ATTENTION
To anyone I missed yesterday, and if I missed you, I'm sorry. If you're interested in my singing audition, please e-mail me at my school address. I'll gladly send you the packet. I tried to catch everyone who expressed an interest to me. Otherwise, we'll see you on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.
MjB
MjB
posted by Mr. Bair at 8:24 AM
145 Comments:
Jason,
Is this correct? N82E16820233037
MjB
It seems like the price is different than you said, but then again, I was quite out of it yesterday afternoon.
MjB
Mr. Bair,
Thanks for the info; I got it yesterday in orchestra. I will be there Tuesday. However, I have a question: the paper says that the auditions will be from 6:30-8:30; does that mean that we should go home first and then come back to school?
Secondly, and this one is just for the sake of what to tell my dad, must we stay for the entire thing, or just until our audition is over?
Finally, when and where can I find out what the results of the auditions are?
Thanks,
Ian
Mr.Bair, the paper said that the songs would be practiced all Tuesday. Does that mean after school or during 4th period?
Are we using microphones?
hey mr. Bair kind went crazy on Friday when I got the audition music from Matt. So depending if the crazyness comes back I may show up on Tuesday. But if it dosn't what do you want me to do with the paper and music because the music got loaded on my computer?
Ps. To Matt and Shanin if you read this spare me your reating or nagging.
I'll try to answer all the questions at once....nervous children....
1. You may stay after school on Tuesday if you wish. I won't be going anywhere.
2. As for the amount of time you will need to stay, it would be exponentially easier for me just to ask everyone to stay the entire time. I have to do a male, female, and a duet. I would like to do them in that order. If you have to go, you have to go.
3. As for results, unfortunately, this is only one of two auditions. If I can find five male voices, I will proceed with this title, and I'll need an acting audition, most likely after school on Thursday or Friday. If not, I need to shift gears to another plan.
4. We will be practicing in class on Thursday, and you, of course, may practice after school.
5. Yes, we're using microphones.
6. Please return all discs to me on Wednesday.
MjB
P.S. Practice...record yourself singing. It's the best way to hear what and where you're missing a pitch.
Hi Mr. Bair.
I'm obviously a little out of the loop on this whole thing, but that's okay because I can't sing anyways (I actually did record myself, and it was quite terrible ^.^ ). Anyways, I'd like to help. Can I come talk to you during third lunch shift on Tuesday?
You should make the acting auditions on Friday, because I had to take off work on Tuesday to make it to this one, and I don't feel like taking off work again.
Friday it is, and you can do more than help Dominika. You may audition to act.
MjB
Mr. Bair, how does the number of pictures in each file go? 100, 50, then what?
25 total.
MjB
Hey Bair,
Just wondering, if you know you cant sing well, should you still audition for the singing if you want a good part or just wait untill friday?
Jessie,
As I said in the paper, being able to sing, even a little, moves you up the depth chart faster. Besides, you can sing. You have no confidence, and you're scared. That's different from "I can't sing." OK?
MjB
Mr. Bair,
I can not make it any day this week other than Tuesday. Is there another time when I could do the acting audition?
What do you have fourth period Ian?
MjB
Uh Mr.Bair, I have one more question. Will we be singing with or without music?
With....quietly....
MjB
P.S. Has anyone spoken with Jason? I really need to talk to him.
I have Orchestra, Mr. Bair, but I don't think Ms. Wadding will let me out for this.
Maybe...but probably not.
Perhaps after shool next week? Or is that too late?
Ian
What about third period?
MjB
Third period I have English, but I doubt Ms. Hamilton will mind. She is generally pretty flexible about those kinds of things. Should I see what I can work out with her?
Ian
Yes. It shouldn't take but 10-15 minutes.
MjB
Hey Mr. Bair,
Do you mind if i come and watch these auditions? It sounds like it could be enjoyable!
-Cody James
Just a heads up (and down): I have to go to the orthodontist in the morning and then again at 3:00, so will I be missing anything besides just practicing for the audition fourth period?
That's fine Cody. Sarah, basically...no....and anything you miss, I'll let you make up when you return.
MjB
Sweetness! thank you Mr. Bair!
Thanks, Mr. Bair.
All right, then, I will talk to Ms. Hamilton tomorrow and tell you either through the blog or at lunch if I see you.
Hey, Mr. Bair.
Today, I finally had the opportunity to record myself. What should I do if, two hours prior to the audition, I discovered that I can't sing at all?
Any advice?
