Lincoln Drama New Works Festival

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

NW20 - Stop Filling Out Your Conflict Sheets

ALERT ALERT ALERT

We were not made aware of the February choir trip which falls on the scheduled tech weekend for the show. New Works has been scheduled for this slot since last spring. It never occurred to us that, given the overlap of choir / drama students, a trip of this nature would be put on the calendar in this slot.

As a result, we are looking at some scheduling changes to see if it is at all possible to allow choir trip attendees to be part of this production.

If something can be worked out, it is going to be a very unorthodox tech / dress schedule and will alter the calendar and mandatory rehearsals significantly, including more mandatory days.

We need a day or so to figure this out.

A new Audition Packet will be forthcoming with adjustments once we know more.

If you are currently scheduled to go on the choir trip, feel free to go ahead and sign up for auditions. Soon, we will determine if we can consider you, and we will let you know.

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

NW20 - The Audition Packet

Click HERE to access the audition packet.

This must be read and carefully filled out prior to auditioning.

You may print it on your own, or request hard copies from Ms. Talerico.

Monday, December 11, 2023

NW20 Auditions Update

The 20th Annual New Works Festival

SCORE

Auditions:

M 12/18 and T 12/19

4:00p - 6:00p

Blackbox

Casting Announcement:

By 10:00p on T 12/19 via the blog.

First Rehearsal and Read Through:

W 12/20

4:00p - 6:00p

NOTE:

Playwrights may audition.

NOTE:

If you are interested in being cast in this production but have conflicts with the above dates / times, please email Matt ASAP (teen.west.project@gmail.com) to negotiate arrangements. We are aware that the added week of school may not have aligned with your previous commitments and want to work with you when possible. That said, you need to do what you can to be there if at all feasible.

NOTE:

Audition packets / conflict sheets will be posted via this blog within the next 48 hours.

NOTE:

The scripts have already been posted and you should be reading them. Auditions will consist of readings from the scripts. No memorization prep will be necessary - just be very familiar with the plays.

Monday, December 4, 2023

NW20 Update - Auditions and Scripts

As we all recover from the strike and adjust schedules, some calendar issues have come up with the original plan to hold NW20 auditions the week of 12/11.

It is highly likely we will move auditions to:

M 12/18 and T 12/19 with First Read on W 12/20.

If we make this move, we will work to accommodate those who might be leaving town early due to "pre-strike plans".

We will update and confirm very soon once we know a bit more.

Until then, please click HERE to read the "Audition Drafts". Please note: these drafts are not final - they are "in progress" and rewrites will occur.

The audition will not require you to memorize anything, so the best thing you can be doing to prepare is to get familiar with the plays.

Audition Packets / Forms will be posted once we better know the schedule.

We have concerns that due to the frantic nature of recovering from the strike and opening Spelling Bee along with the holidays, some may be exhausted and not come out to audition. We hope that's not the case - this process will be celebratory and...this is YEAR 20 of New Works - it's a big deal!!!

As always, if you have questions / concerns, contact Matt at:

teen.west.project@gmail.com