Chicago Rehearsal Schedule and Breakdown

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 (cafe tables in All that Jazz, Courtroom in Trial Scene/Razzle Dazzle *will sing all group numbers)

Nick Costanzo

Mack Selym

Sachi Siyal

Olivia Gross

FIbi DeLeon Gonzales

Julia Kizar

Davia LaRaus

Piper Ward

John MacLean

Chicago Cast List

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 with you.

Velma Kelly: Caroline Herbert

Fred Casely: Owen Harrison

Roxie Hart: Maeve Merzena

Amos Hart: Jimmy Waltman

Matron “Mama” Morton: Genevieve Shaftel

Billy Flynn: Kolter Erickson

Mary Sunshine: Caleb Briggs

Cell Block Tango

Liz: Madeline Carleton

Annie: Gretchen Cyriacus

June: Kaitlyn Tift

Hunyak: Zoe Greene

Mona: Camille Ladendorf

*All Roles listed below will also double as Ensemble

Fogarty (cop interviewing Roxie after murder): Yezie Nakra

Reporter: (narrates “Kitty scene”) Sam Hastings

Kitty: Olivia Gross

Harry: Brad Modzelewski

Third Reporter: Ben Piccarillo

Judge: Sachi Siyal

Harrison: (prosecutor) Chloe Lamond

Clerk: David LaRaus

Juror One: (head of jury) Fibi DeLeon Gonzales

Juror: Mahmoud Selym
Juror: Nick Costanzo

Ensemble 1-12 (all speaking roles)

1. Ruby Reynerston
2. Finn Murray Campbell
3. Morgan Schragger
4. Andrew McManimon
5. Shayla Moon Hermann
6. John MacLean
7. Emily Griffen
8. Molly Higgins
9. Ryan Dwyer
10. Olivia Levin
11. Piper Ward
12. Julia Kizar

Velma u/s Olivia Levin

Roxie u/s Emily Griffen

Amos u/s David LaRaus

Billy u/s Brad Modzelewski

Mama Morton u/s Julia Kizar

Callback Dance Rehearsal Video

Click the links below to watch the call back dance videos from yesterday.

Break a leg!

Video 1

Video 2

Chicago Callback Groups

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 Callback List

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:

Maeve Merzena

Madeline Carleton

Caroline Herbert

Matron “Mama” Morton:

Sachi Siyal

Genevieve Shaftel

Fibi DeLeon Gonzales

Julia Kizar

Gretchen Cyriacus

Mary Sunshine:

Olivia Gross

Sam Hastings

Caleb Briggs

John Maclean

Gretchen Cyriacus

Genevieve Shaftel

Cell Block Tango:

Morgan Schragger

Shayla Hermann

Emily Griffen

Camille Ladendorf

Molly Higgins

Olivia Levin

Piper Ward

Madeline Carleton

Caroline Herbert

Chloe Lamond

Kaitlyn Tift

Ruby Reynerston

Zoe Greene

Gretchen Cyriacus

Chicago Callback Materials

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: Roxie Monologue  **Please be prepared to read the monologue into the song (we will start the track when you are ready to give you an intro)
Dance: Please be prepared to learn Cell Block Combo

Amos Hart: 
Song:  New cut of "Mr. Cellophane"Amos CB Song
Side:  Read original scene with Billy.  Also, please be prepared to do Monologue at the start of Mr. Cellophane into the song.  We will pause the track to give you the appropriate intro.  (it is on the sheet music).

Mary Sunshine:
Song: "Understandable" portion of "They Both Reached for the Gun"Mary Sunshine CB Song
Side:  Mary Sunshine Side (Just her lines, as a monologue, like she is narrating the trial for a radio audience)  Mary Sunshine Side

Fred Casely:
Side:  Fred Casely Side   **Please note that Billy and Roxie are in the scene.  You will most likely be reading with audition readers for this side (Billy and Roxies do not need to learn this scene)

Cell Block Girls: (Liz, Annie, June, Hunyak, Mona) **Please be prepared to read for ANY of these girls if called back (like the mechanicals in Midsummer)
Side: Individual Monologues for Cell Block Girls:  (please select your favorite one to read at callbacks but be prepared to read for any of the girls EXCEPT Velma at callbacks Cell Block Girls Monologues
Song: Cell Block Tango Cell Block girls CB Song
Dance:  Please be prepared to perform a short combination of the song. If you can dance on Pointe, please bring your shoes to callbacks.

