[ February 10, 2010; 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM. February 12, 2010; 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM. ] Do you have West African dance experience and are interested in continuing to develop and challenge yourself in this field? You may be the one we are looking for.
Iddi Saaka, instructor of West African Dance at Wesleyan University, is forming a drumming and dance group; the Sunsum (soon-soom) Dance Company. The company among other things [...]
Chris Ceccolini ‘11 sends word of Auditions for a second stage production of Sweeney Todd
Audition for Stephen Sondheim’s darkest, most macabre show
about a barber who yearns for revenge and a baker with a cannibalistic appetite. It’ll be a bloody great time!
Dates and Times: Friday, February 5: 4-8, Saturday, February 6: 4-8
Location: the Theater Studios (East Room)
Callbacks will [...]
[ February 2, 2010; 8:00 PM; February 4, 2010; 4:00 PM; ] Queerz for Fearz is hotter than a menage a twa(t) between Lady Gaga, Rupaul, and every single member of the Village People. It’s a new a cappella group dedicated to queering the Wes music scene, finding new ways to perform gender, as well as fostering sex positivity and empowerment. We’re looking for queer-identified vocal musicians, [...]
[ February 6, 2010; 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. February 7, 2010; 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. ] From Chino Kim ‘10:
Come audition for Mabuhay, the annual Asian/Asian-American show! The first round of auditions for Mabuhay will be in Fayerweather 106 (the theater rehearsal room) on February 6th and 7th from 1 pm to 5 pm. To audition, sign up for a time slot on the attached google spreadsheet and then email [...]
[ January 31, 2010; 6:00 PM; ] From Rohan Singh ‘11:
Come Audition for Wesleyan De Shaan!
Have you ever heard of Bhangra? Ever danced before? Can’t dance at all? As long as you think this video is awesome, come try out for Wesleyan’s Bhangra team, Wesleyan De Shaan!
All levels are welcome. We don’t expect you to come in with any [...]
[ January 31, 2010; 1:00 PM; ] Precision Ensemble Auditions:
Precision Ensemble is a section of Precision Dance company whose members choreograph and perform jazz, modern, ballet, tap, etc.. We perform original works every year in the ‘92 Theater, and are looking for new members so please please come!
Come audition for the group in Fayerweather (studio to the left and downstairs if [...]
[ January 28, 2010; 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. January 29, 2010; 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. ] Joseph Barber ‘10 sends us word of auditions for a second stage production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream
All are welcome! Sign up on the Theater Studios Call board
Please bring a 1-2 minute monologue, poem, or story
Questions? Email rcarpman at wes
Dates and Times: Thursday, January 28, 7-9, Friday, January 29, 6: 30 to 8:30
Location:Usdan 110
[ January 26, 2010; 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. ]
The start of the semester means the start of moar Wesleyan productionz!
Come audition for “A Safe, Familiar Place,” a dark suspense-thriller tackling themes of identity, sex, and violence. It’s written by Anthony Smith ‘11. We’re looking to cast one male and one female role. The performance itself is February 18, 19, and 20.
Date: Jan. 26
Time: [...]
[ January 23, 2010; 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM. 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM. January 24, 2010; 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM. 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM. ] From Arie Levine ‘11:
Do you like MadLibs? Do you like to sing? Do you want a project to work on early in the semester before things get too crazy? If you answered yes to these questions, then you should audition for MadLibs: themusical!
MadLibs is a cabaret-style show with a twist! All of the songs with [...]
[ January 21, 2010; 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. ]
Cheryl Tan ‘11 would like to announce Auditions for A Second Stage production of Joss Whedon’s ‘87 Dr. Horrible’s Singalong Blog
We are looking for three principles and seven or eight ensemble members to perform in a staging of Dr. Horrible’s Singalong Blog.
The rehearsal period will last for only three weeks and thus will be quite [...]
[ October 20, 2009; 10:00 PM; October 21, 2009; 9:00 PM; ] From Arie Levine ‘11:
Think you missed your chance to do improv this year? Think again. Desperate Measures, Wesleyan’s only short-form improv comedy troupe is having auditions! We want you inside us! Particularly freshman and sophomores. (no preparation necessary)
You need:
1. a huge peen
2. improv skillz
3. the funny
4. awesomeness
5. the ability to come for one [...]
Ting Liu ‘10 is directing “Passion, Fruit”, a thesis film digital short about a studio art student who falls in love with his model:
Currently looking to cast:
Jennie [female, 20s]. Must be comfortable with being nude for shooting and for weekly or bi-weekly drawing sessions.
If you have any questions, or would like to [...]
[ October 18, 2009; 1:00 PM; ]
Maegan Houang ‘10 (not depicted) is holding open auditions for two roles in her thesis film, one male, one female. The roles are:
Herman – shy, anxious, a security guard.
Grace – awkward but friendly, his co-worker.
Auditions will be held Sunday, Oct. 18 from 1-4 in the afternoon in Rm 124 in the CFS. No prepared materials [...]
From Elisa Shapiro ‘11:
Try out for Punchline, Wesleyan’s only stand-up comedy group! Prepare five minutes’ worth of original material and stick around with the group for a Q&A/feedback session after your audition. No experience performing stand-up required.
Right now, auditions are scheduled to be from 4:15-5:45 (come on the earlier side if you [...]
[ October 8, 2009; 4:30 PM; October 9, 2009; 4:30 PM; ] From Phil Singleton ‘10:
Come audition for a senior film thesis this Thursday and Friday in Fayerweather 106!
