Bad Auditions by Bad Actors

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Directors Note

Deciding a production is never an easy task. There are so many factors and variables that need to be taken into consideration before attempting any theatrical endeavor. Budgets, cast size, talent, parent volunteers, technical elements, advertising and more. It can all be a bit overwhelming at times.

Then the pandemic came. Sickness all over the world. Families displaced. Supplies limited and shipping stalled. Learning forced online. Broadway shut down, along with any other live form of entertainment. However, though I loathe what has happened to us, it has allowed me to have a moment of clarity. The stress of maintaining the other aspects of a production had almost diminished and I found myself focusing on the simplest of tasks: How can I have my students continue to showcase their creativity?

Bad Auditions by Bad Actors was not my first choice. I debated back and forth between other popular titles and which would serve my students the best. However, once I read the script, I knew right away this was the answer to my question I had. I knew what I could do with it and what our students could create. Each character in this show is very unique. I wanted the students themselves to create something raw and intense and entertaining. Students worked through a series of exercises and challenges to come up with voices, gestures, mannerisms, and everything you'd expect from a fully developed character. My hope is that you see how much dedication went into this production and how each student added to the complexity of their characters. They are the sum of my answer.

I'd like to thank my family for supporting me through my late nights at the computer screen. To my students, you are all wonderful - we still GO THIS! My friends and colleagues, thanks for your kind words. Thank you to my parent volunteers and the BADC Parent's Association for all you have done for the company. To the Bel Air High School Administration, thank you for your continued support. Enjoy the show!

Cast

Creative Team

Featured Acknowledgements and Patrons

Special Thanks to our Donors and Sponsors

Rebecca Gault - Life Coach
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Thank you
Bel Air High School
BADC Parents Association
Administration, faculty and Staff

We are so proud of you, Ava! Your talent shines bright - you own your strengths, know your heart and are true to yourself! We can’t wait to continue to watch you shine on the stage and off! We will continue to be big fans! - Ms. Leah
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Ava, we are so incredibly proud of you!! Congratulations on your performance! We miss you and love you so much! Love, Aunt Melissa, Uncle Mike & Capri
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Congratulations Beth and good luck in the show, break a leg! We love you, Mom, Dad, and Luke xoxo
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Congratulations Beth! So proud of you!! Love, Granddad (and Grandmom from Heaven) xoxo
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Joshua, ever since you played Humpty Dumpty in kindergarten, we knew you would be a star! We are so proud of you and all the work you put into becoming the characters that you portray. We know you will make many people smile with your performance in this show. But most importantly, you are an awesome human, and you make our family smile every day. Love you to the moon and and back again!! Love, your family
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Ellie, It has been so fun to join you on this journey with the BADC. From Hairspray, to Joseph, to the Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon, it's been an amazing ride. We have watched as you have become a confident, beautiful, and intelligent young woman and we are so excited for the journey to continue at Loyola. We love you, Dad, Mom, and Jack
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