Hopewell Valley Central High School Drama

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!