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McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT and LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

Audition Information
"Mystic Pizza"

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So happy to welcome Casey Hushion back (she directed our hilarious production of CLUE)

and really looking forward to introducing all of you to the wonderful MYSTIC Team!

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We are looking for personality, heart and individuality so enjoy, embrace the fun and feel free to reach out if you need my support in any way.

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This website is designed FOR YOU!

All updates will be posted here, so please check back for the most current information.

 

If you have any additional questions (after reading through the 411 below), please email me directly Julia@Florescasting.com 

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With Gratitude Always,

Julia

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FAQ/UPDATES:

All updates will be posted here. The newest information will be listed at the top. We will also date and time any new details so that you know you have the most current information.

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  • November 27th 9:20pm

    • We are now cast! My thanks to everyone who shared their time and talent with us; this is the first chapter in our "Mystic Pizza" Adventure and as the show grows and develops, I look forward to seeing many of you again!

  • September 29th: 1:30pm​

    • GENERAL NOTE FOR ALL: It's so wonderful to be in a live room with you all! We have noticed that after 2+ years of being mostly on camera, many actors have let their stage muscles slacken a bit. I'm talking about the size of your voice (both volume and placement) and the size of your bodies. Take up space. Use your full instrument. And remember- La Mirada is a 1,251 seat theater and we need you to play to the last row.

    • NEW INFO FOR TIM: P. 23 "Delivery" to P.26 "...waiting for her ship." We will go into INTO THE MYSTIC after this scene.P. 98 “Hi.” To p.99 “Goodbye Tim.””

    • SIDES OPTIONS FOR DEBBIE AND BONNIE- The tracking for some of the Ensemble roles is fluid, so here are some sides options:

      • ​DEBBIE:  ​​*NEW SIDE CHOICES: The role of Nikki should read 28-33. If you feel better suited to a younger role/type, please prepare: Teresa page 89 just that short section at the top of the page. 

      • AUNT BONNIE/POLLY WINDSOR/ENSEMBLE *NEW MATERIAL: If you feel suited to the age (28-33) please prepare the side for NIKKI - P.75 "Hello" - CUT after N: "He asked you to close the windows" - resume w Tim (p 77): "Man, it's really coming down out there - continue to P.78 "Well, I hope she'll be alright."

      • Full Sides List: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/wznsdkoja34mbbdg1f6i5/h?rlkey=p1o6x274xzs67ajzfd9yqi3kt&dl=0​

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  • September 7th: 5:15pm​

    • ACTORS AUDITIONING FOR ?/ENSEMBLE: Since the understudies for the leads will come from the Supporting Ensemble, it would be great to also hear a song (or part of it) and maybe a side for whichever principal role you feel most drawn to. Your choice!

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  • FAQ:​​​​

    • There will be Equity and Non Equity Contracts

    • We typically send out audition invites 2 weeks in advance of the audition date (see below for all AUDITION DATES)

    • VIDEO AUDITIONS:

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

      • Due Date is no later than September 18th (the sooner the better though!)

      • A gentle reminder that it is preferred that video auditions should be submitted via Eco Cast, but if this is not possible then submit directly (Julia@Florescasting.com) via Youtube, Vimeo or Dropbox.

      • Please submit all information requested in the VIDEO AUDITION CHECKLIST below. 

      • We would prefer it if the videos did not require passwords, but if you do use a password...make sure you send it in the email with your video link. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

 

A SPECIAL NOTE FOR OUR ARTISTS:

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​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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COVID PROTOCOLS

McCoy Rigby Ent. will follow all AEA and County required protocols.

DATES/CONTRACTS/ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

ALL ACTORS MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR THE DATES LISTED BELOW TO BE CONSIDERED. THANK YOU!

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LA MIRADA THEATRE:

Equity COST $983 weekly Non Equity: $578 weekly.

Dates: Rehearsals Start: 12/29/23. Opening: 1/20/24 Closing: 02/11/24

 

LESHER CENTER (WALNUT CREEK, CA) DATES:

Preview: 02/15/24 Opening: 02/16/24 Closing 02/25/25

Travel dates have not been decided yet but would be the Monday or Tuesday between venues.

 

HARRIS CENTER (FOLSOM, CA) DATES:

Opening: 02/29/24 (possibly 02/28/24, not confirmed) Closing: 03/04/24. Travel dates have not been decided yet but would be the Monday or Tuesday between venues.

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For the La Mirada run (6 weeks), the non-union minimum will be $578/week. The Equity minimum won't be known until AEA ratifies a new 2024 COST rulebook, but it will be no less than the current COST Tier 3 minimum of $983/week.

