Student-produced soap opera begins casting
By: Katie McComb
Issue date: 10/10/02 Section: Culture
The auditions consisted of a cold reading, which was videotaped. The open casting call was advertised all over St. Louis.
"I just came in to make some copies, and I saw it and thought I'd give it a shot," said Frank Gilsinn, a graduate student at Webster.
The first season will consist of four episodes, and taping will begin after fall break.
Butler and Gari hope that the show will be something that can be passed from class to class, getting everyone involved. This would mean having scriptwriting classes, production classes and the like handling different aspects of the show and then bringing it all together.
"Over time, we want to turn this over to other students," Butler said.
According to Gari, the show could also be a big attraction for prospective Webster students. It gives students a chance to make and learn from their mistakes before going out in the work force.
"If you can figure out a way to do it, they will back you up 100 percent," Butler said, referring to the willingness of faculty to help make ideas a reality.
Peter Sargent, dean of fine arts, approached Butler and Gari about doing the show while they were still in high school. They have been working with Beth Chamberlin, an actress on Guiding Light; Mickey Dwyer-Dobbin, executive in charge of production for Proctor and Gamble; Debbie Carpenter, the dean of the School of Communications; Joe Schuster, an associate professor in the Communications and Journalism Department; Bill Graham, director of creative affairs; Sargent and Corley since then to get the show off the ground.
Some were interested in the auditioning process, not in getting a role on the show.
"I'm trying to get exposure and get used to the auditioning experience and the acting experience," said Precious Carlock, a sophomore at Webster majoring in anthropology.
Kim Lawman, who is from Kansas City and is not affiliated with Webster, wrote the original music for the show.
Butler and Gari are still looking for people to work on the crew and as directors, stage managers, and other positions. Those interested can call Butler at (314) 961-2660 ext. 2607, or e-mail at tvauditions2002@yahoo.com.
"I just came in to make some copies, and I saw it and thought I'd give it a shot," said Frank Gilsinn, a graduate student at Webster.
The first season will consist of four episodes, and taping will begin after fall break.
Butler and Gari hope that the show will be something that can be passed from class to class, getting everyone involved. This would mean having scriptwriting classes, production classes and the like handling different aspects of the show and then bringing it all together.
"Over time, we want to turn this over to other students," Butler said.
According to Gari, the show could also be a big attraction for prospective Webster students. It gives students a chance to make and learn from their mistakes before going out in the work force.
"If you can figure out a way to do it, they will back you up 100 percent," Butler said, referring to the willingness of faculty to help make ideas a reality.
Peter Sargent, dean of fine arts, approached Butler and Gari about doing the show while they were still in high school. They have been working with Beth Chamberlin, an actress on Guiding Light; Mickey Dwyer-Dobbin, executive in charge of production for Proctor and Gamble; Debbie Carpenter, the dean of the School of Communications; Joe Schuster, an associate professor in the Communications and Journalism Department; Bill Graham, director of creative affairs; Sargent and Corley since then to get the show off the ground.
Some were interested in the auditioning process, not in getting a role on the show.
"I'm trying to get exposure and get used to the auditioning experience and the acting experience," said Precious Carlock, a sophomore at Webster majoring in anthropology.
Kim Lawman, who is from Kansas City and is not affiliated with Webster, wrote the original music for the show.
Butler and Gari are still looking for people to work on the crew and as directors, stage managers, and other positions. Those interested can call Butler at (314) 961-2660 ext. 2607, or e-mail at tvauditions2002@yahoo.com.
