. 

YOUNG EMILIO/NAYIB – Boy, 8-12.
Doubles as Emilio Estefan as a boy, as well as Gloria Estefan’s son. Must be a strong dancer and speak Spanish. Does not need to sing.

LITTLE GLORIA- Girl, 10-12. Cuban. Innocent, smart, and self-reliant. A little sad, but always hopeful. Must speak Spanish and sing well.

ENSEMBLE – 18+
The ensemble for On Your Feet! plays a variety of different characters. This is a dance-heavy ensemble, specifically using Latin dance styles. There are some featured members of the ensemble who have singing or speaking roles, and some will understudy Principals.