Theatre & Dance

DANCEWORKS

Can’t Touch This   Wed. 5:00- 7:30 p.m.                

• • • Jasmine Christyne – MC Hammer
    • Nox Brewer
    • Alex Smith
    • Autumn Rettke
    • Aubrey Stein
    • Mickey Wirtz
    • Audrey Soberg
    • Analiese Gagnon
    • Bridgette Leichey
    • Emily Balfe
    • Gracie Moffett
    • Medline Perry
    • Kendra Gruszynski

Astronaut In The Ocean    Tues. 5:00 – 8:00 p.m

• • • Emily Balfe
    • Autumn Rettke
    • McKenna Bisch
    • Taylin St. Mary
    • Mickey Wirtz
    • Audrey Soberg
    • Gracie Moffett
    • Analiese Gagnon
    • Bridgette Leichey
    • Kendra Gruszynski
    • Nox Brewer
    • Jasmine Christyne

Architect of the Mind    Thurs. 5:00-8:00pm

• • • Taylin St. Mary – The Mind
    • McKenna Bisch
    • Nox Brewer
    • Madeline Perry
    • Laura Ledvina
    • Emily Balfe
    • Gracie Moffett
    • Kendra Gruszynski
    • Jasmine Christyne

Applause  Thurs.1:30–1:50 & Thurs. 4:00-5:00 p.m.                                                                                                                  Tues.  1:30–1:50 (after Modern I)

• • • Jasmine Christyne
    • Autumn Rettke
    • Emily Balfe
    • Taylin St. Mary
    • McKenna Bisch
    • Kendra Gruszynski
    • Gracie Moffett
    • Bridgette Leichey
    • Analiese Gagnon
    • Mickey Wirtz
    • Nox Brewer
    • Aubrey Stein
    • Madeline Perry
    • Alaina Theis

As It Was – Tap  Wed. 11:40 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

• • • Laura L
    • Autumn R
    • Alex S
    • MacKenna

I will teach the tap dance at this time for the first 3 weeks, then hold an audition to cast the piece and begin rehearsals.

Born This Way – Finale Anyone who is in a faculty or student piece can be in the finale.  If you don’t want to learn the dance, you will come in out to bow at the end of this piece.  Please let me know how much you want to participate a.s.a.p. (dance or just bow) Rehearsal Sat. 2/18 12:00 – 6:00 p.m. AND Rehearsal Sun 2/19 12:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Thank you to all who auditioned!!!

– Denise Carlson-Gardner, Artistic Director, DanceWorks

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She Kills Monsters – Cast List

I was truly astonished by the passion, preparation and insightful and funny work you all brought. Thank you for making this such a joyful experience and providing me a dizzying task. I’ll be happy to discuss your audition experiences with everyone who auditioned. 

–Alan

AGNES………………………………………………………….. Alexandra Smith

TILLY ………………………………………………………………. Audrey Soberg

CHUCK ………………………………………………………………… Sam Lownik

MILES ………………………………………………………. Preston McKinnies

VERA ………………………………………………………………………. Katie Fritz

LILITH ……………………………………………………… Jasmine Christyne

ORCUS …………………………………………………………….. Tyrus Cretens

KALLIOPE ………………………………………………………….. Nox Brewer

NARRATOR ………………………………………………………… Mia Bolyard

GABBI/TINA……………………………. Autumn Johnson, Jenny Witt

FARRAH THE FAERIE ……………………………… Kenny Thompson

STEVE ……………………………………………………………… Ty Witthuhn

MONSTER ENSEMBLE …………………………………………………. TBA

Congratulations to all who auditioned!

All cast members must enroll in THEATRE 336 before January 30^th to avoid a late fee.

PLEASE NOTE: Monster roles have not yet been cast. If your name is not on this list, you may still be considered for a role in the monster ensemble.

To accept your role, please visit Theatre Hall 331 to pick up your script and sign the cast list. If you signed out a perusal script for auditions, please return it to TH331 ASAP.

Please keep an eye out for further information regarding rehearsals.

Congratulations again and thank you for participating in Spring Auditions!

