Contract for THE ARABIAN NIGHTS by Mary Zimmerman
THE ARABIAN NIGHTS by Mary Zimmerman is a retelling of the lesser known stories of
THE THOUSAND and ONE ARABIAN NIGHTS. The play is an ensemble piece in which every actor will play multiple parts - including camels, roads, wind, etc. - they will play musical instruments, dance, create sound effects, do choral work, and stay on stage for the duration of the show - it’s going to be a blast! We are not looking for trained dancers or singers but rather people who can dance and sing to the drumming of life. We need people who are filled with the joy and exuberance of life and love, and can focus that positive (and disciplined) energy on stage. You will be an integral part of the staging process, and will help create the characters and the stage movements through improvisation. Courage, creativity and imagination are traits that will be in high demand during the rehearsal/creative process of THE ARABIAN NIGHTS.
Auditions will be held during sixth period and after school on Monday, August 25th, Wednesday, August 27th, and Thursday, August 28th. The cast list will be posted on Tuesday, September 2nd, and rehearsals will start on Wednesday, September 3rd, and run from 6th period through 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, except for shortened Tuesdays. You do not have to be in 6th period to be in the show, but we would prefer that you are.
Starting in November, selected actors will stay until 6 p.m. As we get closer to opening, which I hope will be sometime early December, everyone will begin staying late - from 7 p.m., to 8 p.m. and finally, the last week before we open, until 9:00 p.m. There will be Saturday rehearsals starting in November, and two or three days of rehearsal during the Thanksgiving break.
The fall play has a show at seven p.m. on Thursday, seven p.m. on Friday, seven p.m. on Saturday and a matinee at 2 p.m. on Sunday. You will be expected to hang up your costumes and put your props away before leaving after each performance.
You must be courteous and professional at all times. This means that you must be punctual to every rehearsal, and that you must stay until you are dismissed, and at the beginning of each rehearsal you must participate in the theatre exercises and the warm-ups for they are integral to the actor’s craft and in the development of this production. It also means that you arrive at rehearsal ready to work with your script and a pencil, with your lines and blocking memorized. Cell phones and ipods are strictly prohibited on stage! And at all times it is understood that you must behave in a mature, courteous manner to everyone; when the director and actors are working, the other actors are to be quiet and positive. No loud talking, no off-topic conversations, and no loud, boisterous playing around when the director is not working with you. Keep outside baggage outside - there is no space in theatre for personal drama.
Finally, it is imperative that you keep at least a 2.0 average in your classes. Failure to do so may result in your immediate dismissal from the show. Now, let’s get to work, have fun and create some magic!
I have read this and agree to comply with the conditions of working on the show.
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