McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT and LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Audition Information
"Legally Blonde"
Welcome to all things "Legally Blonde"
Thank you, in advance, for sharing your time and talent with us.
This is going to be a fun process and we are looking forward to hopefully seeing you soon!
It's important to me that you have everything you need to feel confident and prepared,
so I will be updating you with any/all information as it becomes available to me.
Please read through all details below.
If you have any additional questions (after reading through the 411 below), please email me directly Julia@Florescasting.com
With Gratitude Always,
Julia Flores
FAQ/UPDATES:
All updates will be posted here.
Information is listed with date and time so that you know for sure that you have the most current information.
PLEASE CHECK BACK, especially before your audition, so that you have the most accurate information. Thank you!
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November 19th: 6:20pm
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12/5 : the 11am group will now be for a mix of male and female identifying roles.
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12/5 Invited Dance Audition: Plan for the day has been added to the info below.
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Still getting lots of emails about this so, one more time...if you do not receive an invite to audition before 12/2, AEA and Non AEA can absolutely join us at our auditions on 12/2 and 12/4. AEA members receive priority but all are welcome.
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November 18th: 10:45am
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Video Due Date: see information below...
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Audition Details are complete. Please read through the information below.
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Audition Invites for December will go out before 12/2, so if you do not receive an audition by then, PLEASE plan on coming to our ECC (12/2) and /or EPA (12/4). We will be seeing both AEA and Non AEA actors.
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Live audition space is extremely limited in December so we are requesting video auditions as well (especially for the non dance roles)
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We will only be responding to emails if your question is not addressed/answered below...
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November 7th: 2:45pm
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Dance Auditions: With the exception of Emmett, Warren and Callahan, all will be asked to attend our dance call(s). Paulette will be Actor/Singer first and foremost, but it would be wonderful to see her at least move/try her best at a dance call.
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AEA is your go to for all EPA and ECC info., but I will share the following:
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ECC (auditions on 12/2): Both AEA and Non AEA actors will be seen. Everyone will be taught the combination together and then when we start to dance in small groups, AEA members will be danced before our Non AEA actors, but all will be seen.
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EPA: (auditions on 12/4) AEA members can schedule appointment times through Equity and will get priority/ will be seen first, but if/when there are gaps in our schedule, we will see non AEA actors as well.
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November 6th: 2:00pm
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Please check with Equity for all EPA and ECC details (auditions on 12/2 and 12/4). We do not schedule any of these auditions.
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There are no out of town contracts for this production.
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VIDEO AUDITIONS: If housing and travel is not an issue, we will be accepting video auditions in lieu of the initial live auds., but it’s still our preference to see everyone live at least once in the process. We respect your time and efforts and want to make sure that we view all videos submitted so, video auditions will by invitation only as of now. We are making our way through the submissions on breakdown services so please submit via actors access or your reps.
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If you do not have access to breakdown services, feel free to email Julia directly Julia@Florescasting.com
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Looking for strong singers with excellent pitch to navigate this very difficult score and its many key changes.
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Expect more dance auditions for this one! All characters must dance except for Emmett, Warren, Callahan and Paulette
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We will be hiring both AEA and Non AEA actors
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All actors must be 18+
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A SPECIAL NOTE FOR OUR ARTISTS:
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.
COVID PROTOCOLS
McCoy Rigby Ent. will follow all AEA and County required protocols.
DATES:
Rehearsal: 4/8/25 Open: 4/26 Close: 5/18
CONTRACTS
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Equity: $1,099/week
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Non-union: $612/week (with EMC points)
REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Days and times 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 are typically from 10am to 6pm or 11am-7pm on the weekends
Performances: Six Show Performance week: Thursdays at 7:30pm, Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 2pm and 8pm, Sundays at 1:30pm and 6:30pm
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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 Julia@florescating.com
Thank you!