PRODUCTION #2

SHE KILLS MONSTERS: Young Adventurers edition

By Qui Nguyen 

Production Dates: April 20-22 and April 26

Directed by Alan Kopiscke

NOTE: The performance on April 26 is part of the Stage Door Series at The Weidner; this is a matinee performance and will require those auditioning to commit to touring the production to the Weidner with rehearsals on April 24 & 25

UWGB Theatre Department’s 2023 Spring production of She Kills Monsters by Qui Nguyen is inviting all interested students, including theatre majors, minors, and non-majors, to audition for director Alan Kopischke on Nov 29 with callbacks on Nov 30 and a combat call on Dec 5.

Rehearsals for SHE KILLS MONSTERS will start with a table reading sometime in December (TBD) with one-on-one rehearsals in January/February, with full cast rehearsals beginning in early March.

Actors will be asked to read one or two of the provided SKM scenes & monologues (link below) and may also present a prepared monologue from any play.

            SKM Audition Monologue_Scene options by Character

Please note that there are multiple instances of intimacy, combat, and dance involved. Each character’s description will note whether that character engages in those activities. All characters are teen high schoolers. This is a queer-friendly play.

CHARACTERS: 

AGNES is a HS Senior mourning the death of her parents and younger sister. She is traditional and naive. She is average but trying to transcend that.

• • • Intimacy – Agnes may share some modest moments of intimacy with boyfriend, Miles
    • Combat – Agnes engages in significant combat
    • Dance – Agnes engages in some dance

TILLY is mostly seen as her D&D avatar character, Tillius the Paladin, a total badass warrior, who is defiant and impatient. Tilly herself is an insecure nerdy teen, who is bullied for her sexuality.

• • • Intimacy – Tillius shares a passionate kiss with Lilith
    • Combat – Tillius engages in significant combat

VERA is Agnes’ best friend, a snarky HS Senior who works at the Gap. Vera also appears as Vera the Beholder.

MILES is Agnes’ football jock boyfriend, emotionally awkward but sincere. Miles also appears as Miles the Doppelganger.

• • • Intimacy – Miles may share some modest moments of intimacy with his girlfriend, Agnes
    • Combat – Miles engages in minimal combat

CHUCK is a HS First Year geekster, D&D Dungeon Master. He’s big for his age and worried that he’s fat.

LILITH is a D&D Demon Warrior, a perfect combination of beauty & brawn, the devil’s daughter. Violence makes her hot. In this world, she is Lily, who was Tilly’s best friend and has unresolved feelings about Tilly.

• • • Intimacy – Lilith shares a passionate kiss with Tillius
    • Combat – Lilith engages in significant combat

KALIOPE is a lean, athletic dark elf lacking in emotional awareness. She’s in the mood for danger. In this world, she is Kelly, a shy girl who uses forearm crutches because she has cerebral palsy.

• • • Combat – Kaliope engages in significant combat

ORCUS is an over-sized red demon, the former overlord of the underworld, who has tired of being attacked by so-called adventurers and now prefers to watch TV. In this world, he is Ronny, a normal, TV-obsessed teen.

• • • Combat – Orcus engages in significant combat
    • Dance – Agnes engages in some dance

STEVE is an awkward, aspiring mage/warrior who repeatedly dies ignominiously in combat. In this world, Steve is an awkward teen.

• • • Combat – Steve engages in some combat

NARRATOR/FARAH/EVIL GABBI/EVIL TINA are roles under consideration for doubling.

NARRATOR is channeling her best Cate Blanchett in actively and engagingly introducing us to key elements of our story. She powerfully commands our attention and then slips away.

FARAH is a beautiful, dancing, singing fairy who kicks ass.

• • • • • • • Combat – Farah engages in significant combat

EVIL GABBI/EVIL TINA are mean, homophobic bully cheerleaders. In this world, Gabbi/Tina are much the same, but better at putting a pleasant face on that.

• • • • • • • Combat – Evil Gabbi/Evil Tina engage in significant combat
            • Dance – Evil Gabbi/Evil Tina engage in some kick-ass dancing

Bugbears/Wraiths/Cavalcade of Monsters/Tiamat Puppeteers are non-speaking roles that will engage in some combat. There may be some doubling of these folks with the above 4 roles and/or as deck crew.

