McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT and LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Audition Information
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April 14th: 1:05pm
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Offers have started to go out. I appreciate your patience and respect for the process and your fellow actors (especially our kids!!) as we continue. You have my promise, that I will keep you posted asap.
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Roles Cast: (all other roles are still fluid or undecided)
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Kristoff
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Bulda
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Ensemble/Elsa cover/Queen cover
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Ensemble/Kristoff cover
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Weselton
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Young Elsa
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King Agnaar/Ensemble
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Ensemble/Anna Cover
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3 of 3 Female Identifying Ensemble roles
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Young Anna swing
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Young Elsa swing
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Female Identifying Swing/Dance Captain
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Male Identifying Swing/Pabbie cover
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April 10th: 5:11pm
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Our invitations for Final Callbacks have now all been sent. Please check with your reps. or your email. THANK YOU to everyone!
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CALLBACK MATERIAL LIST:
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Bulda - ‘Fixer Upper’ and Scene
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Pabbie – ‘Fixer Upper’ and Scene
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Queen - Second Ensemble Cut (‘Let It Go’) and Scene
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King - Second Ensemble Cut (‘Let It Go’) and Scene
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Weselton - Second Ensemble Cut (‘Let It Go’) and Scene
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Oaken - Monologue into ‘Hygge’
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Olaf - Scene and ‘Summer’
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Kristoff - Scene and ‘What Do You Know About Love’
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Hans - Scene into ‘Southern Isles’
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Ensemble - Second Ensemble Cut (‘Let It Go’)
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Young Anna – ‘Snowman’ and Scene
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Young Elsa - Scene into ‘Northern Lights’
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Anna Cover – ‘First Time’ and Scene
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Elsa Cover – ‘Let It Go’ and Scene
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April 2nd: 10:50am
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All invitations for our final week of auditions have now been sent. My sincerest thanks to everyone!
April 1st: 4:10pm
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The role of Hans has now been cast. We will still be casting a Hans cover.
2/23: 2:00pm
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We are 100% transparent as to what our contract/offer will be. What you see listed below (see Contract/Comps) is what your offer will be. There are no driving stipends, housing or agent fees. If this is acceptable, we so look forward to seeing you!
2/22: 10pm
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The roles of Elsa, Anna and Olaf have been cast.
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Video auditions will be accepted, however we would prefer to see everyone live at least once. Because of the large number of videos being submitted, we can only promise to view the videos directly requested by Flores Casting.
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LA Local Hires for the remaining roles. We do not have the budget to travel and house.
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There will be Equity and Non Equity members in the cast
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Our Young Anna and Young Elsa will be volunteers. There will be a $550 flat driving stipend offered.
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A SPECIAL NOTE FOR ALL PARENTS:
I am so looking forward to seeing lots of familiar AND new faces for this! I know that you all want to give your daughters the tools to do their very best, but it's strongly recommended that you NOT coach your kids with this material (vocal coaching okay, but not the sides). After 30+ years of casting kids, I promise that it is much better to keep this material unrehearsed. I am here to help them with any adjustments and notes. You can run lines with them so they feel prepared, but please leave the rest up to us. We are looking for real kids with heart and smarts. Enjoy the process and know that you have my sincerest thanks for sharing your little (and not so little) ones with us.
A SPECIAL NOTE FOR OUR ARTISTS:
McCoy Rigby Entertainment has allied with Broadway for Racial Justice to ensure that you have the ability to work and thrive in a space that is free of racism. In being Allied with BFRJ, McCoy Rigby Entertainment has pledged to elevate the standard of equity and inclusion for BIPOC through active and ongoing protocol changes. McCoy Rigby Entertainment pledges to unlearn practices that are rooted in white supremacy and to learn, within a relationship of accountability with BFRJ, how to create the safest possible space for you as an artist to do your work. If you would like to see a copy of our protocols, feel free to reach out to us and those can be provided.