 

The "unit tour" to Lesher/Harris was approved by Equity, so it should definitely be part of everyone's commitment to the show. Here is some additional information to note:

  • Actors will fly to Oakland on Tuesday, February 13, 2024.

  • 2 weeks at Lesher Center in Walnut Creek.

  • 1 week at Harris Center in Folsom.

  • Actors will fly home from Sacramento on Monday, March 4, 2024.

  • For the 3-week unit tour, every actor will be on an Equity contract.

    • The existing Equity Actors will still be at the same rate they were in La Mirada.

    • Non-union actors will jump to Equity rates (on new Equity contracts) for the 3-week unit tour. As always, they are welcome to join AEA but not required to join.

  • We'll provide flights, up to two checked bags, ground transportation, per diem of $64, and a single-occupancy hotel room for each actor. Actors may elect to share a double-occupancy hotel room in exchange for a higher per diem rate of $80.

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CONTRACTS

  • Equity: $983/week throughout all dates

  • Non-union: $578/week (with EMC points)

    • See above (DATES AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION) for Non AEA information beyond the La Mirada contract.​

 

REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

Days and time are subject to change, but this is more than likely what our schedule will be:

 

REHEARSALS: La Mirada at the Rehearsal Hall (15519 Phoebe Avenue) 

Until tech week, rehearsals will be from either 11am-7pm or 12pm to 8pm Tuesday through Friday.
Rehearsals have been tentatively set for 10am to 6pm or 11am-7pm on the weekends


PERFORMANCES/ LA MIRADA: Six show week: Thurs. at 7:30pm; Fridays at 8pm; Saturdays at 2pm & 8pm; Sundays (matinee and evening)

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Please audition ONLY if these dates and terms are agreeable to you.

Please clear any/all conflicts with Flores Casting prior to your audition info@florescating.com

Thank you!

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​AUDITION MATERIAL: ​​​​​

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  • INVITED AUDITIONS:​

    • DROPBOX LINK FOR AUDITION MATERIAL: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/5k42v68b1whubrf/AADoZmxRXis-RxUk-OdZsbc5a?dl=0

      • Script, Vocal Sides, Accompaniment and Choreography (choreo video is for the initial dance call on 10/2 only. Connor will be teaching a new combination when he is here live) and Actor Contact Sheet are posted in the DB File above.

    • VIDEO AUDITIONS are by invitation only. Please submit your headshot and resume via Breakdown Express and Actors Access; we are viewing all submissions there and will send invites via Eco Cast. 

    • ACTORS AUDITIONING FOR ENSEMBLE ROLES and SWINGS:

      • Please sing a pop cut from your book and any of the Principal roles’ vocal audition cuts (see Dropbox). Always great to bring your music book too. Thank you!

      • ​Since the understudies for the leads will come from the Supporting Ensemble, it would be great to also hear a song (or part of it) and maybe a side for whichever principal role you feel most drawn to. Your choice!

 

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VIDEO AUDITION INFORMATION/CHECKLIST:​​​​​

  • Video Auditions are by invitation only and due before SEPTEMBER 25th. The sooner the better though (thank you!)

  • The creative team is in NY so I may be asking for more video auditions than usual for this one so all of us can see your work. They will be zooming into some of the live auditions, but since their schedules are kind of up in the air, video is helpful for this. 

  • Please feel free to audition for the role you were invited to read and anyone else you feel drawn to. This is a new show and we are putting a Cast Family together who can potentially be with this in the future as well as this round, so the more we see/know, the better!

  • 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):

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LIVE AUDITION CHECKLIST:

  • GENERAL NOTES:

    • We have been watching the audition videos and I want to encourage you to 100% lean into the pop/rock sound more for this and take out any/all traditional musical theatre vocals. This is way more "Mamma Mia" than "Les Mis" my friends! Enjoy and have fun!

    • It's so wonderful to be have the chance be in a live room with you all! We have noticed that after 2+ years of being mostly on camera, many actors have let their stage muscles slacken a bit. I'm talking about the size of your voice (both volume and placement) and the size of your bodies. Take up space. This is a play that relishes language and great story telling. Use your full instrument. And remember- La Mirada is a 1,251 seat theater and we need you to play to the last row.” 

