Cast for Up the Down Staircase

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Casting shows is always a difficult heartache, and this play was no exception.  Let me reiterate, casting this show was HARD.  60 students auditioned, which is more people than many schools get for their musicals.  I am truly blessed to have so much student support and talent, and yet it is a curse when I have to cut so many talented, hard working people.  Let me reiterate, I had to cut TALENTED, HARD WORKING PEOPLE.

If you were cast, congratulations!  The first rehearsal is on Monday, September 12^th from 3:30-4:30PM in the Studio Theater (high school room 4201).  I will be handing out scripts and packets, and cast members will have their pictures taken.  If for any reason you cannot attend this first rehearsal, please e-mail me at rebecca.rhinehart@bexleyschools.org as soon as possible so I know you accept your role and can arrange to get you all your materials.  The rehearsal calendar and scene breakdown will be available on Sakai shortly, as well as the cast packet with all the forms you need.

If you were not cast, please don’t be hard on yourself.  I cannot even count the number of times I have been cut from a show, but it has hurt every time and I know it’s hard not to take it personally.  Casting is a giant puzzle, and sometimes not all the pieces fit.  Casting was done based on who could do each part well, work well with students in other parts, and also on after school availability.  Because of such a large turnout, half of the people who auditioned couldn’t be cast.  I’d love to have you on crew!  Crew meets Monday-Thursday from 3:30-5:30.  Just attend crew interviews on Thursday, September 8^th from 3:30-4:30PM in the Studio Theater (high school room 4201) to sign up.  You are a valuable member of the theatre department, and the worst thing that can happen would be to make this your last theatre experience.

There are many other opportunities to be involved in theatre at Bexley as well.  This year there will be a one act in April to take to State Junior Thespian Conference as well as the ever popular winter musical, Once Upon a Mattress.  Plus there are a ton of field trips and events such as the ice cream social and Renaissance Festival.  Please e-mail me if you need details.

Cast List (in order of appearance) 
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Adults

Sylvia Barrett:  Clara Hirsch

Paul Barringer:  AJ Copp

Beatrice Schachter:  Kendall Hecker

JJ McHabe:  Cameron Hall

Sadie Finch:  Anna Gayheart

Charlotte Wolf:  Grace Clymer

Samuel Bester:  David Heym

Ella Friedenberg:  Hannah Hassler

Frances Egan:  Sophia Speranza

Dr. Maxwell Clarke:  Jonah Dolin

Ellen:  Vahni Kurra

Students

Joe Ferone:  Addison Torrence

Alice Blake:  Haley Wilson

Linda Rosen:  Lindsey Berndt

Harry A Kagan: Owen Arace

Helen Arbuzzi:  Lauren Flood

Katherine Wolzow:  Lexi Lape

Frank Gardner (formerly Francine Gardner):  Brit Unangst

Charles Arrons:  Zach Shapiro

Carrie Blaine:  Mia Flora

Elizabeth Ellis:  Nicole Beckman

Rusty O’Brien:  Lorenzo Pipino

Rachel Gordon:  Meg Jaffy

Lou Martin:  Jesse Steinman

Lennie Neumark:  Eddie Rice

Jill Norris:  Abby Hirsch

Edward Williams:  Jacob Karmia

Carole Blanca:  Ali Fulford

Jose Rodriguez:  Hugh Fulton

Vivian Paine:  Molly Fagin

Adults/Students    (have a few lines as adults and will be added to the class of students)

Woman:  Emma Gardner

Man 1:  Ben Haidt

Man 2:  Liam Flanigan

Thank you to everyone who auditioned!


Need the rehearsal calendar, cast packet or character/scene breakdown?  Download here!

Character/Scene Breakdown

Rehearsal Calendar

Cast Packet

Checks and Fees Chart