SPAMALOT Try-On Form

NAME:

1. What are two performance skills you would like to improve in this experience? (Ex. I would like to improve
my dance skills or learning of choreography)

2. How would you like to grow as a person from this experience? (I would like to make friends, I would like to
be organized, have more confidence on stage.)

Self-Evaluation Portion

3. What are your strengths as a performer? Please circle the phrase that best describes your strength level. Please
answer honestly so we can help you reach these goals during this production.

PROJECTION
(Do you speak clearly and loudly? Can everyone hear your whole line from start to finish without a microphone?)

Room to Grow Comfortable Very Strong

VOCALS
(Can you confidently sing what is given to you? Do you feel you hit the correct notes?)

Room to Grow Comfortable Very Strong

MEMORIZATION
(Can you memorize your lines and blocking given a specific deadline, without calling line?)

Room to Grow Comfortable Very Strong

PHYSICALITY
(Are you comfortable with any silly or bold direction a director gives you? Do you feel confident taking on a new
character that walks and moves differently from yourself?)

Room to Grow Comfortable Very Strong

CHARACTER CHOICES
(Are you able to “put on” a character that you think is different from yourself? Can you point out what their
objectives or goals are? Are you comfortable putting on accents or other voices?)

Room to Grow Comfortable Very Strong

DANCE
(Do you catch up with choreography quickly? Are you comfortable with your knowledge of the steps, or do you have
to watch the people around you?)

Room to Grow Comfortable Very Strong

SPACIAL AWARENESS
(Are you seen on stage when you are supposed to be? Do you ever block someone without knowing it?)

Room to Grow Comfortable Very Strong

TEAM PLAYER
(Do you work well with your fellow actors? Are you willing to listen to their ideas?)

Room to Grow Comfortable Very Strong

5. What kinds of characters are you MOST excited about playing? Circle all that apply. Please note that circling
characteristics does not necessarily mean you will play roles with those characteristics.

Hero Villain Person with Accent

Diva Physical Comedian Royalty

Comedian Silly Sidekick Magician or Enchanter

6. List the past 3 roles you have played at Berkeley Playhouse or other programs (not school) and tell us what you
think you learned from them. Ex. I learned I liked playing funny roles.



Directions: Please circle at least 6 roles and explain why you are interested in playing them.

NOTE*** Circling a role does NOT mean you will be cast in one those 6 selected choices. Other important factors must
be taken into consideration i.e. needs of the show, and what we think would be most challenging and worthwhile for your
growth as an actor.

Character Why are you interested?

Arthur

The Lady of the Lake

Patsy

Lancelot

Galahad

Bedevere

Robin

Historian 1; Guard 3; Dead Man;

Minstrel 2
Historian 2; Guard 1; Black Knight

Historian 3; Guard 2; Laker Girl 1;

Killer Rabbit
Ni Knight; Singer 2; God; Monk

Singer 3; Mother; Taunter 1; Tim;

Monk
Singer 4; Minstrel 1; Bors; Taunter 3;
Monk
Sir Not Appearing; Taunter 2;
Maynard; Laker Girl 2; Monk