Auditions

CLUE: AUDITIONS

Auditions for our Fall Play, Clue, will be held in the auditorium on the following dates and times:

• Wednesday, September 16: 6:30pm - 9:30pm

• Thursday, September 17: 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Rehearsals will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30pm - 9:30pm, with some weekend (Saturday/Sunday) rehearsals during the day.

• Tech Week Information

• Saturday November 7 - Time TBA

• Sunday November 8: - Time TBA (but late morning through evening)

• Monday November 9 – Wednesday November 11 - 5:00pm - 10:00pm

• Performances

• Thursday November 12: 5:00pm call time, performance: 7:00pm

• Friday November 13: 5:00pm call time, performance 7:00pm

• Saturday November 14: 5:00pm call time, performance 7:00pm, set strike immediately after

Sunday, November 14: SET STRIKE ALL MUST ATTEND - time TBA (this may not happen if we get everything accomplished Saturday after the show)

WHAT TO PREPARE:

·    Cold readings from script (Sides will be posted by Sunday, September 13)

Come relaxed

If you have a role you’re interested please note on the Audition Form

Please bring list of all conflicts (weekday evenings 5:00pm – 10:00pm, weekend (Saturdays 9:00 – 3:00, Sundays 1:00 – 6:00)

*Conflicts include, but aren’t limited to: other MPHS extracurricular activities (sports, music, etc), activities outside of school that may run at the same time as rehearsals, any vacations or time away, jobs.

NOTE: when listing your conflicts please list ALL DATES AND TIMES, not just (sports, etc), we need to know all the dates and times for practices, performances, and any other event.

TENTATIVE REHEARSAL SCHEDULE: 

Note you will be provided with a rehearsal schedule after the show is cast. The schedule will list what scenes we are working on and who is needed for each rehearsal. You may not be needed for the entire time and that will be noted on the rehearsal schedule as well. Below is the tentative days of when we may rehearse just so you are prepared and can list your conflicts accordingly.

• Tuesdays: 6:30 – 9:30

• Thursdays: 6:30 – 9:30

• Saturdays: 9:30 – 12:30, Sundays: 1:00pm - 4:00pm (this won't be every weekend)

Any questions please reach out to Drama Director, Christopher Turner at christopher.turner@bsd.k12.de.us

Character Breakdown: HERE!

SIGN UP FOR CLUE AUDITIONS: here!

AUDITION SCENES: here!

If you have any questions, feel free to email Chris or DM us on Twitter/Instagram.

Some tips for a successful audition experience!

Auditioning for a drama production can be very nerve wracking, and scary to some people.  But, there is no need to worry!  The drama staff at MPHS would like you to know we are rooting for you, and want the best audition for you possible.  Here our some of our tips on auditioning:

1) BREATHE.  Taking a long breath before your audition can help calm your nerves, and make you more comfortable before your audition.

2) Come prepared.  Have all required audition materials with you, and conflicts you may have with the rehearsal schedule. All requirements will be found on the audition announcement.

3) Water.  Water helps for all auditions, musical or straight plays.  Drink water all day before you audition, and before you take the stage to audition.

4)  Relax.  Stressing out about an audition is not cool!  The drama department staff is rooting for everyone who comes out to audition.  Relax, and take your audition by the horns and show us what you are made of!

5) Practice.  Do not make your audition be the first time you are working with the material.  For a musical audition, practice at home to ensure you know your music.  For straight play auditions which require a monologue audition, practice it before you come to the audition.  Remember, practice makes perfect!