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This timeless drama of life in the mythical village of Grover’s Corners, New Hampshire, has become an American classic with universal appeal. Thornton Wilder’s most frequently performed play, Our Town appeared on Broadway in 1938 to wide acclaim, and won the Pulitzer Prize. From the very beginning, Our Town has been produced throughout the world.
Our Town explores the relationship between two young Grover’s Corners neighbors, George Gibbs and Emily Webb, whose childhood friendship blossoms into romance, and then culminates in marriage. When Emily looses her life in childbirth, the circle of life portrayed in each of the three acts of Our Town–growing up, adulthood, and death–is fully realized. Wilder offers a couple of chairs on a bare stage as the backdrop for an exploration of the universal human experience. The simple story of a love affair is constantly rediscovered because it asks timeless questions about the meaning of love, life and death. In the final moments of the play, the recently deceased Emily is granted the opportunity to revisit one day in her life, only to discover that she never fully appreciated all she possessed until she lost it. “Oh, earth, you’re too wonderful for anybody to realize you,” she says as she takes her place among the dead (https://www.thorntonwilder.com/our-town) |
^Inside Cover of Original Reading Edition
AuditionsStudents interested in auditioning for the Fall Play, Our Town, can sign up for a 10 minute slot on Thursday 9/9 OR Friday 9/10 from 4:15-6:00. (if you cannot make this time, please email for video audition info)
Students should prepare a 30-60 second dramatic monologue and must complete an audition form. Students can choose a monologue that fits the intentions or character type of a role they are interested in. These monologues can come from plays, books, shows, or movies. Memorization is encouraged but not required. We are here to help you succeed, let us know if you need help. |
Tech InterviewsStudents interested in working a technical position for the Fall Play, Our Town, can sign up for a 5 minute slot on Thursday 9/9 OR Friday 9/10 MORNING from 8:10am-9:00am. (if you cannot make this time, please email for video audition info)
Students should come prepared with any examples of previous work, descriptions of past responsibilities, and a completed Interview form |
Parent InvolvementCheck back on Wednesday for more information
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PRIDE PRODUCTIONS POLICIES
ATTENDANCE POLICY: Students may only miss three (3) rehearsals, and a doctor’s note should be accompanied with the absence. Missing a 4th rehearsal may result in immediate dismissal from the company with no refund of production fees.
NOTES FROM DIRECTORS: Throughout this process, the students will receive both constructive criticism and positive notes from the directing team. Please remember these notes are not a reflection of how the directing team feels about your specific child, nor are they intended to “bully” your child, rather they are a tool to push them to the best of their abilities. There will be days that rehearsals are hard, and students will need to come home to express their frustrations and exhaustions. As parents, we ask that you help us and teach perseverance and positive professionalism both onstage and off. Should you have any concerns about the rehearsal process or notes, please contact Mrs. Fletcher directly to set up a parent conference. Your child will not be penalized for requesting a parent conference.
SICK NOTES: When a child is sick, please take your child to the doctor. When an athlete receives an injury, you take them to the doctor so they may heal quickly and play again. Actors’ tools are their mind and body including: voice, throat, nasal cavities, chest, and diaphragm. Any illness will result in the performer’s inability to be successful onstage and off. Therefore it is critical that students who need attention from the doctor receive that attention as soon as possible.
FAVORITISM AND PRECASTING POLICY: Under no circumstances does HHS PRIDE PRODUCTIONS play favorites or pre-cast any productions. It is the philosophy of HHS PRIDE PRODUCTIONS that every child, whether they are new to the program or a seasoned veteran, has a place in the theatre program. Students are cast or placed based on their audition and ability to work well with others. Casting and placement decisions are not determined by what a student has done for HHS PRIDE PRODUCTIONS in the past however behavior in previous productions may be considered. Casting and placement decisions are also not determined by what a student has done for any other arts education/community theatre organization in the past. Additionally, students are not cast based on what their parents/legal guardians do for the company. An audition is a clean slate for all students and we truly do our best to ensure that every child has a place in HHS PRIDE PRODUCTIONS. This policy is strictly enforced. There will be a panel of auditors helping cast all productions as well as a detailed audition rubric that a student may ask to see at the end of the audition process through a consultation between teacher, parent, and student.
FEES AND EXPENSES: Just as athletics, marching band, and clubs have participation/athletic/production fees, so does Pride Productions. These fees help cover the costs of your child’s costumes, props, set pieces, special make-up, etc. It does not cover everything, and additional expenses may incur throughout the process. Production Fees are $75. With the production fee, you will also receive one (1) free production t-shirt for your child. Production Fees should be paid by September 15th and students will not be officially cast until production fees are received. If you are dismissed from the production due to failure to follow the policies and expectations of HHS PRIDE PRODUCTIONS or decide to leave the production on your own, there will be NO full or partial refund of any production fees and/or expenses, including but not limited to production fees, tickets, t-shirts, dvds, field trips, tech week meals, etc. Per school board policy 4-2, a student/family may request a reduction in fees due to economic hardship. Please send an email to request assistance. All requests will remain confidential.
