Congratulations to all for completing the audition process. You’ve done your part. Now comes the next step- casting of the play. As we know, casting can be challenging for both performers and directors alike. Often, casting is not a true measure of how we as performers took risks of involvement, faced fears, expanded talents and perhaps discovered internal nourishing pools of creativity. That is why it is important no matter what role assigned we allow ourselves positive reflection about our own growth within the process.
The cast list is to be posted Saturday, 2/28 by 4:00 pm on the MMS Website. On that cast list by your name will be a character title or group (like Demon Choir, Monkey or Demon). Since the Ramayana is such a known tradition at our school, both prejudgments and experiential memories float about concerning our roles. Many of us are playing a role we’ve inhabited before. Usually our roles are much more than anticipated, dependent, of course, on attitude and approach.
No matter how the parts have been portrayed in the past, either by us or by others, our current version will be different, mainly because we are different from what we were last year or years prior. Remember, the purpose of the rehearsal process is two fold- first, the personalization of the assigned characters, finding out what makes them tick, what feelings percolate under the surface and allowing their reality to channel through us. The second part of the process are the dynamics created in combination with others sharing stage with us. That interaction is what truly enables us to deepen and broaden our characterizations.
In a broader sense, if ever there was a play about community, it is the Ramayana, a rich tradition at our school that spans over thirty-five years. The play involves over 200 performers, as well as the cavalcade of designers, producers, and artists. We then get to perform in a professional theatre in front of sold out houses. Trust the process, trust the directors and trust the nature of the play. Take advantage of the opportunity, 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 in life, for adults and students alike, is at times making the best of a given situation and moving forward in a positive way. Friends and families can help cast members greatly by encouraging openness. Please avoid angry emails or phone tirades to the directing team. We have tried our best to do what is right for the play. Please also refrain from social media rants against fellow actors cast in roles coveted. This jeopardizes our sense of safety as a community. Instead, believe and focus on possibility, on community and collaboration; let us enjoy our time spent together.
Congratulations to all for your dedicated efforts and tremendous investment in the audition process. Let’s make Ramayana 2015 a memorable experience for all!
Sincerely,
The Directing Team-
Sampad, Brian, Maya, and Sinead
Cast List
12th Grade
Alyssa Bonehead
Caitlin Princess Sita
Carlo Lord Vibishan
Cassidy Goddess Parvati, Assistant Choreographer
Chris C Prince Aksha, Nikumba
Cooper Prince Laksman
David Lord Shiva
Lena Hooknose
Lexi Queen Kaikeya, Prince Angad
Noah H Prince Meghnad
Pedro Prince Ram
Rami Surpanaka, Demon Choir
Renata King Sugriva, Invocation Dancer, Golden Deer, Assistant Choreographer
Sage B Hanuman
Tobin King Ravana
Zoe Queen Mandodari
11th Grade
Alex Prince Bharata, Demon Choir
Cameron Jatayu King of the Vultures, Monkey
CeCe Nala the Monkey
Clio Belly Dancer, Cook
Elise Queen Kashalya, Belly Dancer, Demonini
Ethan King Janak, Nila the Monkey
Holden King Dasarath, Jambhavan King of the Bears
Julia Mantara the maid servant, Hobbit The Monkey
Katie Belly Dancer, Cook
Lily P Queen Sumitra, Belly Dancer, Demonini
Louis Prince Satrugna, Monkey
Max Monkey
Miles Monkey
Nathan B Invocation Dancer, Demon
Saniya Bheel Chief, Invocation Dancer, Demonini
Sophia S Trijuta the Oracle
Sophie O Flea the Monkey
Teresa Banana Nose the Monkey
Tyler Maricha the Sorcerer, Demon Choir
10th Grade
Abigail Guhani, Demon Choir
Aki’o Guha Chief, White Monkey
Amelia Invocation Dancer, Belly Dancer, Demonini
Bella Sampati the Vulture, Monkey
Caroline Guha Elder, Monkey
Cat Goddess, Demonini
Devyn Guha Elder, Mama Bear, Martial Arts Consultant
Isaac Guha Elder, Demon Choir
Izzy Invocation Dancer, Belly Dancer, Demonini
Jacob Kubanda, Spider, Demon
Nate V Demon, Headless Demon
Param Bhutta, Monkey
Savannah W Medicine Woman, Demon Choir
9th Grade
Aimee Goddess, Monkey
Brigg Demon
Carl Sage, Monkey
Cyrus Demon, Martial Arts Consultant
Elias Demon
Emily Demon
Gracie Goddess, Demonini
Henry Demon
Indigo Goddess, Demon Choir
Lucas Demon
Misha Sage, Baby Bear
Nicholas Demon
Phoebe Goddess, Demonini
Ruby Demon
Sienna Demon
Will M Demon
Zac C Sage, Monkey
Zach W Sage Narada, Demon, Demon Choir
8th Grade
Alice Demon
Eleanor Demon
Ian Demon, Skeleton #5
Imogen Demon
John Demon, Skeleton #4
Kaili Demon
Lillian Demon
Noah K Demon, Skeleton #1
Priyanka Demon, Spy Bird
Sage T Demon, Skeleton #2
Samantha Demon, Spy Bird
Samith Demon, Skeleton #3
Sophia S Demon
7th Grade
Aaron Demon, Celebration Dancer
AnMei Deer Troupe, Celebration Dancer
Braeden Demon, Celebration Dancer
Brielle Goddess Saraswati, Celebration Dancer
Cecilia S Nishadda Tribe, Celebration Dancer
Connor Demon, Celebration Dancer
Given Demon, Celebration Dancer
Haley Deer Troupe, Celebration Dancer
JT Demon, Celebration Dancer
Ksenia Nishadda Tribe, Celebration Dancer
Lily H Nishadda Tribe, Celebration Dancer
Noah T Demon, Lizardo, Celebration Dancer
Paola Nishadda Tribe, Celebration Dancer
Sarah B Nishadda Tribe, Celebration Dancer
Sophia W Nishadda Tribe, Celebration Dancer
Tabby Deer Troupe, Celebration Dancer
Vianne Nishadda Tribe, Celebration Dancer
Will P Demon, Celebration Dancer
6th Grade
Ami Nishadda Tribe
Aria Nishadda Tribe
Claire Nishadda Tribe
Corey Nishadda Tribe
Fiona Nishadda Tribe
Kahlan Nishadda Tribe
Kira Nishadda Tribe
Nadia Nishadda Tribe
Natasha Nishadda Tribe
Oliver Nishadda Tribe
Riley M Nishadda Tribe
Riley W Nishadda Tribe
Ronan L Nishadda Tribe
Sammy C Nishadda Tribe
Sara B Nishadda Tribe
Savannah C Nishadda Tribe
Violet F Nishadda Tribe