A Midsummer Night's Dream
We hope you are excited for next season!
If you find yourself missing drama over the summer,
here are some details about our next production: A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare.
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AUDITION INFORMATION
Those auditioning for an on-stage role will sign up for a 20 minute audition block on EITHER Sept. 4th or Sept. 5th.
ANYONE interested in joining theater will sign up for a 30 minute tech training on EITHER the 4th or the 5th.
ANYONE interested in joining theater will sign up for a 30 minute tech training on EITHER the 4th or the 5th.
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What will I do during my audition? - You will be in a group with three other actors. - You will probably be asked you to move across the space as a fairy. This is both a warm-up and to see how you move. We will need some creative movers in the show. No stress if it's not your thing. Just have fun and try not to overthink it. - Each of you will then perform a Shakespearean sonnet that you prepare in advance. Sonnets are available here. - After everyone has performed their sonnet, you will get a chance to read some sides (short scenes from Midsummer) with your fellow auditioners. You do not have to prepare in advance for this portion. You will be able to look at a contemporary "translation" of the Shakespearean text for the side you read. |
Detailed Schedule:
Wednesday, August 29th (First day of School)
Informational Meeting for anyone interested in joining drama
Directly after school in the auditorium
Thursday, August 30th
Optional audition workshop for those who have not
auditioned for an MHS production before
Friday, August 31st (Half Day)
Optional audition workshop for returnees
[This is totally optional, so do not fear if you are unable to attend!]
Also...
8/31 at 5pm is the Cut off for audition sign ups and form submissions
THIS IS THE LAST DAY YOU CAN SIGN UP FOR AN AUDITION SLOT OR TURN IN YOUR FORM.
IF YOU CHOOSE NOT TO MEET THIS DEADLINE, YOU CANNOT AUDITION
Tuesday, September 4th
Day 1 Auditions / Day 1 Tech Training
Wednesday, September 5th
Day 2 Auditions / Day 2 Tech Training
Callback list will be posted following auditions
Thursday, September 6th
Callbacks*
Cast List Posted
Tuesday, September 11th
Production meeting directly after school for techies.
Evening meeting for cast members and a guardian.
We will go over expectations. You and your guardian
will be asked to sign a commitment letter.
*WHAT ARE CALLBACKS?
Certain actors will be asked to come back on 9/6. This may be because we want to see you try something specific or we want to see you act with someone who wasn't in your audition group. If you aren't called back, it does NOT mean you aren't going to be cast in the show. It also does not mean you aren't being considered for a lead role. It just means we don't need to see you do anything else.
Informational Meeting for anyone interested in joining drama
Directly after school in the auditorium
Thursday, August 30th
Optional audition workshop for those who have not
auditioned for an MHS production before
Friday, August 31st (Half Day)
Optional audition workshop for returnees
[This is totally optional, so do not fear if you are unable to attend!]
Also...
8/31 at 5pm is the Cut off for audition sign ups and form submissions
THIS IS THE LAST DAY YOU CAN SIGN UP FOR AN AUDITION SLOT OR TURN IN YOUR FORM.
IF YOU CHOOSE NOT TO MEET THIS DEADLINE, YOU CANNOT AUDITION
Tuesday, September 4th
Day 1 Auditions / Day 1 Tech Training
Wednesday, September 5th
Day 2 Auditions / Day 2 Tech Training
Callback list will be posted following auditions
Thursday, September 6th
Callbacks*
Cast List Posted
Tuesday, September 11th
Production meeting directly after school for techies.
Evening meeting for cast members and a guardian.
We will go over expectations. You and your guardian
will be asked to sign a commitment letter.
*WHAT ARE CALLBACKS?
Certain actors will be asked to come back on 9/6. This may be because we want to see you try something specific or we want to see you act with someone who wasn't in your audition group. If you aren't called back, it does NOT mean you aren't going to be cast in the show. It also does not mean you aren't being considered for a lead role. It just means we don't need to see you do anything else.
