I'm directing the 2010 show for my theatre group! We've just finished auditions and I had no idea how hard casting would be.
I've got people who fit the role but can't sing, people who can sing but can't seem to get into the emotion of the role, people who could fill a particular role beautifully but they're the only one I've got that can fill another less desirable role...madness.
Still, it looks like it's going to be a fantastic show. The Adventures of Aladdin: A Rock Panto. For those that don't know, pantomime is a VERY fun form of theatre. Lots of slapstick and silliness. I've already added all kinds of silly jokes to the script and I'm sure the cast will come up with heaps more. There's just so much room to add things quite aside from how the characters are played.
Also, I have to choreograph a pie fight. That'll be a real challenge.
Its all so exciting!