  • Please clear ANY AND ALL conflicts with Julia Flores BEFORE you audition

  • Please bring a stapled copy of your Headshot and Resume

  • Please bring a copy of your Actor Contact Sheet https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/6h5u73jsvr8x98mociwsb/Mystic-Pizza-Actor-Contact-Sheet.docx?rlkey=derg6v4cpxhchvhly7pt5i6z4&dl=0

  • Please bring audition material for the role(s) you have been asked to read and any others you are interested in

    • Ensemble roles will swing principal roles (see Breakdown below)

  • Always bring your music book just in case. Thank you!

  • PLEASE BRING SHEET MUSIC to your audition (unless it's material from the Dropbox)

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AUDITION SCHEDULE INFORMATION (DANCE DETAILS/LOCATION/ WHO WILL BE THERE):

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DIRECTOR DANCE CALL: Monday, October 9th

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

WHO WILL BE THERE: Casey Hushion (Director), Connor Gallagher (Choreographer), Julia Flores (Casting Director), Marissa Herrera (EDI Consultant), Kodi Jackman (Casting Assistant/Reader) and Jennifer Lin (Music Conductor/Accompanist)

WHAT TO EXPECT:

  • DANCE FIRST (approximately 50-60 minutes) NEW Choreography

  • SIDES AND SONGS: After the dance audition, we will invite some to stay to sing and possibly read 

  • Please see LIVE AUDITION CHECKLIST above to make sure you bring everything you need.

  • WHAT TO WEAR/BRING 

    • ​Comfortable clothes. Heels or flats (Dancer's choice)

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DIRECTOR AUDITIONS: October 10th and 11th

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

WHAT TO HAVE PREPARED:  Please see LIVE AUDITION CHECKLIST above

WHO WILL BE THERE:  Casey Hushion (Director), Connor Gallagher (Choreographer), Julia Flores (Casting Director), Marissa Herrera (EDI Consultant), Kodi Jackman (Casting Assistant/Reader) and Jennifer Lin (Music Conductor/Accompanist)

WHAT TO EXPECT: 

  • Sing and Read 

  • SOME of our featured ensemble and principals may be asked to stay for a short movement check in so Connor gets an idea of what your skills are. 

    • As soon as we have these scheduled into the day, I will post the times here to give you a better idea of timeline. Always know that I value your time and my priority is to be as concise with our scheduling as possible so you can get on with your day!​

    • Street clothes and comfortable shoes re fine 

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FINAL PRODUCER CALLBACK: October 12th

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

WHAT TO HAVE PREPARED: 

  • Please see LIVE AUDITION CHECKLIST above

  • SING AND READ 

WHO WILL BE THERE: Tom McCoy and Cathy Rigby (Producers), BT McNicholl (LMT Producer), Casey Hushion (Director), Connor Gallagher (Choreographer), Julia Flores (Casting Director), Marissa Herrera (EDI Consultant), Kodi Jackman (Casting Assistant/Reader) and Jennifer Lin (Music Conductor/Accompanist)

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SWING INFORMATION:

  • We will be hiring two 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 sick or injured.

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

  • Offstage Swings 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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BREAKDOWN
 

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LEONA SILVIA: 50-65. Character identifies as female. Any Ethnicity. The immigrant owner of Mystic Pizza and guardian of the "Mystic Pizza" special sauce. A sarcastic, wry, yet loving mother figure for Jo, Daisy, and Kat. Nearing retirement. Pop/Rock vocals  Mezzo – A3-D#5

 

BILL MONTIJO: 20’s. Character identifies as Male. Any Ethnicity. The son of immigrants. A burly (ideally 6’+) yet warm, sensitive, lobsterman, and lead singer/guitarist in The Lobster Rolls - the local town band, who wants nothing more than to marry Jo and raise a family in Mystic, CT. Acoustic or electric guitar playing a plus. Pop/Rock vocals  Tenor – C3-A#4

 

CHARLES GORDON WINDSOR JR.: 20’s. Character identifies as a White Male. A country-club, sweater-vest-wearing, Porsche-driving, law-school-drop-out cad, with a surprising capacity for true love. Pop/Rock vocals  Tenor – C3-A4

 

TIM TRAVERS: 30-35. Character identifies as Male. Any Ethnicity. An easy-going, Yale-graduate, architect, with a secret. Pop/Rock vocals Tenor – C3-A4

 

LORNA/SERENA WINDSOR/ENSEMBLE: 20’s. Character identifies as White Female. To play various roles including LORNA, a snobby college girl; SERENA WINDSOR, Charlie's sister, a vapid country-club goer; and others. Strong Pop/Rock vocals. Strong mover (Dancer a plus!) with jazz dance skills and the ability to create vibrant characters through movement. 