“Case’s Quick Fixes,” directed by Phil Singleton and produced by Kait Halibozek, involves the strange profession of Paul Case, a self-proclaimed “fixer,” and his hired chauffeur, Henry, who learns of the secret behind Case’s strange ability as [...]
[ October 3, 2009; 1:00 PM; ] Caroline Offit ‘10 is holding auditions for her senior thesis film:
CASTING NOTICE:
Audition for thesis film: On the Lam (dir. Caroline Offit & prod. Kait Halibozek)
Dark comedy digital short (based on a Roald Daul short story): Mary Maloney, cheerfully anticipating an evening in with her husband, arrives home to discover something quite shocking and unpleasant.
Credit, video [...]
[ September 25, 2009; 4:00 PM; September 26, 2009; 1:30 PM; ]
Directed by Robert Broadfoot ‘10, “Fox and Hounds” is a story of two con-women. We are searching for actors for the lead roles of:
Scarlett: early 20’s, a smart and sexy con-woman, “the bitch”
Lucille: early 20’s, a clever and feisty con-woman, Scarlett’s rival
Please sign up on the call board in the CFA Theater Studios. Come prepared [...]
[ September 20, 2009; 2:30 AM; ] We are looking for any students interested in acting in Ethan Berger’s thesis film. The project is a coming-of-age comedy tentatively titled “Georgia,” and we are primarilycasting for male and female leads.
Date: Sunday 9/20
Place: 63 Fountain
Time: 12PM- 2:30PM
Please contact producer Conor Byrne at cbyrne@wesleyan.edu if you are at all interested or if you have any questions [...]
Budding thespians, check out these fall plays:
Yalta
Yalta, an original play, is set at the close of WWII. Staring such infamous characters as Franklin Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, and Joseph Stalin, the play explores presidential lying, and how one lie FDR told about Poland ultimately led to the disintegration of Soviet-West relations and the beginning of the [...]
[ September 10, 2009; 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. September 11, 2009; 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. ] From Yelena Sayko ‘10:
This semester’s Theater Department production will be Churchill’s The Skriker, in which a nature spirit arrives “to get love, attention, and revenge”. The work examines the forces that have led us to the brink of ecological destruction.
There are three fantastic roles for women and a diverse chorus of extraordinary [...]
[ April 4, 2009; 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. April 5, 2009; 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. ] Come audition for Heart Playz, four site-specific interpretations of Heiner Muller’s eight-line play, to be shown during the weekend of May 2.
No preparation is necessary, and no experience is needed. Just wear comfy clothes. Auditions will be in groups of four, and there will be warm-up and improvisation with given objects. Bring a handheld instrument if you play one. Please sign [...]
[ March 28, 2009; 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. ] Dan Cerruti ‘09 and Kate Heller ‘09, are running this year’s epic tradition of hilarity and tragedy, laughs and tears–the Wesleyan Melodrama. Dan writes:
THAT’S RIGHT, COWPOKES, IT’S TIME FOR THE ROOTENEST, TOOTENEST, MUSICAL SATIRE OF THE WESLEYAN COMMUNITY-EST SHOW O’ THE YEAR!
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:
Read a scene that we’ll provide and prepare any song [...]
[ April 1, 2009; 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. ]
Scott Varnado ‘09 is holding auditions for his film, “The Free State of Jones.” He writes:
The film is a Civil War Era action/drama that will be filmed entirely outdoors with natural lighting. The story revolves around a band of Confederate outlaws in the Deep South, who, during the Civil War, actually fought their own Confederate [...]
The Mabuhay Committee is holding emcee auditions for the annual Asian/Asian American Show next week, Sunday March 1st! Come with ideas and your awesome personality. Email alouie@wes to sign up for a time slot!
What: EMCEE Auditions for MabuhayWhen: Sunday, March 1stWhere: Fayerweather Rehearsal Hall
Kallie Larkin ‘09 is holding auditions for her senior project, The Ways We Hold. The play explores what are the poetics of war that have been employed the last 8 years and how have we incorporated them within our national and personal bodies? How do we live within a violent history? How can we create [...]
Want to strut your stuff? Audition for the annual WesBurlesque show! The actual show will take place April 23-25.
What: WesBurlesque AuditionsWhen: Today, Sunday 2/15 at 6:30 PM (Singers) or 7, 8, or 9 PM (Dancers)Where: Fayerweather Dance StudioCome ready to move!
Contact lcruz@wes, rgoldenberg@wes, or afacelle@wes (singers) with any questions.
Chris Ceccolini ‘10 says:
Are you involved in a show that ends soon and want to continue being involved with theater after it ends? Have you ever wanted to be in a musical but don’t want to dance or sing complex songs? There is a solution to these problems. Join the cast of Sunday in the [...]
Come audition to be part of this semester’s Spring Dance, choreographed by the Dance Majors listed below.
Absolutely no experience is required. We need a lot of people so grab a friend and come jam. Auditions will be FUN and painless, just wear something you can move in and come 15 minutes early to [...]
Katie DaCruz ‘11 has a message for all dancers and choreographers:
Terpsichore is a student run dance company dedicated to creating a production every semester in which all members of Wesleyan can choreograph and perform. No matter what kind of dance experience you have or what style you like, there will be a piece in our [...]
: PLEASEEE
: http://www.wesleyan.edu/registrar/transcriptkey.pdf
: at least they still define them on the transcript information so i think they're still given out
: eliminate Latin Honors (summa cum laude, magna, etc.)?
: http://newsletter.blogs.wesleyan.edu/2010/03/16/allbritton-center-honored-with-gold-certification-for-sustainable-building-practices/
: is the case over? anyone know what happened on the 9th?
