CFPA PRESENTS
May 2025
TO BE PRESENTED BY OUR Junior PRE-Professional CLASS
SO, HOW CAN I GET IN ON THIS?!
Before you sign up for the Pre-Pro, please read this information packet on Not Myself Today auditions and everything you need to know
What is Not myself today about?
CONTENT WARNING: Depiction of Mental Health Struggles
Not Myself Today is a musical that Courtney wrote back in 2014 about battling depression and anxiety. The musical follows the intertwined lives of a group of high school students, particularly focusing on Amanda, who is struggling with depression, and her alter ego, Trista, who represents her negative thoughts and insecurities. As Amanda battles with her mental health, her friends, including Blake and Ezra, try to support her. However, when Ezra confides in a teacher about Amanda's struggles without her consent, it leads to a rift between them. Throughout the story, Amanda grapples with feelings of inadequacy, self-doubt, and isolation, exacerbated by Trista's constant presence. Eventually, with the help of her friends, family, therapy, and medication, Amanda begins to regain control of her life and find hope for the future. The musical explores themes of friendship, mental health, and the power of support systems in overcoming challenges.
Not Myself Today is a musical that Courtney wrote back in 2014 about battling depression and anxiety. The musical follows the intertwined lives of a group of high school students, particularly focusing on Amanda, who is struggling with depression, and her alter ego, Trista, who represents her negative thoughts and insecurities. As Amanda battles with her mental health, her friends, including Blake and Ezra, try to support her. However, when Ezra confides in a teacher about Amanda's struggles without her consent, it leads to a rift between them. Throughout the story, Amanda grapples with feelings of inadequacy, self-doubt, and isolation, exacerbated by Trista's constant presence. Eventually, with the help of her friends, family, therapy, and medication, Amanda begins to regain control of her life and find hope for the future. The musical explores themes of friendship, mental health, and the power of support systems in overcoming challenges.
Is there an age restriction on this production
The age restriction for this is ages 7-15. This is to give our younger students an opportunity to perform but also we heavily advise you read the information packet for warnings on the content of the musical as it depicts mental health struggles. It delivers a good message about getting help for mental health but still your discretion is advised.
What can involvement look like
Everyone who registers for this class will get a lead role in the musical, unless they'd prefer to just act as ensemble. This class is used to train younger performers so we will be working on a professional basis however your comfort for this production is important.
What's the time commitment
Registration: May 15, 2024 (Current CFPA Students)
Auditions Due: September 2024
Show Dates: TBA
Rehearsals: Saturdays: 9:00-10:00 a.m.
At the CFPA Studio
possible: Sundays: 9:00am – 1:00 p.m.
At Paradise Double Ice Complex
Except in emergencies, all rehearsal conflicts, and potential conflicts, must be stated in writing at the time of registration. Actors will be called to every rehearsal and are expected to keep these times open. Lead actors will be required at extra rehearsals with their scene partners
If your attendance or commitment to the production is considered to be a problem by the artistic or production team, your participation in the production may be affected, up to and including your removal from the production. For this reason, we strongly recommend you consider this commitment and if this particular season is a good fit for you!
Auditions Due: September 2024
Show Dates: TBA
Rehearsals: Saturdays: 9:00-10:00 a.m.
At the CFPA Studio
possible: Sundays: 9:00am – 1:00 p.m.
At Paradise Double Ice Complex
Except in emergencies, all rehearsal conflicts, and potential conflicts, must be stated in writing at the time of registration. Actors will be called to every rehearsal and are expected to keep these times open. Lead actors will be required at extra rehearsals with their scene partners
If your attendance or commitment to the production is considered to be a problem by the artistic or production team, your participation in the production may be affected, up to and including your removal from the production. For this reason, we strongly recommend you consider this commitment and if this particular season is a good fit for you!
Perfect! What's next?
Once you've read through the information packet, tick off the program slot on your registration form, and more information will be sent out in the coming weeks on audition instructions and next steps.
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