AUDITION MATERIAL:
Dropbox has all of your Audition Material (script, score, choreo., and audition material list)
AUDITION DATES/LOCATIONS/WHO WILL BE THERE:
December 2nd-6th
Location: La Mirada Rehearsal Hall (15519 Phoebe Avenue in La Mirada)
Schedule:
December 2nd: ECC. Check AEA or Playbill for all details
December 4th: EPA. Check AEA or Playbill for all details
December 5th: Invited Dance Audition (for all roles except Emmett, Warner, Callahan and Paulette)
December 6th: Invited Director Auditions (no dance)
Who Will Be There:
Cynthia Ferrer (Director), Ryan O'Connell (Music Director), Dana Solimando (Choreographer), Julia Flores (Casting Director), Casting Assistant/Reader: Kodi Jackman (12/5) and TBD 12/6, Accompanists: Bobby Brader (12/2 and 12/5) and Rod Bagheri (12/4 and 12/6)
January 22nd
Location: La Mirada Rehearsal Hall (15519 Phoebe Avenue in La Mirada)
Invited Dance Audition (for all roles except Emmett, Warner, Callahan and Paulette). Dance, Sing and Read
Who Will Be There:
Cynthia Ferrer (Director), Ryan O'Connell (Music Director), Dana Solimando (Choreographer), Julia Flores (Casting Director), Bobby Brader (Accompanist), Casting Assistant/Reader: TBD
February 4th-7th
Location: La Mirada Rehearsal Hall (15519 Phoebe Avenue in La Mirada)
Director Auditions. Invitation only
Who Will Be There:
Cynthia Ferrer (Director), Ryan O'Connell (Music Director), Julia Flores (Casting Director), Adam McDonald (Accompanist), Casting Assistant/Reader: TBD
February 10th-12th
THEATRE location, NOT the rehearsal hall
Location: La Mirada Theatre (14900 La Mirada Blvd in La Mirada)
Director Auditions. Invitation only
Who Will Be There:
Cynthia Ferrer (Director), Ryan O'Connell (Music Director), Julia Flores (Casting Director), Adam McDonald (Accompanist), Casting Assistant/Reader: TBD
February 17th
Location: Screenland Studios in Burbank
Director Auditions. Invitation only
Who Will Be There:
Cynthia Ferrer (Director), Ryan O'Connell (Music Director), Julia Flores (Casting Director), Adam McDonald (Accompanist), Casting Assistant/Reader: TBD
February 19th
Location: Screenland Studios in Burbank
Final Producer Callbacks
Who Will Be There:
Cynthia Ferrer (Director), Ryan O'Connell (Music Director), Julia Flores (Casting Director), Adam McDonald (Accompanist), Casting Assistant/Reader: TBD
LIVE AUDITION CHECKLIST:
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Please clear ANY AND ALL conflicts with Julia Flores BEFORE you audition Julia@Florescasting.com
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Please bring a stapled copy of your Headshot and Resume
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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!
DANCE AUDITION INFORMATION:
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Paulette will be Actor/Singer first and foremost, but at some point in the process, it would be wonderful to see our Paulettes at least move/try your best at a dance call.
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With the exception of Emmett, Warren and Callahan, all will be asked to attend our dance call(s)
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What to Expect:
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We will always be respectful of your time and promise to release you asap. We do have a lot of ground to cover though, so we appreciate your patience!
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You will learn the combination (may start with the video combo in Dropbox and/or a new one) and then dance in small groups (approx 90 minutes).
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Those we invite to stay after small groups will be asked to sing and read (end time TBD by # we ask to stay...)
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FYI: Acro/tumbling is a plus for all ensemble
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Please know that although everyone invited does need to dance, we will be watching out for our Actor/Singers as well. Do your best, know that we are grateful and enjoy!
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What to Wear:
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For All: Dance attire/Athletic wear
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For Elle, Vivienne and Paulette: Must be comfortable wearing/moving in heels.
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For Elle, Vivienne, Brooke, Margot, Serena and Pilar: Please bring flats and character heels.
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For all others: Sneakers/tennis shoes (or shoes you feel comfortable dancing in)
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Please see the LIVE AUDITION CHECKLIST before your audition
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PLEASE BRING YOUR HEADSHOT AND RESUME as well as AUDITION MATERIAL
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Plan for the Day:
Group One (Male and Female Identifying Roles)
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11am prompt start so please come early to warm up
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11am to 1pm Choreography (tentatively set to start with video choreo and then new combo)
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Trim invite list
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1:15 to no later than 3:15 (individual in alpha order, sing and possibly read)
Group Two (Female Identifying Roles)
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3pm prompt start so please come early to warm up
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3pm to 5pm Choreography (tentatively set to start with video choreo and then new combo)
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Trim invite list
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5:15 to no later than 7:30pm (individual in alpha order, sing and possibly read)
BREAKDOWN
VIDEO AUDITION INFORMATION:
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Video Due Date: This casting process is pretty spread out due to the Holidays, but the sooner we receive your video submission, the better.
