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Crismon Theatre Company at Crismon High School and the Directors with the Senior Rattler Project are excited to announce

AUDITION NOTICE FOR

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Directors: Kile McKnight, Charlize Cooley, Daniel Gunsten, Zeek Moran

Technical Director/Designer: Penny Erickson

Advisor: Mr. Thorn

AUDITION INFORMATION

Monday, August 4

2:15 pm - 6:00 pm

Crismon Performing Arts Center

GOOGLE CLASSROOM CODE

j4xohjzc

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Commitments

REHEARSALS

We rehearse every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday in the CPAC from 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm (not all actors will be called for all rehearsals). There are occasional Saturday rehearsals as needed (ample notice will be provided for these rehearsals).

Rehearsals Start: Schedule will be available soon on Google Classroom. Please check regularly.

Tech/Dress (MANDATORY REHEARSALS FOR ALL CAST)

Monday, October 13, 2:30pm-6pm

Tuesday, October 14, 2:30pm-6pm

Wednesday, October 15, 12:30pm-5pm

SHOW DATES

(MANDATORY FOR ALL CAST)

Thursday, October 16 @ 7pm

Friday, October 17 @ 7pm

Saturday, October 18 @ 2pm (Matinee)

Saturday, October 18 @ 7pm

How to Sign up for an Audition

Sign-ups will be completely digital. See link below.
Auditions will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
Auditions will be up to five minutes
Once you fill out the form below, you will be put on the list. Make sure to list your preferred roles and any known conflicts.
Auditions are open to ALL CURRENT STUDENTS at Crismon Junior High/High School. You do not need to be part of Drama or Theater classes to participate.
Check in at the lobby of the theater.
Please plan to stay at the audition until you have completed your own audition. Then you are free to leave.

Preparing for Your Audition

WHAT TO PREPARE

Prepare a One-Minute Comedic Monologue.
All those auditioning may be asked to read sides as part of the callback process.
Refer to Google Classroom for additional audition material. Classroom code: j4xohjzc

WHAT TO BRING/WEAR

Wear comfortable shoes and clothing to move in
Bring a printed copy of your resume and headshot. If you do not have access to a printer, please email Mr. Thorn at rthorn@qcusd.org prior to the audition and he will print it up for you.
Bring a positive attitude, high energy and a character.
Do not bring props or costumes.
Please bring your respect. We ask that you are quiet in the lobby.

About This Production

SHOW SYNOPSIS

"The Play That Goes Wrong: High School Edition" is a hilarious play about a drama society putting on a murder mystery play, "The Murder at Haversham Manor." The show is plagued by constant mishaps, including forgotten lines, collapsing sets, misplaced props, and actors breaking character. The play hilariously descends into chaos, with the drama society struggling to keep the show (and themselves) from falling apart.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWNS

Chris Bean (Plays Inspector Carter)

ROLE: Director of the Cornley Drama Society and the lead detective in the murder mystery.

TRAITS: Overly serious, desperate for the show to succeed, easily frustrated as chaos unfolds.

Robert Grove (Plays Thomas Colleymoore)

ROLE: A pompous member of the society, playing the best friend of the murder victim.

TRAITS: Bad actor, oblivious to the disasters around him, tries to maintain dignity despite everything falling apart.

Dennis Tyde (Plays Perkins the Butler)

ROLE: Plays the butler in the murder mystery.

TRAITS: Struggles with lines and pronunciation, often needs prompting, unintentionally funny.

Max Bennett (Plays Cecil Haversham and Arthur the Gardener)

ROLE: Plays both the murder victim’s brother and the gardener.

TRAITS: Inexperienced, loves audience attention, breaks character to soak up applause, physically comedic.

Sandra Wilkinson (Plays Florence Colleymoore)

ROLE: Plays the murder victim’s fiancée.

TRAITS: Dramatic, competitive, wants to be the star, often at odds with Annie.

Annie Twilloil (Stage Manager/Florence Understudy)

ROLE: Normally the stage manager, but steps in as Florence when Sandra is indisposed.

TRAITS: Reluctant performer, nervous on stage, grows more confident (and competitive) as the show goes on.

Trevor Watson (Lighting & Sound Operator)

ROLE: The tech operator, sometimes forced on stage.

TRAITS: Disinterested in the play, more concerned with technical issues, gets dragged into the chaos.

Jonathan Harris (Plays Charles Haversham)

ROLE: Plays the murder victim.

TRAITS: Has to play dead but struggles to stay still, often caught in slapstick mishaps.