For those that weren’t able to make the tech crew kick-off meeting, please find the presentation below. If you have questions after reviewing the presentation, please contact the technical director, Jimmy at jstocco@theloftstage.org.
Please complete the following tech interest form so that we know what you are interested in doing. Performance crew positions will be announced by Friday, October 3rd. Participation on a production crew is open to anyone who is interested.
Thank you to each and every one of you who auditioned for Jane Eyre. We so admire your bravery and hard work; you made this a difficult task for us all! Remember, the character you show when you look at a cast list is much more important than a character in a play.
All cast please meet at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, September 9th in the theatre for our first rehearsal. If you were not cast, we encourage you to keep auditioning! Also, please consider joining the technical crew (i.e. lighting, sound, set, costumes, etc.). The tech crew informational meeting is Thursday, September 10th at 3:15pm in the choir room.
| JANE EYRE | Thea Oberg |
| JANE’S MOTHER | Aleksa Benz |
| JANE’S FATHER | Henry Sayers |
| YOUNG JANE | Alyson Rothmeier |
| YOUNG JOHN REED | Garrett Kinsella |
| MRS. REED | Sya Symalla |
| ABBOT | Kennedee Heroff |
| AGNES | Maya Tange |
| MR. BROCKLEHURST | Aiden Gross |
| MISS SCATCHERD | Koda Davis |
| HELEN BURNS | Bez Tsegaye |
| MRS. FAIRFAX | JoeLeigh Madsen |
| ROBERT | Charlie Rarig |
| SOPHIE | Avery Gross |
| LEAH | Paige Schiltz |
| BESSIE | Tori Ketter |
| ADELE | Estelle Hougas |
| GRACE POOLE | Kalea Mitchell |
| EDWARD FAIRFAX ROCHESTER | Luke Vogen |
| BLANCHE INGRAM | Jackie Gaalaas |
| LADY INGRAM | Rakieb Surafel |
| LORD INGRAM (“TEDO”) | Devin Gaalaas |
| MARY INGRAM | Kanani Mitchell |
| RICHARD MASON | Alex Frith |
| BERTHA MASON | Jane Stansel |
| The VICAR | Irece Dunson |
| ST. JOHN RIVERS | Daniel Coburn |
| ENSEMBLE | Isla Earnest |
| Greatness Aderemi-ata | |
| Mikayla Eid |
Thank you to all of the amazing talent who auditioned for Jane Eyre! Regardless of whether or not your name is listed below, please remember to check the final cast list; we may be casting people who were not called back. The first cast meeting will be Wednesday, September 9th at 4pm in the theater. If you are interested in helping the production in another way, please attend the tech meeting on Thursday, September 10th at 3:15pm in the choir room.
Callbacks will begin at 4pm this Thursday in the theater. If you have any additional conflicts of which we should be aware, please bring that information.
Aiden Gross
Aleksa Benz
Alex Frith
Alyson Rothmeier
Bez Tsegaye
Charlie Rarig
Daniel Coburn
Estelle Hougas
Henry Sayers
Jackie Gaalaas
Jane Stansel
JoeLeigh Madsen
Kalea Mitchell
Koda Davis
Luke Vogen
Paige Schiltz
Rakieb Surafel
Thea Oberg
Sya Symalla
Audition Details:
Auditions will take place in-person in Monday, August 31st (4-6pm in the ERHS choir room) and Tuesday, September 1st (6-8pm in the theatre).There will be a singing, dancing, and acting portion. Please dress for movement. Auditioners need only come to one day of auditions.
Students should prepare a song cutting of their choice, in the style of the show (no more than 90 seconds) OR can choose to learn the selected cutting at auditions.
Choreography and scene work will be given at the auditions and do not need to be prepared in advance.
Callbacks will be Thursday, September 3 from 4-9 PM.
Rehearsals will begin on Tuesday, September 8 from 4-6 PM
Show Description: Charlotte Brontë’s classic comes to life with music to lift your heart and set your spirit soaring. Jane Eyre is a beloved tale of secrets, unimaginable hope, and unspoken passion that reminds us what it is to fall deeply, truly and completely in love. Above all, it paints a vivid portrait of one woman’s steadfast spirit in a challenging and uncertain world. This chamber version of the Broadway musical nominated for five Tony Awards explores religion, sexuality and protofeminism, all while enchanting audiences with a timeless love story.
Click here to read the full script.
Please note: All ethnicities and genders are welcome to audition with particular encouragement to Black, Indigenous, AAPI, People of Color and Trans artists. The Loft Stage employs color-conscious and gender imaginative casting for all roles, as culturally appropriate to the telling of the story. Even if you do not see yourself directly reflected in the roles/shows, please feel welcome to audition.
Vocal ranges and cast of characters can be found here:
Students will use the following Google form to register for auditions: https://forms.gle/hC8drpxEy3kkB1wa6
Important dates: Rehearsals will be M-F from 4-6 PM; end time will shift to 6:30 after October 19
There should be NO CONFLICTS after MEA (October 15-16).
Tech Saturday Rehearsal: November 5; 8-6 PM
Dress Rehearsals: November 7-10; 4-10 PM
Performances: November 13-15 and 20-22 with a mandatory strike on Sunday, November 22. There will be a brush up rehearsal on Wednesday, November 11.
If you have any questions about the show or the rehearsal process, please reach out to director Kajsa Jones-Higgins (kjones@theloftstage.org) or assistant director Katie Carlson (kcarlson1@sowashco.org).
