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The Canterville Ghost
Audition Info Meetings
Tuesday, Aug 26th after school 3pm in FAC
Thursday, Aug 28th during FLEX
The Canterville Ghost
Audition Day
Tuesday, Sept 2nd Performance Videos-
VIDEOS due by 3pm
Auditions are to be recorded and submitted via the Google form below.
Students will be submitting TWO videos - one of a comedic monologue and one of your silent story told through physical movement
Your completed form and TWO audition videos need to be received by the time of the end of the school day on Tues Sept 2nd
Wednesday, Sept 3rd Call-Backs - 3pm on-stage in FAC
If you are asked to Call Backs you will be notified via email by the end of the day
Tues, Sept 2nd
Not everyone may get a call back
HOWEVER - not getting a call back does NOT necessarily mean you won’t be in the show. We will be calling back people for specific character readings and pairings.
Cast Audition Info
For your audition, please prepare:
A Monologue
a COMEDIC monologue
from a play of your choice
at least ONE full minute in length
AND A Silent Story told through Physical Movement
the story can be anything, classic fairy-tale; or something you make up on your own
you should NOT use any words or sounds - just use your body to "act it out" (like a mime)
at least ONE full minute in length
Video Instructions
In your monologue video:
- State your name and grade
- State which character(s) you are reading for
- Trim your video to only the portion we need to see
In your movement video:
-State your name and grade AND NO OTHER WORDS
-Trim your video to only the portion we need to see
EVERY STUDENT will fill out the Google form and submit TWO videos!!
Google Form Click Here for the Cast Form
*Due on Tues, Sept 2nd by 3pm*
Crew Application Info
Google Form Click Here for the CREW Form
Online Application Due Tues, Sept 2nd by 3pm
Crew Interviews run from
Tues Sept 2nd through Fri Sept 5th
during Flex or after school as availability allows
Available Crews
Student Director
Stage Managers (3)
Set Building (6-8)
Props and Run Crew (2-3)
Costumes (5-6)
Hair/MakeUp (2-3)
Lights (3)
Sound (2)
Projections/Special Effects/Tech/Video (2)
Publicity/House Crew (4)
Roles and Characters in Canterville
Virginia Washington - The sister to Lucy, and aunt to the children. She moves to England to live with the family in Canterville. Open-hearted and optimistic.
Lucy Otis - The new owner of Canterville Chase. Wife to Horace, sister to Virginia, mother of 2 daughters. Strong, determined, leader of her house; lets her husband thinks he has more control than he actually does.
Madam Balaklava - A "psychic researcher", very much in quotes. Hired by family to rid the house of ghosts to disastrous and comedic effects. She is the most "over-the-top" of the characters, even beyond the spirits!
Mrs. Umney - The English housekeeper of Canterville Chase. Stays on to help the new American family. Wise in the history of the house, and the ways of the world - and absolutely believes in ghosts.
Jennie - A younger maid at Canterville. Reports to Mrs. Umney and is easily scared.
Pam - Lucy's teen daughter. Classic American teenager.
Wendy - Lucy's teen daughter, Pam's younger sister. These two sister are not going to miss out on any fun.
Lady Canterville - The original family owner of the house. Sells the property to some new Americans, ghosts in all. An highly regarded, sophisticated "lady" of an old English family.
Mrs. Dampier - The vicar's wife. Unsure of the situation at Canterville, unsettled, and will absolutely follow whatever her husband says to do.
Roles and Characters in Canterville
Sir Simon de Canterville - THE Canterville ghost! Family ancestor, from a much earlier time. Haunts the house, and the new American family. Often appears in a full suit of armor.
Hester the Horrid - The ghost of a murderess.
Lady Joan the Graveless - The ghost of a lost soul.
Martin the Maniac - The ghost of a mad-man.
The Duchess - The ghost of a vampire.
Horace Otis - The new owner of Canterville Chase. Very American. Husband to Lucy, father of 2 daughters. Won't put up with any attitude or disrespect - even from a ghost.
Vicar Dampier - The local clergyman. Knows the restless spirits of Canterville, but puts more of his attention to helping the poor, homeless, and orphaned in his village.
Weeds - The gardener. Sure looks tough....
Lord Cecil - The nephew of Lady Canterville, and one of the last members of the English family. Untrusting of Sir Simon and quick friends with Virginia.
Mrs. Midwinter - from the local village, visiting Canterville.
Mrs. Musgrave - from the local village, visiting Canterville.
The Canterville Ghost
Friday, Nov 21st @ 7:30pm
Saturday, Nov 22nd @ 7:30pm
Sunday, Nov 23rd @ 2:00pm
The Canterville Ghost
Rehearsal Days
Tuesday, Sept 9th, 3-5:30pm, FAC -
Wednesday, Sept 10th, 3-5:30pm, FAC -
Thursday, Sept 11th, 3-5:30pm, FAC -
Rehearsal Schedule
Calls for each Drama rehearsal can be found here, on the Calendar page (see tab above), the Call Board outside 56, the Principal's Weekly, and from RB Drama emails
Rehearsal Dates are also listed on the Call-Board outside Rm 56 and on the full Fine Arts Calendar
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