THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW:
Please be sure to take the time to read the entire play. By doing so, you not only demonstrate that you have interest in being part of this production, but it helps you build a greater understanding of the play and the characters in the play. This, of course, helps you prepare for your audition because you have a point of view for the character you are playing at the audition. Also, you may get called back to audition for a different character. By reading the play in advance you will be able to pivot more easily and execute a different characterization.
"Rumors" is a farce. Though we have done comedies in the past, a farce is a bit different and will require a different approach and acting techniques. Typically, a farce emplys broad humor and an improbable, sometimes ridiculous plot. Therefore, when preparing your audition, think BIG! Make very bold choices and keep your energy high.
There are only 10 characters in this play! Eight are the main characters and the other two arrive at the very end. Therefore, this year, the competition will be stiffer than it's been in the past. People (several) will not make it onto the cast list. To increase your chances of being cast, come prepared to your audition!
It is especially important to remember that the only thing you can control at your audition is YOU! Sometimes, even when you do great work at your audition, the part goes to someone else. Please remember: other people are also doing great work and, oftentimes, it comes down to the directors' vision of which actor just seems more suited to play the role. As the old saying goes, "That's showbiz!" It hurts, we know. It's disappointing, of course. Unfortunately, that is how it is. We do not set out to hurt anyone's feelings. I hope you know that by now.
Auditions will be held on the stage on Monday, September 13 starting at 3:10 (after ACDA auditions).
We will likely need call-backs for this show. Call-backs will be Tuesday, September 14 from 3:00-4:00. This will give you all time to do whatever you need to do to be back to school for Marching Band at 5:30.
The Cast List will be posted on this webpage by Wednesday.
A whole-cast table read of the show will be on stage from 3:00-5:30 on Friday, September 17.
Audition Scenes:
Please be sure to take the time to read the entire play. By doing so, you not only demonstrate that you have interest in being part of this production, but it helps you build a greater understanding of the play and the characters in the play. This, of course, helps you prepare for your audition because you have a point of view for the character you are playing at the audition. Also, you may get called back to audition for a different character. By reading the play in advance you will be able to pivot more easily and execute a different characterization.
"Rumors" is a farce. Though we have done comedies in the past, a farce is a bit different and will require a different approach and acting techniques. Typically, a farce emplys broad humor and an improbable, sometimes ridiculous plot. Therefore, when preparing your audition, think BIG! Make very bold choices and keep your energy high.
There are only 10 characters in this play! Eight are the main characters and the other two arrive at the very end. Therefore, this year, the competition will be stiffer than it's been in the past. People (several) will not make it onto the cast list. To increase your chances of being cast, come prepared to your audition!
- Memorize the audition scene
- Know your cues (keep the scene moving)
- Be bold. Make the character slightly larger than normal life.
- Listen to feedback and adapt your performance if asked to do so.
It is especially important to remember that the only thing you can control at your audition is YOU! Sometimes, even when you do great work at your audition, the part goes to someone else. Please remember: other people are also doing great work and, oftentimes, it comes down to the directors' vision of which actor just seems more suited to play the role. As the old saying goes, "That's showbiz!" It hurts, we know. It's disappointing, of course. Unfortunately, that is how it is. We do not set out to hurt anyone's feelings. I hope you know that by now.
Auditions will be held on the stage on Monday, September 13 starting at 3:10 (after ACDA auditions).
We will likely need call-backs for this show. Call-backs will be Tuesday, September 14 from 3:00-4:00. This will give you all time to do whatever you need to do to be back to school for Marching Band at 5:30.
The Cast List will be posted on this webpage by Wednesday.
A whole-cast table read of the show will be on stage from 3:00-5:30 on Friday, September 17.
Audition Scenes:
| audition_scene_chris_and_ken.pdf |
| audition_scene_lenny_and_claire.pdf |
| audition_scene_ernie_and_cookie.pdf |
| audition_scene_glenn_and_cassie.pdf |
