One More Snow Day Creates Angst for those Awaiting Cast Notice

Today is a second consecutive snow day in Akron. We auditioned HAIRSPRAY last week concluding with a movement audition on Friday. The cast list was announced to be posted at school on Monday. We will not have school until at least Wednesday. The wait is making some of us a little jumpy.

There is now an online drive to post the cast list on Facebook or on the website so that students can relieve the pressure of not knowing. I have so far resisted this urge as it is important that each cast member "sign" to accept their role. I also prefer to have the list not forwarded around the internet in a way that cannot be controlled. We will just have to wait until tomorrow.

In keeping with a the original intent of this blog, a handful of students have been recruited to contribute their thoughts to the theatrical process in the coming months. Today we share the first of these contributions. Enjoy:

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FROM ALLY:

My audition experience for Hairspray was quite exciting! 


It can give you the nerves a bit having to walk in large room with two people at a table to audition you. This was for the vocal audition. For me personally the vocal/acting audition was exciting! When I saw that I had a call back I was thrilled, until I realized it was a dance call back. To me thats one of my weakest points, so I was extremely nervous. Although when came time to perform my audition I was very confident and danced with a smile. No matter how many times I messed up, I did my best to keep going. I did my best to show that I am able to dance and will be willing to try anything you throw at me. 


To me in an audition I try to walk with confidence, no matter how nervous I am on the inside. I try to keep a smile on my face even though I mess. Just keep going. Show you can work around it. Improvise. Also its nice to cheer your friends along and give them reassurance that they did awsome. Its nice to get the same treatment back soo. In all I believe my Hairspray audition went amazing! 


The experience was enjoyable, although the waiting is ugh. Though when the cast list comes up no matter what your role is or if your even in the show at all, you always need to know you did your best!