Auditions

THE SOMEWHAT TRUE TALE OF ROBIN HOOD, 2024

ROBIN HOOD…………………………….TYLER A.

LADY MARIAN……………………………MIA W.

PRINCE JOHN……………………………DREW G.

SHERIFF OF NOTTINGHAM……………ERIK D.

TOWN’S PERSON………………………..RORY O.

LADY IN WAITING………………………..FAITH T.

FRIAR TUCK………………………………CASH B.

WILL SCARLET……………………………ZANDER V.

LITTLE JOHN………………………………ELI M.

ALLAN ADALE……………………………..NATALIE C.

MERRY MEN……………………………….BAILEY A., ROWAN H., EMMA J.

FAWNING LADIES…………………………ELLA B., ABRIANAH E., ISABELLE F., MAKILEE H., JULIE S.

If you did not receive an on-stage role, CONTINUE TO AUDITION! Also, please consider attending our Off-Stage Cast Interviews on Monday, Sept 16 beginning at 2:30. We have interviews running every 10 minutes starting at 2:30. You do not need to fill out another conflict calendar, but you should fill out the off-stage cast application before your interview time. Being a part of the cast in any capacity will be a fun and impactful experience and we look forward to working with you! The crew application and sign up link is located on this site under the crew tab!

Auditions for onstage roles will be TUESDAY, SEPT 10 BEGINNING AT 3:30.
End time will depend on how long it takes to get thru everyone initially, some call backs may happen later in the day. 

We will release students in waves as we finish. If we keep anyone past dinner time we will order pizza. We will try to end no later than 9:30pm.

If needed we will continue with call backs on THURSDAY, SEPT 12

To audition for an ONSTAGE role please do the following:

1)RSVP HERE so we know how many to expect

2)Fill out this  Application 

3)Fill out this conflict calendar 

4)Come to the BCPA (door 46) for auditions on Sept 10, 3:30. Doors will be open by 3pm

5) Below we may have provided sides from the script. They DO NOT need to be memorized, we are providing them for those of you who are more comfortable when you have time to familiarize yourself with the material ahead of time. If none are posted don’t worry about it, we might just be doing something else.

Bring to auditions: water bottle, snacks, comfy clothes and shoes you can MOVE in! Pencil and highlighter if you want to mark up the sides.

Student Info Packet from September 5th Meeting

Slides for Auditions – What are audition sides? Sides are a small section of the script actors are given before or during an audition. The word originates from Shakespeare, who would give actors just their “side” of the scene on paper to save from having to write it out multiple times! Below are some audition sides for Robin Hood. You may be asked to perform one or more with other actors at auditions or call backs. You do not need to memorize or prepare but we wanted you to have them in case you want to read them ahead of time and be familiar.

It sure is hard to be humble when you’re a swashbuckling, egocentric super-hero. But our gallant guy-in-green tries his best as he swaggers through The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood, a frantically funny, Monty Pythonesque retelling of the classic. This time around, the legendary legend, in his never-ending quest to aid the needy, encounters a lovely damsel-in-distress (oddly obsessed with skin conditions); an ever-scheming sheriff who would rather bowl a strike than hit a bull’s-eye; a gold-hoarding, bad-guy monarch wannabe; and a good-natured “Town’s Person” who manages to make their way into every scene, whether they belong there or not. Combine them with an expandable band of spoon-wielding Merry Men whose collective IQs equal six, and you’ve got an irreverent jaunt through Sherwood Forest you won’t soon forget!

ROBIN HOOD……………………………………………..Dashing hero with a large ego. He is quite impressed with himself. To feed his ego, one must fill a void the size of the Grand Canyon. However, his heart is good, for his mission is to help the homeless and poor of England.

LADY MARIAN……………………………………………Lovely damsel in distress. She is the niece of King Richard and Prince John. She is also Robin’s true love. She is kind, charming and shares Robin’s quest to aid the needy. However, she has a strange obsession with skin conditions.

PRINCE JOHN…………………………………………….The head bad guy. He’s typically evil, selfish, greedy and has positively no regard for the welfare of England or its people. Should be largely despicable.

SHERIFF OF NOTTINGHAM………………………….Prince John’s cohort in crime. Shares all of Prince’s prime qualities. Moreover, he is a master sportsman and Robin’s chief rival. He also hopes to marry Marian.

TOWN’S PERSON…………………………………………The local-yokel. Befriends Robin and helps him out of a few tight situations while teaching him some valuable lessons at the same time. Serve as the story’s narrator.

LADY IN WAITING………………………………………..Lady Marian’s attendant. Fed up with life at the castle.

FRIAR TUCK………………………………………………..Holy relic. Hangs around with Robin and the Merry Men.

WILL SCARLET…………………………………………….The wise guy of the Merry Men.

LITTLE JOHN………………………………………………Big lummox with and IQ of six, a Merry Man.

ALLAN ADALE……………………………………………..Slightly brighter than Little John, a Merry Man.

FAWNING LADIES………………………………………..Four ladies who constantly “fawn” over Prince John.

MERRY MEN……………………………………………….Collectively, the Merry Men should behave like a pack of happy, but none-too-bright stray dogs.

GUARDS, TOWNSPEOPLE

Play by Mary Lynn Dobson. The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood is produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois. 