Ian
mr bair!!! i tried e mailing you but it didn't work, maybe i had the wrong one. BUT i wanted to audition tonight, now that i feel somewhat better :).... sooo if you could give me your email that'd be splendid.
btw...this is sara sheedy....i forgot my username and such....
Mr. Bair, is it all right if I make an emergency decision to only audition to act? That would really be preferable, I think. After a bit of listening to myself, I figure there is probably no point in putting myself, let alone others, through the task of me singing. I would, however, still love to act, and, of course, I am open to suggestions about tonight.
Ian
mr bair!!! i tried e mailing you but it didn't work, maybe i had the wrong one. BUT i wanted to audition tonight, now that i feel somewhat better :).... sooo if you could give me your email that'd be splendid.
btw...this is sara sheedy....i forgot my username and such....
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I might be a little late to the audition.
*sigh* I begged...I pleaded...I bribed...to be honest I never thought they would be this negative towards it...but my parents have decided that it is too much of a hassle to drive 15 minutes to Boonsboro. So much so that I've apparently lost permission to even be in the play at all. So I can't come to auditions and because I live in the opposite direction as everyone else, carpooling isn't really an option for me, I'd ask for help in convincing them, but after the 6th or 7th "No" I've kind of lost all hope.
Two things:
One: I'm sorry, Cole, that's really too bad. I do wish you could participate.
Two: Nix everything I said in the last three posts. The audition was far easier than I would have thought. Thanks for all the support.
Ian
Another correction: Two posts. I deleted one of them.
Ian
Cole, where do you live?
I asked again Mr. Bair. They said no once again because they don't want me riding with anyone else (they're paranoid like that). Not to mention how if I had to gauge what my chances were of asking again, and them saying yes, on a scale of 1-10 (1 being a no) then I would fall somewhere around -200 (my own stupid fault). This has not been a good week for me.
Sorry Cole. Thanks for checking. Does anyone have any feedback on what you read today?
MjB
I believe we got to Page 45. Its quite a humorous story thus far. There are some typos
I liked it. There is a mistake in a conversation between Mistress Page and Mistress Ford. The names are mixed up. And there is a her where there should be a his, or something like that. And a question mark in a place it should not have been.
We didn't get all the way through.
But I'm sure Mr. Kough told you that.
Are you going to change the lyrics up to 'Why Can't We Be Friends'?
I copied and pasted lyrics, and the song will be much shorter. I knew that there were typos. I was barely conscious last night. It's a draft. Thanks. I'll fix it.
MjB
There are lyric typo's too. You can't trust the lyrics you find online, you have to read them.
Hey Mr. Bair first off I like the script it is funny. Secondly even though I did the vocal audition can I PLEASE go back and do the tech side of this production?
ps. If MATT OR SHANNEN read this SPARE ME I HEARD ENOUGH FROM YOU TWO!!!
Hey Brandi...thanks....I'm not using the lyrics as posted....I just needed to fill the space. I will accept your internet hand slap though.
MjB
I really like the script thusfar. I am really excited to get things a'rollin'.
I only had a chance to glance at it, but it looks good, Mr. Bair.
I assume that I am coming in at lunch tomorrow? Third lunch shift?
One more thing:
Do I go to your classroom or to the auditorium?
Come to my classroom.
MjB
Hey Mr. Bair two questions
1. Can I have my position as a techie back if not why?
2. Were you really serious about today when you said my only choice was to act or quit?
Hello everyone! I just wanted to ask who might be running lights and sound among other things for this, if that information is known at this time because I am kind of on the fence as to whether i should participate in the acting audition-ness tomorrow. on another note, i need some references for life skills class, would you mind if I used you Mr. Bair?
-Cody James
tech will allways fall into place
if you want to act do it
tech will fall as needed
and bair did you get my email (school address)
bair according to newegg that drive is back to 9.99
Joseph,
I wouldn't really do that to you. However, I wish you would act.
Cody,
Give acting a chance. We'll deal with tech later.
Jason,
I'll check now.
MjB
Mr. Bair, can we audition for one part, and be considered for others?
Brandi,
Yes indeed.
MjB
P.S. WOULD SOMEONE PLEASE POST THE PAGE NUMBERS?????
ok, i shall attempt to act, and in that case ii will be emailing you Mr. Bair, for a script. thanks
-Cody James
Falstaff/Hostess: 12-13
Mistresses Page and Ford/Caius/Parson/Page/Ford: 35-40
Anne/Fenton: 41-42
Falstaff/Quickly: 23-24
Also, if someone (Alycia Casey) would like to try out, but is not able to come tomorrow afternoon, is there a way they could audition another time?
Mr. Bair, check your email.
