Hopewell Valley Central High School Drama

Hi Guys, Please check the schedule carefully for when you will be needed.  If you are ever unclear, please ask! Chicago Rehearsal Schedule Please note that you will need to be logged into your HVRSD account to view the schedule and that in order to see the different months, you should click on the tabs at the bottom of the screen. Here is the breakdown for production numbers: Featured Dancers *Please note that the full company is in “They Both Reached for the Gun” (Girls-All I Care About/Cellblock)  (All that Jazz, Razzle Dazzle) Madeline Carleton Gretchen Cyriacus Kaitlyn Tift Zoe Greene Camille Ladendorf Morgan Schragger Shayla Hermann Emily Griffen Molly Higgins Olivia Levin Chloe Lamond Ruby Reynerston (Boys-Roxie/When Velma Takes the Stand)  (All that Jazz, Razzle Dazzle) Finn Murray Campbell Owen Harrison Andrew McManamon Ryan Dwyer Yezie Nakra Ben Piccarillo Brad Modzelewski Sam Hastings Featured Singers...

Chicago 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 Saturday evening at 6:00 pm.   If there are any changes in casting after that point, you will be notified by Ms. Rochon via email on Sunday, December 2nd.     The first read-thru will be held on Monday, December 3rd at 3:00 pm in the dance studio.   We should finish around 5:30. Please bring a 3 ring binder for your script, a pencil, and a highlighter. If you would like to meet with the casting panel for feedback on our casting decisions, please sign up for a time on Ms. Rochon/O’Hara’s office door.   We are so proud of your work and are happy to share any casting insights w...

Click the links below to watch the call back dance videos from yesterday. Break a leg! Video 1 Video 2

Here are the callback groups for Friday:  (Please note that most characters will be reading alone, or for Fred Casely, reading with an audition reader) Billy: Owen         Amos: David Billy: Jimmy        Amos: Caleb Billy: Kolter         Amos: Brad Billy: Owen         Amos: Jimmy Billy: Kolter        Amos:  Sam Velma: Maeve        Mama: Sachi Velma: Caroline     Mama: Genevieve Velma: Madeline     Mama: Fibi Velma: Maeve         Mama: Julia Velma: Caroline      Mama: Gretchen

Chicago 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, November 30th starting at 3:00 in the PAC. We hope to be finished around 6:00.  We will be using the sides and songs posted on the blog in the post below this one. Congratulations on a great audition :) Billy Flynn: Owen Harrison Jimmy Waltman Kolter Erickson Fred Casely: Owen Harrison Jimmy Waltman Brad Modzelewski Kolter Erickson Amos Hart: David LaRaus Jimmy Waltman Caleb Briggs Brad Modzelewski Sam Hastings Roxie Hart: Emily Griffen Maeve Merzena Camille Ladendorf Molly Higgins Olivia Levin Velma Kelly...

Hi Guys! The callback list will be posted on Wednesday evening, but just in case you'd like to look ahead at the callback materials, here they are: ******Please note that you must be logged into your HVRSD account in order to access the materials below******* Velma:  Song:  New "All that Jazz" Cut  Velma Callback Song Side:  Read original side from packet with Mama Dance: Please be prepared to learn Cell Block Combo Mama Morton: Song: When You're Good to Mama  Mama Callback Song Side:  Read original side from packet with Velma Billy Flynn: Song: New "All I Care About"(***Please note that the scan separated this song into two separate links.  Please be sure to print out BOTH pages) cut  Billy CB Song PAGE 1   Billy CB Song PAGE 2 Side: Read side with Amos from original audition packet. Dance: Please bring Tap Shoes. Roxie Hart:   Song:  Sing original cut of Roxie to measure 74 from audition packet. Side:...

