Theatre and Dance

Charlotte’s Web

 

Charlotte’s Web, one of the most beloved and celebrated pieces of children’s literature ever written, comes to life in this poignant adaptation of the E.B. White masterpiece.  Playwright Joseph Robinette created a play with beautiful simplicity.  Join Wilbur the pig, his human friend Fern, Templeton the rat, and all the barnyard inhabitants as they learn what it means to be a true friend from the selfless spider, Charlotte.  This family friendly production will be sure to delight audiences both young and old.

Audition dates: Tuesday Nov 29 and Wednesday Nov 30, 6:00-10:00 p.m.

Callbacks: Friday Dec 2

Rehearsals start: January 23, 2023

Show dates: March 3, 4 at 7:30 p.m. | March 4, 5 at 2:00 p.m.

Please note that Charlotte's Web is being considered to be a "touring" show. This means that in addition to the show dates already in place at the university, there will likely be more show dates added. On the audition form (which is linked below), we have asked for availability from 8am - 10pm for all days, as well as individual conflicts for the weeks following the production. Please fill these out to the best of your ability so we have an idea when we can possibly schedule these touring performances. 

 

What to Prepare:

From the sides for Charlotte's Web, you must choose 3 animal characters and 2 human characters. Try to create a unique voice and physicality for each. *There is no need to portray the animal characters by going to the ground on all fours*. Complete script is also available for your review.

Materials: Sides and Script

Sign-up Steps:

• Fill out this Google audition form
• Click this link and choose a slot by filling in your name next to the time you would like to audition.  Please fill in earlier open slots first if possible.

Questions: Contact student stage manager, Matt Melchior at MM926332@wcupa.edu or director, Professor Charlie DelMarcelle at cdelmarcelle@wcupa.edu.   

Spring Dance Concert | University Dance Company (UDC)

University Dance Company’s annual Spring Dance Concert celebrates the creative choreography and design of WCU students in a variety of styles.

Auditions dates: Monday Nov 28 through Wednesday Nov 30, various times

• Student choreographers will hold hour long auditions over a 3-day period.
• Only audition for dances that you are available during their rehearsal time listed in the spring (2nd column).
• Come 10-15 minutes early to check in, fill out audition form, and warm up.

 

Monday, November 28.                         Spring rehearsal time             Style

4:30 – 5:30 Holly McMenamin            Mondays 5:00 -7:00                  Jazz

5:30 – 6:30 Alexa Lord                            Wednesdays 7:30 – 9:30         Jazz

6:30 – 7:30 Mary Lynch                          Thursday 3:30 – 5:30                Contemporary | Modern

 

Tuesday, November 29                       Spring rehearsal time                Style

5:00 – 6:00 DeYona Archer                Wednesday 3:30-5:30                  Jazz

6:00 – 7:00 Emily Gilligan                  Thursday 5:30 – 7:30                    Jazz

7:00 – 8:00 Liz Powell                          Wednesday 5:30 – 7:30               Jazz

 

Wednesday, December 1                 Spring rehearsal time             Style

5:30 – 6:30 Tommy Gryga                 Thursday 7:30 – 9:30              Contemporary | Modern

6:30 – 7:30 Sara Magrino                  Tuesday 5:00-7:00                   Contemporary

 

Questions: Contact dance minor coordinator, Professor Gretchen Studlien-Webb at gstudlien-webb@wcupa.edu. 

Twelfth Night

Twelfth Night tells the story of Viola, a young heroine who washes up on the shores of Illyria, disguises herself as a man, is sent to court a countess and falls hard for a Duke. As she navigates this strange and wonderful new land, she finds her true self and her true love in the process. Celebrate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s First Folio with us!

Audition dates: Tuesday Nov 29 and Wednesday Nov 30, 6:00-10:00 p.m.

Callbacks: Thursday Dec 1

Rehearsals start: February 13, 2023

Show dates: April 20, 21 at 7:30 p.m. | April 22, 23 at 2:00 p.m.

What to Prepare:

Students are asked to prepare a 30-60 second Shakespeare monologue (either from Twelfth Night, another play, or a sonnet).

Sign-up Steps:

• Fill out this Google audition form
• Click this link and choose a slot by filling in your name next to the time you would like to audition.  Please fill in earlier open slots first if possible.

Questions: Contact student stage manager, Audrey Otto at AO977736@wcupa.edu or director, Professor John Bellomo at jbellomo@wcupa.edu.