SOCIAL MEDIA USAGE: It is very important that students and parents promote our productions within the community through social media platforms. Particularly, Facebook brings in a large portion of our local community, and other social media posts impact our high school demographics. As a part of this, students should be aware that any posts they make of HHS PRIDE PRODUCTIONS rehearsals and performances should be positive and professional in regards to the program and any members of the company. Posts should be appropriate and reflect the best of our students and company. If inappropriate posts or posts that make students feel uncomfortable, exposed, or bullied are brought to the attention of the directing team, we will address it within the company and with school administration as necessary. Student safety is of paramount importance to HHS PRIDE PRODUCTIONS staff and therefore we have zero tolerance policy for bullying, sexual harassment, or other behaviors that impact student well-being.
NOTES FROM DIRECTORS: Throughout this process, the students will receive both constructive criticism and positive notes from the directing team. Please remember these notes are not a reflection of how the directing team feels about your specific child, nor are they intended to “bully” your child, rather they are a tool to push them to the best of their abilities. There will be days that rehearsals are hard, and students will need to come home to express their frustrations and exhaustions. As parents, we ask that you help us and teach perseverance and positive professionalism both onstage and off. Should you have any concerns about the rehearsal process or notes, please contact Mrs. Fletcher directly to set up a parent conference. Your child will not be penalized for requesting a parent conference.
SICK NOTES: When a child is sick, please take your child to the doctor. When an athlete receives an injury, you take them to the doctor so they may heal quickly and play again. Actors’ tools are their mind and body including: voice, throat, nasal cavities, chest, and diaphragm. Any illness will result in the performer’s inability to be successful onstage and off. Therefore it is critical that students who need attention from the doctor receive that attention as soon as possible.
FAVORITISM AND PRECASTING POLICY: Under no circumstances does HHS PRIDE PRODUCTIONS play favorites or pre-cast any productions. It is the philosophy of HHS PRIDE PRODUCTIONS that every child, whether they are new to the program or a seasoned veteran, has a place in the theatre program. Students are cast or placed based on their audition and ability to work well with others. Casting and placement decisions are not determined by what a student has done for HHS PRIDE PRODUCTIONS in the past however behavior in previous productions may be considered. Casting and placement decisions are also not determined by what a student has done for any other arts education/community theatre organization in the past. Additionally, students are not cast based on what their parents/legal guardians do for the company. An audition is a clean slate for all students and we truly do our best to ensure that every child has a place in HHS PRIDE PRODUCTIONS. This policy is strictly enforced. There will be a panel of auditors helping cast all productions as well as a detailed audition rubric that a student may ask to see at the end of the audition process through a consultation between teacher, parent, and student.
FEES AND EXPENSES: Just as athletics, marching band, and clubs have participation/athletic/production fees, so does Pride Productions. These fees help cover the costs of your child’s costumes, props, set pieces, special make-up, etc. It does not cover everything, and additional expenses may incur throughout the process. Production Fees are $75. With the production fee, you will also receive one (1) free production t-shirt for your child. Production Fees should be paid by September 15th and students will not be officially cast until production fees are received. If you are dismissed from the production due to failure to follow the policies and expectations of HHS PRIDE PRODUCTIONS or decide to leave the production on your own, there will be NO full or partial refund of any production fees and/or expenses, including but not limited to production fees, tickets, t-shirts, dvds, field trips, tech week meals, etc. Per school board policy 4-2, a student/family may request a reduction in fees due to economic hardship. Please send an email to request assistance. All requests will remain confidential.
SOCIAL MEDIA USAGE: It is very important that students and parents promote our productions within the community through social media platforms. Particularly, Facebook brings in a large portion of our local community, and other social media posts impact our high school demographics. As a part of this, students should be aware that any posts they make of HHS PRIDE PRODUCTIONS rehearsals and performances should be positive and professional in regards to the program and any members of the company. Posts should be appropriate and reflect the best of our students and company. If inappropriate posts or posts that make students feel uncomfortable, exposed, or bullied are brought to the attention of the directing team, we will address it within the company and with school administration as necessary. Student safety is of paramount importance to HHS PRIDE PRODUCTIONS staff and therefore we have zero tolerance policy for bullying, sexual harassment, or other behaviors that impact student well-being.