Normally, I would say "sure", but in this case, I have to cast over the weekend. I need to get started immediately. If she really wants to do this, tell her to come to my room during her lunch shift tomorrow.
MjB
Cody,
Your e-mail keeps rejecting my e-mails. Do you have some kind of security or digital signature enabled? Is there another address I can use?
MjB
CodytheJames@gmail.com try that one, i have no clue why it does that. My computer doesn't like to work the right way very often.
-Cody James
Mr. Bair, did you get my e-mail?
Ian,
Which e-mail? I received one earlier and sent a script.
MjB
Try that Cody.
MjB
Alright, I'll ask her. We have the same lunchshift, so I'll let her know.
You did?
It must just be taking awhile to reach my inbox, then, because I checked a couple of times and there is nothing there. Cody, is yours' a Yahoo address? Because I suppose it is possible that your (Mr. Bair's) e-mail just doesn't get along with Yahoo e-mail, or vice-versa. If so, I have another address you can try.
no Ian, mines ACTV, but good thinking anyways.
Give me the other address please.
MjB
About what time did you send the script?
Ian,
I sent it again, and I deleted your comment.
MjB
I sent the other one at 5:00 or so.
MjB
Thanks, Mr. Bair.
I honestly don't see why you want me to act Mr. Bair my previous work in acting have do turned out to well surely there are better people to act in this show.Secondly thank for the clarification in regard to today. I am not saying yes or no but I'll think about it mr. Bair and you will get your anwser tomorrow.
I do wonder, what was wrong with the first one, though.
In the digital world, things happen. You'll never have an explanation. Does anyone in Cinematography have a theory? I can't wait to hear this....
MjB
Because of a miscommunication of a binary code?
Should we print the pages for the audition? I do not believe I have enough paper to do so.
Also:
Thanks for trying the gmail account. That one worked.
could you send me a copy of pages 35-40, 41-43 please I want to look at them.
oh right forgot the e-mail address blue_monkey_puppet@msn.com
You need to send me an e-mail to my school address Joe. Brandi, awesome answer! Probably not right, but it's not too far from wrong! Ian, it's not that many pages, and how parts are you going to try????
MjB
Done Joseph.
MjB
This is Kelechi. I forgot to ask for the scripts for auditions tomorrow. Can I have the pages for...the female parts? Because I haven't seen the script, I don't have a real feel for the characters. I was thinking maybe M. Page or Ford, or the The Hostess, since I can pull of a British accent. (But I'm not really sure what you mean by manly.) So can I have a copy of their pages, or do you have any character suggestions?
My e-mail is k_urama91@hotmail.com.
P.S. I am fine.
Done.
MjB
Knowing that I might be cast as athother part even if I don't get this one, I will probably only try for Fenton. Pars looks interesting, too, but he is not among the audition scenes. On the subject of paper, would it be all right if I only printed the Anne/Fenton scene?
Thanks for the copy Mr. Bair.
ps. I saved it to my flashdrive.
He is on the audition sheet. It's the last ANNE/FENTON scene. It's page 41-42.
MjB
No offense Ian, but if I had a dollar for every question you ever asked, I would be as rich as Warren Buffett.
Thanks for the sentiment, Cole.
Dang it...
Mr. Bair,
I forgot to sign out a camera on Friday. What should I do?
Sorry...
Ummmm.....I brought the S3 home because I hate leaving them at school for the weekend, and if someone needs it, it's easier to get them from me than trying to break into the school. I might see Brian, Tallon, or even Sarah later? What do you want to do?
MjB
Actually,
If you could possibly give it to Sarah that might work.
I could get it when I go to church tomorrow.
Thanks so much.
As long as I see her, that will work.
MjB
Mandy,
I came in second place out of three today. Thanks for supporting me!
Ian
bair the sooner i request off work the better when should i request off for this production
starting what date till when i dont care if its starting next week just need to know
and im scheduled for wed this week already
Mr. Bair,
With the conclusion today of my Speech Competition, I can now say with certainty that I will be available on the 17-19 of April. So whatever I wrote on my audition registration sheet (or whatever its called) about speech competitions and practices is now null and void. Therefore, I can dedicate more of my time to the production.
Ian
aww...no problem Ian. But good try! I'm sure you did great anyway. :-)
Good Job Ian! We'll glad to have you. Alora, I did not see or speak with Sarah or Brian today. Sorry. Any other ideas?
MjB
mr. bair
what weekend will the performances be? i have to make sure i dont have a dance competition or performance....
another question.....for new technology tuesday, does the item have to be something that will be released soon, or can it be something that was already released (the one i found was released about a year ago)?
either one, just make it interesting and not some lame "new camera" with just one more megapixal than average cameras haveteuton
ok. thanks.
