NPHS Drama Dept. 2015 Fall Play

All In The Timing by David Ives

Audition Information Handout

Important Dates and Times: Wednesday 9/16 @ 3:00-3:30pm - Informational Crew Mtg. Wednesday 9/16 @ 3:30-5:30pm - Audition Workshop Thursday 9/17 @ 3:30-6:30pm - Auditions for All In The Timing

NPHS Auditorium 35 Pioneer Drive About the Play

All In The Timing by David Ives

Sure Thing: A man and a woman meet for the first time in a cafe, where they have an awkward meeting continually reset each time they say the wrong thing, until, finally, they romantically connect.

Words, Words, Words: Three chimpanzees, named after famous authors and expected to write Hamlet, for the most part waste time engaging in pointless banter, while occasionally inspired to make grandiose literary allusions.

The Universal Language: A man welcomes a naïve woman into his fraudulent language- learning course, in which he only speaks the invented language Unamunda; however, he confesses to the deception as he begins to fall in love with her.

Philip Glass Buys a Loaf of Bread: A musical parody of minimalist composer Philip Glass.

The Philadelphia: At a restaurant, a man is informed by a friend that his frustratingly unlucky day is the result of his ensnarement in an anomalous pocket of reality, called a "Philadelphia," in which he will only be fulfilled by asking for the opposites of what he wants. By the end, the man begins to feel content at last, only for his friend to be pulled also into the Philadelphia, while the waitress groans of her own entanglement in a “Cleveland."

Variations on the Death of Trotsky: In comic fashion, revolutionary Leon Trotsky dies over and over again from a mountain-climber's axe-wound received many hours prior. Ultimately, Trotsky talks directly to his assassin who, while posing as a gardener, actually helped make some flowers in the garden grow. This sparks Trotsky to make his final philosophical statements on human life before he dies a final time.

Cast Breakdown: (approx.) 5M, 5F For this selection of funny, intellectual, post-modern short plays, I am looking for a company of actors to fill a variety of roles, rather than just seeking to cast each part individually, so every person will likely have 3-4 roles (possibly more). Some of the characters include a dead revolutionary, an assassin, a bunch of literate monkeys, a con man, a shy young lady with a stutter, and a diner waitress. I’m looking for playful people who are comfortable with improv, and can display energy, versatility, inventiveness, and focus. All students welcome, regardless of experience. How to Audition

1. Register online for the auditions on Thursday 9/17 @ 3:30pm 2. Read the play (scripts available in the Media Center, or on my teacher page)

AUDITION TIME REMINDER: Check in 15 minutes early, please! ______

3. Be prepared to share a joke or funny story of your choice. 4. If you wish, attend the optional Audition Workshop Wednesday, 9/16, at 3:30pm in the Auditorium. 5. Arrive at least 15 minutes early to your audition-time to check-in with the Stage Manager near the Band Room and fill out an audition form. Make sure to wear comfortable clothes and comfortable shoes in which to move. 6. Please bring a résumé, if you have one. (No photograph will be necessary—we will take your picture when you check in.) 7. Audition! Have fun! Be supportive of everyone! (Be nice.) 9. The cast list will be posted on the Drama Board Friday, 9/18 by the end of the day. You may also check out the cast list on my Teacher webpage later Friday afternoon as well.

“Break a leg!” How to Do Tech

1. Register online and then attend the Info Meeting Wed. 9/16@3:00pm in the Auditorium. (a.) See the link on my webpage (b.) Fill out the online application; we’ll send you an email confirmation. 2. We will then send you a “Tech Release Form” and a “Technician Information Form” electronically. 3. Once notified by e-mail, attend the first day of tech, “Tech Orientation Day” (exact date and time TBA) and turn in your “Tech Release Form” and “Technician Information Form.” 4. Show up on time to the beginning of tech work-sessions. Work hard. Ask questions. Be nice. 5. Check your e-mail for future tech calls. 6. Weekend Work Crew calls will be based on the needs of the production. Thank you, in advance, for being available. 7. Production Run Crew positions will be based on the number of hours you’ve worked, the quality of your work, your ability to work with other people, and your attitude.

