​McCoy Rigby Entertainment is committed to ensuring that you have the ability to create, work and thrive in a space that is free of racism, safe to voice experiences of trauma without retaliation and to continue to move towards an equitable and inclusive space for all.  McCoy Rigby Entertainment has pledged to elevate the standard of equity and inclusion for BIPOC through active and ongoing protocol changes. McCoy Rigby Entertainment is committed to continue to be in, and create, a space of learning for everyone in the company and the creative teams and artists we engage with throughout the season. We pledge to hold ourselves accountable, participate in hard and honest conversations, and create a space where everyone feels safe and supported to create their best work and thrive.

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DRIFTERS AND SHIRELLES: September 13th

LOCATION: La Mirada Rehearsal Hall (15519 Phoebe Avenue La Mirada)

WHAT TO HAVE PREPARED:  Please see LIVE AUDITION CHECKLIST above

WHO WILL BE THERE: David Ruttura (Director), Joyce Chittick (Assoc. Director/Choreographer), Ryan O'Connell (Music Director), Julia Flores (Casting Director), Marissa Herrera (EDI Consultant), Kodi Jackman (Casting Assistant/Reader) and Bobby Brader (Accompanist).​​

 

WHAT TO EXPECT FOR THE DAY:

• DRIFTERS:

  • INDIVIDUAL APPOINTMENTS: Everyone will sing the material from the Drifters Packet https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/un38fwohi18cc486e60ea/Drifter-Male-Ens-pack-revised-August-2016.pdf?rlkey=skvkpcn22oo90r8kqtxza94le&dl=0

  • 12:45pm DRIFTER DANCE CALL: We will invite some to stay to dance at 12:45pm. This should be take no more than 45 minutes.

• SHIRELLES:

  • INDIVIDUAL APPOINTMENTS: Everyone will sing and read the material from the Shirelles Packet https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/pbvij1jzexoziyy1jixxp/Shirelle-Female-Ens-Pack-revised-Aug-2016.pdf?rlkey=n0iwl0arluz9jx615nxudpngv&dl=0

  • 3:30 SHIRELLE DANCE CALL: We will invite some to stay to dance at 3:30pm. This should be take no more than 45 minutes.

• WHAT TO HAVE PREPARED:

  • Please be prepared to sing the material from the audition packet

  • CHOREOGRAPHY. Joyce will be working with you on the video choreo (see Dropbox) AND something new

• WHAT TO WEAR/BRING FOR DANCE CALL (Appropriate attire for singing portion please)

  • Joyce has requested proper dance clothes, no baggy clothes and ripped jeans!

  • Character shoes/heels for men & women.

  • Bring sneakers but also have proper dance shoes.

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FINAL PRODUCER CALLBACK: September 14th

LOCATION: La Mirada Rehearsal Hall (15519 Phoebe Avenue La Mirada)

WHAT TO HAVE PREPARED:  Please see LIVE AUDITION CHECKLIST above

WHO WILL BE THERE: Tom McCoy and Cathy Rigby (Producers), BT McNicholl (LMT Producer), David Ruttura (Director), Joyce Chittick (Assoc. Director/Choreographer), Ryan O'Connell (Music Director), Julia Flores (Casting Director), Marissa Herrera (EDI Consultant), Kodi Jackman (Casting Assistant/Reader) and Bobby Brader (Accompanist).

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SWING INFORMATION:

• We will be hiring three non AEA offstage swings and will also be assigning understudy spots to some of the onstage actors. 

• Understudies/Swings will only go on if someone is out sick.

• Typically, Understudy/Swing rehearsals are scheduled on the first and second Thursdays after opening. 

• Offstage Swings (there will be three) will be asked to come to the theatre for all performances and (as of now) you will be asked to stay for the duration of the show. 

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VIDEO AUDITION INFORMATION:​​​​​​

• Video Auditions will be accepted if you are an LA local hire

• Please clear ANY AND ALL conflicts with Julia Flores BEFORE you audition Julia@Florescasting.com

• A gentle reminder that it is preferred that video auditions should be submitted via Eco Cast, but if this is not possible, then you may submit directly (Julia@Florescasting.com) via Youtube, Vimeo or Dropbox. We will not view auditions submitted with direct downloads or google links, etc. 

• If you are emailing your video audition, please include the role you're auditioning for in the subject line of the email and in the body of the email

• VIDEO AUDITION CHECKLIST (must include all of the following):

  • ​SLATE: A full body view. You can introduce yourself or chat while you do this so it's not 100% awkward ;)

  • SIDES and SONG: Requested audition material https://www.dropbox.com/sh/c5vn8dx6f4w2m4f/AADzIBO-LeqX-vx2oIZimvLwa?dl=0

    • Feel free to send material for any/all roles you are open to​. Ensemble roles will cover principal roles (see Breakdown below)

  • CHOREOGRAPHY (for Invited Auditions): https://www.dropbox.com/sh/c5vn8dx6f4w2m4f/AADzIBO-LeqX-vx2oIZimvLwa?dl=0​

    • Roles that will include Choreography 

      • The Shirelles/Ensemble​

      • The Drifters/Ensemble

  • ACTOR CONTACT SHEET https://www.dropbox.com/sh/c5vn8dx6f4w2m4f/AADzIBO-LeqX-vx2oIZimvLwa?dl=0

  • HEADSHOT and RESUME (if not sent via Eco Cast)

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