Just a little while longer...

Am already getting lots of questions about this production, my audition process, the style and period... I am so pleased to see many, many people all ready to head into these auditions!  

Since we still have 8 weeks until auditions, I won't be tackling too many blog posts straight away... I am just now casting another show, and that show will require my undivided attention for the next couple of weeks so you shouldn't expect to see regular weekly posts until at least the middle of February; however, once these posts start, you will hear all about our concept, the characters, how the audition process will go and many other useful tips and ideas.  

In the meantime, I am more than happy to answer specific questions, receive early resumes and photos and offer general advice through My facebook  or by e-mail.  Just drop me a note and I will get back to you as soon as I can!  You can also start thinking about a few things that will figure into our show --- somewhere!

CLUES TO CONSIDER

• If you are a Dr. Who fan, be sure to go back to the 4th series (10th Doctor with Donna) and have a look at the Agatha Christie episode.

• Spend a Sunday evening catching up with Downton Abbey

• What do you know about the history of the Girl Guides (or as we know them in the USA, the Girl Scouts)

That's it for now. 

And, here we begin...

Welcome to the MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Director's Blog, an information source for all those interested in auditioning for X*ACT's upcoming production of Much Ado, those who are cast and just anyone wishing to follow along with our process.

Within the next few weeks, I will begin to post about the upcoming auditions, what to expect and what I am looking for.  I encourage anyone interested in auditioning to contact me directly to acquire an audition form or just ask questions.

• My e-mail address is LisaLHW@att.net 
• You can also find me on Facebook - Lisa Howard-Welch  
• MUCH ADO Facebook Audition Event Page

Auditions are just 9 weeks away and there is much to do and post before casting can begin!  Now, to get us started, below are some audition specific particulars and already published information.

Much Ado About Nothing

by William Shakespeare

Production to be directed by Lisa Howard-Welch. 

WHEN:

• Monday,  March 26, 2012     7 to 10pm 
• Tuesday,  March 27, 2012       7 to 8pm
• Callbacks: The March 27th session will also accommodate Callbacks from 8pm to 11pm

  Important  - Audition candidates attending the March 26 session, should NOT plan to attend the March 27 session, unless asked to attend Callbacks.  Limited space is available if candidates need an earlier audition time/date

PRODUCTION DATES:                June 15, 16, 17, 22. 23 & 24, 2012

WHAT TO BRING:

• Resume and photo (if you have one), or list of past theatrical education and experience 
• Complete list of rehearsal conflicts for the period beginning April 2 through June 24, 2012. Internal Rehearsal schedule will be created according to the conflicts given at auditions.

 

WHAT TO PREPARE:  

• Auditions will be memorized monologue and cold reading from the script in a small group format 
• Memorized monologue (10 lines minimum / 25 maximum) from any Shakespearean play (you will not be turned away if you do not have a monologue, but this is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)
• If you sing, please bring any prepared (non-accompanied) vocal piece

ALSO CONSIDERING RESUMES FOR THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTION POSITIONS:

• Assistant Stage Manager / Rehearsal Stage Manager
• Student Director (aged 15 to 21)
• Choreographer
• Costumer

Please E-Mail Me for more information, or to enter your resume for consideration

 

ROLES AVAILABLE: 

Ages listed are desired playing age only, not required age.  Some roles normally played by men are likely to be changed to Women's roles

Don Pedro (M - 25 to 50's)
Don John (M - 25 to 40's)

Benedick (M - 30's to 40's)
Claudio (M - 20 - 30)

Friar Francis (M - 30+)
Conrade (M - 25+)
Borachio (M - 25+)
Antonio (M - 40's+)
Leonato (M or F - 35+)

Dogberry (M or F - 25- 50+)
Verges (M or F - any age)

Sexton (M or F - 30's+)

Beatrice (F - 28 to 30's)
Hero (F - 17 - 20's)
Ursula (F - 20+)
Margaret (F - 17 to 20's)
Balthasar (M or F any age)
Ensemble (M AND F - all ages 12- 60's) -  Up to 6 additional actors needed for street scenes, 4 teens (ages 9 to 16) Understudies (1 female and 1 male) , and other featured characters will be cast. 

Over the next several weeks, I will be posting about setting, period, required actor technique and experience, character information and much, much more!  

In the meantime, if you are looking for a show to become a part of, please follow the Director's Blog for a show I am casting on January 30 & 31 --  A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, produced by Springfield StageWorks.  

A Midsummer Night's Dream Director's Blog

MIDSUMMER Facebook Event Page