COVID PROTOCOLS
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Our actor's health and safety is always a top priority. We will adhere to any/all mandated practices .
DATES:
1st rehearsal: 5/20 Open: 6/6 Closing: 6/29
CONTRACTS and COMPS
We are 100% transparent as to what our contract/offer will be. What you see listed below is what your offer will be. There are no driving stipends, housing or agent fees. If this is acceptable, we so look forward to seeing you!
Equity COST contract: $1099 weekly
Non Equity: $612 weekly. with EMC points.
Children: Paid volunteers $550 total gas stipend.
Comps: 2 tickets for Opening Night, and 4 for the run of the show not to be used in the final week.
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)
* Adults: Until tech week, rehearsals will be from 12pm to 8pm Tuesday through Friday.
Rehearsals have been tentatively set for 10am to 6pm on the weekends
* Children: Until tech week, rehearsals will tentatively be from 4pm to 8pm Tuesday through Friday.
Rehearsals have been tentatively set for 10am to 6pm on the weekends; however, they will most likely be called in for no more than 4 hours.
PERFORMANCES: 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!
AUDITION MATERIAL:
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DROPBOX: (Vocal and Script Sides and Choreography) https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/cj3uv1evw2nyz5gnar4wy/AMSlW3NA_F3YGc4mIcrEEf0?rlkey=cfez1wn9tkin5apvtp14csbtq&st=0crwgply&dl=0
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SIDES AND LYRIC NOTE: Absolutely encouraging you to make choices and be specific, but the choices should be grounded and honest, not caricature. The more human and heartfelt, the more you engage your audience. Connect, communicate and tell the story. Enjoy!
VOCAL AUDITION MATERIAL (Priority List):
ANNA
1. First Time in Forever
2. Love Is An Open Door
ELSA
1. Let It Go
2. Monster
ENSEMBLE/KING/QUEEN/WESELTON
1. Ensemble Cut 2
2. Ensemble Cut 1
HANS
1. Love Is An Open Door
2. Hans of the Southern Isles
KRISTOFF
1. Lullaby
2. What Do You Know About Love
3. Reindeer
OAKEN
1. Hygge
*Please prepare all material with a Norwegian accent
OLAF
1. In Summer
PABBIE/BULDA
1. Fixer Upper
2. Ensemble Cut 2
3. Ensemble Cut 1
YOUNG ANNA:
1. A Little Bit of You
2. Snowman
YOUNG ELSA:
Updated material: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/nh4zto5fybxijuj8lfop5/AC6l1MtWjC5TVgd9DhVSqIk?rlkey=08vek4d6zfau82nlx5vc9nky3&st=ug980yyx&dl=0
1. (NEW MATERIAL) "Northern Lights" (scene into song)
2. A Little Bit of You
AUDITION DATES/LOCATIONS/WHO WILL BE THERE:
April 8th thru 10th: Director Auditions
Location: Screenland Studios (10501 Burbank Blvd. North Hollywood)
Who Will Be There: Dan Knechtges (Director/Choreographer), Brad Gardner (Music Director), Julia Flores (Casting Director), Alina Phelan (Casting Assistant/Reader), Brent Crayon (Accompanist)
April 11th: Producer Callbacks
Location: 3D Theatricals (1255 North Knollwood in Anaheim)
Who Will Be There: Tom McCoy and Cathy McCoy (Producers), BT McNicholl (LMT Producer), Dan Knechtges (Director/Choreographer), Brad Gardner (Music Director), Julia Flores (Casting Director), Alina Phelan (Casting Assistant/Reader), Brent Crayon (Accompanist)
AUDITION INFO FOR FINAL WEEK OF CASTING:
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NOTES:
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Audition will be at Screenland for April 8th-10th and at 3D for Final Producer Callback
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Please clear any/all conflicts and/or contract issues BEFORE you confirm your audition. The offer is as stated above (i.e. no driving stipend, housing or additional stipends will be offered or approved).