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Video Auditions will be accepted if you are an LA local hire and can be seen live at some point during auditions.
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Please clear ANY AND ALL conflicts with Julia Flores BEFORE you audition Julia@Florescasting.com
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PAULETTE: Acting/Singing is first and foremost, but we would love to see some movement and dance IF you are comfortable to give this a go! Enjoy and have fun. We will not be deciding based on dance for this role.
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With the exception of Emmett, Warren and Callahan, all should include Choreography as well as sides and song.
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If you received an Eco Cast invite, please submit video there. We are sharing videos 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 Youtube, Dropbox 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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VIDEO AUDITION CHECKLIST (please include all of the following):
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SLATE: A full body view please. Introduce yourself and tell us your favorite Rom-Com or Musical!
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SIDES/SONG and CHOREO (no choreo for non dancing roles)
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ACTOR CONTACT SHEET
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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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SWING INFORMATION:
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We will be hiring two non AEA offstage swings to cover male and female identifying ensemble roles. Must be strong actors/dancers (high energy contemporary dance)/singers with excellent pitch to navigate this very difficult score and its many key changes. Non AEA. See Ensemble breakdowns above for role descriptions.
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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 (there will be two) 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.
Notes:
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Housing and travel are not available for this production.
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Looking for strong singers with excellent pitch to navigate this very difficult score and its many key changes.
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All characters must dance except for Emmett, Warren, Callahan
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Ideally, Paulette is a solid Mover so we will ask any/all who feel comfortable to dance at some point.
Elle Woods: 20-33. Character identifies as female. Any ethnicity. Strong Actor/Singer /Dancer (high energy contemporary dance). Optimistic, energetic fashion obsessed sorority girl, determined, confident and always sees the best in others. She follows her ex-boyfriend to Harvard Law School and ends up discovering her true potential. Great with comedy, triple threat - Mezzo/belter, F#3-F5.
Emmett Forrest: 28-35. Character identifies as male. Any ethnicity. Smart, sensitive teaching assistant at Harvard. He is charming, quirky, modest, friendly and becomes Elle’s mentor and eventual love interest. Great with comedy. Vocal range: Tenor, A2-A4. No movement or dance.
Paulette Bonafonte: 35-45. Character identifies as female. Any ethnicity. Paulette is a slightly eccentric beautician struggling with self-esteem who befriends Elle. She is a romantic, a fan of Celtic anything and longs to find a good man. No filter; she says what’s on her mind. Great with comedy. Comfortable with Movement a plus. Alto/belter, G3-A5.
Professor Callahan: 40-55. Character identifies as male. Caucasian. A ruthless, prestigious Harvard law professor who is more concerned with winning cases than ethics. Baritone or bari-tenor, A2-F#4. No movement or dance.
Warner Huntington III: 20-33. Character identifies as male. Any ethnicity. Handsome and privileged. Warner is a somewhat shallow person who values status and image over substance. Tenor or bari-tenor, A2-G#4. No movement or dance.
Vivienne Kensington: 25-33. Character identifies as female. Any ethnicity. A serious, driven Harvard law student and Warner's new girlfriend. Vivienne initially dismisses Elle, but circumstances change and she becomes Elle’s ally and friend. Soprano/Belt A3 – Ab5. May also be in Ensemble (high energy contemporary dance).
