Audition information

All auditions for the Department of Theatre and Dance productions are open to the entire campus community.

Fall Dance Concert

Auditions for the University Dance Company

Fall Dance Concert
November 8, 9, 2024
Madeline Wing Adler Theatre
Faculty Director: Gretchen Studlien-Webb

Auditions are August 27th and August 28th at 7pm.  

August 27th Tuesday at 7pm till approx. 9pm

This audition is for new incoming students and any student who has only performed with UDC for 1 semester.

August 28th Wednesday at 7pm till approx. 9pm

This audition is for Tuesday call backs and all upperclassman who have performed with UDC for at least 1 semester. 

Please arrive 20-30 minutes early to sign in, get a number, and warm-up.  No need to have anything prepared, you will be taught 2 combinations in a contemporary/modern/jazz dance form to perform in small groups. 

Location: E.O. Bull Center, Room 17 and Room 114 (meet at 17)

For more details or questions email Gretchen at gstudlien-webb@wcupa.edu.

*if you have conflict that interferes with your audition participation email Gretchen (gstudlien-webb@wcupa.edu) 
**watch for a pre-sign in email a few days before the audition. Sign-in at the event will be available. 
 
Dance Minor Advisement Session for anyone interested in the dance minor

Sunday, September 8th @ 4pm in E.O. Bull Center, Room 125

Be More Chill

Be More Chill

Music and Lyrics by Joe Iconis, Book by Joe Tracz 
Directed by Devon Sinclair (guest director in Department of Theatre and Dance)

Auditions are in the MainStage Theatre, E. O. Bull Center for the Arts 

Set to a hot pop-rock score, Be More Chill is a hilarious sci-fi tale of high school and one boy’s quest to fit in. Join Jeremy, an average teenager, as he discovers the power of a mysterious supercomputer pill that promises to transform him from social outcast to the coolest kid in school. But as Jeremy's popularity skyrockets, he realizes there are consequences to being 'chill' that he never anticipated – the A.I. inside wants to take over the world! Be More Chill is a hilarious and heartfelt journey about embracing who you are, and the importance of true friendship. Don't miss your chance to experience this sensational musical that's been thrilling audiences with its quirky humor and relatable themes.

Audition Dates: You should attend either Wed OR Thurs evening auditions

Wednesday 8/28 | Dance: 6:00 - 7:15pm - All Wednesday auditioners must attend this dance call | Acting and Vocal: 7:30 - 10:00pm (sign up for time slots will be available soon)

Thursday 8/29 | Dance: 6:00 - 7:15pm - All Thursday auditioners must attend this dance call | Acting and Vocal: 7:30 - 10:00pm (sign up for time slots will be available soon)

Callbacks to be held Friday 8/30 from 6:00 – 10:00 pm. Notice to be emailed Friday morning.

Rehearsals begin September 3, 2024

Show Dates: October 17, 18, 19, 2024 at 7:30pm | October 20, 2024 at 2:00pm

Please fill out the following prior to auditioning:

     

Please prepare:

  • Auditioners should be prepared for movement call first. Come dressed in active wear that you can move in, no bare feet allowed on stage. Footwear: sneakers or flats preferred. Time will be given to change clothes for vocal audition.
  • Auditioners should bring a 16-32 bar cut of a song in the style of the show that showcases their vocal abilities. Accompanist will be provided. Please bring sheet music with cut clearly identified with you. Prepare a second song audition cut if needed from director.

Important Information:

  • All performance and leadership production positions are conditionally dependent upon the student maintaining good academic standing with the University and having an overall GPA of 2.5 or better, inclusive. Directors will be notified if students have ‘nonpassing’ grades in individual classes and the student will be strongly encouraged to meet with their academic advisor and the director.
  • All students involved in WCU Department of Theatre and Dance productions are eligible for THA 200 credit. If cast or assigned a production position, and interested in academic credit, please contact our production manager, Dr. Christen Mandracchia at CMandracchia@wcupa.edu
  • The casting for this production of Be More Chill is not limited by tradition, stereotypes, or social expectations. We embrace a policy of inclusive and conscious casting which maintains that 1) all roles are open to all performers regardless of identity and 2) we value the ways that a performer’s identity informs their storytelling.

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Christen Mandracchia at CMandracchia@wcupa.edu.

The Eumenides

The Eumenides  | By Aeschylus

Directed by Cat Ramirez (guest director in Department of Theatre and Dance)

Auditions and Callbacks are in the MainStage Theatre, E. O. Bull Center for the Arts

Experience the timeless power of Greek tragedy with Aeschylus’ The Eumenides. Orestes is haunted and cursed by the Furies, the goddesses of vengeance, after killing his mother to avenge his father. When he pleads with the goddess Athena for mercy, she gives Orestes a trial in Athens. With the god Apollo as prosecutor, and the first group of 12 citizens as a jury, discover why The Eumenides continues to resonate across centuries, offering a profound exploration of morality, fate, and the human condition.

Audition Dates:

September 3 6:00-10:00pm in JP Adler Studio | Please sign up for an individual 4 min slot

September 4 6:00-10:00pm in JP Adler Studio | Please sign up for an individual 4 min slot

September 9 6:00-10:00pm in Large Acting Studio | Callbacks

Rehearsals begin October 7, 2024

Show Dates: November 21, 22, 23, 2024 at 7:30pm | November 24, 2024 at 2:00pm

Please prepare:

Either a FURIES or ATHENIAN CITIZENS side and then an additional side of your choosing. Please wear clothing and shoes that you feel comfortable moving in.

Important Information:

  • All performance and leadership production positions are conditionally dependent upon the student maintaining good academic standing with the University and having an overall GPA of 2.5 or better, inclusive. Directors will be notified if students have ‘nonpassing’ grades in individual classes and the student will be strongly encouraged to meet with their academic advisor and the director.
  • All students involved in WCU Department of Theatre and Dance productions are eligible for THA 200 credit. If cast or assigned a production position, and interested in academic credit, please contact our production manager, Dr. Christen Mandracchia at CMandracchia@wcupa.edu
  • The casting for this production of The Eumenides is not limited by tradition, stereotypes, or social expectations. We embrace a policy of inclusive and conscious casting which maintains that 1) all roles are open to all performers regardless of identity and 2) we value the ways that a performer’s identity informs their storytelling.

If you have any questions, please contact production manager, Dr. Christen Mandracchia at CMandracchia@wcupa.edu.