FAQ

How much does it cost to participate?
Ritenour's drama program is free to participate in. This means no performance fee, costumes are provided, and free coaching for each production.

Who can participate?
Any Ritenour High School student can audition for our fall and spring productions. Our drama classes and drama club require no audition and any student at Ritenour High is eligible to join.

How are casting decisions made?
Our drama department does not typecast, and any person is able to represent any role regardless of their ethnicity, gender, sexuality, or disability. Our final casting decisions are based partly on acting skills and vocal ability, but most importantly on personality. Students who are cast as principal roles usually have a personality that fits the role that they represent to contribute more authentic acting to our production.

What opportunities are available for students who are not cast?
Students that are not cast or that choose not to audition can still be a part of our productions. Every production at Ritenour involves a backstage staff, including a stage manager and assistant stage manager, lighting operator, prop crew, hair and makeup, assistant costumer, and so on. If the backstage positions do not appeal to you, our spring musical also uses live music for each performance, including any instruments from both band and orchestra. There is something for everyone in each production we have.
 

Concerns?

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