As Cinderella makes its BSM theater debut this spring, a couple of seniors are branching out and making the most of what’s left of their senior year. Some students are playing new sports, some are volunteering, and some seniors are trying out for the musical for the first time.

Because it was these seniors first time auditioning, they did not know what to expect. For first-timers especially, the worry of being tested on their singing, dancing, and acting can be even greater. “I didn’t really know what I was getting myself into. I was expecting to have to sing a bunch, but that was not the case,” senior Max Byzewski said.

Each auditioned differed based on the part that the seniors were auditioning for. Sarah Hansberry only has a background in dancing, so she auditioned to be a dancer in the musical. “While I was the lead in musicals in middle school, I only really have background with dance. I am a double-state dance champ, and I have been dancing for four years,” Hansberry said.

This meant that she didn’t have to sing at all during her auditions, but what she had to do was much different than what she was expecting. “I was expecting to have to sing, which I didn’t have to do which was nice. I knew I would have to learn a short combo, but it was a different style dance then what I was used to,” Hansberry said.

Other seniors were also surprised on what they had to do during their auditions. “I auditioned for whatever they would take me for. I was hoping a tree or better,” senior Noah Bridges said. This meant that he had to sing and dance during his auditions. With no background in musicals, he didn’t know what he was getting himself into. “I thought it was going to be more nerve-wracking. It wasn’t really too bad. The singing was the easiest part, but the dancing was horrifying,” Bridges said.

Dancing seemed to be the part of auditions that kept everyone on their toes. “I liked the singing, but the dancing was rough. I looked like a fool”, said Max Byzewski.