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Welcome to Captain’s Playhouse Interest Meeting!

Scan the QR code!

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Fall Play Sign Up Links

  • Actor Audition Sign Up
  • Tech Lead/Crew Sign Up
  • Tech Lead Sign Up Assignments
    • Please read if you want to sign up for a tech lead position.
    • The link is also on the sign up form.
    • Due 9/2

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Leadership and Drama Officers!

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Teachers/Staff

  • Director/Drama Teacher: Mr. McGraw
  • Technical Director: Mr. Pepper
  • Assistant Director: Mrs. McGee
  • Assistant Technical Director: Mrs. Carrington
  • Fight Choreographer: Mr. Clarr
  • Improv Coach: Ms. Diem

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Drama Officers

  • President: Emma Nicholson
  • Secretary: Grace Allred
  • Publicity Chair: Emma Barts
  • Historian: Bailey Blazier
  • New Student Liaison: Kripa Pudasaini

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2025-2026 Season!

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MacBeth

12/5-12/7

4 Shows

  • Auditions are 9/2-9/3 4:30-6:30
  • Callbacks are 9/4 4:30-7:pm
  • Tech Crew can sign up between 8/26-9/6
  • Tech Leads List posted 9/5
  • Cast/Tech Crew List posted between 9/5-9/7
  • First rehearsal: 9/10
  • First tech leads meeting: 9/9

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Mean Girls High School Edition

4/24-4/26

4 Shows

  • Interest Meeting: 12/10 4:30-5:30
  • Auditions: 1/13-1/14 4:30-6:30
  • Callbacks: 1/15 4:30-7:30
  • Tech Lead/Crew signups will go live before winter break!
  • Tech Leads List posted TBD
  • Cast/Tech Crew List posted 1/16-1/17

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Improvasaurus

Several show throughout the year!

  • Drama department’s improvisation troupe!
  • Led by Ms. Diem
  • Auditions are 9/3-9/4.
    • Happening at the same time as Fall Play auditions.
  • Typically performs in the Blackbox (this room)!

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Class Performances!

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VHSL One Act Play Competition

  • Theatre 2/3/4 & Tech Theatre perform only!
  • They perform a short play.
  • 3 Levels
    • District
    • Regional
    • State
      • We went to States last year!
  • LCHS is hosting districts this year!
    • We will need volunteers to help run the event!
    • 3 other schools coming to districts!
    • Information will be coming soon!

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Class Showcases!

  • Theatre 1 Showcase on 12/16 at 6pm in the Blackbox!
  • End of year showcase for all classes on 5/21 at 7pm in the Blackbox.

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Virginia Thespian Festival

(VTF)

1/9-1/11

Tyson’s Corner

  • Theatre Conference
  • Interest Meeting 9/8 from 6:30-7:30
  • Workshops led by industry professionals!
  • Watch shows!
    • One act competition performances!
    • Main stage shows!
  • Thespy Competition
    • Acting and Tech categories!
  • At Capital One Hall and Hilton Conference Center in Mclean, VA
  • https://www.vathespian.org/festival-information.html

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Los Angeles Fine Arts Trip

LA, California

1/18-1/22

  • Workshops!
  • Visit famous locations!
  • See performances!
  • In and Out Burger!
  • Studio Tour
  • Fill out Interest Form by THIS FRIDAY!!!
    • Grab it before you leave!

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Other Activities!

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Glamies

  • Tony Awards for High Schools
  • Become a reviewer of high school theatre!
  • Write reviews!
  • Watch shows from your peers at other schools!
  • Attend an awards gala in May!
  • https://www.glamies.org/

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International Thespian Society (ITS)

  • https://schooltheatre.org/international-thespian-society/
  • Honor Society
  • Get credit and awarded for your time in theatre productions.
  • Looks good on a college resume.
  • VTF is a part of the organization.
    • Discounts
  • Access to particular resources.

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What we expect and are looking for.

