Audition Dates

I've booked the hall for the auditions (Feb 25th and 28th, if you're interested), so now I just need to forge on with putting together an audition pack. I can't quite decide whether I will include extracts from the play in the pack to use as audition pieces. Part of me wants to do something different this time around. I may use some extracts from a different Wilde play and spend some time playing games and doing improvs, just to see how people react to that.

In other news, my very favourite stage manager has agreed to SM the show. Thank you Lyn! I can't emphasise enough how secure it makes me feel to have a good SM on board from the get-go. Not only do I know that the show itself will run like clockwork, from the tech rehearsal onwards, but there's also the small matter of knowing that all those decisions made in rehearsal will be diligently recorded in The Book for ongoing reference. It's also grand to have an extra pair of eyes, able to catch things that I may not spot straight away.

Actually, I'll have TWO extra pairs of eyes helping me in this production. One of the group, Lisel, would like to start learning about directing and has asked to be assistant director for the production. I'm glad to help and very willing to share my meagre knowledge, but I do worry slightly that I'm not a natural teacher by any means. I'm sure Lisel would be glad to do any odd jobs that may need doing - and I'll be glad of the help - but I have to make sure that I don't take that assistance for granted!