University School (an all-boys school in Hunting Valley) is holding auditions for high school girls for our Winter Play – “The Lost Boy” by Ronald Gabriel Paolillo.
Auditions
Tuesday, November 19th from 4:00-5:30 (Read from Script)
Wednesday, November 20th from 4:00-5:30 (Read from Script)
Thursday, November 21st from 4:00-5:30 (Read from Script)
Note: You only need to attend one of the days (Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday). While callbacks are also scheduled for Thursday, November 21st, we are happy to see initial auditions if that day is your only availability. If you are interested in scheduling an alternate audition time, please reach out to Mr. Sanborn at wsanborn@us.edu.
Rehearsals
Monday, November 25th from 4:00-6:00 (Meet and Greet, First Read-Through)
Monday, December 2nd – Thursday, January 30th (No Rehearsals Monday, December 16th – Monday, January 6th)
2-4 times per week, usually after school but occasionally in the evening depending on availability
Not every character will be called to every rehearsal. However, please bring a full list of conflicts for this time frame to your audition.
Tech Week
Monday, February 3rd – Thursday, February 6th: 5:30-9:30pm
Performances
Thursday, February 6th – Student Matinee (Preview Performance)
Visiting actresses will need to be excused from school for the morning.
Friday, February 7th & Saturday, February 8th – 7:00pm
All auditions and performances will take place in the auditorium at University School (Upper School) - 2785 SOM Center Road, Hunting Valley, OH 44022. Email Mr. Sanborn at wsanborn@us.edu for more information and audition sides.
SYNOPSIS
The Lost Boy is a play by Ronald Gabriel Paolillo that re-imagines the creation of Neverland and the Peter Pan myth. Despite finding success and fame as a writer, James M. Barrie is dissatisfied with his work and his life. He returns to his hometown in Scotland to visit his mother, who still blames him for the long-ago death of his older brother in a skating pond. Despite finding success and fame as a writer, James M. Barrie is dissatisfied with his work and his life. Haunted by a tragic accident and his mother's harsh words, James slowly begins to confront his family's past with the help of an unexpected friendship and his own gift for storytelling. This fictionalized account of the birth of Peter Pan will warm the hearts of audiences everywhere who remember the magic and mystery of The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up.
AVAILABLE CHARACTERS
MARGARET OGILVY BARRIE – Jame’s mother, a proud woman with high hopes and even higher expectations. Her tough exterior shields the burden of the responsibilities and heartache that she has endured alone.
MAUREEN O’ROURKE and others: The wife of James’ childhood bully who connects with James on his return to Scotland. They strike up an unexpected friendship as James develops his magical story. This actress may also double as characters in Neverland.
MARY ANSELL BARRIE and others: James’ wife, an actress in London seeking her big break. She can be vain, jealous, inventive, and charming – an inspiration for Tinker Bell. This actress may also double as characters in Neverland.
Featured Characters in London, Scotland and Neverland, including Tinker Bell, Wendy, Liza and Mermaids. Like many storyteller-driven pieces, all performers will serve as members of an ensemble who play an active role in bringing the story to life.
Please feel free to email director Will Sanborn at wsanborn@us.edu with any questions.
We hope to see you at auditions this week!
Will Sanborn ‘07 | Theater Arts Director & Drama Teacher, Upper School
University School
For boys, Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12
216.831.2200 EXT 7448 |
www.us.edu