TO AUDITION:

1. Come to Theatre Hall room 331 to sign up for a time on Tuesday, November 29. You will be able to sign up for a 10-minute slot during the audition window. Time slots are available on a first-come-first-serve basis.
2. Download, complete, and print the UW-Green Bay Audition Form as well as the Intimacy Disclosure Form (below) – these forms will be used for both productions. Please read them carefully and fill out completely. Bring the forms to your audition. (Extra copies of the forms will be available at the audition and can be picked up in Theatre Hall room 331).

Audition-Form-UWGB-TnDv.11.19.22

Intimacy Disclosure Form

If you are interested in auditioning but are unable to attend the DanceWorks audition sessions or the She Kills Monsters audition on Nov. 29, please contact Dr. Thomas Campbell (campbelt@uwgb.edu) as soon as possible. Every effort will be made to schedule an alternative time.

Perusal Scripts for She Kills Monsters are available for 24-hour check-out in Theatre Hall 331. You are strongly encouraged to read the script prior to auditioning,

Cast Lists will be posted on the THEATRE BLOG (here) and on the UWGB Theatre and Dance Facebook page as soon as they become available.

Rehearsals for SHE KILLS MONSTERS will start with a table reading sometime in December (TBD) with one-on-one rehearsals in January/February, with full cast rehearsals beginning in early March.

Students cast in Theatre season productions are required to register for Theatre 336, Production Practicum: Performance, 1 cr.

UW-GREEN BAY THEATRE & DANCE

UW-Green Bay Theatre and Dance welcomes ALL current UWGB students to participate in all aspects of production work.

FALL 2022 PRODUCTION INFORMATION

PRODUCTION #1

THE EFFECT

by Lucy Prebble

Production Dates: October 13-15, 21-22

Directed by Rebecca Stone Thornberry

Synopsis: Dr. Lorna James and Dr. Toby Sealey are conducting a medical drug trial testing the effects of a new anti-depressant. When two participants (Connie and Tristan) fall for one another, how can anyone be sure of where their feelings originate? Could their deepest emotions be caused by the drug? Connie and Tristan try to discover the origins of their feelings for one another and to manipulate the drug trial in their favor, but this may prove to be their undoing. Dr. Lorna James and Dr. Toby Sealey’s relationship stands in counterpoint to Connie and Tristan’s. The two doctors have a troubled past relationship as well as differences in their beliefs about whether depression can be successfully medicated. Through the interplay of science, psychology, love, and romance, Lucy Prebble’s play examines bodily autonomy, choice, and human connection.

Please be aware that this play contains strong language, kissing, and depictions of sexual activity. The department plans to consult an intimacy coordinator. An audition disclosure form will be included with the regular audition form.

Character descriptions:

Note: Actors should be comfortable playing the characters’ genders and ages but do not have to themselves be those genders / ages.  

• • • Lorna James: Female. 47. A former smoker. Has had a former sexual relationship with Toby. Suffers from depression but refuses to use medication to control it. Precise and clinical. Believes she is fully in charge of the experiment. English dialect.
    • Toby Sealey: Male. 45. Believes in the efficacy of the drug. Has had a former sexual relationship with Lorna. Believes Lorna should use medication to control her depression. Has a sense of humor. Does not know if he can trust Lorna with the experiment. English dialect.
    • Connie Hall: 26. Has a boyfriend. This is her first paid study and she’s not sure what to expect. Nervous and anxious to please, she loosens up after meeting Tristan. Presents as wealthier and more educated than Tristan. English dialect.
    • Tristan Frey: 30. An Irishman who is also a decent tap dancer. A casual smoker. He’s done lots of these studies, is a bit of a rebel, and takes pride in breaking the rules. Irish dialect.

PRODUCTION #2

If/Then

Music by Tom Kitt

Book and Lyrics by Brian Yorkey

Production Dates: November 17-19

Directed by Thomas Campbell

Music Direction by Benjamin Olejniczak

Choreography by Denise Carlson-Gardner

Synopsis: Elizabeth, a recent divorcée, has returned to New York City to reignite her life and find a new purpose. At the outset of this contemporary musical, Elizabeth is presented with a moment, a seemingly innocuous moment where she is presented with a choice. At this point, Elizabeth’s story is split, and we get to track her life following two different trajectories – one where she makes the choice, another where she makes a different choice. In one life we follow Beth, who takes a phone call that leads to a lucrative profession as a city planner. In the other life, we follow Liz, who does not take the phone call and falls in love with a young doctor. Both stories share the same characters and show how their lives are impacted by a single person and the choices they make.

