Mistake in the schedule

I am sorry to say that I have made my first scheduling mistake! We will NOT be having a full cast Read through on Wednesday February 10th as it is a half day for the kids. I will reschedule and post when I make the casting announcements. Thank you all for your understanding.

Audition Sides

I have just posted the auditions sides under the LINKS on the right hand side of the screen.

Students should choose one character from one scene to memorize. An adult will read the other character in the scene if there is one.

There are four scenes to choose from. Students do not need to choose a character they are auditioning for as not all characters are represented.

The part should be memorized.

All students will be asked to perform during auditions even if they are auditioning for a nonspeaking role. If a child is nervous and NOT looking for a big role I suggest they read Widget in scene 1. 

Students will be judged in 4 categories.
Memorization, Clarity, Volume, and Emotion/Characterization

Show synopsis and list of characters

I will be posting Audition sides, scenes to memorize for auditions, later this weekend. Please check back. Below is a short synopsis as well as a list of characters and descriptions.

Play description:

The Reluctant Dragon is an inspirational story of  a young boy/girl named Widget who, along with his best friend Hairytoes, works hard to change a town’s judgemental views against dragons. Set in the medieval Kingdom of Pleasant Valley this is a fast moving production with lots of action and humor. Its meaningful message that sometimes it’s best to stop fighting and simply become friends makes it a timeless classic.

Principle Characters:

These characters may be double cast.

They will have significant lines to memorize.

Widget: A young boy or girl

Hairytoes: Widget’s best friend

Mortimer: The dragon

Saint George: A dragon slayer

Angus: Widgets father/mother.

King Fancy Pants: Could be played as a queen.

Supporting Characters:

Not typically double cast.

Still have lines to memorize.

Old Folks: Narrators/storytellers, Though they do not have as many lines as some of the principle characters the narrators end up with the most “stage time” and are very important to the way the story is told.

Shepherds: Work with Angus in the field. Remember when Dragons were fearsome predators.

Grody Gobsters: The town bullies. One of them is the King’s son.

Mother: Widget’s mother, could also be his father if I cast a mother to play Angus.

Guru Guys: The wise men of the village. Help to tell the message of the story.

Ensemble Characters:

Villagers: Speaking and nonspeaking

Permission slips are out...

Hi all,

If you are already visiting my website, yay! Permission slips were sent home yesterday and I am anxious to see what type of a response we get today. I have heard that Cannon Theater in Littleton is performing The Reluctant Dragon this week and next. Check it out if you are unfamiliar with the show.

I will post the audition sides (pieces to be memorized) this weekend so please check back if you want your child to get a headstart on memorizing.

Coming Soon!

I am working today, Monday January 18th, to put together information regarding this year's 5th grade play. I am planning to send permission slips home this week. 

Auditions will be Monday February 1st and Wednesday February 3rd. 

I can't wait to get started!!!