How Does Casting Work?

• Students do not have to audition to be a part of the musical.  Auditions are for students who would like to be considered for a speaking role.  (AN AUDITION DOES NOT GUARANTEE A SPEAKING ROLE) Non-audition students will automatically be placed in the ensemble.

• The students who choose to audition will be judged by a panel of professionals who specialize in vocals, drama, dance, and theater.

• Each judge will score a student based off of 3 categories: Vocals, Acting, Presentation.

• The cast is assembled based on these scores and who the judges feel, in collaboration with one another, best suite each role.

• We encourage all students to not concentrate on what role they receive but understand that this is a group/team collaboration.  All roles are important. All students will have a part to play. And all roles are needed for the success of any production.  

• The Director and IPSF reserve the right to change/remove/add casting based on the lack of commitment by a student due to unexcused absences or behavior concerns.  

• We also reserve the right to ask a student to understudy or double cast a role based on the students dedication and commitment to the program as they show desire, growth, maturity and responsibility.

• Refund requests will be denied once registration has closed, per IPSF ACE policy.