Monday, February 11, 2013

Well, yet again we had a really amazing tryout this afternoon. All the kids were so fantastic that it made it truly challenging to decide who to put in which part.

We hope you can support your child in knowing that all parts in this show are important. The show will be fabulous if everyone jumps in with confidence, fun, and team spirit. If questions about our casting policy, please see the attached policy sheet.

Cat Fair, Grant Fair, Carolyn Beauregard


Role
Name
Miss Lynch - principal

Riley Hudson
Patty Simcox – cheerleader annoying
Lily Mattogno
Eugenia/Eugene Florczyk – geeky and very funny
Cameron Cox
Jan – PL eats constantly but very skinny, sings D
Lily Fair
Betty Rizzo – PL, sassy, sings S
Livvy Bates
Frenchy – PL everyone’s best friend
Sage Gongloff-Piche
Marty – PL, dreamer, sings S
Zoie Beauregard
Ruthie - PL

Gabby Pealer
Barb - PL

Jang Phonjian
Dot - PL

Alexis Voyer
Sandy Dumbrowski – new, sings 2 S
Taylor Fair
Doody – TB, sweet, sings S
Justin Murray
Roger – TB, funny, sings D

Addie Hannan
Kenickie – TB, rebel, sings S
Tony Rowell
Sonny LaTierri – TB, fighter, funny
Jack Fannon
Danny Zuko – TB, love interest, sings S
Joe Franco
Dash - TB
Sophia Pettit
Vivi/Vince Fontaine – radio announcer, dance judge
Can be chorus as well
Katie McKay
Johnny Casino – band leader, sings 2 S, can be chorus as well
Renee Robert
Cha-Cha DiGregorio – dancer, can be chorus
Marion Palmiero
Teen Angel – Singer, can be chorus
Alex Saunders
Chorus – Can be for Band, Cheerleaders, Teen Angel, Pink Ladies, can include Miss Lynch, Cha-Cha and Teen Angel, and Vivi F
Max Fair, Aine Fannon, Isabelle G, Aine Kehne, Owen Kellington, May Lamb, Logan Luce, Kayla Martin, Silas Scheckel, Cameron Thompson, Faith Voyer, Savvy Winston, Vivi Young

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Good Evening to All. We had a great turnout for tryouts this afternoon. Everyone did very well so picking the right person for the right role was very challenging. We'll post roles below but please be sure to read the notes here from our policies.

We ask children to be open to any role they might receive. On the day of the tryouts, we will be asking the children to tell us only if they do not wish to be considered for a lead role.
The bottom line is, every person is important, and the play cannot proceed without every actor taking part. We urge you to encourage your child to try to understand that just because they may not have gotten what they wanted; there is still value in participating in the experience. They may just have the best time ever and learn something about themselves in the process.

We encourage actors to review casting decisions in private at home with the support of their families rather than at school or with friends. No matter the role, there are often unpredictable and emotional reactions that can be made worse when acted out in public. With that in mind, it's also important to remember that the Drama Club at EMES is not a school function but rather is associated with the Community Connections After School Program. So any questions or concerns should be directed to the drama coaches (Cat Fair, Jamie Boulter.) 

Many of the roles posted in will probably not make a lot of sense until you see the script. Each person's role will have some lines and a few people will have more than one role. Again, wait until you read the script for your part to make a little more sense. We'll discuss characters with each of you on Tuesday''s practice, 2/12.


Role
Name
Miss Lynch - principal

Ginger Knight
Patty Simcox – cheerleader annoying
Frances Mallett
Eugenia Florczyk – geeky and very funny
Claire Thompson
Jan – PL eats constantly but very skinny, sings D
Mia Smith
Betty Rizzo – PL, sassy, sings S
Julia Oliver
Frenchy – PL everyone’s best friend
Maddie Audy
Marty – PL, dreamer, sings S
Olivia Thiemann
Ruthie - PL

Rosie Harper
Barb - PL

Zoe Petrella
Dot - PL

Molli Brown
Mandy - PL

Amanda Reed
Sandy Dumbrowski – new, sings 2 S
Miranda Mishaan
Doody – TB, sweet, sings S
Jordan Blow
Roger – TB, funny, sings D

James Pacheco
Kenickie – TB, rebel, sings S
Erik Dorfman
Sonny LaTierri – TB, fighter, funny
Joey Breer
Danny Zuko – TB, love interest, sings S
Jacob Bradley
Vivi Fontaine – radio announcer, dance judge
Can be chorus as well
Jessie Colnes
Johnny Casino – band leader, sings 2 S, can be chorus as well
Phoebe Lutes
Cha-Cha DiGregorio – dancer, can be chorus
Ella Lyford
Teen Angel – Singer, can be chorus
Chorus – Can for Band, Cheerleaders, Teen Angel, Pink Ladies, can include Miss Lynch, Cha-Cha and Teen Angel, and Vivi F
Holly McEathron, Ella Lyford, Phoebe Lutes, Jessie Colnes, Rosie Harper, Zoe Petrella, Molli Brown, Amanda Reed, Ginger Knight