In the case that you find yourself with a half-written musical, a bundle of buoyant actors and no parts cast, these simple steps will help you succeed in getting your rowdy band of hooligans cast without angering the supreme dictator of your school!
a) First of all, plan ahead. Go ahead and make an order for the evening, print it out and give it to your cast. It will help you to actually get things done, and give you an imposing sense of authority.
b) Get a really good assistant director. Preferably one who isn't afraid to yell a whole lot, and will make sure you're being realistic in your casting.
c) Find an epic place to hold auditions. The Batcave, Notre Dame, or a friend's house should do.
d) Make sure to stick random people in for random parts. You never know what amazing actors might just pop up. . .
and finally (and most importantly): e) Do NOT go two hours over-schedule, forcing you to bring one of your actors home two hours later to his exhausted dad who happens to also be your school's Dean. This is vital to the life of your play. Absolutely vital.
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