Casting in New York City

Greetings from the Big Apple, where it's just as cold as it is in Bangor. I'm surprised at that really.

About 3 or 4 times a year, we come to NYC to audition actors for upcoming shows. Today we're casting roles in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS and LAST OF THE RED HOT LOVERS. We schedule about 40 people a day, rent a studio, have actors come in for about 5-10 minutes and then move on to the next one.

It's fun, tiring, and always good to meet new talent. And a nice little break. Following the huge success that TALE OF THE ALLERGIST'S WIFE proved to be, it's good for me to be out of the office for a few days before rehearsals for PETER PAN begin on Monday (27 actors, oh boy!).

Following auditions, I remain in NYC this weekend for a TCG conference. TCG (Theatre Communications Group) is the national organization for non-profit theatres, of which we are a constituent member. About 120 artistic directors and board members from around the country will talk about innovations in fundraising, audience development and art over 48 hours. It's wonderful to be able to network with other theatres around the country and to tell everyone about the wonderful work going on in the Bangor Opera House.

But, in the end, I really can't wait to get back home to Bangor and begin the work on Peter Pan. Photos of the process will follow in subsequent posts.

Happy November everyone!

--Scott