 

DEBBIE/NIKKI/TERESA/MARIANNA/ENSEMBLE: 20’s. Character identifies as Female. Any Ethnicity. To play various roles including DEBBIE, a snobby college girl; MARIANA, an immigrant oyster shucker; TERESA, an immigrant housekeeper; NIKKI TRAVERS, Tim's wife; and others. Strong Pop/Rock vocals. Strong mover (Dancer a plus!) with jazz dance skills and the ability to create vibrant characters through movement. 

 

MRS. ARUJO/ENSEMBLE: 40’s. Character identifies as Female. Any Ethnicity. To play various roles including MRS. ARUJO, Daisy and Kat’s immigrant mother; and others. Strong Pop/Rock vocals. Strong mover (Dancer a plus!) with jazz dance skills and the ability to create vibrant characters through movement. Likely understudy for Leona as well.

 

AUNT BONNIE/POLLY WINDSOR/ENSEMBLE: 30’s+. Character identifies as Female. Any Ethnicity. To play various roles including AUNT BONNIE, an immigrant oyster shucker, MRS. POLLY WINDSOR, Charlie’s mother; and others. Strong Pop/Rock vocals. Strong mover (Dancer a plus!) with jazz dance skills and the ability to create vibrant characters through movement. 

 

NICK/PRIEST/MICKEY/ENSEMBLE: 28-30’s. Character identifies as Male. Any Ethnicity. To play various roles including a PRIEST; NICK, a Planetarium employee; MICKEY, a pizza shop regular; and others. Strong Pop/Rock vocals. Strong mover (Dancer a plus!) with jazz dance skills and the ability to create vibrant characters through movement. 

 

FRANK/STEAMER WINDSOR/ENSEMBLE: 20’s. Character identifies as Male. Any Ethnicity. To play various roles including FRANK, a warm, friendly guitarist in the local band by night and an oyster shucker at the docks by day; STEAMER WINDSOR, Charlie's younger brother; and others. Strong Pop/Rock vocals. Strong mover (Dancer a plus!) with jazz dance skills and the ability to create vibrant characters through movement. 

 

MR. CHUCK WINDSOR SR./FIRESIDE GOURMET/ENSEMBLE: 40’s. Character identifies as Male. Any Ethnicity. To play various roles including THE FIRESIDE GOURMET; MR. CHUCK WINDSOR, Charlie’s demanding father; and others. Strong Pop/Rock vocals. Strong mover (Dancer a plus!) with jazz dance skills and the ability to create vibrant characters through movement. 

 

MR. BARBOZA/LIONEL/LOU/ENSEMBLE: 30’s+ to play older. Character identifies as Male. Any Ethnicity. To play various roles including MR. BARBOZA, Jo’s immigrant father; LIONEL, a cheerful real estate agent; LOU, Bill's friend, and others. Strong Pop/Rock vocals. Strong mover (Dancer a plus!) with jazz dance skills and the ability to create vibrant characters through movement. 

 

GEORGE/ALFIE/WAITER/ENSEMBLE: 20’s. Character identifies as Male. Any Ethnicity. To play various roles including GEORGE, a snobby graduate student; ALFIE, a townie doofus, a WAITER, and others. Strong Pop/Rock vocals. Strong mover (Dancer a plus!) with jazz dance skills and the ability to create vibrant characters through movement. 

 

JOSEPHINA BARBOZA (JO/JOJO): UNDERSTUDY ONLY. 20’s. Character identifies as Female. Any Ethnicity. The daughter of immigrants. She is vibrant, fast-talking, emotional, curious, ambitious, always up for a laugh, and loyal. Pop/Rock vocals  Mezzo – F#3-D#5

 

KATHERINE (KAT) ARUJO: UNDERSTUDY ONLY. 20’s. Character identifies as Female. Any Ethnicity. The daughter of immigrants. Daisy's kid sister. The apple of her mother’s eye. A goofy, playful, desperate romantic and aspiring astronomer, on the cusp of the rest of her life. Pop/Rock vocals   Mezzo -- F#3-E5

 

DAISY ARUJO: 20’s. UNDERSTUDY ONLY. Character identifies as Female. Any Ethnicity. The daughter of immigrants. A perfect combination of insecurity and arrogance; the seductive life of the party when she needs to be, an introspective dreamer when she doesn't. A pain in her mother’s ass. Pop/Rock vocals  Mezzo – G3-E5

 

OFFSTAGE SWINGS: 28-35. Two non-union swings to cover Ensemble parts. See breakdown above for details.

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