Circle Mirror Transformation

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1 The 2012 Fall Play Auditions for: Circle Mirror By Annie Baker Synopsis: When four lost New Englanders who enroll in Marty's six-week-long community-center drama class begin to experiment with harmless games, hearts are quietly torn apart, and tiny wars of epic proportions are waged and won. A beautifully crafted diorama, a petri dish in which we see, with hilarious detail and clarity, the antic sadness of a motley quintet.. AUDITION PROCEDURES NO PREPARATION IS NECESSARY- JUST SHOW UP!! The audition will be a combination of Theatre Games, Improvisation, and cold reading from the script. The script is available in the library, and it is highly recommended you read the script prior to auditions. THE AUDITION PROCESS: Please bring your signed audition permission slip and a non-returnable picture of you, (one that looks like you) to auditions, Monday, August 13, Auditions will take place on Monday, August 13th from 9am-1pm. Please be ready to stay the entire time,however, I will be releasing people once I have seen what I need to see. You can sign up for an audition via at carnold@d125.org. If you have an unavoidable conflict or transportation problems, you MUST Mr. Arnold (carnold@d125.org) BEFORE Monday, Aug. 13th, 2012 to arrange an alternative audition time, not date. The Cast List will be posted Monday evening, August 13th, All students who audition should check the cast list, as some of you will be cast even if not called back. The first rehearsal/read-through will be Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at 3:40 in the PAC. If you have questions about the auditions Mr. Arnold at: carnold@d125.org. YOU AT AUDITIONS! SEE

2 PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Auditions for Circle Mirror are Monday, August 13, 2012 beginning at 9:00am in the Studio Theatre.Sign up for an audition slot via You will receive a receipt of your within 24 hours. If you do not receive a receipt, please double-check the address and send another. Performances will be on September 13th at 7:00pm, September 14th at 7:00, and September 15th at 2:00 & 7:00. Rehearsal will begin Tuesday, August 14th. Rehearsal will take place Monday-Friday from 3:40-6:15pm. On Friday, September 7th through Wednesday, September 12th; tech rehearsal will last until 7:30pm. Before you audition, check ALL of these dates with your parental units and be sure that you do not have prior commitments, including doctor, dentist, orthodontist appointments, college visits, and/or other family travel plans. Conflicts will not inhibit casting, but if it is not on your conflict sheet it will not be honored. When you audition for a show at Stevenson High School, you are auditioning for every role. It is the Director s job to cast you or not cast you as she/he sees fit. All cast members are required to help in building sets, hanging lights, working on costumes, etc. Weekend crew days will be set up and you will be expected to participate in at least one full crew day. Additionally, all students who participate in building sets, hanging lights, working on costumes, etc. (which includes ALL cast members) must first participate in crew safety training. This will take place during the first week of rehearsal, prior to 3:40 pm. Any and all students who plan on participating in any theatre production is encouraged to attend this initial training. Future trainings will be offered later in the year, but students must be trained in order to participate in any and all theatre crew activities. You may be asked to furnish portions of your costume. The budget does not always allow the luxury of providing all costume needs for each character. Additionally, if and when costumes are provided for you, you must take care not to damage your costumes. Any rented or borrowed costume or costume piece for which SHS is charged excessive wear and/or replacement fees, the student will be expected to cover that cost. So, please take care of all the garments you are issued for production. NOTE: Students participating in ANY/ALL co-curricular groups, clubs, productions, and/or teams MUST meet SHS eligibility and attendance policies. If at any time during the rehearsal process these requirements are not upheld, you will be pulled from the group, cast, team, etc and replaced. Refer to your student handbook for the eligibility policy and requirements. Scripts are available in the Library for OVERNIGHT checkout. Please read the play prior to auditions; you ll feel more secure in the choices you make for your audition. Also - please adhere to the overnight checkout policy. If you do not, the library staff will inform me, and it may affect casting decision. (No kidding!) When you audition, remember that you can never be too loud. Use and focus all your energy into the audition when you are on stage. Be Bold! Have fun! If you have any questions, Mr. Arnold at: carnold@d125.org

3 Circle Mirror Fill out the following information neatly (I must be able to read your name, ID number, and address clearly); bring it along with a small, non-returnable picture of you to the auditions on Monday, August 13, You will not be cast without this form. Name ID Number address: Parental Unit(s) Phone Address What possible conflicts might you have with after school rehearsals? Be very specific about times and dates, and DO NOT leave information off of this conflict sheet (on the reverse side of this sheet) Consult your parental units, prior. *Senior Option: Signify which statement applies: I will accept any role. *I will accept only certain roles. * Signify which roles: I have read the audition packet and fully understand its contents. I also understand that rehearsals for Circle Mirror will be held after school. It is clear to me that my participation in the audition process indicates a willingness to accept any role in the cast (Student Signature) I am aware that my son/daughter is auditioning for and/or planning on crewing for the fall musical and that rehearsals and crew calls will be held after school and on weekends during the months of August and September. I am also aware that the performance dates for Circle Mirror are September 13-15, with a mandatory set strike calls on Monday, September 16 or Tuesday, September 17. (Parental Unit Signature) Please indicate if you would be interested in a staff or crew position by circling the position you feel you could perform. Staff Positions: Student Director Stage Managers Crew Positions: Lighting Set Props Costume/Makeup Running

4 Circle Mirror Class Schedule and Rehearsal Conflict sheet Name: year in school: Student ID#: Please provide your first semester class schedule: Class schedule Room # Instructor Please provide any/all conflicts with rehearsal schedule. Be very specific about times and dates:

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