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Call Type
Equity Principal
Time(s)
Monday, March 2, 2015
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Lunch is 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sign up begins at 9:00 AM
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Contract
COST
COST Tier 3 minimum - $783/wk
Location
La Mirada Rehearsal Hall
15519 Phoebe
La Mirada, CA 90638
Please note: This address is not the La Mirada Theatre.
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Seeking
Actors for production of Mary Poppins. Please see Breakdown for additional information.
Preparation
Classic musical theater selection. If you are already familiar with material from the show, you are encouraged to sing from the score .
Other Dates
Rehearsal: 5/12, open 5/29 and close 6/21
Performances are Wednesday and Thursday night (7:30pm), Friday 8pm, Saturday 2pm and 8pm and Sunday matinee (2pm).
Other
mccoyrigby.com
Please see Breakdown for additional information.
All Stage Manager positions have been filled at this time.
Personnel
In attendance:
Flores Casting: Julia Flores and/or Emma Fassler (Casting Associate)
Other members of the Creative Team may stop by, but are not scheduled for the duration.
· EPA Rules are in effect.
· A monitor will be provided.
Appointments
EPA rules are in effect. Sign up begins at 9:00 AM.
Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.
Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.
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Breakdown
Producers: Tom McCoy and Cathy Rigby
Producing Artistic Director: Brian Kite
Director, Glenn Casale
Musical Director, Dennis Castellano
Choreographer, Dan Mojica
Casting Director: Julia Flores
La Mirada Theatre: COST contract. Equity contract $783 per week (rehearsals and performance weeks) Non Equity contract: $1,000 one time payment
MARY POPPINS: 25-35. Mezzo with Strong Top. As Jane and Michael’s new nanny, she is a dazzling personality and a force to be reckoned with. She is full of hope when things look bleak, and also inspires the Banks family to remember the need for compassion and appreciation through magic and common sense. Must be an excellent singer/actor. Must Dance very well / Musical Theatre style.
BERT: 30’s Baritone. A one-man-band, sidewalk artist, chimney sweep and kite salesman. Above all, he is a kind, encouraging, and awe-inspiring friend to Mary, Jane, and Michael. He also serves as a narrator to the story. Must be a strong actor. Must Dance extremely well / Musical Theatre/Tap styles (not afraid of heights).
GEORGE BANKS: Late 30’s to 45. Baritone. A bank manager and father to Jane and Michael. He tries to be a good provider for his family, but he is so wrapped up in his work and his image that he often forgets to be a good father and husband. Should be comfortable with movement.
WINIFRED BANKS: Late 30’s to 45. Mezzo. Jane and Michael’s loving yet distracted mother who is desperate to impress Mary and have her stay. She is a former actress who is very busy trying to live up to her husband’s societal and lifestyle expectations. Should be comfortable with movement.
JANE BANKS: To play 10 to 12 years old. Girl Soprano. The Bank’s snobby, yet bright, adolescent daughter who misbehaves in order to get attention from her parents. Mary looks to teach her respect and humility, while fostering her independent spirit. Should move well.
MICHAEL BANKS: To play 8-10. Boy Soprano. The Banks’€™ young, precocious son whose poor behavior has brought on the need for Mary Poppins. She looks to teach him generosity and manners, while encouraging his childlike imagination. Should move well.
MRS. BRILL: 50’s Alto. The Bank’s direct and exasperated cook/housekeeper who rules the kitchen with an iron fist. Should be comfortable with movement.
ROBERTSON AY: 20’s to early 30’s. Tenor. The Bank’s clumsy, yet good-hearted footman who has a little trouble following directions. Should be comfortable with movement.
BIRD WOMAN: 45-60. Alto. The old, wizened, and solemn woman who sits outside St. Paula’s selling bags of crumbs for the pigeons. Her presence helps Mary teach the children to look past someone’s exterior in order to see their true beauty. Should be comfortable with movement.
MISS ANDREW: 40’s to early 50’s. Soprano with Alto Belt. George Bank’s formidable-looking childhood nanny. She is cruel, terrifying, and demanding. This role doubles as MISS SMYTHE and QUEEN VICTORIA. Should be comfortable with movement.
ADMIRAL BOOM / BANK CHAIRMAN: 50-60. Baritone. ADMIRAL BOOM: The Bank’s jolly and friendly neighbor whose house is shaped like a great ship. BANK CHAIRMAN: George’s intimidating, yet ultimately appreciative boss. Should be comfortable with movement.
MALE ENSEMBLE: 20-35. Our men will play multiple roles as well as dance and sing. Strong, athletic, trained, musical theatre dancers and singers proficient in tap and musical theatre dance. All must sing extremely well. Entire male ensemble should dance and sing well. All will do Musical Theatre/Tap styles. Acro a plus.
NELIUS: 20’s. Handsome. The epitome of male beauty. Strong ballet training and will also be part of the male ensemble (see above for breakdown).
FEMALE ENSEMBLE: 20-35. Our ladies will play multiple roles as well as dance and sing. Strong, athletic, trained, musical theatre dancers and singers proficient in tap and musical theatre dance. All must sing extremely well. Entire female ensemble should dance and sing well. All will do Musical Theatre/Tap styles.
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