Musical Casting Policy

Oshkosh West Music Department Musical Casting Policy

Please Read this carefully

• Casting decisions are based on talent, hard work, and the best interest of the entire show.

• Casting, once posted, is final and WILL NOT change.

• Each role is cast based on the student's ability, fit for the role, and work ethic.

• All students are considered equally, and everyone is given a fair shot

• No roles are “PRE-CAST”

• The audition panel does not cast based on the student’s grade level, previous roles, number of OWHS shows, previous work with directors, relationship to any of the production staff, “liking” or “not liking” a student, & parental involvement.

• Students and families must acknowledge that every student cannot be cast in the role they might choose themselves.

• Even if they are not agreed with, the artistic decisions of the production staff must be respected.

Responses to casting:

• Congratulate those who have been cast. Remember that all students simply do their best, nothing more, to earn their parts.

• Those pleased with casting results must display humility and graciousness. Such students must be aware and sensitive of their peers.

• It is normal to be upset and disappointed with casting; this is something that everyone in theater experiences at some point. However, it is unhealthy and unfair to be bitter and nasty.

• No negative emotions may be displayed towards other students or staff members.

All questions/concerns about casting are to be directed to Mrs. Meyer

It is acceptable and encouraged to ask about your audition/how to improve, but it is inappropriate to complain about results or other students.

If you wish to decline your role for whatever reason, you MUST tell Mrs. Meyer.