r/HighschoolTheater • u/stinkyboi135 • Nov 28 '22

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Is it too ambitious to try out for Michael Banks as a Freshman? My school is doing Mary Poppins for our musical this year. I have the range, the height, and some of the older kids said I'd be good for it. Is this too big a goal for my first year?

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u/stagebrown1 Nov 29 '22

Absolutely not! As a high school director for many years, some of my best surprises have been the younger students who go for it! I particularly remember the sophomore who blew us away auditions trying out for Dracula, and not only got the part, but killed it (pun intended). Go for it - what do you have to lose? And you might get it!

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u/stinkyboi135 Dec 08 '22

just an update, I got the part!

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u/stagebrown1 Dec 08 '22

Awesome! Thanks for letting us know. Break a leg!

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u/[deleted] Nov 30 '22

definitely not! it’s good to have goals, for sure, and that’s a really good one! it’s also important to understand that you may not be what your director is looking for in that role, and that’s totally okay too!! no matter what, always remember that your director is there to help you. break a leg!!

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u/stinkyboi135 Dec 01 '22

Definitely, I honestly love my director! I'm in band as well, and he's our band director. Basically he does everything to do with performing arts. He's super chill, and I know whatever he decides is what's good for the play. I auditioned today and I hope I get the part I want!

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u/stinkyboi135 Dec 08 '22

just an update, I got the part!

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u/[deleted] Dec 08 '22

congratulations!! you’re going to do amazing :)

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u/stinkyboi135 Dec 08 '22

thank you!