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With the exception of Kristoff, Hans and Weselton. ALL ROLES CAST WILL ALSO BE IN OUR ENSEMBLE (i.e. Queen/Ensemble, King/Ensemble, etc)
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HANS: Please include the last line in "Hans of the Southern Isle" ("Hi Anna of Arendelle")
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YOUNG ELSA: Please sing to the end of "Northern Light". There are three pages.
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If you have been invited to audition for Ensemble AND another role, then please be prepared to share both
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With the exception of choreography (still TBD), our audition material has not changed
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AUDITION TIMELINE/SCHEDULE:
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April 8th and 9th: Principal roles and Ensemble/covers (sing and read)
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April 10th: (flats please. no tennis shoes)
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Ensemble Dancers and Movers
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Ensemble Dancers:
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11am-12:30 Dance
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12:30-1:30 Sing/Read (sides only for actors with principal cover possibility)
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Ensemble Movers:
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2:00-3:00 Move
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3:00-4:30 Sing and Read (sides only for actors with principal cover possibility)
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April 11th: Final Producer Callback (Sing and Sides only)
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LIVE AUDITION CHECKLIST:
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Please clear ANY AND ALL conflicts and/or contract issues with Julia Flores BEFORE you audition Julia@Florescasting.com
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If your role is also Ensemble or your invite includes ensemble, please prepare the Ensemble vocals as well.
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Please bring a stapled copy of your Headshot and Resume
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Please be sure that your name is on your headshot (we write them in if they are not). So helpful to see your name on the front too!
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Please bring a copy of your Actor Contact Sheet
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Please bring audition material for the role(s) you have been asked to read (and material for any other roles you feel drawn to!)
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Always bring your music book just in case. Thank you!
VIDEO AUDITION INFORMATION:
GENERAL INFORMATION
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Please clear ANY AND ALL conflicts and/or contract issues with Julia Flores BEFORE you audition Julia@Florescasting.com
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SIDES AND LYRIC NOTE: Absolutely encouraging you to make choices and be specific, but the choices should be grounded and honest, not caricature. The more human and heartfelt, the more you engage your audience. Connect, communicate and tell the story.
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Video Auditions are by invite only and will be accepted if you are an LA or Orange County local hire and can be seen live at some point during auditions. We will be going through each submission to Breakdown Express and will be sending invites via Eco Cast.
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If you received an Eco Cast invite, please submit video there. We are sharing videos with the rest of the team on that format.
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If you do not have access to Breakdown Services, please send all requested material and information (see below) to Julia Julia@Florescasting.com via Dropbox, (DB is the preference always!) Youtube or Google. Please do not send with passwords/make sure that video is unlocked and viewable for the next few months at least. We will not open WeTransfer or direct downloads.
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Because of the large number of videos being submitted, we can only promise to view the videos directly requested by Flores Casting.
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VIDEO AUDITION CHECKLIST (please include the following):
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SLATE: A full body view please. Introduce yourself and tell us your favorite Disney Movie or Character
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SIDES/SONG and CHOREO (movement choreo or dancer choreo...your choice!) https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/cj3uv1evw2nyz5gnar4wy/AMSlW3NA_F3YGc4mIcrEEf0?rlkey=cfez1wn9tkin5apvtp14csbtq&st=0crwgply&dl=0
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CHOREO:
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ALL ROLES SHOULD SUBMIT CHOREO (choose Movement or Dance)
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Flats are preferred. No tennis shoes or heels please
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ACTOR CONTACT SHEET (see Dropbox link above please)
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HEADSHOT and RESUME
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Please tape audition material for the role(s) you have been asked to read and material for any other roles you feel drawn to! Just add them to the same upload on Eco Cast.
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Please send separate links for the audition material requested (i.e. one link for sides, one for vocals and one for choreo). If you are an overachiever, it is helpful for the team if you separate the different songs too!
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If you are asked to submit for multiple roles in Eco Cast, please separate (i.e. Anna material in Anna category, Ensemble in Ensemble, etc.)
