Middle School Musical Cast

Normally, in the world of musical theater casting, expect the unexpected is not the philosophy to go by.  Normally, the cast lists are very predictable, and can usually be guessed with around 60% accuracy before auditions, and at least 90% accuracy after.  That holds true for all levels, the higher you go, the more predictable.

This year's cast of Bugsy Malone Jr. is the exception.

For those who don't know...

Bugsy Malone: JM
Blousey Brown: OA

With most of the roles last year being occupied by 8th graders, I guess there were a lot of openings.  And when you have openings, you end up with new faces in new places.

To those who didn't get leads:  I'm sorry.  I know you all put your best efforts into these auditions, and maybe on a different day you would have been the lead.  Your time is coming, it just isn't here yet.

To those who did get leads:  Don't be cocky.  And don't take yourself lightly.  I know you're going to hear this a thousand times, but there is a whole cast of people who would love to be playing your part right now.

It's going to be a fun show.  Just let it be a fun show.  If you come into rehearsal excited and enthusiastic, you will have the time of your lives.  If you don't, it's going to be miserable.  I don't want you to be miserable.  Please come into rehearsals excited and enthusiastic.

-NM