Seeking Submissions for Supporting Principal Supporting Roles in World Premiere of Triângulo

Triângulo is a groundbreaking new musical theatre work that fuses the intensity of mixed martial arts with the emotional power of opera and contemporary musical theatre. Set in Rio de Janeiro and Miami during the early 1990s, the story follows Esperança, a young Brazilian woman fighting to survive and forge her identity in the male-dominated world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). Performed primarily in English with elements of Spanish and Portuguese, the work combines live music, movement, and highly-realistic staged combat into a visceral theatrical experience.

The production is written and directed by Emmy nominee Crystal Manich, with music composed by Latin Grammy nominee Martin Bejerano. The creative team also includes ballet and martial arts expert George Birkadze (fight and movement choreography); Tony, Grammy, Emmy, and Olivier Award-winning orchestrator, music director, arranger, and composer Alex Lacamoire (orchestration consultant); and internationally renowned MMA coach and fight choreographer Greg Jackson (fight consultant). The work is conceived by Joe Specter in partnership with Arizona Broadway Theatre, where Triângulo will have its world premiere.

Rehearsals begin in Phoenix on March 23, 2027, with possible rehearsals in Dallas prior to that date.

Performances run from April 16, 2027, through May 2, 2027.

Character Descriptions:

Oswaldo (principal supporting role)

Oswaldo is an old-school Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu professor in Rio, proud and traditional. He becomes Esperança’s first martial arts mentor, but ultimately betrays her.

• Male, 50-70, Brazilian, bass-baritone
• Minimal dancing required
• Martial arts and/or strong stage combat training is a plus.

Vinicio (principal supporting role)

Vinicio is Esperança’s new coach in Miami and has a forward-thinking attitude about MMA and new ways of fighting.

• Male, 35-50, Brazilian, rock tenor/baritenor
• Dance background is a plus.
• Martial arts ability is a plus

Thiago (principal supporting role)

Thiago is a friend and training partner, turned nemesis.

• Male, 20s, Brazilian, baritone
• Must be athletic and have martial arts training with strong preference for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, and/or MMA
• Must be comfortable with close physical interactions with men and women, including a choreographed assault. All such material will be rehearsed with appropriate direction and safety protocols.

Audition Requirements: All videos must be submitted at the same time. All submission MUST include the required videos.

Dance/Fight Video

• You must submit at least one video that shows a minimum of 90 seconds of continuous dancing and/or fighting (maximum 3 minutes)
• If you have martial arts abilities, you can submit video from classes, tournaments, or other appropriate materials.
• Different dance styled accepted
• We will not accept edited reels.
• Vocal Video
• One video demonstrating your singing ability; continuous and unedited;
• Accepted music: musical theatre, opera, jazz, Lain, pop/rock, or related styles

• Acting Video

• One video demonstrating your acting ability, continuous and unedited, minimum of 90 seconds (maximum 3 minutes).
• You must “slate” your video with the following information:

• Name, Height, Roles you are interested in

• You may submit a monologue of your choice

All submissions must be received by July 31, 2026 for consideration. Please include your name and the title of the show in the title line of your email.