Well... It's about that time again.
I hope everyone is excited to come back and get to work on the first show of the year! Here are a couple of thoughts I had as I sat in my office putting together the audition materials:
1. The score is hard. Please start practicing your audition pieces as early as possible. They will be available online sometime next week, and on the callboard definitely by the first day of school. Also, we are going to need very talented student musicians to play the score. So, if you have an extremely talented friend that plays an instrument in band or orchestra, please encourage them to sign up for the pit.
2. Casting and roles. There are only 20 parts in the show - all principal or featured roles. This show does not lend itself well to a chorus. Don't let this discourage you from auditioning, but please make sure to bring your "A" game to auditions. Although all the characters are based on famous fairy tales, they require a lot of depth, both comedic and dramatic.
3. This show has a very special place in my heart, as it was one of my first major shows as a young actor. I'm really looking forward to it; and I have some interesting ideas (I think.)
If you have any questions, feel free to email me or check out the HGHS Theatre Co. webpage. Also, get the word out! Start talking up auditions, and encourage your friends to come out.
I will see you all right after Labor Day. Have a great "rest of your" summer.
-Schrauf
This blog is intended to help inform students about the "goings on" in the HGHS Theatre Dept., as well as provide a forum for students and community members to comment or open dialogue concerning Theatre Co. rehearsals or productions.
