The Audition

Have you ever thought that it was your time to shine? The St. John's drama department presents an original play production, the Audition. The Audition was directed, produced, and written by the head of the drama department, Karen Flores. Initially, Ms. Flores had thought about writing something more dramatic this year. One of her students, who auditioned for a play outside of St. John's School, did not have a happy experience, and this sparked the idea of the play. The Audition illustrates a rundown variety show that loses its only star of the show, Darcy Alexander, and the Royale variety show must showcase auditions to find a replacement for Darcy Alexander. 

​Karen Flores

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Credits to Ms. Karen Flores  for writing, producing, and directing an outstanding and interesting play. 

"I think the reason the play was so successful was because it had a little of everything in it. It had music, dance, well developed characters, and plot twists. I always stress to my students the importance of each character is having their own story as well as the story itself. It kept the audience intrigued."

​Who do you think is the
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winner of the show?

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Left to right: Anthony Susim, Raymond Mathews, Karen Flores, Alu Concepcion, and Byron Walker 

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They're back in the show!

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Incorporating the alumni was not intentional at the beginning stages of the  play. However, as the date of the performance approaches closer and closer, six students decided to bail out of the show. At first Ms. Flores was devastated and about to cancel the show, but a "brilliant idea only by accident" sparked. Four graduated SJS drama students joined the team, and with a wonderful collaboration between the students and the alumni; an amazing performance was showcased to the audience.

​After all, the show must go on!

Judges

Byron Walker

Albertine

Kian Malakooti

Lady Charlie Nightengale

Evan Lin

Dr. Tucker Tuck

Raina Patague

Madam V

What did you enjoy most about being in the drama department?

"Freedom of being in a great club and expressing

​ your true self. "
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- Hana Fernandez

What are some tips that you have for upcoming senior drama members

and the new drama actors?

​" Always read the script. It's important to not only

know your lines but to know who says what and

​what action needs to be done."
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- Ravi Hemlani

More photos of the Audition.