The 7th and 8th grade drama experience is an after-school, extracurricular activity. Students can focus on everything from audition techniques, to set construction, to stage combat. They learn about specific areas of drama, even if they choose not to participate in a Middle School drama production. Students are invited to audition or join the backstage crews for one of the two shows. The students coordinate all aspects of the production with guidance from faculty members trained in various aspects of theatre.

Spring 2010 Musical: "Honk Jr."

Please see pictures of the performance below

Auditions for "Honk Jr."

Monday, February 8th: 2:30-4:00 Group Auditions

Tuesday, February 9th: 2:30-4:00 Individual Auditions

Wednesday, February 10th: 3:30-5:00 Vocal Auditions

Thursday, February 11th: 2:30-4:30 1st Meeting & Read-Through for all cast and crew

Character List

UGLY The Ugly Ducking and the main character of Honk!. Innocent, easily confused and very impressionable, Ugly doesn’t understand why it is wrong being different. However, his insecurities melt away as his character gradually changes from a gullible duckling to a wise swan, filled with self-esteem. He is the heart and soul of the show. Must be a strong singer and good actor.

IDA Ugly’s mom. Ida is extremely protective of her son and committed to his safety. She is sweet but feisty, and she knows how to handle her husband, Drake. Ida and Ugly’s relationship is a key ingredient of the show. She is the one who teaches him that it is OK to be different. Ida sings several solos, and therefore she should have a strong high singing voice.

DRAKE Ida’s husband. Drake is a sarcastic character. He is the stereotypical sitcom father – often shirking his parental duties. Drake finds Ugly quite repulsive and isn’t afraid to say it to anyone, including his wife. He should have good comic timing and a strong singing voice.

BEAKY, BILLY, FLUFF & DOWNY Ugly’s siblings – cute little kid types. They are among the “popular” ones in the duck yard who enjoy making Ugly feel left out. They sing as a group.

MAUREEN A hen and Ida’s best friend. Maureen genuinely loves Ida, but she can’t resist a bit of good gossip. To the little ducklings, she is the typical annoying and overly affectionate “aunt.” She should also be a strong singer.

THE CAT The sly, cunning villain of the show. All of the other animals are deathly afraid of her. She is manipulative, cunning, witty and above all, HUNGRY. The Cat pretends to be Ugly’s friend so she can eat him. The actor playing this role should bring a sense of fun to the character and have a good sense of comic timing. She sings a few songs and improv skills are a plus.

THE TURKEY The headmaster of the ducklings’ school. The Turkey is a bit snobbish and joins in the fun of teasing Ugly. There is of course one word that send shivers down his spine – THANKSGIVING! The Turkey does not sing solo.

HENRIETTA A hen and another of Maureen’s friends. Henrietta and Maureen gossip about the goings on in the duck yard. She takes great pleasure in making fun of Ugly. Henrietta does not sing solo.

GREYLAGA somewhat pompous goose and washed-up British military type, Greylag tends to over glorify his mundane activities (i.e. migrating South) to the level of military operation status. Only his wife, Dot, truly knows how to handle him. He sings a solo in “Wild Goose Chase.”

DOT A motherly type, she is genuinely concerned with helping Ugly find his mother. Dot doesn’t think that Greylag, her husband, is an entirely capable leader, but she kindly humors his “over the top” actions. She sings solo as well as with Greylag in “Wild Goose Chase.”

BARNACLES, SNOWY & PINKFOOT The geese in Greylag’s “squad.” They join in singing “Wild Goose Chase.”

GRACE “The most distinguished duck on the lake.” Very aristocratic, she is considered the queen of the duck yard. All of the other animals look up to Grace and respect her. She, of course, is quite aware of this and is therefore a little bit haughty.

THE BULLFROG A laidback, self confident frog with whom Ugly comes into contact in the second half of the show. The frog cheers Ugly up with his/her song, “Warts and All.” Optimistic and funny, he/she is a stand up comedian type of character... well suited to someone with good improvisational sills and comic timing. This role can be played by a male or female. One solo.

PENNY The young, beautiful swan that Ugly saves from a tangled fishing net. She is able to see beyond Ugly’s looks and she loves him for who he is. She does not sing solo.

FATHER SWAN, MOTHER SWAN & BEWICK Penny’s family. They help to console Ida when she thinks her son has died, and they offer to take Ugly with them when they migrate. They do not sing solos.

JAY BIRD An investigative reporter. A very “in your face” bird, all she/he cares about is getting a good story. She/He reports a story about Ugly’s disappearance. Note: If this character is played by a female, the name can be changed to “Maggie Pie.”

FARMER, BOY & GIRL The only humans in the show. They are never seen by the audience, only their voices are heard. These voices may be pre-recorded or said live from backstage during the show.

EXTRAS The remaining actors in the company play a number of different roles. Throughout the action of the play they take on roles as barn yard animals, geese, children at play, froglets, and part of the Blizzard scene.