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Casting and Directing A Play
My friend and I were choosen the student directors of our middle school drama club, and we have to cast the parts for our two skits on Tuesday. This is my first time casting and directing without anyone above me. Anyways, I was wondering if anyone has casted a play before and how they specificaly chose the parts. By the way, this is not a musical.
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How well the person fits into the "feel" of the character they are trying out for.
Are their lines dull? Dramatic? Over-dramatic? Calm? Is the person nervous or excited? Look for all of these things. Don't pick favorites, if your best friend is up their trying for the lead and there is another girl up there who is better acting but you don't know her as well, don't just cast your friend as the lead.
Take everything into consideration. Consider body movements and expressions when people read their lines. You can often tell how bad someone wants the part just by their determination.
Also, some people just are "born" to play some roles and you can tell right away who they are. Say a very funny person wants the part of some kind of fool? They would be alot better for the part than a serious person.
And most of all, go with gut instinct and feeling. If you think someone would just be GREAT for a part, then go with it.
I hope I helped, good luck with your casting! I'm sure you will do fine!
-Ryan
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When the people audition for the parts of the characters in the play,
look for that they know the lines, they capture the character completely, & that they happy and are just over all great on stage.
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