Drama, of the on stage sort.

I understand completely where you're coming from. A year ago, I was in Annie Get Your Gun and the actors cast were also a result of a little bias. As a result, many of them felt it alright to skip out on multiple rehearsals (one of the leads only went to about four singing rehearsals) and during the showings, the LEAD couldn't remember the lyrics to her songs... it was really bad. I feel sick just seeing it on my resume.

Here's hoping those goons get their act together. :)
 
Aargh. I hate unprofessional behavior - even in school. And 95% of what's going on with your play is the director's fault. It's their responsibility to set the rules (e.g., contract) and follow through or cancel the play.

If you really want the play to succeed, might want to work out some what if situations and try to figure out solutions. For example, what if the jocks don't know their lines by the time the play starts? What if folks forget blocking? And so on.

If you can think of constructive ways to help the situation, offer some suggestions to the director. If they're not willing to deal with reality, figure out how you are going to handle yourself if the play actually goes on. Rather than offer good luck, guess it should be "break a leg".
 
I totally understand, Jesse.

When I was in Beauty and the Beast at my local theater, there were several people who didn't show up for the practices, and it didn't help that they knew the theater director personally.

To my fellow thespian, chin up! Things will fall into place soon. :D
 
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