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On Wednesday, November 24th, the cast list for the upcoming musical How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying was posted. The show is about window washer J. Pierrepont Finch, played by junior Dorrall Price, and his journey as he climbs the business ladder all the way to the top. Over 70 students ended up auditioning for this years musical, but they were only able to cast 43 of those in the show.
“We had many strong actors and singers audition for musical this year, unfortunately we were not able to cast many great people,” choir teacher, and singing director, Bethany Houff said.
For freshman Jay Horton, who was cast as Bud Frump, the boss’ whiny nephew, a large male role, the whole audition process was nerve wracking.
“Ever since I saw Seussical at HHS I had dreams of being on Broadway or the London Stage, and to be in an HHS musical,” Horton said. Although it was the part he wanted, when he first looked at the cast list when it was posted he was really surprised.
“It was shocking,” he said.
Horton was not the only one auditioning for his first HHS musical; sophomore Lydia Hatfield auditioned as well. Hatfield was cast as a secretary and dancing Wicket girl.
“[The audition process] was fairly nerve wracking,” Hatfield said, “because I didn’t know what to expect from the audition, but I also didn’t know what to expect of myself because I’d never auditioned for an HHS musical before.”
And when she first looked at the cast list, her first emotion?
“Relief, I hadn’t expected to get a part,” Hatfield said.
The musical is also offering jobs other than being on stage if you want to be a part of the musical. Costume help, back stage hands, and any art skills for working on sets are appreciated by the directors, especially if you wanted just want to be involved. It looks like it is going to be another great year for HHS musicals.
