Congratulations...

Hey y'all...

A few thoughts about auditions:

1. I thought everyone did a nice job at auditions. I especially appreciate all the new, and mostly freshmen, faces that I saw. Although this show has a smaller cast, and chances are that things probably didn't work out in your favor for this show, I appreciate your willingness to take a risk, put yourself out there, and audition. Don't let this one setback discourage you, and I hope to see all of you at all future auditions. If you have any questions regarding why you were not cast, please don't hesitate to email or come talk to me.

2. Ladies - I'm sorry. This is not the year for the abundance of female roles. I'll make it up to you next year.

3. If you had a larger role in Urinetown - please understand that it is important maintain some equity in the casting. You are all very talented, and it might just have been someone else's turn.

4. It is absolutely natural to feel disappointed or hurt if you were not cast. Unfortunately, disappointment and rejection are a huge part of this work. Try not to let it discourage you; instead use this experience to reflect on why things might have played out the way they did, and what you can possibly work on for next time. Know that we will miss you.

5. Congratulations to those of you who are in the cast. You have a long road ahead of you, and a lot of hard work. I hope you are all ready. Your souls are now mine... (insert demonic laughter here.)

6. I have only received two letters of interest in the tech jobs I described in my last entry. If you are interested, please let me know via email ASAP, or if you know someone who is interested and be good at the job, please encourage them to come see me. Rehearsals start this afternoon, and I want these people to get the full experience from beginning to end.

7. I'm looking forward to beginning our work this afternoon. I'm very excited for what this project has the potential to be. Let's make it happen.

Peace.