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[devilsadvocato]

ATTENTION RECOLLE HIGH STUDENTS!

Ever wanted to perform in a musical? Now is your big chance!

This Spring our school will be putting on a production of Villainous the story of how the Evil Witch Melfaba from the Land of Droz was once best friends with the Good Witch Kalinda. Those of you who are musical fans have likely heard at least a song or two from it. Take a listen to the Broadway soundtrack if you haven't.

This semester's drama club is too small so auditions will be open to any and all students of Recolle High. Please show up with a prepared song and monologue for speaking/singing roles. It doesn't have to be from the play but make sure you choose an audition piece that really shows off your abilities. Audition songs will be performed without instrumental accompaniment so I can clearly hear your voice. Keep that in mind.

Auditions will be held after school on Monday in the auditorium. If you have any questions comment here or come see me between classes!

[ooc: If you'd like to jump right to your character's audition you're welcome to reply with action here or in Mr. Nelson's IC inbox.]

Comments

[mr_fancy_car]

A very good choice. I can't wait to watch.

[devilsadvocato]

Thanks! If you can slip in a reminder about the auditions during class on Monday that would be a big help!

Between you and me it was singing one of the numbers at a karaoke bar that inspired me to choose this for the Spring musical. People really responded to it. Strangers were singing along.

[mr_fancy_car]

I think I can drop a reminder, yes.

Those songs can be rather catchy, I don't blame you or the people who sang along.

[devilsadvocato]

Thank Edgeworth! Much obliged!
I'm sure you've noticed at least a couple students in your classes that have some sort of dancing talent.

They really are! Any good musical has at least a few songs in it that make people want to sing along. This one has a bunch of them! Not to mention a number of themes in the story that teens can relate to.

[promisedyou]

A musical, huh?

It sounds like something fun... quick question, though: for song auditions, do the songs have to be in English?

[devilsadvocato]

You can sing a song in any language you like! The point is to choose something that will show me what your voice is like, lyrics don't have to be in English necessarily for that.

[promisedyou]

Excellent. I'll check and see if I have time on my schedule to give it a shot. I'd like to at least have a few extracurriculars on my resume for college.

[livingdeadgirl]

[Ami isn't 100% familiar with the plot of Villainous, but she knows enough through osmosis and/or the local Hot Topic sometimes playing the soundtrack that ... y'know. maybe she could play Melfaba? If nothing else, it's the one role that won't be ruined whenever her skin turns grey.]

is it still ok to audition if youve never been in a play before?

[devilsadvocato]

Definitely okay! All experience levels are welcome to give it a try.

[livingdeadgirl]

alright then ill see what i can do
im not super confident in my singing skills but
i do have the whole weekend to practice!

[glaciers]

Do you need anybody for the backstage kind of stuff?

[devilsadvocato]

Yes! Normally those in the company have to take care of backstage duties since we aren't a professional troupe with staff. Volunteers to help with that would be great!

[glaciers]

Do you need costumes or more background/paining kinds of things?

[destiny_key]

how many parts is there???
is there small parts???

[He's not sure he'd be any good in a lead roll, but he'd be willing to try a background character. Maybe one line. Maybe.]

[devilsadvocato]

There are twelve principal roles that involve more talking and singing or dance ability, plus the company which I'm trying to find at least fifteen people or so to fill out. If you'd like to stick to a smaller role let me know when you show up at auditions.

[destiny_key]

okay
well then id like to try out i guess lol

[explodosafe]

Do you have to be female to audition for one of the witches?

[devilsadvocato]

No. I don't see any reason to limit the cast by that. If you have the drive and the talent to do the part justice and you don't mind the costume then audition for any role you like.

[explodosafe]

And it also doesn't matter if you have a big scar or anything else funny in your face because you're gonna be dressed up as witch anyway, right?

[He has an idea!]

[robitussin]

if we audition and get in, what time are rehearsals

[devilsadvocato]

We'll meet Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays for a couple hours right after classes are out starting Feb 5th. Then in April as we approach the premier at the start of May we'll be scheduling some additional rehearsals to polish everything and take care of dress rehearsals. You might be able to skip some rehearsals or go home earlier depending on the role you get. Larger roles mean more rehearsal time will be required.

[robitussin]

so

if i’m in four other clubs but can still make those times will that be a problem

[natalie, no.]

action: audition

[chuusai]

[ Mao's not completely sure he's cut out for musical theater but that doesn't mean he's not interested in trying, so here he is with a couple of sheets of paper in his hand and his best idol smile on. (He hopes he's allowed to bring lyrics and the lines for his monologue, but if not, he'll find out soon enough.) ]

Hi. I'm Mao Yata, I'm a junior this year, and I'm interested in the role of the Wizard.

Re: action: audition

[devilsadvocato]

[Mr. Nelson jots down his name and role choice on the pad in his arms and nods his head.]

Great! Any questions before we start?

[chuusai]

When will rehearsals be held? I'm in a couple of other clubs but I'd want to make sure I could commit to this.