Hello, beautiful friends! This is Erin Kaseda, your 2013 - 2014 Theatre President. A full array of all things theatre is heading your way, so get excited! This year is full of thrilling new opportunities and challenges. Make sure that you are keeping updated regularly on the department by following this blog and becoming a member of the Hillcrest Theatre Facebook page.
1) Under "Important Websites" on the right hand sidebar is a new link to the official Hillcrest Theatre Calendar (also linked here). This will be updated frequently and kept as accurate and precise as possible throughout the year. Dates for auditions, shows, rehearsals, and competitions throughout the year have already been added, so take a look! Also, share the calendar with your parents.
2) Wednesday, August 14th, 2013 - 11:00 AM - Tech Orientation.
This is open to all students enrolled in either Intro to Stage Crew or Stage Crew. You will have the opportunity to get to know Mr. Brewster, the new theatre teacher who will be teaching both those classes and running tech for all the shows, and Helen Tsan, the Stage Crew President, as well as get a head start on everything Mr. Brewster wants y'all to know.
3) Monday, August 19th - Wednesday, August 21st, 2013 - 7:00 AM - Breakfast with Billy.
From 7:00 to 7:50 on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of the first week of school, presidency members will be available in the theatre room for help preparing your Shakespeare Team audition (because you all are going to audition, right?). The Shakespeare Team is open to ANYONE and EVERYONE, regardless of your experience. People who have never even acted before are often incredible assets to Hillcrest Theatre, so take a chance. I will also have a binder full of monologues if you don't know where to start, so there's no reason for you not to come and try your hand at acting the world's greatest theatre. Additionally, muffins will be served, so please come and spread the word.
4) Tuesday, August 20th, 2013 - 2:30 PM - Beginner's Audition Workshop.
This is geared specifically towards any students new to theatre but is open to anyone wanting to further their audition skills for both Shakespeare and the musical. Members of the theatre presidency will answer any questions you have, from the logistical process of auditioning to acting tips to relaxation exercises, and work one-on-one with your audition. Shakespeare monologues will be available if you do not already have one.
5) Wednesday, August 21st, 2013 - After School - Shakespeare Team Auditions.
Come help us defend our 3-time Sweepstakes Championship and 6-time Ensemble Championship! It is life changing to work with Shakespeare's genius on the Shakespeare Team. Auditions are open to ALL students attending Hillcrest High School. Audition sheets will be on the door of the theatre room to sign up for your specific time slot starting the first day of school. It is preferable, but not required, that the monologue be memorized, and monologues will be available this day for any last-minute auditions.
6) Monday, August 26th, 2013 - 2:30 - Theatre Opening Social.
This is the first theatre party of the year, and is always incredibly fun and the best way to start meeting everyone in the department! It will be held at the park across from Hillcrest. There will be a water-themed relay race, Capture the Flag, card games, and food. Anyone is more than welcome to attend.
7) Tuesday, August 27th - Wednesday, August 28th, 2013 - Musical Auditions.
Hillcrest's fall musical is the biggest show in the state and one of the most memorable experiences a person could have. All you need to audition is a song. To be considered for a lead role, come prepared with 16 bars from a Broadway musical. Members of presidency or Productions Company would be more than happy to help you find an audition piece. This show reaches a larger audience than any of Hillcrest's productions, and thus being in the cast of the musical will give you the chance to be a part of something lasting and impacting.
Shakespeare and musical auditions are coming up fast, so don't miss out on your opportunity! I hope that you all are as excited as I am. Don't forget to keep up on Hillcrest Theatre via this blog or the Facebook page, as there will be many opportunities throughout the year to get involved.
Enjoy your last two weeks of summer, and see you all very soon!
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