  • We want you to succeed!
  • Do the best that you can!
  • Pick the song that shows YOU off the best, not what character you want!
  • Committed people! Honor your commitment!
  • Positive attitude!
  • You are always auditioning!
  • Have fun!

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Auditions & Tech Signups

  • 9/2 & 9/3 from 4:30pm-6:30pm in the auditorium.
  • If you are auditioning, then you and a parent must fill out the Audition/Show Contract. (It will be in the audition form and a “Permission Click”)
  • You will not be cast or assigned a tech lead position until you have turned this in.
  • If you are interested in being a tech lead or a part of tech crew, then all you need to do is fill out the tech signup form.

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Improv Auditions

  • They will be happening at the same time as the Fall Play auditions.
  • YOU WILL BE AUDITIONING FOR BOTH!
    • You can state on your form that you are not interested in one or the other.
    • Nothing to lose but you could gain a lot by this!
  • You will be taught how to play a few improv games and create performances based on that.

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Callbacks

  • 9/4 from 4:30-7pm in the auditorium.
  • Callback list will be posted on the call board outside of the blackbox by the start of the day on 9/4 and emailed out to everyone.
  • You will be called back for certain characters.
  • You will be reading scenes with other students on stage.
  • You may be called back for certain characters but that does not mean you will be reading for that character or every character you are called back for.
  • Some may be dismissed from callbacks early.
  • If you don’t receive a callback, THEN YOU ARE STILL BEING CONSIDERED FOR A ROLE!
  • We call back those that we still need to see more of or unsure of how to place them in the show.

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Casting

  • Cast/Tech Crew list will go up sometime between 9/5-9/7
  • We’ll let you know by emailing you.
  • You have until the end of the day on 9/8 4:30pm to accept or decline.
  • If you decline a role or position, you will not be allowed to participate in an afterschool production for a full year.
    • Exception is if you join tech crew instead.

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How to handle disappointment

  • It is perfectly valid to not be happy with not getting the role/position you wanted or the outcome of the cast/crew list.
  • Don’t lash out at others or make decisions when you are upset.
    • Ride the emotions and then come to a decision.
  • Take a breath and a break.
    • Distract yourself for a bit and then revisit it.
  • Take time to consider the pros and cons of being in the production.
    • It might still be a fun experience.
  • Handle it with grace.

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When do rehearsal start?

  • Rehearsals start 9/10
    • EVERYONE IS CALLED! BOTH ACTORS AND TECH!
    • Costume Measurements will be taken.
    • Scripts, contracts (for tech crew), and other information will be handed out.

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Mr. Pepper

Our Technical Director!

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Tech!

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Mr. Pepper’s Slide Show

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1CQ1U7ojHOtEywbCIjHILUqm4OJyDJlqc9rf_I8Vp7Co/edit?usp=sharing

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Rehearsal Contract

  • Audition/Rehearsal Contract
  • MUST be SIGNED by you and your PARENT!
  • Actors: This needs to be turned into me before your audition.
  • Tech Leads: Turn it in on 12/3
  • Tech: This needs to be turned in at the first rehearsal.

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When are rehearsals?

  • Monday-Friday 4:30pm-6:30pm.
    • And the occasional Saturday.
    • Not everyone will be called every day.
      • Will be called for most rehearsals the closer we get to the show.
  • Tuesdays are Tech Lead Meetings.
    • Only for tech leads not crew!
  • Saturdays are our build days.
    • 10am-3pm
    • Tech is required to come on these days.
      • Willing to be flexible if you can’t stay the full time or need to miss a couple of days.
    • Actors are welcome to come and help!
  • 11/17-11/21 4:30pm-7:30pm.
  • 12/1-12/4 4:30pm-10pm with dinner included.

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Rehearsal Calendar

  • 25-26 Rehearsal Calendar
  • This calendar will change once the show is cast.
  • It will also change during the rehearsal process.
  • We will be using an app called Time Tree to keep track of everyone’s conflicts.
    • Link for the app will be coming soon

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QUESTIONS?