Enid Hoops: 28 to 32. Character identifies as female. Any ethnicity. Law student. Feminist, activist, highly intelligent. Enid stands up for what she believes in. Bb3-D5. Will also be in Ensemble (high energy contemporary dance)
Brooke Wyndham: 30’s. Character identifies as female. Any ethnicity. Athletic and Contemporary dancer. Must have both vocal and physical stamina. A wealthy fitness guru and former Delta Nu sorority girl. She is energetic and charismatic, in excellent shape and refuses to take the easy way out. She is on trial for murder. May also play Shandi: Sorority Girl. Triple Threat. Mezzo/belter, A3-G5. Will also be in Ensemble (high energy contemporary dance)
Margot: 20-32. Character identifies as female. Any ethnicity. Must be strong actor/dancer/singer with excellent pitch to navigate this very difficult score and its many key changes. A bit boy crazy, slightly dim Delta Nu Girl/Greek Chorus. Soprano/Belt, G#3 – F5. Will also be in Ensemble (high energy contemporary dance)
Serena: 20-32. Character identifies as female. Any ethnicity. Must be strong actor/dancer/singer with excellent pitch to navigate this very difficult score and its many key changes. Opinionated, plucky Delta Nu Girl /Greek Chorus. Soprano/Belt, G#3 – F5. Will also be in Ensemble (high energy contemporary dance)
Pilar: 20-32. Character identifies as female. Actress of color. Must be strong actor/dancer/singer with excellent pitch to navigate this very difficult score and its many key changes. Sassy, sensible Delta Nu Girl /Greek Chorus- Soprano/Belt G#3 – F5. Will also be in Ensemble (high energy contemporary dance)
Kate : 20-32. Ensemble. Character identifies as female. Any ethnicity. Must be strong actor/dancer (high energy contemporary dance)/singer with excellent pitch to navigate this very difficult score and its many key changes. Delta Nu Girl/Greek Chorus. The serious one. May also play Chutney Wyndham: Millionaire's daughter. Falsely accuses Brooke of killing her father. Bb3 – Eb5.
Kyle: 28-35. Ensemble. Characters identify as male. Any ethnicity. Must be strong actor/dancer (high energy contemporary and rap dance)/singer with excellent pitch to navigate this very difficult score and its many key changes. UPS delivery man. Kyle is a strong and good-looking Michael B. Jordan type. Paulette’s love interest. Roles may also include- Grandmaster Chad: Featured Rap performer/dancer. Dewey: Paulette’s loser ex-Boyfriend. Pforzheimer: Harvard admissions officer. D3-E4.
Nikkos: 20-32. Ensemble. Characters identify as male of European ethnicity. Must be strong actor/dancer (high energy contemporary dance)/singer with excellent pitch to navigate this very difficult score and its many key changes. Brooke’s pool boy. “Mysteriously European”. Handsome. Spends a lot of time at the gym. May also include the role of Cezar Tepesh: Ex-dictator and law student. E3-C4.
Carlos: 20-32. Ensemble. Characters identify as male of European ethnicity. Must be strong actor/dancer (high energy contemporary dance)/singer with excellent pitch to navigate this very difficult score and its many key changes. Nikko’s Boyfriend. May also include the role of Lowell: Harvard admissions officer- - C3-G4.
Gaelen: 30-35. Ensemble. Characters identify as female. Any ethnicity. Must be strong actor/dancer (high energy contemporary dance)/singer with excellent pitch to navigate this very difficult score and its many key changes. Delta Nu Girl/Greek Chorus and may also play Elle’s Mom and/or Whitney (Vivienne’s friend). A3 - Db5.
Delta Nu: 20-32. Ensemble. Characters identify as female. Open to all ethnicities and self-identities. Must be strong singer with excellent pitch/dancer (high energy contemporary dance)/actors for ensemble and possibly to play various roles (i.e. Delta Nu/ Store Manager/DA Joyce Riley, etc.
Ensemble 1: 20-32. Characters identify as male. Open to all ethnicities and self-identities. Any ethnicity. Must be strong actor/dancer (high energy contemporary dance)/singer with excellent pitch to navigate this very difficult score and its many key changes. May also include the role of: Aaron Cohen: Millionaire, Rhodes Scholar. Pompous. C3-E4
Ensemble 2: 30-40. Characters identify as male. Any ethnicity. Must be strong actor/dancer (high energy contemporary dance)/singer with excellent pitch to navigate this very difficult score and its many key changes. Various roles may include Elle’s Dad: Adores Elle. Wealthy Country Club vibe. Winthrop: Harvard admissions officer. Reporter: TV Courtroom reporter. Baritone D3-E#4
Offstage Swings: To play 28-35. Swings to cover male and female identifying ensemble roles. Must be strong actors/dancers (high energy contemporary dance)/singers with excellent pitch to navigate this very difficult score and its many key changes. Non AEA. See Ensemble breakdowns above for role descriptions.