How do I join drama club? It couldn't be easier! Just come to one of the drama club meetings that are held on designated Tuesdays throughout the school year. You do not have to be in drama class to join drama club. The schedule is posted on the drama club tab of this website as well as in B200.

How do I take a drama class? Talk to your guidance counselor. Drama classes are a year long full credit class. If you like to be up and moving around, if you like to have fun and learn something at the same time - it sounds like drama classes are right for you!

What do I have to do to succeed in a drama class? The most important aspect of drama class is showing up! That might sound silly, but a lot of what we learn in class we learn through doing. If we are performing scenes and you are absent, not only are you missing your performance but you are missing the chance to peer-critique other scenes in the class. If you show up and have a good attitude you are already on your way to success in drama class.

How do I usher for a show? Stop by B200 and talk with Ms. Sundin. We typically have 6 ushers per performance and 3-4 performances per production. Ushers get to see the show for free and it is a great way to get started out in theatre at Lakes!

How do I work tech theatre for a show? Tech theatre is such an important role to take on! The show could not go on without the dedication of students who are interested in construction, costumes, props, lights, sound, running crew, publicity, etc. If you are interested in working behind the scenes and getting involved at Lakes, come by B200 to sign up for a tech audition time slot. You can also contact Tech Director Todd Graham via email with any questions. tgraham@lakeseagles.com

How do I audition for a show? When audition time comes around I will put out an announcent in LCHS Student News as well as hanging up flyers. Come to the drama room (B200) and pick up an audition packet. In that packet all of the necessary information will be laid out for you. Lastly and most importantly, sign up for an audition time slot in B200 and write down your time in your planner. Show up prepared and on time on audition day.

What do I have to do to have a successful audition for a play? Read the play, first and foremost. Find out what aspects of the story you connect with and which characters you feel you could portray. After that, head to the library or the drama classroom and find a 1-2 minute monologue that reminds you of the character you most connect with. For example if you want to play Hamlet and feel you best connect with him, you should be looking for a dramatic Shakespearean monologue that is most likely full of internal conflict. Similary if you want to play Annie in Annie, you should be looking for a monologue that is comedic and shows off a spunky attitude and comes across as being young. There is no mystery to finding monologues, just persistence. Keep looking until you find one you like.

For the audition come on time (if not 5-10 minutes early) and be prepared to perform you monolouge from memory. There may or may not be cold readings at the initial audition. At callbacks you will definitely read from the script, which is where I will begin matching people with characters and with other actors. My best advice is to make big choices while reading, be good scene partners to whomever you are matched up with, and have a positive attitude.

What do I have to do to have a successful audition for a musical? Auditioning for a musical is very similar to auditioning for a play. Come on time, have a good attitude and be prepared. Some tips that go beyond auditioning for plays are as follows: You will have to do some singing and dancing in addition to a monologue. Even if you think you are a horrible singer, chances are you are just being hard on yourself! You must sing and you must dance at your audition. Get over it and get positive about it!!! You never know what hidden talents you might have if you don't try!

Most likely the song required will be chosen from the musical that we are performing and certain sections will be marked for different characters. Read the audition packet closely - if you want to play Annie, don't prepare a Miss Hannigan song. Listen to the music and if at all possible find a video recording. Often times the movie versions are different from the staged musical itself, however getting scripts to musicals is difficult at times due to the fact that you have to rent the material from the publishing company. Attend any and all audition workshops, which will help you prepare greatly for the audition.