Remember: “Tech Makes It Happen!” We look forward to working with you! Fall Play Audition Workshop

WHAT: Optional Audition Workshop Led by Fairleigh Dickinson University Theatre Majors, Michael Gardiner & Jenna Cormey

WHEN: Wednesday, 9/16 @ 3:30pm-5:30pm

WHERE: NPHS Auditorium

WHO: All are welcome! This workshop will be given by FDU Theatre Majors Michael Gardiner & Jenna Cormey and is completely optional. (It is—in no way—a requirement for participation in our fall play.) We’re offering it to beginners who’d like more information about how to audition and to old pros who’d like a refresher and some feedback.

WHY: To get some great advice and some practical tips on how to make this your best audition ever!

Rehearsal Schedule: (subject to change, but probably not much!)

Date Time Activity Cast Notes

Week 1

Wednesday 9/16 3:30-5:30pm Audition Workshop All Students

Thursday 9/17 3:30-6:30pm Auditions All Students

Week 2

Tuesday 9/22 3:15-6:00pm Readthrough Full Cast Distribute Scripts

Thursday 9/24 3:15-6:00pm Character Work Full Cast

6:30-9:00pm Block Sure Thing Bill & Betty Dinner 6-6:30pm

Saturday 9/26 9:00am-3:00pm Lunch 12-12:45pm

Week 3

Tuesday 9/28 3:15-6:00pm Block Words Swift, Kafka, Milton

Thursday 10/1 3:15-6:00pm Character Work Full Cast Headshots!

6:30-9:00pm Block Philadelphia Al, Mark, Waitress Dinner 6-6:30pm Date Time Activity Cast Notes

Week 4

Tuesday 10/6 3:15-6:00pm Block Trotsky Mr. & Mrs.Trotsky, Ramon

Thursday 10/8 3:15-6:00pm Block Glass Glass, Baker, W1,W2

6:30-9:00pm Block Glass Glass, Baker, W1,W2

Week 5

Tuesday 10/13 3:15-6:00pm Block Universal Don, Dawn

Thursday 10/15 3:15-6:00pm Block Universal Don, Dawn

6:30-9:00pm Work Glass Glass, Baker, Dinner 6-6:30pm W1,W2

Saturday 10/17 9:00am-3:00pm Work Show Full Cast Lunch 12-12:45pm ALL LINES DUE!

Week 6

Tuesday 10/20 3:15-6:00pm Work Sure Thing & Bill, Betty, Swift, Words Kafka, Milton

Thursday 10/22 3:15-6:00pm Work Philly & Al, Mark, Waitress Trotsky Mr. Mrs. Trotsky, R

6:30-9:00pm Work Universal Don, Dawn

Sunday 10/25 9:00am-3:00pm Dry Tech Run Crew Lunch 12-12:45pm ALL PROPS DUE!

Week 7

Tuesday 10/27 3:15-6:00pm Work Glass Glass, Baker, ALL COSTUMES W1,W2 DUE!

Thursday 10/29 3:15-6:00pm Work Act 1 Select Cast

6:30-9:00pm Work Act 2 Select Cast

Week 8

Monday 11/2 3:15-6:00pm Run Act 1 Select Cast TKTS/ADS DUE!

Tuesday 11/3 3:15-6:00pm Run Act 2 Select Cast

Wednesday 11/4 3:15-6:00pm Run Show Full Cast

Week 9

Monday 11/9 4:00-9:30pm Run Show w Tech Full Cast & Crew Dinner 6-6:30pm Tuesday 11/10 4:00-9:30pm Dress Rehearsal Full Cast & Crew Dinner 6-6:30pm

Wednesday 11/11 4:00-9:30pm Final Dress Reh. Full Cast & Crew Dinner 6-6:30pm

Thursday 11/12 3:00-5:00pm Senior Citizen Pre. Full Cast & Crew Curtain @ 3:00pm

6:00-9:00pm Work Show Full Cast & Crew Dinner 5:30-6pm

Friday 11/13 6:00pm Call PERFORMANCE Full Cast & Crew Curtain @ 7:30pm

Saturday 11/14 6:00pm Call PERFORMANCE Full Cast & Crew Curtain @ 7:30pm

Week 10

Monday 11/16 3:00-6:00pm STRIKE All Cast & Crew Mandatory

Tuesday 11/17 3:00-6:00pm STRIKE All Cast & Crew NO EXCEPTIONS!

An Important Note:

If you are unable to attend a specific rehearsal for which you are scheduled, you must notify Mr. Duke or the Stage Manager at least 2 hours in advance. Please don’t waste my or others’ valuable time by being absent or late without notice. Several absences or tardies may be cause for removal from the show.