Drama

AUDITION INFORMATION

The Laramie Project is an actor-centered text in which a tight ensemble of versatile actors rapidly assume multiple roles over the course of the play.   We are seeking to cast a diverse ensemble of 10-12 actors.

CALLBACK LIST: THE LARAMIE PROJECT  

Callbacks Part I: Readings for the roles\pages listed after your name.

Callbacks Part II: Actors will read a scene or text of their own choosing based on personal preference or desire.  Please inform AJ Helms of the scene\text you would like to read during the the first half of callbacks.  You are free to choose any scene partners your moment may require.

Callback Dates:

• Tuesday, January 19--3:15 pm-5:30 pm (GOLD)
• Thursday, January 21--3:15--5:30 pm (GREEN)

Callbacks will be held in the Studio Theater.

Cast List:
The cast list for The Laramie Project will be posted on Friday, January 25, with an accompanying Twitter announcement. 

The Laramie Project

In October 1998, a 21 year-old  University of Wyoming student was kidnapped, severely beaten, and left tied to a fence in the middle of the prairie outside Laramie, Wyoming. He died several days later in an area hospital. His name was Matthew Shepard, and he was the victim of this assault because he was gay. Members of the Tectonic Theater Project made six trips to Laramie over the course of a year and a half, in the aftermath of the beating and during the trial of the two young men accused of killing Shepard. They conducted more than 200 interviews with the people of the town. The Laramie Project is a breathtaking collage that explores the depths to which humanity can sink and the heights of compassion of which we are capable.

REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

IMPORTANT: The expectation for actors cast in The Laramie Project ensemble requires attendance at ALL rehearsals, regardless of your GREEN\GOLD group designation. 

Rehearsals for The Laramie Project will begin on Monday, January 25 and will be held weekdays after school from 3:30-6:00 pm. We will not rehearse on Wednesdays, with the exception of  February 10 and March 10.

Production Week Schedule:
Saturday, April 17: 9:00 am-- 6:00 pm
Sunday, April 18:  10:00 am--5:00 pm
Monday, April 19--Wednesday, April 21: 3:15 -- 8:00 pm

Performances dates:
April 22, 23, 24, 29, 30 and May 1 @ 7:00 pm

Please contact  Mr. Ferguson with any questions.

Charlie Cox Runs With Scissors
by Michael McKeever

When Charlie Cox, a middle-aged editor, learns that he has the incurable, degenerative condition known as Lou Gehrig's disease, he gets in his car and starts driving. He soon finds himself in the Arizona desert, where he uncharacteristically picks up a hitchhiker, a sarcastic, impatient guy named Wally, who happens to be his own personal death emissary. As Wally urges him to get it over with, the lovely, blind Kiki enters the picture wearing dark glasses. Wally is infuriated when love blossoms between Charlie and the widow Nell, and the ensuing battle between Death and Love teaches Charlie the importance of living life to the fullest.

AUDITION INFORMATION

Audition for Charlie Cox Runs with Scissors are open to all Gibbons students. Please fill out the  Gibbons Drama Audition Form and sign up for a 5-minute audition appointment.

Cast size: 3m., 2w. (This production will be double cast with Green\Gold groups). 

Audition Dates\Appointment Links:

• Tuesday, January 26--3:30 pm (GOLD)
• Thursday, January 28--3:30 pm (GREEN)

Callback Dates:

• Tuesday, February 2--3:30 pm (GOLD)
• Thursday, February 4--3:30 pm (GREEN)

Auditions will be held in the Mainstage Theater.  

Directed by Mr.  Luke Durney

REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

Rehearsals for Charlie Cox Runs With Scissors will begin Monday, February 8 and will generally be held on your Green\Gold group days after school from 3:30-6:00 pm. 

During production week, students will be required to attend ALL rehearsals. 

Production Week Schedule:
Saturday, May 1: 10:00 am.-- 5:00 pm
Sunday, May 2:  1:00 pm--6:00 pm
Monday, May 3 - Wednesday, May 5: 3:30 -- 8:00 pm

Performances dates:
May 6,7, 8 @ 7:00 pm
May 9 @ 2:30 pm

Gibbons Drama provides multiple ways to participate in our vibrant co-curricular dramatic production season. 

Auditions for Gibbons Drama co-curricular productions are open to all CGHS students. Audition information for each show is posted on the Gibbons Drama website 2-3 weeks in advance of auditions.

Rehearsals for our productions typically occur after school Monday-Friday from 3:30 -6:00 P.M. and on Saturday afternoons from 1:00-5:00 P.M.

For more information about auditions or assistant directing any of Gibbons Drama's co-curricular productions, please contact Gibbons Drama Program Director Kevin Ferguson.  

For information regarding participation in a technical theater position with a Gibbons Drama production, please contact Theater Technical Director Karestin Harrison. 

Gibbons Drama provides students the opportunity to explore, experience and engage with all aspects of stagecraft, performance and production, with classes including performance skills, technical theater, directing, musical theater and design. 

Drama students engage their imagination and creativity in a collaborative, project-based classroom environment that is as immersive as it is supportive.  Along the way, drama students practice and develop valuable life skills in the areas of critical thinking, creative problem-solving, collaboration, self-discipline, confidence, leadership, and perseverance.

Detailed information about all Drama Program academic course offerings can be found via the Fine Arts Course Descriptions.

PACA Kickoff Information Meeting (recorded 10/9)

PACA Guest Speaker: Laura Bassett--Arts Administration (recorded 10/26)

PACA Guest Speaker:  Janice Park--Opera (recorded 11/30)