Thank you for auditioning!  You should all be proud that you were able to stand in front of a group of strangers and perform.  It is not an easy thing to do, but you all did it.  Over 145 of you auditioned!  We would love to cast all of you.  Unfortunately every show has a size limit, and we had to cut a lot of talented actors - nearly 50%.  : (

For those of you who are not on the list, keep trying!  If you love theater, don't give it up -- don't be discouraged.  Keep working and keep trying, and you will be in another show.  Plus, we could use a lot of people on different crews.  We can't have a show without a talented and dedicated crew!  It's fun, and you learn things about theater that the people on the stage might otherwise never learn. If you are interested in working on the cast/crew for this production, send us a note with the subject header "Stage Ninja": ActingUp@ActingUp.com

For those in the Ensembles, you will all be singing, dancing and acting throughout the show. Disney's Mulan Jr. is full of several great Ensemble dance and song numbers. We're going to have a ton of fun not only performing, but rehearsing this show.  You'll have a complete blast; you'll make new friends; and you'll allow others who may be directing future shows to get to know you and see what you can do.  Whether you realize it or not, every show is an "audition" for future shows.

Finally, don't look at the cast list as an indication of your level of talent.  A lot of very talented people are getting smaller roles or ensemble roles; and, in some cases, not cast at all.  Theatre is a funny world.  Unlike sports, where the best athletes make the team, casting a show isn't a straight-forward competition.  In theatre, being the best actor/singer/dancer doesn't automatically mean that you get a lead role.  Casting is more about choosing the people who are "right" for a role.  It's also about choosing people who match well with the other cast members.  Successful actors treat each role, no matter how "small," as an opportunity to learn and improve their skills.

We're very excited about this cast, and can't wait to get started!

Please click on each of the following yellow tabs for additional important information.

Please confirm whether you accept or decline your role by e-mailing us as soon as possible at: ActingUp@ActingUp.com

It is important that you provide the following information in your e-mail:

• Subject. Subject header: "Cast List Confirmation".
  
  
• Name. Your name.
  
  
• Confirm Spelling. Whether we've misspelled your name.
  
  
• Accept/Decline. Name of role(s) and whether you "accept" or "decline" the role
  
  
• Phone #'s. Provide phone #'s (home and cell) where you can be reached (Yes, we know you've already provided this on your audition form, but it will make the Production Team’s lives much easier if you would also include the information with your e-mail).

• E-mail. Confirm the email address you would like us to use for future communications. If it is your personal email address, please also include your parents' email address.

• Approval. Please provide your approval that your phone # and e-mail can be included in a cast directory that will be provided to all cast members and the Production Team. For example, "You may include my phone # and e-mail in the cast directory."
  

• Review. MOST IMPORTANT: When you finish drafting your e-mail, go back and review all of items 1-6 and be sure you have provided each piece of noted information.
  

First Rehearsal

When

Tues. January 19th, 6:30-8:30pm

 

Attendees

All cast members

 

Where

Mason Intermediate School 45 Bldg, Kiva room

First Parent Meeting

First Parent Meeting

Tues. January 26th 6:30-8:30pm

 

Attendees

At least one parent/guardian of each cast member

 

Where

Mason Intermediate School 45 Bldg. (parents will meet in cafeteria, while actors will rehears in the Kiva room)

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Why attend the parent meeting?

• Receive Info. Receive important information regarding your actor's participation in the production.
  
  
• Forms. Fill out forms for insurance.
  
  
• Cast Shirts. Order and pay for Cast Shirts. Cast shirts will be $15 (cash or check).
  
  
• Volunteering. Sign up for the most desired volunteer positions, before they are all gone!
  
  
• Show Your Love. Because you love your son/daughter, and would do anything to support them in their development in the arts.
  

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Here's a brief agenda for the first rehearsal:

• Meet & Greet. Meet and greet your fellow cast members.
  

• Playbill Pics. Take pictures for the playbill. Important: you must bring a black t-shirt without a logo. This is the only opportunity to take pictures. If you are not at rehearsal and/or don't bring a black shirt, you will not have a picture in the playbill.
  
  
• Costuming. Get measured for costumes.
  
  
• Rehearsal Schedule. Receive the rehearsal schedule.

• Cast/Crew Subsite. Receive details on how to access the all-important Cast/Crew Subsite to this website.

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We will have scripts for actors cast in principal roles, and they can write in those scripts to their hearts' content...and keep their script. Yeah! No other cast members need scripts to do their parts, and will be given appropriate materials for their lines / songs.

Due to the cost of these scripts and the size of the cast, Acting Up cannot afford to provide the remaining cast members with "souvenir" scripts (remember, we are wholly volunteer, and do not charge a participation fee). However, we are more than happy to order scripts for any remaining cast members if they will reimburse Acting Up for the cost of the script ($10). Acting Up will pay for the shipping.

If you do not see "script" by your name in the cast list, then you will not be receiving one of the Acting Up provided scripts. If you are interested in ordering a script, please indicate this in your acceptance email.

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As mentioned above, although an individual may be very talented, they may not be right for a part in a particular production. In some cases, you may have been right for a part, but scheduling conflicts were too insurmountable in view of the rehearsal schedule and/or other actors' conflicts. In the event you did not get a part, you may be interested in remaining involved with the production in any of the following areas:  Set Crew, Sound, Costumes, Advertising / Publicity, Lighting, Make-up, Set Construction, Tickets / Concessions, and/or Ushering.  If so, please contact us at: ActingUp@ActingUp.com. Please include in the subject header: "Stage Ninja".

In any event, if you did not get cast, please do not be discouraged. We expect to have audition information on our Fall 2010 production, The Wizard of Oz this summer. Please continue to check this website for updates on future productions.

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