Before you take a look at the cast list:
PLESE READ AND REFLECT!
A Note from Mr. Sutterfield: As most of you know, casting is my least favorite part of theatre. I love and respect each one of you - and I know how hard you've worked and how bad you want it! It takes a lot of guts to put yourself out there for an audition and my hope is that regardless of casting results, you know how much I (along with the casting panel) admire you.
When there is only one role and lots of talent, how does the casting panel make its decision? As a performing arts school, we have a VERY high level of talent, and we aspire to make decisions based on character dynamics and the three categories of the audition:
Singing - While you might sing most of the song confidently, can you effortlessly hit all the notes? Is the quality of your voice complementary to other actors being considered?
Dancing - Is it clear that you practiced and not only knew the choreography but danced with personality and confidence.
Acting - Did you show true commitment to character and not just say the lines with personality, but say the lines with meaning and range?
If you don't get the part that you wanted, it's okay to feel disappointed. It's natural, BUT even if you feel disappointed about the outcome of casting for yourself, be happy for others. Do not steal joy from others. The play process will last a few months, but the memory of how you hurt someone’s feeling could last forever.
Trust the audition panel. I feel very lucky to work with such a talented and knowledgeable group of professionals. You might not have gotten the role you wanted, but your talent is serving other needed areas of the show. Don't believe me? Go see professional theatre. Every actor brings it 100%. "There are no small parts in the theatre - only small actors." Every actor has important value in telling the story of the show.
Be generous and kind to each other. And be proud, no matter the results - you're brave and accomplished.
Hang in there!
-Mr. Sutterfield (and the casting Panel)
P.S. I was once a high school student who auditioned for shows. I remember very clearly how excited and hopeful I was to be cast and on more than one occasion, I didn't get cast. It's just the way of the theatre. Be strong and hang in there.
When there is only one role and lots of talent, how does the casting panel make its decision? As a performing arts school, we have a VERY high level of talent, and we aspire to make decisions based on character dynamics and the three categories of the audition:
Singing - While you might sing most of the song confidently, can you effortlessly hit all the notes? Is the quality of your voice complementary to other actors being considered?
Dancing - Is it clear that you practiced and not only knew the choreography but danced with personality and confidence.
Acting - Did you show true commitment to character and not just say the lines with personality, but say the lines with meaning and range?
If you don't get the part that you wanted, it's okay to feel disappointed. It's natural, BUT even if you feel disappointed about the outcome of casting for yourself, be happy for others. Do not steal joy from others. The play process will last a few months, but the memory of how you hurt someone’s feeling could last forever.
Trust the audition panel. I feel very lucky to work with such a talented and knowledgeable group of professionals. You might not have gotten the role you wanted, but your talent is serving other needed areas of the show. Don't believe me? Go see professional theatre. Every actor brings it 100%. "There are no small parts in the theatre - only small actors." Every actor has important value in telling the story of the show.
Be generous and kind to each other. And be proud, no matter the results - you're brave and accomplished.
Hang in there!
-Mr. Sutterfield (and the casting Panel)
P.S. I was once a high school student who auditioned for shows. I remember very clearly how excited and hopeful I was to be cast and on more than one occasion, I didn't get cast. It's just the way of the theatre. Be strong and hang in there.
