Overview
High Note: A#4/Bb4
Low Note: G3
Analysis
Sonny de la Vega is Usnavi’s energetic, sharp-witted, and endlessly endearing younger cousin who works alongside him at the corner bodega. Positioned as the younger generation’s comedic spark in Washington Heights, Sonny masks his deep sensitivity and growing social
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Editor Picks & Commentary
When auditioning for Sonny, your primary goal is to project a seamless combination of high-octane physical energy, natural comedic timing, and genuine, wide-eyed earnestness. Sonny should never feel obnoxious or overly slick; his bravado is cute, endearing, and rooted in a teenage desire to be taken seriously. In scene work, highlight his quick-witted banter and fast physical reflexes, showing how he reacts instantly to the world around him with bright curiosity and enthusiastic, youthful
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