Casting Committee Guidelines

1.  Casting Committee Responsibility to the Membership

• Responsibility for casting the production rests solely with the Casting Committee. 
• An outside consultant, on invitation by the Co-Directors, may be asked to sit on the Casting Committee, per agreement by the majority of the Casting Committee and Creative Team.
• If a Casting Committee member has a family member auditioning they must leave the room for this discussion. Aside from the director, casting committee members should not have input into the casting decisions of family members.
• After the cast list is posted, the Director(s) may make casting changes as needed after consultation with the Creative Team.
• The casting committee may encourage individuals to audition in general, but not for any specific role, which means no specific recruiting, pre-casting or giving someone the impression that they will receive a particular role.
• All auditions may be videotaped to help with after-the-fact decisions and/or discrepancies. Tapes will be erased after casting is final.
• The Director(s) will have the determining vote. If it is a tie among co-directors, a majority of the Creative Team prevails.
• The casting committee will meet prior to the auditions, even if on the same day, to review details set forth in the audition packet, the roles, the evaluation criteria or score sheet, and the cast parameters, in particular, specifics regarding age, singing requirements. Any people involved in assisting with the audition process may need to be included in this, too, so they can answer questions from students on deck or on hold.

2.  Confidentiality

The casting process and discussions are confidential and will be discussed only by those involved in making the casting decisions. Other show participants, or their parents, will not be privy to these discussions. Casting guidelines will be provided to students prior to auditions so everyone has a chance to review or policies.

Auditions are CLOSED to parents, teachers, siblings, other students, or any person not associated with the Casting Committee. Students may request a meeting after the cast list is posted to discuss with one or more of the directors how they might improve their audition the next time around. Score sheets and numerical totals will not be shared specifically, but individual comments and notes may be shared, at the discretion of the director.

3.  Primary Casting Objective

Casting should emphasize building the strongest overall cast within the guidelines outlined below. It is not to be constrained by individual performer’s preferences or “fairness” toward giving the stronger auditioners the perceived “better” roles if a different casting results in a better overall cast. The Casting Committee will cast the person with the most talent that also meets the criteria and vision for each role.

4. Additional Casting Considerations

The following are not constraints, but factors to consider along with the primary objective of achieving a strong overall cast:

• Audition performance is the strongest overall factor in casting.
• The director must always be present when a show is cast.
• Ability to take direction during the audition and in past shows should be considered.
• The director and producer may make a decision not to cast someone due to prior behavior problems, attendance or other difficulties with the theater program.
• Past record of accepting assigned casting commitments may be considered.
• Student seniority and experience, and cast member role preference may be considered to break a tie between two people who are equally qualified for the same role.
• Providing unique opportunities to people to get involved in musical theater can be considered (specialty dancers, musicians, etc).
• If the Casting Committee does not see the talent needed for a specific role, he/she has the right to post this role as a TBA and to continue recruiting – note that the only time recruiting is acceptable is to fill a role after the auditions are completed.

5.  Additional Auditions

The Casting Committee may, at their discretion and convenience, accommodate individual auditions outside of those posted, if extenuating circumstances are known.

6.  Recasting

If a role needs to be recast due to a cast member being unable to continue participation in the show, the Directors have the right to recast the role without further auditions.

*This policy was adapted from the guidelines used by the Community Theater of Howell http://www.cththeatre.org/casting-guidelines.pdf

Auditions at the Brighton High School are open to any current BHS student. No pre-casting will be done at any time under any circumstances.

Never Auditioned For Us Before?  Here are some things to know.  Brighton High School auditions are open to all interested student actors/singers/dancers and none of our shows are precast.  Our shows will be cast on the basis of who is the best person for the part (talent, work ethic, attitude, fit with the role).  We will not consider other factors, such as seniority/grade level, unless as a tie-breaker between two equally qualified candidates.

Our auditions are professional and friendly, and while we can’t guarantee you won’t be nervous, we do promise to cheer for you at auditions!  Previous stage experience, while helpful, is not necessary to audition.  Almost all BHS productions include actors appearing on our stage for the first time — maybe this show it will be your turn! 

When you arrive, we’ll review your Application to Audition and the conflict calendar that you filled out online and you will get your picture taken (holding your audition number). Auditions will be closed – no observers will be permitted, other than your peers who are also auditioning.  Parents, friends, siblings, etc. are not allowed in the auditorium or backstage during auditions, unless they are former students who have specifically been appointed to help run the auditions (backstage access only).  Potential cast members cell phones and cameras must be put away during auditions.  Strict confidentiality will be expected of all students auditioning, and appreciated by the Creative Team and students involved in the audition process.

Your impression on the directors is SO VERY important.  Think about what you will look like during this audition.  You want to present yourself as a mature, well kept, organized, self-disciplined actor.  We want to see that you are more than just a ‘high school’ kid who wants a part…we want to see your very best, most mature potential.  We want to see that you are kind, and a team player, and have a positive attitude, even in times of set back or frustration.  Also remember what you look like:  if you look sloppy and casual, we will be thinking that this is YOU: sloppy and always casual.  In other words, in a real audition, you would wear comfortable clothes that you can move in, but that are more form-fitting and professional.  Make sure that what you wear does not hinder your free movement.  Dance shoes, or tennis shoes, are suggested.  DO NOT COME IN SOCKS OR BARE FEET.   Attitude and demeanor is very important and good showmanship cannot be emphasized enough!  Smile, and be ready to learn from this very important experience!

BRING:

1.    Shoes and modest but flexible clothes to move in (no flip flops, crocs, etc.)

2.    Homework to be completed during down time, in the hallway behind the BCPA.

3.    Snack/bag dinner to be eaten during down time, in the hallway behind the BCPA (not in the theater itself). If we keep anyone past 7 we will order pizza.

For more information about roles and audition requirements, please contact the directors by email.