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