From the creative team: many thanks to all who auditioned. You all sounded great, were well prepared, and overall, presented yourself and your abilities well. We are grateful for everyone’s courage and for your desire to be a part of our department’s fall musical.

Those moving forward in the audition process should look over additional vocal selections and acting sides (CALLBACK MATERIAL) for tomorrow. Please be in the PAC lobby by 3:20 on 9/9, and stage management will let you know next steps:

CALLBACK LIST

All performers called back on Wednesday are also called back for the Dance Call on Thursday, 9/10 at 3:20 pm on Stage.  Dan Murphy, our choreographer, will be running the dance callback.  Please wear clothing that you can move in and that allows us to see your movement, shoes that are easy to dance in (no Docs or slippers/slides, please,) and secure your hair away from your face.

A note from director, Annie Kaiser:

Casting a show is often like putting together a puzzle, and moving the pieces around until the final picture comes together.  Please familiarize yourself with the pieces for the roles for which you are called back, but if you have time, take a look at all of the other callback selections, too…we may be inspired partway through the process to have you sing/read something unexpected!

Please direct any song/scene material questions to the director, Annie Kaiser – kaisera@wlwv.k12.or.us; and any schedule questions to Production Stage Manager, Kailyn Guidry – guidryk@wlhs.wlwv.k12.or.us.

Thank you and break a leg!

Hello! It’s time to prepare for auditions for our Fall Musical! Please go here, The Drowsy Chaperone Audition Info, to find all information. Please read the Audition Packet thoroughly. Note, only those with a WLWV school district account will be able to access.

We also want to invite you to our annual Audition Workshop on Thursday, September 3, from 3:20-5:30 pm, in the Choir Room. It’s not mandatory, but highly recommended.

Both the Audition Workshop and Musical Auditions are open to all WLHS students!

West Linn High School Theatre Arts Department’s final mainstage production, SHORTS 26, opens tonight, May 13, and runs May 14 and 15, all at 7pm. This production includes a comedy sketch (featuring two special guest artists!), two one-act plays, and two short films, and is produced, designed, and directed by WLHS students. Tickets can be purchased online at the link above, or at the WLHS PAC Box Office. Come and support these talented students! 

Poster design by Georgia Crawford

On behalf of the directors and stage management, thank you all very much for taking the time and putting in the work to give such a great set of auditions and callbacks. Congrats the the following casts:  

WORDS, WORDS, WORDS 

MILTON – Isaac Sherman  

KAFKA – Beau Holland-Reidy

SWIFT – Sam Cline 

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WHISTLE STOP

SHELIA –  Hope Forsyth

DOLORES – Emry Koviak

GRADY – Zachary Dewees

FRANK – Leo Wilson

EDDIE – Kyler Kimmel 

TERRY – Gabe Pearson

CHRISTINA – Clara Alexander

SANDY –  Marley Meyers

VICTORIA – Izzy Shore

ROBERTA – Catherine Ourth

JAMES – Garrett Thaut

JULES –  Lucy Gowdy

MEL – Ava Yeoman 

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Please look out for an email about schedules. On TUESDAY 4/7, both casts will have read throughs. Please come to the black box by 3:23 (yep, 3:23!). Then W,W,W will proceed to the choir room.   

The directors are happy to provide any feedback should you reach out and request it. 

Thank you!

Great work today, all! Everyone just went for it and we appreciated the enthusiasm.

Please see the callback list here (you must be logged in with school account) – https://tinyurl.com/3kdmyvd6

Click the bottom left “CALLBACK SIDES” to view specific sides. You are not expected to be memorized, but please familiarize yourself with the scenes.

Please come to the black box by 3:25pm. Stage management and directors will share some details and then the actual callbacks will take place in both the black box and the choir room.

If you have any specific questions for the directors, feel free to email them:

WORDS, WORDS, WORDS – schultzt@wlhs.wlwv.k12.or.us

WHISTLE STOP – mccarthl@wlhs.wlwv.k12.or.us and coxc@wlhs.wlwv.k12.or.us

All are welcome to audition. Please go to this link for all info:

Audition Form – https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSelsHityZ-_19TzixrKxmiYitISQWnu9K4a_S0TcnEQcX20cg/viewform?usp=dialog

Show Info – https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1WMmDYj1L6PlbNYl_RaY1binyVZt_VTgn?usp=drive_link

The West Linn High School Theatre Department presents Macbeth by William Shakespeare, edited and directed by Steven Beckignham. Something wicked this way comes indeed! Within an alternate, future Scotland, steeped in old world Norse traditions, The Macbeths navigate love, loyalty, prophecy, and blood lust. With Filipino Kali sword and knife style fighting, ultraviolet light, student created art, and a few surprise edits, Macbeth will prove to be an intense and intoxicating production. Please note that it is recommended for audiences 12 years plus.

The production runs March 5, 7, 12, 13, 14 at 7pm. Tickets can be purchased at the link above or at the door. But space will be limited!

Fight Choreography company, Pen & Sword, will hold a Knife, Kali Stick, and Short Sword workshop on MONDAY, 2/9, 3:30-6:30 in the auditorium. Sign-up now! I have included a link to the fight choreographer, Pierce Williams’ (and his wife, Firen’s) website. 

This workshop has a fee of $5. Snacks and drinks will be provided.

Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeeom6zf6K-FSGyJMGl6HP_rJl91KFz0ITrjQ8vyCvw54S84w/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=101415768122631677360

Pen & Sword website: https://www.thepenandswordcombat.com/

On President’s Day, Feb 16, WLHS Theatre students will host a theatre camp for students in grades 1-6.

Read all information: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XO2wSlDM7GxDIR5p-Z_dXAU13qapOM0gZzARZPlpkPA/edit?usp=drive_link

Sign your student(s) up here – https://forms.gle/YaqknZgDPLn3jved6

This has been one of the hardest plays to cast. I so appreciate all the effort folks showcased throughout auditions. Congrats to the following cast:

Macbeth – MIRIAM KELLY
Lady Macbeth – CADENCE COX
Macduff – JACK WALTERS
Malcolm – ACE ISENSEE
Ross (also as 3rd Murderer) – KYLIE KOBAYASHI
Lennox (combined with Agnus) – GABE PEARSON
Banquo/Young Siward – KYLER KIMMEL
Weyard Sister 1 – HALLIE JONES
Weyard Sister 2 – PORTLAND STOCK-CLEAVER
Weyard Sister 3 – KYLA HENNESSEY
Duncan/Hecate/Siward – TY SCHULTZ-REYNOLDS
Donalbain/Porter/2nd Murderer – SAM CLINE
1st Murderer/Apparition/Menteith – SULLIVAN ROTHWELL
Lady M’s Servant/Apparition/Caithness – SIENA CORDERMAN
Lady Macduff /Messenger/Apparition – REAGAN BROTHERS
Seyton (combined with Gentlewoman)/Apparition – HOPE FORSYTH
Fleance/Young Macduff/Messenger/Soldier – BEAU HOLLAND-REIDY
Lord/Doctor/Apparition/Soldier – RHIANNON NESBIT

Cast, please come to the black box by 3:20pm on MONDAY JAN 12. We will begin script reading and table work. The final script is still being edited, and will be provided on Monday. A rehearsal schedule will be completed within the next week.

Communication about conflicts or other queries should be directed to both the director and stage management team:

Steve Beckingham, Director – beckings@wlwv.k12.or.us

Gabriel Garrett, Production Stage Manager – garrettg@wlhs.wlwv.k12.or.us

Clara Alexander, Assistant Stage Manager – alexandc@wlhs.wlwv.k12.or.us

Thank you!