Auditions for 26 Pebbles
Synopsis
On December 14, 2012, Adam Lanza walked into Sandy Hook Elementary School and killed twenty-six innocent souls before taking his own life. These twenty-six innocent deaths, like pebbles thrown into a pond, created ripples and vibrations that were felt far beyond the initial rings. This is the story of those vibrations. Similar in style to The Laramie Project, playwright Eric Ulloa conducted interviews with members of the community in Newtown and crafted them into an exploration of gun violence and a small town shaken by a horrific event.
Characters
Although this play was originally written for six actors portraying multiple characters, KHS is looking for a larger cast, however some actors may play multiple characters. The show may also be double cast. You can see a complete description of characters and ages below, as well as a link to the complete script.
On December 14, 2012, Adam Lanza walked into Sandy Hook Elementary School and killed twenty-six innocent souls before taking his own life. These twenty-six innocent deaths, like pebbles thrown into a pond, created ripples and vibrations that were felt far beyond the initial rings. This is the story of those vibrations. Similar in style to The Laramie Project, playwright Eric Ulloa conducted interviews with members of the community in Newtown and crafted them into an exploration of gun violence and a small town shaken by a horrific event.
Characters
Although this play was originally written for six actors portraying multiple characters, KHS is looking for a larger cast, however some actors may play multiple characters. The show may also be double cast. You can see a complete description of characters and ages below, as well as a link to the complete script.
Auditions
Auditions will be held on Monday, October 21 at 3:15pm and again at 6:00pm on the same day in the choir room (1046). You only need to come to ONE of those audition times. All actors should come with one of the monologues below memorized. There are three female and three male monologues from which to choose. It is recommended that you also have read the entire script to understand your monologue in the context of the show.
Auditions will be held on Monday, October 21 at 3:15pm and again at 6:00pm on the same day in the choir room (1046). You only need to come to ONE of those audition times. All actors should come with one of the monologues below memorized. There are three female and three male monologues from which to choose. It is recommended that you also have read the entire script to understand your monologue in the context of the show.
In addition to your prepared monologue, you may also be asked to cold read from the script. Auditions will be run by assistant director Alexis Bestol and stage manager Brianne Karrmann. Your audition will also be video recorded and shared with the director, Mr. Wegner.
The final cast list will be announced by Friday, October 25. Rehearsals will not start until December 1. The actors will be REQUIRED to come into the first rehearsal with their lines already memorized, as the rehearsal process is short. There are four total performances, January 9-11.
You will also need to fill out an audition form and a conflict calendar, either in advance or the day of auditions. The conflict calendar lists all POSSIBLE rehearsal times. We use it to try to build a schedule that has a minimal amount of conflicts for rehearsals. Please make sure you list on your audition day ANY conflicts you have with any of those times. There are some potential rehearsals over break, so please remember to include those if you plan on being out of town. Once the schedule is set, you cannot be excused. There can be NO absences, including excused absences, starting Friday, January 3.
The final cast list will be announced by Friday, October 25. Rehearsals will not start until December 1. The actors will be REQUIRED to come into the first rehearsal with their lines already memorized, as the rehearsal process is short. There are four total performances, January 9-11.
You will also need to fill out an audition form and a conflict calendar, either in advance or the day of auditions. The conflict calendar lists all POSSIBLE rehearsal times. We use it to try to build a schedule that has a minimal amount of conflicts for rehearsals. Please make sure you list on your audition day ANY conflicts you have with any of those times. There are some potential rehearsals over break, so please remember to include those if you plan on being out of town. Once the schedule is set, you cannot be excused. There can be NO absences, including excused absences, starting Friday, January 3.
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Wegner via email at twegner@kimberly.k12.wi.us, or contact Brianne Karrmann. Break a leg!
