[GLORIA ESTEFAN] Female, Cuban. Initially shy, opens up as the story progresses. Becomes an icon. Sharp sense of humor. Good actress, star quality. Must speak fluent Spanish and sing and move well. PRINCIPAL

[EMILIO ESTEFAN] Male, Cuban. Confident. Handsome. Sometimes stumbles over his emotions… and his English. Loyal. Leading man with character. Must speak fluent Spanish and sing well. PRINCIPAL

[GLORIA FAJARDO] Female, Cuban. Gloria’s mother. Brassy. Strong willed. Latin Matriarch. Survivor. Biting humor. Must speak fluent Spanish and sing well. PRINCIPAL

[CONSUELO] Female, Cuban. Gloria’s Grandmother. Cuban stage mother. Sometimes an apparition. Wise. Loving. Warm. Gloria’s guardian angel. Must speak fluent Spanish and be able to carry a tune. PRINCIPAL

[YOUNG GLORIA] Female, Cuban. Innocent, but smart and self reliant. Slightly sad, but always full of hope. Must speak fluent Spanish and sing well. PRINCIPAL

[YOUNG EMILIO/NAYIB] Male, Cuban. Emilio as a boy and Nayib Gloria’s son. MUST BE A STRONG DANCER. Must speak fluent Spanish and does not need to sing. PRINCIPAL

[MALE & FEMALE SINGERS WHO CAN DANCE] – This show requires a strong ensemble who can sing and dance as well as tackle multiple character tracks.