CAST LIST

Everybody needs to read this first: This casting process was extremely difficult because all of you read very well, and most of you could play any role in the show. We're going to stage THE VISIT in an abstract way, kind of like UBU, so if some of the casting choices don't make a lot of sense that's why. Just wait til we start talking about design concepts and character ideas. Please try and remember that the role you are playing isn't as important as the story you're telling. Please try and check this blog every 2 weeks throughout the summer. The cast list is posted as the first comment below.
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AUDITIONS

You don't need to worry about Auditions. It won't be that bad. Go and run back to the children, Julie; they need you.
Here are the scenes for Wednesday's Auditions in the Drama Room at 7 PM:


Schill, Mayor, Teacher - page 5 (Mayor's line) "I ought to have a few details..." to page 7 (Mayor's line) "If it only works out according to plan"

Koby, Loby, Policeman - pages 15 and 16

Claire, Schill - Act One, scene 3 (we won't do all of it, but be familiar with the scene)

Butcher, Schill, Hecht - page 35 (Butcher's line) "Look at her..." to page 36 (Hecht's line) "Chalk it up"

Schill, Pastor - Act Two, scene 4

Claire, Teacher, Doctor - Act Three, scene 1 (we won't do the whole thing)

Frau Schill, Butcher - page 54

You need to have read the entire play before auditions. There will not be any copies of audition scenes provided, you must bring the script you currently have. If you forget it, that's your problem - and might tell me something about your level of commitment. Feel free to post a comment, telling me who you're interested in - or you can indicate that on the night of. Don't worry about accents, but if you want to make a character choice that's entirely up to you. Don't worry if the part you want isn't in the scene selection; several roles are interchangeable (Butcher, Hecht, Painter), so if you read for one you kind of read for all. And I might ask you to read for a part you weren't considering. I'm looking forward to this, and apparently you guys like the script! We'll all meet in the Drama Room for a quick chat before we get started. see you there!
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THE VISIT

We're starting early this year for lots of reasons:
1. The performance has been moved up to Oct. 24-28
2. You get to spend all Summer with the script
3. We get to try this blog thing out as a way to centralize information on the play and share ideas.
4. No Freshmen.

This blog will act as a Callboard throughout our process, which means I want you to check it out as often as possible!

AUDITIONS will be held on Wednesday, May 23 at 7:00pm in the Drama Room. I will post audition scenes later this week, so stay tuned.
The condition you keep your scripts in is part of your audition. I'm not kidding. This play will take a lot of work on everyone's part and it is to be approached with serious effort. We cannot afford to be as casual in rehearsals as we have been in previous years. Upon casting, each actor will be given a contract to fill out, which will speak to the expectations of professionalism during this rehearsal process.

I look forward to hearing what you think of the script! Please leave comments and stay tuned to the blog. Make it part of your daily routine.
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Balancing Act

The IB Drama Senior Class on the set of their original play
BALANCING ACT

Big thanks to everyone involoved, on and off stage. The play was a great success, generating $600 for N.A.M.I.!!! All of the performances were sold out! Here's a few more pics: