Hopewell Valley Central High School Drama

Picnic Cast List Congratulations to all who were cast!  Every time that we cast a show, it is a difficult decision, but please know that this time around was particularly tough.  We are so proud of how you all handled yourselves during both the audition and callback process. You must accept or decline your role via email to Ms. Rochon by this evening, Monday September 18th at 9:00 pm.  If there are any changes in casting after that point, you will be notified by Ms. Rochon via email on Tuesday, September 19th.     If you would like to meet with Ms. Rochon for feedback on our casting decisions, please send her an email to set up a time.  We are so proud of your work and are happy to share any casting insights with you. There will be a full cast read through of the script on Tuesday, September 19th from 3:00-5:30 .  You will receive copies of the script and rehearsal schedules at that time. Congrats again :) Hal Carter : Donovan Kazakoff Madge Owens:   Camille Lade

Hi Guys! You all did a great job today at callbacks! However, after we finished reading the initial group of actors, we needed to see some sides again. Unfortunately, many of you had already left and in fairness to everyone auditioning, we cannot make an informed casting decision at this time. There will be a 2nd round of call backs on Monday after school for the following characters: Flo with Madge Madge with Millie Thank you for your flexibility and understanding in this situation. We look forward to casting the show Monday evening, immediately following call backs.

Hi Guys, Here is who you will be reading with. Break a leg! Rosemary and Howard CB Tim and Emmie Thomas and Caroline Jimmy and Racheal Tim and Julia Rutman Thomas and Lily Rutman Madge and Flo CB Taylor and Emmie Camille and Caroline Taylor and Camille Taylor and Julia Rutman Camille and Lily Alan and Hal CB Owen and Donovan Donovan and Owen Jimmy and Owen Bomber CB (plus Madge and Millie) Kolter Erickson Rylen Johnson Brad Modzelewski Irma and Christine CB (plus Flo and Rosemary) Madeline and Brooke Emmie and Gretchen Koko and Racheal Maeve and Julia Rutman Lauren and Madeline Millie and Madge CB Madeline and Taylor Taylor and Camille Emmie and Taylor Gretchen and Camille Maeve and Taylor Lauren and Camille Mrs. Potts CB (and Rosemary and Flo) Emmie Racheal Maeve Julia Rutman Genevieve Madge and Hal CB Taylor and Owen Camille and Donovan Taylor and Donovan Camille and Owen

Picnic Callbacks Thank you to everyone who auditioned.  As usual, you have made our jobs very difficult.  Please check the list below carefully for your name.  If you do not see your name below, you are still in the running for the show, so please be sure to check back here on Friday night or Saturday morning the latest. To all of those who have been called back:  Callbacks will be Friday, September 15th starting at 3:00 in the PAC. We hope to be finished between 5 and 6:00.  We will be using the sides posted on the blog. Congratulations on a great audition :) Hal Carter Owen Harrison Donovan Kazakoff Alan Seymour Owen Harrison Donovan Kazakoff Jimmy Waltman Howard Bevans Tim Granzow Thomas McLaughlin Jimmy Waltman Bomber Kolter Erickson Rylen Johnson Brad Modzelewski Madge Owens TaylorRae Carter Camille Ladendorf Flo Owens Emmie Collins Caroline Herbert Camille Ladendorf Julia Rutman Lily Rutman Millie Owens

In order to audition for Picnic on Wednesday, September 13 or Thursday, September 14, you must fill out our online audition forms ahead of time. Here is the link:  Click Here For Picnic Audition Forms Please note that you will only need to attend one of the audition days. Callbacks will be held after school on Friday, September 15th.  You will be notified here on the blog on Thursday afternoon regarding whether or not you will need to attend callbacks. Break a leg, and please let me know if you have any questions! Ms. R

Auditions for Picnic are just around the corner! Don't forget to attend the lunch time meeting on Friday, September 8th in the PAC for more information. Here are the characters in the show, and a brief description: Flo Owens: The single mother of Madge and Millie, Flo wants her daughters to enjoy a happiness and success in love and marriage that she herself never had, yet she has very traditional and conservative views about what and who will be able to provide that happiness.  Madge Owens: The older of Flo’s two daughters, Madge is considered by everyone to be the prettiest girl in town and is a model of politeness and class. She works at the local “dime store” and is the sweetheart of Alan Seymour, the most successful and promising young man in town. Yet deep down she wonders whether her supposedly perfect life is what she actually wants and yearns for an identity beyond the beauty for which she is known.  Millie Owens: Madge’s younger sister and, on the sur