Rehearsals are underway for Guys and Dolls. Auditions are behind us, yet my mind still lingers on some of the outcomes. Some students that did not get the role that they desired ended up quitting the play. I am torn between feeling disappointed in those students, and impressed with them for making tough decisions in order to make themselves happy. None of the students that quit cited "not getting the role that they desired" as their reason for quitting. There may have been a number of reasons for them opting out of this year's play. I do feel that every part is important to a play. And when students audition they should be willing to accept any role with dignity and grace, or should state their stipulations on their audition sheet. Sometimes just being a part of a production is rewarding and a wonderful learning experience, yet sometimes perhaps working in a role that is undesirable may be a difficult experience. Whether to quit a play when not being given the role you desire is a complicated and difficult decision. Those that continue performing after high school will be faced with this decision and plenty of rejection along the way. Hopefully your experiences in high school will make you stronger, more resilient, and more savvy.
Ms. Briskman
Ms. Briskman