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YOUNG ANNA and YOUNG ELSA INFO:
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PARENTS AND KIDS:
So looking forward to seeing lots of familiar AND new faces for this! I know that you all want to do your very best, but it's strongly recommended that you NOT coach your kids with this material (vocal coaching okay, but not the sides). I will be looking at all of the videos and promise that it is much better to keep it unrehearsed. I will absolutely reach out with any adjustments and notes. Run lines with them for sure, but leave the rest up to us. We are looking for real kids with heart and smarts. Enjoy and my sincerest thanks for sharing your little (and not so little) ones with us.
SWING INFORMATION:
We will be hiring two non AEA Adult offstage swings to cover male and female identifying ensemble roles. We will be hiring two non AEA Children offstage swings to cover Young Else and Young Anna.
- Understudies/Swings will only go on if someone is out sick.
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Typically, Understudy/Swing rehearsals are scheduled on the first and second Thursdays after opening.
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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.
BREAKDOWN
NOTE: The roles of Anna, Elsa and Olaf have been cast but we are still casting for covers.
Kristoff: 25-30. Character Identifying Gender: Male. Kristoff is a rugged ice harvester Mountain Man who enjoys living life outdoors in Scandinavia. Raised to be self-dependent and hardworking. Kristoff has a sarcastic veneer and a rough-around-the-edges exterior that hides a big heart. Kristoff has a cynical sense of humor and charming banter. Taken in by the Hidden Folk when he was young, he loves Pabbie and Bulda dearly but is a bit of a loner with a reindeer for a best friend- until he meets Anna. Vocal range top: A3. Vocal range bottom: G2
Hans: 25-30. Character Identifying Gender: Male. Suave and polished/cultured. Raised in wealth and abundance. The ambitious Prince of the Southern Isles and overlooked thirteenth son of a king. Hans constantly strives to find a way to make good and stand out. He boasts an exceedingly charming facade that fools everyone into believing he's Prince Charming, when really, he's just a jerk. Looking for an actor who can play both sides of this two-faced prince with relish.Vocal range top: B3. Vocal range bottom: G2
Sven: 25-35. Character Identifying Gender: Any. Actor must be athletic and ideal if dancer or strong mover. Sven is a reindeer of few words, fiercely loyal pal to Kristoff, and loves giving the ice harvester a hard time. Look for a performer with good comic timing and terrific physical acting skills who can devise a strong movement vocabulary to bring this furry charmer to life. Vocal range top: A4. Vocal range bottom: A3
Weselton: 30-50. Ideally 5’10” max height. Please mark height on submission. Character Identifying Gender: Male. A visiting duke who possesses a huge inferiority complex. A bombastic, overbearing sycophant, Weselton's sole purpose is to hobnob with influencers and royalty. Narrow-minded naysayer with over-the-top gusto.
Oaken/Bishop/Ensemble: 30-55. Character Identifying Gender: Male. High tenor. Oaken: An exceedingly cheerful and convivial wandering salesperson and ardent devotee to all things cozy and comfortable. Peppy peddler with an infectious warmth, flair and good humor. Bishop: The bishop officiates the coronation and passing of the crown to Elsa. This spiritual supervisor must communicate to the Townspeople of Arendelle in a serious and formal manner. Strong singer/mover. Dancer a plus.
Pabbie: 35-50. Character Identifying Gender: Any. Pabbie and Bulda are the mystical leaders of the Hidden Folk who have a soft spot for "strays." Ever-benevolent, these parental figures want what's best for Kristoff, even if they are a bit misguided in their efforts. Amiable and endearing. Strong singer/mover. Dancer a plus.
Bulda/Ensemble: 35-50. Character Identifying Gender: Any. He is the wise troll that rules the Valley of the Living Rock. Pabbie and Bulda are the mystical leaders of the Hidden Folk who have a soft spot for "strays." Ever-benevolent, these parental figures want what's best for Kristoff, even if they are a bit misguided in their efforts. Amiable and endearing. Strong singer/mover. Dancer a plus.
