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​AUDITION INFORMATION
Friday, December 12: 2:15 pm - 5:00 pm
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​​LOCATION
Crismon Performing Arts Center
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GOOGLE CLASSROOM CODE
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Commitments
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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).
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Rehearsals Start: First Company Meeting will be on Tuesday, January 9, 2026 from 2:30pm-5:00pm.
Tech/Dress (MANDATORY REHEARSALS FOR ALL CAST)
Monday, February 9, 2:30pm-6pm
Tuesday, February 10, 2:30pm-6pm
Wednesday, February 11, 12:30pm-5pm
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SHOW DATES
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(MANDATORY FOR ALL CAST)
Thursday, February 12 @ 7pm
Friday, February 13 @ 7pm
Saturday, February 14 @ 7pm​
How to Sign up for an Audition
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Sign-ups will be completely digital. See link below.
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Auditions will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
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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.
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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.
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Check in at the lobby of the theater.
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Please plan to stay at the audition until you have completed your own audition. Then you are free to leave.
Preparing for Your Audition​​
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WHAT TO PREPARE
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A one minute memorized monologue (No Exceptions)
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A one page actor’s resume
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A 8 1/2 X 11 headshot
All those auditioning may be asked to read sides as part of the callback process.
WHAT TO BRING/WEAR
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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.
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Bring a positive attitude, high energy and a character.
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Do not bring props or costumes.
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Please bring your respect. We ask that you are quiet in the lobby.
About This Production​
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SHOW SYNOPSIS
Welcome to the wild world of Much Ado About Nothing—Shakespeare's hilarious tale of love, rumors, and epic comebacks! When the soldiers return to Messina, sparks fly! Claudio falls for sweet Hero, but nasty tricks threaten to ruin their romance. Meanwhile, sharp-tongued Beatrice and witty Benedick swear they’ll never fall in love—so naturally, their friends scheme to make them the perfect pair! Add in some silly misunderstandings, a clueless police squad, and wild parties, and you’ve got a whirlwind of laughter, drama, and (eventually) happy endings. Love gets mixed up, secrets spill out, and everyone finds out that sometimes, the biggest mess leads to the best surprises!
CHARACTER BREAKDOWNS
MALE CHARACTERS
DON PEDRO: A Prince from Aragon. Benedick and Claudio’s commanding officer.
DON JOHN: Don Pedro’s bastard brother.
BENEDICK: A soldier. In a relationship with Beatrice.
CLAUDIO: A soldier. In a relationship with Hero.
*FRIAR FRANCIS
FEMALE CHARACTERS
BEATRICE: Leonato’s/Leonata’s niece. In a relationship with Benedick.
HERO: Leonato’s/Leonata’s daughter. In a relationship with Claudio.
MARGARET: Gentlewoman to Hero.
URSULA: Gentlewoman to Hero.
EITHER MALE OR FEMALE CHARACTERS
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LEONATO/LEONATA: Governor of Messina. Hero’s father/mother and Beatrice’s uncle/aunt.
BORACHIO/BORACHIA: Follower of Don John.
CONRADE/CONSTANZA: Follower of Don John.
DOGBERRY: A constable.
VERGES: A police recruit.
*MESSENGER: A messenger.
*SEXTON: Interrogator.
*One performer can play the roles of FRIAR FRANCIS, MESSENGER and SEXTON.
A NOTE ON CROSS-GENDER CASTING
Replacement dialogue for female casting of BORACHIA or LEONATA is included throughout the script, denoted by .
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If LEONATO becomes LEONATA, change, all titled references from “Signior” to “Signiora” and “Master” to “Mistress.”
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Female casting of CONRADE, DOGBERRY, VERGES or SEXTON requires changing only the personal pronouns referring to them and, in the case of CONRADE, the name. It is also possible to cast DON JOHN as DONNA GIANNA and replace references to “brother” and “bastard” to “sister.”