video; un: rita.farr (forward dated a bit to end of month)

[farr]

[ rita appears on the screen, in a bit of a jolly mood, though visibly out of breath as it appears she just finished her chore of leaving audition flyers door to door. but she laughs easily, brushing a loose strand of hair from her face before clearing her throat. ]

Hello, everyone! I'm sure you all know me by now — Rita Farr — and I do want to thank you for your shared participation in my previous grand event, our beloved Town Hall Meeting. Though I want to gather you all again, this time, it's for something a little more fun. Instead of stressful meetings, I will be directing a production of a very popular and beloved Earth play, A Midsummer Night's Dream, written by the legendary playwright, Mr. William Shakespeare himself.

The play is an incredible, fantastical story filled with comedy, romance, trickery, and a little adventure, which I'm more than sure you'll all enjoy. On the back of your flyer, I've included a summary of the play and well as descriptions of its characters. As much of the play takes place in a magical forest, I thought it only appropriate that we perform it in our own delightful spot of nature, the Sunlight Room.

But every play needs actors and so, I will be holding auditions for you to give your best showcase of your talents! I have samples of monologues from the play that you can use for your readings or you can bring your own material. Whatever you think will do the best job at showing me what you've got.

[ she takes a breath, giving a chuckling smile. ]

Now, I know many of you may be ... inexperienced in the way of acting. Some have even mocked the craft. But if you would like pointers or suggestions for the audition process, or even an expert opinion on what roles I believe you could be well suited for, if you're unfamiliar with the play, then I will be more than happy to share my advice as a long-time professional in this business. And don't assume that gender or species or what-have-you matters — all roles are open to everyone.

As for the performance itself, I know it's quite tricky to know our schedule in this place with how uncertain our missions come and go, but I'll be providing scripts as soon as the roles are cast so you can immediately get on memorizing your lines and we will squeeze as many rehearsals as we possibly can. With good fortune, I think we can get it all together in about three months time for a wonderful one-night-only grand performance!


( for more ooc information, please refer to this post for role sign-ups! )

Comments

text — un: joe

[malta]

Of the weasel's plays, Midsummer is one of the best choices. I'm sure it will be lovely, Rita

[farr]

I did think it best we avoid the tragedies at least.

But thank you. I'm hoping so! You will audition, won't you?

[malta]

Of course I will, I'll play whoever you need me to

[farr]

Please, I expect you'll steal the spotlight in any role up there.

[malta]

Only if you're nowhere near the stage, we all know who will be the star of the show

[farr]

Now, would it be at all fair if I took on a part?

[malta]

Of course it would

You may shine the brightest but your light will illuminate us all

text | un; mal

[tochnyy]

how will you be deciding where in the sunlight room it's going to be set up? i have a spot claimed to sleep.

also. why's this william legendary?

[farr]

Well, if you assist in helping the build, you can be there to make sure we don't take your special little spot.

William Shakespeare is known for his plays which typically grasp important themes of morals and complexity of character. It was all done in Iambic Pentameter which is about writing words with a sense of rhythm, so it's all put together quite skillfully.

[tochnyy]

then sign me up for set building.

so poetry? what's so special about his poetry other than that the man can rhyme? [ which is pretty basic part of poetry, is it not? ]

[farr]

[ point for rita for maneuvering that complaint towards getting a set builder. ]

It's not rhyming, it's having a sort of musicality without music. Bringing a sense of consistent flow in a conversation.

Plus, the plays deal with drama, romance, tragedy, comedy - it's about the storytelling too. I could loan you a play to read, if you wanted.

[tochnyy]

i'm not sure i get it. [ the problem, really, is that mal's not one for reading. ]

it has all of that? does it have heroism too? [ that's how you get him, rita. ]

text | un: ashen

[adept]

That's a lot of work to take on solo, isn't it?

[ He's an able performer, but he's certainly not outing himself as one, with how much he hates the attention. ]

[farr]

Of course it is. This is hardly a one-woman job, which is why it's entirely a group effort. I need all the cast and crew a director can get.

Do you intend to participate?

[adept]

Since you can use a hand, I'll lend you one. I'm not interested in being onstage myself, but I know my way around.

[farr]

I'll be corralling some 15 actors at once, so I could definitely use the assistance. Especially with keeping other things in order. The set building, the costumes, the lights. How are you with management?

