CASTING REFLECTIONS:
Congratulations to all for completing the audition process. You’ve done your part; hopefully you can acknowledge your growth and successes within the process. Now comes the next step: casting of the play. Casting is challenging for both performers and directors. For some, this will not be a big issue, while others may experience disappointment. The key is finding a way to move forward positively. Most have heard the statement before – every role is pivotally important – and while a bit of a cliché, it is proven true.
Staring at the cast list, you see a character title or group (like Demon Choir, Monkey or Demon) by your name. We may quickly categorize our roles as good or bad. Mostly, the criteria concerns line or song load, preconceptions about importance of the part or to reactions within the peer group. Since the Ramayana is such a known tradition at our school, lots of prejudgments float about. Usually our roles are much more than anticipated. No matter how the parts have been portrayed in the past, our current version will be different, mainly because we are different, even if reprising a role. Who these characters are, what they do, what dreams or conflicts they experience directly connects to who you are right now and will discover in the span of rehearsal.
If ever there was a play about community, it is the Ramayana, a rich tradition at our school that spans over thirty years, this year involving over 200 performers, as well as the myriad of designers, producers, and artists. Trust the process, trust the directors; embrace your character and enjoy the creative exploration. A positive attitude not only builds community, but also enables expansion of our own talents because we are willing to invest of ourselves.
Disappointment is a natural reaction when we don’t get what we want. One of the great lessons for all us in life, adults and students alike, is handling disappointment, making the best of a given situation and moving forward in a positive way. Friends and families can help greatly by encouraging acceptance and openness. Please avoid angry emails or phone tirades to the directing team. We have truly tried our best to do what is right for the play. Congratulations to all for your dedicated efforts and tremendous investment in the audition process. Let’s make Ramayana 2013 a memorable experience for all!
Sincerely,
The Directing Team
Sampad, Leah, Mayana, Erika and PK
CAST LIST By Grade
12th Grade
Aimee Bonehead
Amber Trijuta The Oracle
Brooke Queen Kaikeyi + King Sugriva
Bryson Prince Aksha + Nikumba
Daniel F Prince Meghnad
Graydon Lord Vibhishan
Jake Lord Shiva
Joseph Hanuman
Karina Queen Mandodari
Kavi Prince Shatrughna + Banana Nose the Monkey
Rudy Prince Ram
Sanika Princess Sita
Vyvyanne Goddess Parvati
Willy King Ravana
11th Grade
Ali Jambhavan King of the Bears
Ashley Invocation + Belly + Demonini
Brianna Surpanaka + Demonini
Curtis Mama Bear
Daniel C Jatayu + Monkey
Jay King Janak + Monkey
Jenny Prince Angad of the Monkeys
Luciano Prince Bharata + Nala the Monkey
Martin Monkey
Olorin Demon
Preethi Invocation + Belly + Demonini
Roger Hooknose
Rosino Demon
Ruby N Mantara + Flea the Monkey
Sally Queen Kausalya + Nila the Monkey
Sophie K Bheel Chief + Demonini
Soul King Dasarath + Hobbit the Monkey
Talia Invocation + Sampati + Demon Choir
10th Grade
Alyssa Guhani + Demon
Caitlin Medicine Woman + Demon Choir
Carlo Monkey
Cassidy Assistant Dance Choreographer + TBA
Chris Demon + Kubanda Monster
Cooper Bhutta + Monkey
David Guha + Demon + Demon Choir
Lena Invocation + Belly + Demonini
Lexi Goddess Saraswati + Demon + Cook
Noah Baby Bear
Pedro Prince Lakshman
Rami Goddess + Demon + Cook
Renata Invocation + Golden Deer + Demonini
Sage Maricha + Monkey
Tobin Glider the White Monkey
Zoe Queen Sumitra + Demon Choir
9th Grade
Alex Nishadda Elder + Demon
Cameron Sage + Demon + Headless Demon
CeCe Belly Dance + Demon
Elise Goddess + Demonini
Ethan Sage + Demon + Spider
Holden Sage + Demon
Julia Belly Dance + Demon
Lily Goddess + Demonini
Louis Sage + Demon
Maddie Belly Dance + Demon
Max Demon
Miles Demon
Saniya Belly Dance + Demon
Sophia S Goddess + Demon Choir
Teresa Belly Dance + Demon
Tyler Nishadda Elder + Lizardo + Demon Choir
8th Grade
Amelia Deer Troupe + Celebration Dance
Devyn Demon + Skeleton
Haley Demon + Celebration Dance
Izzy Deer Troupe + Celebration Dance
Kevin Demon + Skeleton
Luca Demon + Skeleton
Nico S Demon + Skeleton
Param Demon + Spy Bird
Santino Demon
Savannah Demon + Celebration Dance
Slava Demon + Skeleton
7th Grade
Brigg Nishadda Tribe
Carl Demon + Spy Bird
Cyrus Nishadda Tribe
Faith Deer Troupe + Celebration Dance
Gracie Nishadda Tribe + Celebration Dance
Indigo Nishadda Tribe + Celebration Dance
Lekha Nishadda Tribe + Celebration Dance
Lucas Nishadda Tribe
Nick Nishadda Tribe
Phoebe Nishadda Tribe + Celebration Dance
Ruby B Nishadda Tribe + Celebration Dance
Sienna Nishadda Tribe + Celebration Dance
Sydney Deer Troupe + Celebration Dance
Will Demon
Zac C Demon
Zach W Demon
6th Grade
Cam D Nishadda Tribe
Dana Nishadda Tribe
Eleanor Nishadda Tribe
Ella Nishadda Tribe
Imogen Nishadda Tribe
John Nishadda Tribe
Jules Nishadda Tribe
Nico P Nishadda Tribe
Noah K Nishadda Tribe
Riley Nishadda Tribe
Sage Nishadda Tribe
Samith Nishadda Tribe
Sophia S Nishadda Tribe