I agree with Matt. I'll bring some new magazines tomorrow. The show will be on the last weekend of April.
MjB
Alora,
Do you have a solution?
MjB
So the cinematography project is
10 landscape pictures in the day
The same 10 at dusk and 10 macros?
Yes Joey.
MjB
Eric said he was very interested in doing drums, he just has to figure out if it will fit into his work schedule. He said he would drop by soon or post something
Mr. Bair, what is your definitin of 'landscape'?
Mr. Bair,
It occurred to me that I may not have put "Violin lessons" on my audition form as an obligation that I already have. If not, I will tell you now: I have lessons on Thursdays at 6:15, but that's it.
113 posts, plus mine. Is that a record? Maybe when a blog gets to a certain number, it should serve as an indicator that maybe it's time for a new post. Just a thought, although this was hilarious to read.
Ohh....I'm Scott Leverett....I'm in LA, and I have a solution to everything.....I did ponder starting a new one, but I haven't yet. I usually don't start a new one when there are unresolved issues on the current post.
Brandi, a landscape is....An expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view.....according to Dictionary.com. That works for me.
MjB
So a bunch of trees is ok?
By definition....yes..
MjB
Hey Scoot, how are you doing?
Mr. Bair,
I made due with my sisters digital camera. It had most of those settings, which I, and even she did not know existed on that camera.
They are not of the best quality. But, for what I had, I think it worked dandily (if that's a word..haha).
Thanks for everything, though.
=]
Alora,
If nothing else, you and your sister now know how to use her camera. I think calling Scott "scoot" is an awesome typo.
MjB
P.S. It's a word.
Mr. Bair, it turns out I will not be in school on Tuesday and Wednesday not Monday and Tuesday. My great grandmother broke her hip... And I really want a friend named Scott so I can call him Scoot, or Scooter...
then the obvious solution is to just make Scott your friend, I think that works for everyone. :-)
Well, it's settled then, Scott, Scoot, Scooter, whatever, is my friend.
Lucky you....
MjB
Does Scott get a say in who his friends are? If we're selling stocks of Scott's friendships, then I want in, as I am the major stockholder.
Hello, Chris, I'm doing fine thanks, how are you?
Mr. Bair, I'm touched that you value my friendship so highly, and yes, I do have an answer for everything.
I know my part; I am just wondering what parts everyone else received. Would someone be kind enough to post a list, please?
well what part did you get ian?
The Parson.
PS: YAY!
Good jeorb Ian. I'd like to know if i got some kind of part if anyone knows. please? ha.
Hey Cody yes you did get a part you, me, and the other cody are the servents to the Fords and Pages or extra knights if mr. bair needs us to be.
hey um i will return the books tomorrow ok?
What about me strikes you as Bardolph material? I'm not complaining per se, I'm just wondering.
Thanks joe. This sounds fun :D
I'm Robin! Now where is my Batman?!
Because Chris.
You'd make an excellent drunken fool.
Enough said.
haha
Your Batman is Dr. Caius the crazy French guy
or as Nick called for or production naming assignment
"CRAZY FRENCH GUY AND SOME BARWENCHES!"
that wasnt nick
Who is Falstaff?
Who is Fenton?
Who is Anne?
Who is Dr. Caius?
Are there any other characters that people know?
Ford?
Page?
And yes, Cole, you just got seven more dollars.
I can tell you for sure my friend, that was not me. I said "A Play".
And I can also tell you that I am Caius, but that is the only one I remember. Sorry. (Now Cole's even richer than Warren Buffett. He should buy a carpet made of diamonds. Or a cockatoo.)
Thanks, Nick.
falstaff- Jacob Reese
Fenton- Dan Dagenheart
Anne- Rachel Powell and Rachael Birky
Ford- Matt Johnson
Mrs Ford- Alexi and Brianna
Page- Jason Kelly
Mrs Page- Alora and Me
Quickly- Eliana and....sorry, I can't remember...grr...
thats about all i remember. I know Jessica Jasek is doubled with someone for Rugby and she was very excited about it. But I don't remember the others
hi everyone,
yes this is jacob, ON THE INTERNET!
I didnt think it was possible either. I just spent the last 45 minutes catching up, and now i finally get to post my own comment.
ian, im playin Falstaff.good to catch up with you guys, ill see you later today.
Ferthu blog, hal!
I may high-light, write notes, and in any other way mark on my script, right?
Just checking.
Yes Ian.
Ari is the other Quickly.
MjB
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