Heartbroken little girl, but I don't want to be *that* mom - Page 2

[Otterella]

I would call, but instead of asking for *this* play, ask about the upcoming schedule. They may already have the year planned out, and you can find out what the first play after her 10th birthday is. Then you will be able to talk positively about how much fun it will be to audition after her birthday.

[annettemarie]

Thanks. There will actually be other plays that she can audition for that are for her age range. It varies from show to show.This particular show was for 10-12 year olds (actors, as per the home page, characters, as per the audition page) and honestly, I understand why. The music is very challenging. That's why they're casting the kids two months before everyone else. And the character is onstage for much of the show. It's a very demanding role. She'll have plenty of other chances, and I'll definitely feel them out to see how flexible those age ranges are.

[Lady Mayapple]

Originally Posted by annettemarie

They're home. DH says there were 15 girls there, but my son was the only boy. His self-esteem is really going to take a hit if he doesn't get the part. But the website said they would consider casting a girl for Colin as well. But everyone is doing fine and all's well that ends well.

How strange! Who will play Dickon, Master Craven, or Ben Weatherstaff? Not saying girls can't play those parts but...I don't know, I think that's too bad there weren't more boys auditioning. Perhaps its not quite so much a true-to-the-book production Either way, I hope he gets the part!

[annettemarie]

This audition was only for the children's roles. They wanted to cast those parts early so they could work with the kids over the summer. The other roles will be filled in an open call, hopefully by adults.

[lucysmom]

Your DD sounds like a great kid!

Boy, this whole account makes me hope my DD does not get interested in theater. I'd never really thought about it -- never did any acting myself -- and boy, it sounds like it requires lots of advanced parenting skills

[ewe+lamb]

Originally Posted by annettemarie

She can't. She's actually really small for her her age, which is another reason I didn't want to push it. Of course, that could work for Mary Lennox. DH was going to check things out and come back for her if he felt it was doable, but since he didn't I am going to assume the audition page meant it when it said the call was for 10-12 year olds, not that the character was 10-12 years old.

re: casting often in the theatre they cast children who are older into younger roles, i.e. in one production we had a 6 year old in the role of a 3 year old - just because well they're easier to handle, it's just part and parcel of the theatre world, it's perfectly normal.