King Agnarr/Ensemble: 30-45. Character Identifying Gender: Male. Anna and Elsa’s Father. The warm-hearted ruler of Arendelle is committed to protecting both his family and the Townspeople from his eldest daughter's powers. Strong father figure. Strong singer/mover. Dancer a plus.
Queen Iduna/Ensemble: 30-45. Character Identifying Gender: Female. Anna and Elsa’s Mother. The queen possesses a sense of rightness and kindness that guides her in her protection of her two young girls. A daughter of the Northern Nomads, this queen has the ability to communicate with the Hidden Folk of the mountains and so understands Elsa's powers deeply. Iduna typifies grace and has a profound sense of compassion. Strong singer/mover. Dancer a plus.
Young Elsa: To play 9-11. Must be under 5’. Please list height and age when you submit. Character Identifying Gender: Female. Very strong actor/singers who can portray Elsa's restrained nature. Next in line for the throne, Elsa has been born with magical powers that can overwhelm her when she becomes afraid and harm others if not handled with care. Fearful of hurting anyone, especially her beloved sister, Anna, Elsa becomes anxious and withdrawn as she grows older, before eventually learning to take control of, and become confident in, her powers which she masterfully uses to manipulate the Snow Chorus. May also be part of the ensemble. Vocal range top: C#5. Vocal range bottom: A3. Volunteer position. Gas stipend offered. See Flores Casting website for details. Strong singer/mover. Dancer a plus. Please submit only if can be a local hire to LA/Orange County.
Young Anna: To play 9-11. Must be under 5’ Please list height and age when you submit. Character Identifying Gender: Female. Strong actor/singer with great comic timing. Filled with a tremendous amount of light, energy, and love, Anna is a hopelessly optimistic extrovert at all ages, but as she grows older, she longs for connection with others, especially her sister, Elsa. Anna is a warm and determined princess. May also be part of the ensemble. Vocal range top: D5/Vocal range bottom: A3. Volunteer position. Gas stipend offered. See Flores Casting website for details. Strong singer/mover. Dancer a plus. Please submit only if can be a local hire to LA/Orange County.
Ensemble/Elsa cover: 20-30. Character Identifying Gender: Female
Next in line for the throne, Elsa has been born with magical powers that can overwhelm her when she becomes afraid and harm others if not handled with care. Fearful of hurting anyone, especially her beloved sister, Anna, Elsa becomes anxious and withdrawn as she grows older, before eventually learning to take control of, and become confident in, her powers which she masterfully uses to manipulate the Snow Chorus. Strong singers who can portray Elsa's restrained nature. Vocal range top: D5. Vocal range bottom: F#3
Ensemble/Anna Cover: 20-30. Character Identifying Gender: Female
Filled with a tremendous amount of light, energy, and love, Anna is a hopelessly optimistic extrovert at all ages, but as she grows older, she longs for connection with others, especially her sister, Elsa. Anna is a warm and determined princess. Requires a strong singer with great comic timing. Vocal range top: D5/Vocal range bottom: G3
Ensemble/Olaf Cover: 20-35. Character Identifying Gender: Male. Goofy and sweet, Olaf should possess a childlike innocence and excellent comic timing. The magical snowman created by Anna and Elsa when they were young. Olaf is endearingly delighted by everything - especially the idea of summer. Vocal range top: D4 Vocal range bottom: F#2
Ensemble: 20-55. Open to all genders. Strong singers/actors/movers (dancers a plus) to play various ensemble roles as well as possibly cover principal roles. Ensemble roles include: Townspeople, Snow Chorus, Hidden Folk, Castle Staff, Housekeeper, Butler, Handmaiden, Cook, Steward, Guards, Summer Chorus, Oaken's Family. Strong singers/movers. Dancers a plus.