[adept]

As luck would have it, I look after a community of sorts back home. Don't know if I'd call it a town exactly, but I've got experience keeping things running and making sure needs are met.

un: spock

[dichotomized]

I am not an experienced actor, but I have memorized a good deal of Shakespeare's writings and I enjoy them very much.

[farr]

No need for experience! A love of the writing is just as good of a resume.

text; un: eleven

[savingthrows]

can I help without acting?

[farr]

Of course! Plenty of off stage duties that need filling. Do you sew or maybe paint?

[savingthrows]

[ No and no - well. Well, except... ]

I decorated bucky's arm.

[ Prior to the fish mission - Rita might have seen that around. Bucky Barnes, who has a black and gold metal arm, but for a few days there was walking around with a mess of clashing neon paint, glitter, rhinestones and other more than questionable decorative "improvements" to the design. ]

it was pretty

[ It really wasn't. ]

[farr]

[ it's the well-intention effort that counts! ]

Well, that's just perfect. We need to make a set that's very pretty.

Have you ever painted trees and flowers? The play has a magical forest which means getting to be as creative with lots of sparkle and color.

[savingthrows]

I like sparkle. And I like color!

[ She says it like other people might say 'yes I have work experience with the required skill.' ]

Some, in my room. I had help, but I can do it alone, too, I bet.

[ Please find attached a picture of the walls in Eleven's room. The artwork is certainly far from stellar, but while perhaps not a perfect mural by a long mark, Eleven had fun painting trees, flowers and an assortment of other little things all over the walls to make her room less clinical. ]

[farr]

[ though rita can have tendencies of desired perfection in certain areas (namely herself), the childlike essence of the photo's featured art brings an easy smile to her face.

what this play needs is a sense of magical fantasy that comes best from a youthful imagination.

besides, she has a soft spot for eleven. it reminds her much of dorothy, a girl well into growing up who could use the aiding encouragement. ]

I think your room is just beautiful and it's the exact kind of thing this set needs. I believe you'll be perfect for the job if you want it.

[savingthrows]

yes, please!

[ Rita can't see it, but there might be a little victory dance in Eleven's room. This makes her happy, honestly. Being trusted with something so important? Absolutely a bright spot in her month. ]

I won't disappoint you. You can trust me.

[farr]

I completely trust you.

[ it's one thing that she's learned well, not only back in the manor with her friends, but in all the months spent here with the other orbers. putting trust into working as a team. ]

And you don't have to work alone. It'll be fun for you to drag in anyone to help you too. Painting is always more entertaining with company. We can even do a group painting party one day!

[savingthrows]

[ The highest of praises from an adult, and the bare minimum Eleven demands of them, truth be told. It pleases her when adults trust her, when she's not treated like just a little kid. ]

Parties are nice. With music. It makes the work go easy.

[ Clearly parroted from someone, that line, but it seems true enough. ]

text; un: megatron

[flickerandfade]

I am not familiar with this particular work, though the summary is amusing. Can I have a copy?

I would be happy to play a part, though I haven't the faintest idea which I am suited for.

[farr]

Absolutely. I've had several copies printed ahead of time for anyone to get acquainted.

What kind of aura do you give out? Do you prefer whimsy or serious?

[flickerandfade]

I am rather more a serious personality.

And a good bit older than most others.

[farr]

What would you say to something like Theseus?

He's the Duke of Athens and sort of the representation of authority and order in the middle of a play all about chaos. His part does work best with a stern older presence.

[flickerandfade]

Theseus? I'll examine the part thoroughly, but it sounds as if it's a role I am very familiar with from personal experience.

text; un: clarke

[romancekiller]

Acting isn't really my thing but I can help with other aspects depending on what else is needed for this.

text un: majimagoro

[hikae]

Rita, you never stop being a surprise, don't you? Now that's an impressive side-project. Consider me in, I wanna help

video; un: redgrave

[shishkabob]

What, we're starting with Midsummer first? I woulda gone with Romeo and Juliet myself, there's a lot more meat to get your teeth into there. Or Hamlet.

[Surprise, the blood-covered pizza-eating newbie from the kitchen is no longer covered in blood and knows who Shakespeare is!]

The comedies are great and all, don't get me wrong, but romance-wise Midsummer Night's Dream is a little too neat.