Description: Shamrock Student Scenes is a student-directed program as night-of-one acts. These acts are written by students, directed by students, and performed by students. All students audition but this is a no-cut program. The audition is strictly for the directors’ insight and students’ experience. These scenes range from 10-15 minute one-act plays that vary in genre and cast size. This is a great opportunity for students who are new to the program to gain experience and for existing students to perfect their skills.
Timeline: January 2024 – February 2024
Show Days: Friday Night Only
Student Directors: Usually not limited to upperclassmen with two years of existing theatre experience who are interested in developing a full script to direct. Directors submit a written script draft to Mr. Grubb the Wednesday before Thanksgiving break for approval. Student directors may also choose an existing one-act of 10-15 minutes in length should funds be available for purchase. Student directors should be able to organize themselves and others, give constructive feedback and critique to actors, as well as develop a clear vision for the stage place of props, set pieces, and design elements (lighting and sound).
Auditions: First week returning from Winter Break in Auditorium after school – See Daily WHS Announcements for Specific Dates and Times – Usually in tandem with Spring Play Auditions
- Acting Auditions: 2-3 hours
- Group scenes read a loud with directors and students in the Auditorium
- Individual Monologues
- Acting critiques and games led by senior members of the Theatre
- Call Backs
- Only when necessary by Student Directors
Technical Theatre Auditions/Applications:
- Types of Technical Theatre
- Costume and Props
- Finding, creating, and manufacturing Costumes and Props for Actors to use on Stage
- Set Building and Stage Design
- Creating, designing, and building stage pieces and sets
- Lighting and Sound
- Learning, designing, and running the lights and sound boards for the shows.
- Stage Manager – Interviewed/Appointed Position
- Stage Manager – Extension of the directors who provide, communication, and logistics, and in charge of all backstage aspects
- Costume and Props
- Tech Applications- Link to Google Form to the application found on Theatre Website – All students welcome
Fee – There is no participation fee for Shamrock Student Scenes
Cast list is posted the Friday before Rehearsals Begin