Hi Guys! NJ ThesFest is just around the corner.  Here is what you will need to do in order to attend. Dates: Saturday January 19, Sunday, January 20, 2019.  Expect to be there from 7:00 am until 7:30 pm both days. Who can attend:  All active members of troupe 7964 are encouraged to attend and given first dibs on registration.  The bus can fit 45 people. Can I go if I am not a thespian yet?  Yes!  We highly encourage our future thespians to attend this event, but as space will be limited on the bus, we will be taking info from non-thespians on a first come, first served basis based upon space on the bus. What is the cost?  The cost is $35 per student.  This includes you entry into all festival events and a T-shirt. What about competitions (IEs)?   The school will be covering the cost of this.  You may compete in  3 IEs this year, not including Chapter Select (Midsummer). What do I need to do to register?  Bring in ...

Hi Guys! It was awesome to see so many faces at the meeting today!  In case you missed it, please check the post below this one to get your audition packet and to listen to the audition tracks. In order to audition, you must sign up ahead of time by clicking on the link below. Click Here to Sign up for Chicago Auditions ****Please note that the link will not work for the audition form or for the packet unless you are logged into your HVRSD account**** As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Ms. Rochon or Mr. White. Break legs!!!

Hi Guys! There will be a brief informational meeting after school on Monday (yes, we know that it's a half day) for anyone interested in being a part of our winter musical, Chicago. Also, here is a link to the audition packet for Chicago.  Please read the front page carefully-it gives you all of the information that you will need to know to audition for the show. Click Here for the Chicago Audition Packet ****Please note that the link will not work for the audition form or for the packet unless you are logged into your HVRSD account**** Please bookmark this page and keep checking back here frequently for updates. Click Here for Audition Tracks *Please note that I will post the male tracks as soon as I get them. As always, if you have ANY questions, please do not hesitate to email Ms. Rochon or Mr. White. Break a leg, and we hope to see you on Monday at noon in the Choir room!

Hi Guys! We need to get you incoming Thespians registered with Nationals so that you can compete at the NJ Thespian Festival in January.  The induction ceremony will be held at a later date, TBD. Please click on the link below to download your points form Thespian Points Form Please get your info to Sammy P. by the end of the week (Friday, October 19th).  If you are eligible to join troupe 7964, you will be contacted by Ms. Rochon shortly for more info and your registration dues. Good luck, and go Troupe 7964!

Hi Guys! First of all, I want to thank you all for your hard work so far :)  It's been so much fun and I look forward to getting rest of this show blocked so that we can really play with these characters. Here is the rehearsal schedule for October up until the show dates in November.  Please note that there are no excused absences from Monday October 22nd until set strike on Sunday, November 4th, unless you have already cleared them with the director or there is an emergency situation. October Rehearsal Schedule As always, please do not hesitate to reach out to me with any questions or concerns!

A Midsummer Night’s Dream 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 Saturday evening at 6:00 pm.   If there are any changes in casting after that point, you will be notified by Ms. Rochon via email on Sunday, September 16th.     The first read-thru will be held on Monday, September 17th at 3:00 pm in the dance studio.  We should finish around 5:30. Please bring a 3 ring binder for your script, a pencil, and a highliter. If you would like to meet with the casting panel for feedback on our casting decisions, please sign up for a time on Ms. Rochon/Cook’s office door.  We are so proud of your work and are happy to share any castin...

Hi Guys, Here is who you will be reading with. Break a leg!  Also-please email me if you see any errors-it is difficult making sure that everyone gets a chance to read in different combinations, so please let me know if any adjustments need to be made! Please note that some people will be reading more than once.  This is just due to uneven numbers between the characters-you will only be judged on your first reading and there is no advantage to going multiple times. Break a leg! Hermia and Lysander Morgan Schragger Kolter Erickson Olivia Levin Elliot Block Camille Ladendorf Caleb Bagley Julia Kizar Owen Harrison Emilianne Hatke Kolter Erickson Helena and Demetrius Madeline Carleton Owen Harrison Maeve Merzena Elliot Block Ruby Reynerston Caleb Bagley Izzy Bolczak Owen Harrison Gretchen Cyriacus Elliot Block Emily Griffen Caleb Bagley Egeus and Theseus Genevieve Shaftel Owen Harrison Ka...