NJ Thespian Festival Sign Ups

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 a check for $35 made out to HVCHS no later than Thursday, November 29th.  You will also need to return a signed permission slip with your check.  In addition, if you are competing in any IEs, please sign up your pieces and categories by following the link below.  You do not need to know the name of your pieces when you register EXCEPT for Group Musical Theatre.  Please note that there is an extra fee for schollarship auditioins (senior only, $15), participation in the ALL STATE CLOSING number (which has already been auditioned, $15) summer camp auditions ($10) 

Click here to sign up for IE's at NJ ThesFest

New Jersey is doing its first ever ALL STATE SHOW in 2020!  Auditions will be held at this year's NJ ThesFest.  For more information, please click on the link below.

Click here for ALL STATE SHOW Info

Click here for IE rules

And, just in case you lost it/need another copy:

Click here for Trip packet/permission slip

Not getting our updates?  Join our Remind text list by following the instructions in the link below.

https://www.remind.com/join/chsth

As always, if you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. R.

Chicago Audition Sign Ups

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!!!

Chicago Auditions

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!

Thespian Point Forms

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!

Midsummer October Rehearsal Schedule

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 Cast List

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 casting insights with you.

Theseus/Oberon:  Caleb Bagley

Hippolyta/Titania: Caroline Herbert

Philostrate: Alex Lehman-Borer

Egeus: Genevieve Shaftel

Hermia: Camille Ladendorf

Lysander: Elliot Block

Demetrius: Owen Harrison

Helena: Madeline Carleton

Peter Quince: Fibi DeLeon Gonzalez

Nick Bottom: Jimmy Waltman

Francis Flute: Kolter Erickson

Tom Snout: Sam Hastings

Snug: David LaRaus

Robin Starveling: Olivia Gross

Robin "Puck" Goodfellow: Maeve Merzena

Cobweb: Olivia Levin

Mustardseed: Ben Piccarillo

Peasblossom: Morgan Schragger

Moth: Emily Griffen

Fairy: Gretchen Cyriacus

Faeries:

Emmie Hatke

Molly Higgins

Shayla Herman

Chloe Lamond

Finn Murray-Campbell

Midsummer Callback Groups

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

Kaitlyn Tift Elliot Block

Olivia Gross Caleb Bagley

Sachi Siyal Elliot Block

Caroline Herbert Owen Harrison

Puck and Oberon

Madeline Carleton Elliot Block

Jimmy Waltman Caleb Bagley

Maeve Merzena Owen Harrison

Kolter Erickson Elliot Block

Sam Hastings Caleb Bagley

Brad Modzelewski Owen Harrison

Oberon and Titania

Caleb Bagley Madeline Carleton

Owen Harrison Maeve Merzena

Elliot Block Ruby Reynerston

Caleb Bagley Camille Ladendorf

Owen Harrison Gretchen Cyriacus

Elliot Block Caroline Herbert

Mechanicals

Group 1

Quince: Fibi DeLeon Gonzalez

Bottom: Jimmy Waltman

Flute: David LaRaus

Snout: Finn Murray Campbell

Snug: Julia Kizar

Starveling: Kylie Zeller

Group 2:

Quince: Elliot Block

Bottom: Kolter Erickson

Flute: Alex Lehman-Borer

Snout: Olivia Gross

Snug: Ben Piccarillo

Starveling: Fibi DeLeon-Gonzalez

Group 3:

Quince:  Kolter Erickson

Bottom: Brad modzelewski

Flute: Sam Hastings

Snout: David LaRaus

Snug: Yezie Nakara

Starveling: Julia Kizar

Group 4:

Quince: Sachi Siyal

Bottom: Jimmy Waltman

Flute: Brad Modzelewski

Snout: Alex Lehman-Borer

Snug: David LaRaus

Starveling: Finn Murray Campbell

Group 5

Quince: Caroline Herbert

Bottom: Kolter Erickson

Flute: David LaRaus

Snout: Sam Hastings

Snug: Olivia Gross

Starveling: Yezie Nakra

Group 6

Quince: Caroline Herbert

Bottom: Kolter Erickson

Flute: Sam Hastings

Snout: Finn Murray Campbell

Snug: Brad Modzelewski

Starveling: Kylie Zeller

Faeries ***Everyone who is called back  should be prepared to read for a faerie-

however the following people will definitely be reading for a featured fairy role.

Morgan Schragger

Olivia Levin

Shayla Herman

Julia Kizar

Kaitlyn Tift

Emmie Hatke

Piper Ward

Finn Murray-Campbell

Molly Higgins

Emily Griffen

Chloe Lamond

Caroline Herbert

Ben Piccarillo

Anne Le Morvan

Sam Hastings