Before I head off to the Big Easy, I wanted to give everyone an in-depth run down of what's happening with the podcast play.

We will be having our main auditions on Friday between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM outside of the Starbucks in the Sheraton Hotel. At 5:00 PM, we'll post the cast list, location to be determined, and the location where you can pick up your script.

If you've already sent in your audition via e-mail, be sure to still drop by so we can put a face to the audition. So, if you sent in your audition already, you won't have to stick around and read lines, but we do need for you to show up and say hello.

Any parts not filled will be open to auditioners during FictionAlley's meet and greet event at the Pelican Bar inside of the Sheraton Hotel from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM on Saturday. We'll also be going over how the podcast play will work and how the audience plays into it. So even if you're not looking for a part, it might be informative to stop by and see what the podcast play is all about.

Final rehearsal is at 7:00 PM and we request that all performers be in Ballroom C at 8:45, prepared to go on stage. The show will run from 9:00 PM until 9:30 PM.

That's all for now, if you have any questions, be sure to look for people in orange SpellCast t-shirts. Trust us, we'll be hard to miss!

Need something to listen to on your way to Phoenix Rising? Try SpellCast: Episode 21! In this episode:

- Robert interviews wizrocker Danny from Hogwarts, A History.

- Sidney, Venessa, and Josh discuss the latest trailer for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

- Reporter Shannon gives you a taste of Venessa's recent HP art exhibit at Borders, including on-site audience and participant interviews.

- In the Fan Fiction Review, Robert, Venessa, and Zorb discuss Kerichi's "Mary Sue, I Love You!"

Enjoy the show and feel free to leave us your comments on the website and send us your questions to spellcast@fictionalley.org! And don't forget to vote for SpellCast on PodcastAlley!

Also, if you're going to New Orleans this week, be sure to join us for the live podcast Saturday night; we'll be releasing the recording online for those of you - and us - who can't attend this HP gathering. The summer of HP is just getting started!

Prepare for it to get hot in herrre as Robert, Kim, Josh and Lizz sit down for a mini-podcast all about Spinner's Alley Live at Phoenix Rising New Orleans! In this mini-show you'll find out:

- We let you know how to get your hands on a elusive Spinner's Alley wristband for the show.

- We spill some information regarding which famous wizard rockers we have lined up for the show.

- We also give out more information on how to audition for the live podcast play, including how to audition while at the conference.

For more information regarding the joint live podcast happening Saturday May 19th, be sure to check both podcasts' websites over the next couple of days for updates. We'll be breaking news as we get it into our hot little hands. If you have a question, feel free to send it to either spellcast@fictionalley.org or cast@spinnerscast.com.

Enjoy the show!