Wednesday 21 December 2011

Rehearsals
For the most part I have scheduled three rehearsals a week.  I'm afraid the days aren't the same every week as I've aimed to get the largest space for each rehearsal and there's a lot of rehearsing going on at the theatre at the moment!
I'll have a copy of the rehearsal schedule at the familiarisation.  I won't need all cast at every rehearsal.
Info for New Members
I've had a few enquiries from non-members about the audition process so here's a bit more info.
  • Non-members are very welcome to audition.  If you are cast you will have to join the theatre - check out the Crescent Theatre website for more info on this.
  • You do not need to prepare anything for the audition or let me know beforehand that you're coming - just turn up - we'll make you feel very welcome
  • I will give out audition pieces at the familiarisation - I will also post them here shortly so keep an eye on the blog
  • At the audition I will see everyone together at first to do some workshop exercises/games/character work - these will be to see how well you work together as an ensemble and can play multiple roles.  It will be fun and relaxed - I'm not trying to catch anyone out - just see how you interact.
  • Depending on numbers I will then see small groups/pairs to work on the audition pieces.
  • I may well have a third re-call audition to get the right combination of actors.

Monday 5 December 2011

Character Ages
I have not specified the character's ages on the audition info as most people will play multiple ages.  Jane and Bertha could be played by actors anywhere between 20 and 40 but Rochester will need to be/look older than Jane so I will take that into account when casting.