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Call Type
Equity Chorus
Time(s)
Monday, March 9, 2015
10:30 AM Female Dancer Sign Up
11:00 AM Female Dancer Call
12:00 PM Male Dancer Sign Up
12:30 PM Male Dancer Call
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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
Dancers for productions of Mary Poppins. Please see Breakdown for additional information.
Preparation
Musical theatre-ballet combo (1st cut) and a tap combo if kept. Will ask to see any acro skills if they have this expertise. Will sing all dancers we are considering (16 bars of traditional musical theatre with sheet music.)
SEE BREAKDOWN BELOW FOR WHAT TO WEAR/BRING
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:
Choreographer, Dan Mojica and Assistant Choreographer, Kim Arnett
Flores Casting: Julia Flores and/or Emma Fassler (Casting Associate)
· Chorus rules are in effect.
· A monitor will be provided.
Appointments
ECC rules are in effect. 10:30 AM Female Dancer Sign Up, 12:00 PMMale Dancer Sign Up.
Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.
Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.
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Breakdown
TO WEAR/BRING: All should wear dance clothing that does not cover up the body, bring character AND tap shoes.
FYI, Female dancers will wear flat tap shoes in the show as they play Chimney Sweeps in Step in Time along with the males.
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
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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