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THE SARAH PLAY
The Sarah Metzger Memorial Play provides high school students from the Washington, DC metropolitan area the resources and guidance to mount a theatrical production at Round House Theatre under the mentorship of professional theatre artists and practitioners.
The Sarah Play is the country's only theatrical production, offered as part of a regional theatre's regular programming, that is directed, designed, stage managed, and performed entirely by high school students. All participants are paired with designated mentors from the theatre's programming staff to ensure a professional, high quality experience. The theatre covers all related finances, allows access to equipment and supplies, and provides support in the areas of marketing and public relations.
Join the 2008/2009 Sarah Play
Actor Auditions
Auditions for the 2008/2009 Sarah Play will be held:
- Wednesday, November 5 from 4–7 p.m.
- Thursday, November 6 from 4–7 p.m.
- Saturday, November 8 from 9–11 a.m.
Call-backs will be Saturday, November 8 in the afternoon.
Auditions take place at Round House Theatre Education Center (925 Wayne Ave, Silver Spring).
Interested in auditioning? Email sarahplay@roundhousetheatre.org for more information or to sign up for an audition time.
Stage Crew, Front of House
High school students interested in working backstage or front of house for the 2008/2009 Sarah Play should email sarahplay@roundhousetheatre.org for more information. Interviews will be conducted in January 2009.
Director, Designer, Stage Management:
High school students entering grades 9, 10, 11, or 12 in Fall 2008 may apply to be part of the 2008/2009 Sarah Play team in the areas of Directing, Design (costume, lighting, or sound), and Stage Management. Positions are currently being filled on a rolling-basis. Email sarahplay@roundhousetheatre.org or call 301.585.1225 to inquire about open positions, then download, complete, and return your application by mail to Round House Theatre Education Center, 925 Wayne Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910 or by fax at 301.585.9696.
Application Downloads:
Questions?
Call Round House Theatre Education Center at 301.585.1225.
Sarah Play Participation Requirements
Participants must commit to the entire production process:
- Between July and December
Monthly production meetings will be held with all members of the show's artistic team. These meetings will help participants budget their time throughout the process and gauge participants' progress at each step along the way. - In late-November, early-December
Auditions are held to cast the show. Auditions are open to all high school students from schools throughout the area.
- From January to early-March
Rehearsals are scheduled four times a week (after-school and/or on the weekend). There will be one week of technical rehearsals prior to the show's opening which will require participants to be present more frequently. - Mid-March
Performances typically are scheduled over two weekends.
All production meetings and rehearsals are held at Round House Theatre Education Center (unless otherwise scheduled) until 1 - 2 weeks prior to opening when the show moves "to stage" at Round House Theatre Silver Spring.
Sarah Play History
The Sarah Play celebrates the memory of Sarah Metzger, an inspiring and active member of the theatre community in her school and at Round House Theatre, who was killed in an automobile accident during her freshman year of college. One of the Round House family's lasting memories of Sarah is that, while still a high school student, she independently mounted a full-scale theatre production. After her passing, her family worked with Round House to create The Sarah Metzger Memorial Fund. Through the generosity of many contributors, this fund provides the financial resources each season for similarly passionate and motivated high school students to create a fully-realized production with a professional theatre company.
To contribute to The Sarah Metzger Memorial Fund, please contact the development office at 240.644.1403.
Sarah Play Archives
2007/2008 Season
Cyrano
2006/2007 Season
The Burial at Thebes
A version of Sophocles' Antigone
2005/2006 Season
The Crucible
2005/2006 Season
The Fantasticks
2004/2005 Season
Side Man
2003/2004 Season
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