Open call for MYSTIC PIZZA
(A new musical adaptation of the hit 1980s film!)
All roles open…nonunion only.
Director Meredith Walker
Music Director Benjamin Doyle
Choreographer Lauren Nicole Sherwood
Auditions:
Monday, November 11, 7pm to approximately 10pm.
Tuesday, November 12, 7pm to approximately 10pm
Those auditioning should prepare a brief song in the style of the show: ie – not a Rodgers and Hammerstein classic theatre song. You will likely be asked to learn a brief dance combination as well, so please bring appropriate footwear. Readings MAY be done at initial auditions as time allows.
Rehearsals will generally be held, Monday thru Thursday evenings, 7pm to 10pm, beginning on November 25.
Performances will be held in The Kweskin Theatre January 31 through February 15, 2025.
You must be available for a one-week extension through February 22, 2025.
THE STORY:
Based on the beloved 1988 MGM romantic comedy that launched the career of Julia Roberts, Mystic Pizza is a new musical about three working-class girls who navigate the complexities of life, love and family in a small-town pizza joint serving everyone from the townies to the privileged country club set. And what’s in that secret sauce, you ask? The hits of the 80s and 90s! The hit songs range from “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” to “Hold On” to “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now.” After you see the show, take a ride to Mystic, CT and see the place where it all started! A charming, light-hearted story… and a string of 1980s tunes that will have you reminiscing about big hair, neon colors and shoulder pads
ROLES:
Josephina Barboza (Jo/Jojo) – Female Identifying, 19. Any Ethnicity. The daughter of immigrants. She is vibrant, fast talking, emotional, curious, ambitious, always up for a laugh, and loyal. Pop/Rock vocals – A4-D5
Daisy Arujo – Female Identifying, 19. 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 – G4-E5.
Kat Arujo – Female Identifying, 18. 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 – F3-E5.
Leona Silvia – Female Identifying, 50+ (nearing retirement). 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. Pop/Rock vocals – G3-E5.
Bill Montijo – Male Identifying, 20. Any Ethnicity. The son of immigrants. A burly, 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 – F3-A5.
Charles Gordon Windsor Jr. – Male Identifying, Early 20s. White. A country-club, sweater-vest-wearing, Porsche-driving, law-school-drop-out cad, with a surprising capacity for true love. Pop-Rock vocals – G2-B5.
Tim Travers – Male Identifying, 20s. Any Ethnicity. An easy-going, Yale graduate, architect, with a secret. Pop/Rock vocals – E3-A4.
Woman 1 – Female Identifying, 20s. Any Ethnicity. 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.
Woman 2 – Female Identifying, 20s. 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.
Woman 3 – Female Identifying, 40s. Any Ethnicity. To play various roles including Mrs. Arujo, Daisy and Kat’s immigrant mother; and others. Strong Pop/Rock vocals.
Woman 4 – Female Identifying, 40s. 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.
Man 1 – Male Identifying, 30s. Any Ethnicity. To play various roles including a Priest; Nick a Planetarium employee; Mickey, a pizza shop regular; and others. Strong Pop/Rock vocals.
Man 2– Male Identifying, 20s. 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.
Man 3 – Male Identifying, 40s. Any Ethnicity. To play various roles including The Fireside Gourmet; Mr. Chuck Windsor, Charlie’s demanding father; and others. Strong Pop/Rock vocals.
Man 4 – Male Identifying, 40s. 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.
Man 5 – Male Identifying, 18+. Any Ethnicity. To play various roles including George, a snobby graduate student; Alfie, a townie doofus, a Waiter, and others. Strong Pop/Rock vocals.
Creative team note on casting:
The Mystic Pizza creative team is committed to supporting a cast and crew of diverse theatre workers. This diversity includes, but is not limited to, gender identities, ethnic and racial backgrounds, sexual orientations, body types, ages, and ability.
AUDITION SIDES:
Will be posted in time for callbacks.
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