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Gai.jones@sbcglobal.netWww.gaijones.com> On Jan 19, 2022, at 4:08 PM, Gai Jones <
gai.jones@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
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> Musings Regarding Castings Co-Curricular/Extra-Curricular Productions
> Truisms I have Gleaned during Years of Castings:
> Rehearsal schedules and performance dates must be established with school wide and Theatre festivals considered.
> Rehearsal beginning and ending times must be communicated to all parents/responsible adults of Theatre students and posted on the Theatre Department websites well ahead of the first audition.
> Parents/responsible adults must sign the rehearsal/production schedule.
> Rehearsal beginning and ending time must be adhered to by all Production staff. Doors are locked, and all are walking out at the ending time.
> Known absences must be communicated prior to the audition date.
> Any additional absences must be approved by parents/director/s.
> Establishing performances prior to any grade postings helps eliminate students being removed because of low grades.
> If the director is a one-person staff, other Theatre knowledgeable adults must be included in the audition and casting process.
> As many have posted on this Community, it is beneficial to have protocols in place as to when and how the cast list is posted, along with a “no-communication about casting” time period.
> That students and parents understand any reactions to casting will be shared with administration.
> The director establish some kind of communication with each student who auditioned.
> That we communicate to all even though the rehearsals take place after school time, that there is learning, and standards-based education is happening.
> Gai Laing Jones
>
>
Original Message:
Sent: 1/19/2022 7:09:00 PM
From: Gai Laing Jones
Subject: Wednesday’s Wisdom from EdTA Sages
Musings Regarding Castings Co-Curricular/Extra-Curricular Productions
Truisms I have Gleaned during Years of Castings
*Rehearsal schedules and performance dates must be established with school wide and Theatre festivals considered.
*Rehearsal beginning and ending times must be communicated to all parents/responsible adults of Theatre students and posted on the Theatre Department websites well ahead of the first audition.
*Parents/responsible adults must sign the rehearsal/production schedule.
*Rehearsal beginning and ending time must be adhered to by all Production staff. Doors are locked, and all are walking out at the ending time.
*Known absences must be communicated prior to the audition date.
*Any additional absences must be approved by parents/director/s.
*Establishing performances prior to any grade postings helps eliminate students being removed because of low grades.
*If the director is a one-person staff, other Theatre knowledgeable adults must be included in the audition and casting process.
*As many have posted on this Community, it is beneficial to have protocols in place as to when and how the cast list is posted, along with a “no-communication about casting” time period.
*That students and parents understand any reactions to casting will be shared with administration.
*The director establish some kind of communication with each student who auditioned.
*That we communicate to all even though the rehearsals take place after school time, that there is learning and standards-based education is happening.
Gai Laing Jones</gai.jones@sbcglobal.net>