Please be aware that this play contains strong language, kissing, and depictions of sexual activity. The department plans to consult an intimacy coordinator. An audition disclosure form will be included with the regular audition form.

Character descriptions:

Note: Actors should be comfortable playing the characters’ genders and ages but do not have to themselves be those genders / ages.

Female:

• • • Anne – Kate’s girlfriend. Age: 30 – Vocal range top: C5; Vocal range bottom: E4
    • Elena – A city planner. Age: 20 – Vocal range top: C5; Vocal range bottom: E4
    • Elizabeth – An urban planner, newly returned to New York City. Age: 38 – Vocal range top: E5; Vocal range bottom: A3
    • Kate – Elizabeth’s neighbor, a kindergarten teacher. Age: 30 – Vocal range top: F5; Vocal range bottom: A3

Male:

• • • David – A pediatric surgeon. Age: 30
    • Josh – A doctor and Army Reservist. Age: 30 – Vocal range top: A#4; Vocal range bottom: C2
    • Lucas – Elizabeth’s college friend, a community activist. Age: 38 – Vocal range top: Ab4; Vocal range bottom: B2
    • Stephen – Elizabeth’s grad-school colleague, a city planner. Age: 40 – Vocal range top: D4; Vocal range bottom: D3

 Ensemble

• • • Various citizens of New York City. Gender: Any

PLEASE NOTE: All performers cast in If/Then may be needed to execute scenic transitions and/or run-crew duties to facilitate the flow of the production.

AUDITION DETAILS

TO AUDITION:

1. Schedule an Audition Appointment using the Acuity Appointment Scheduler (link below). You will be asked to register to the site, allowing us to send you a confirmation and reminders. Then you will select a 30-minuteaudition time.

CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE YOUR AUDITION

2. Download, complete, and print the UW-Green Bay Audition Form as well as the Intimacy Disclosure Form (below) – these forms will be used for both productions. Please read them carefully and fill out completely. Bring the forms to your audition. (Extra copies of the forms will be available at the audition and can be picked up in Theatre Hall room 331).

Audition Form – UWGB TnDv.8.16.22

Intimacy Disclosure Form

THE SCHEDULE:

Wednesday, Sept. 7 from 6-9pm

• • • Auditions for both The Effect and If/Then will be held together in University Theatre in Theatre Hall – report to the lobby of University Theatre and stage managerment will direct you where to go.
    • to be considered for both shows, prepare a ~90sec piece from a contemporary musical (from the past 30 years) AND prepare a contemporary monologue ~60sec in length.
      • • NOTE: for those auditioning for IF/THEN, live accompaniment will not be available. You must provide your own recorded accompaniment for the audition. For problems or questions, contact Dr. Campbell (campbelt@uwgb.edu).
    • to be considered for ONLY The Effect, you need only prepare a contemporary monologue ~60sec in length
    • You will be notified at the end of the night if you are called back for either production

Thursday, Sept. 8 from 6-9pm

• • • Callbacks will be held for The Effect(in Jean Weidner Theatre) as well as a Dance Audition (in University Theatre) for If/Then 
    • To be considered for the musical, you MUST attend the dance audition
      • • Attire: Wear clothes you can move in- Dance shoes required (jazz, ballet or character shoe – Do not wear sneakers or tennis shoes.  You will stick to the floor).
        • You will learn a short routine and perform it in small groups
    • For those auditioning for both productions, we will schedule those called back for The Effect accordingly so you can attend both the callback and the Dance audition.
    • Callback lists and information will be posted on the THEATRE BLOG (here) and on the Theatre Callboard on the first floor of Theatre Hall.
    • You may be given specific material to prepare for the callback.

Friday, Sept. 9 from 6-9pm

• • • Callbacks for If/Then – consisting of scene work and additional vocal work
    • Callback lists and information will be posted on the THEATRE BLOG (here) and on the Theatre Callboard on the first floor of Theatre Hall.
    • You may be given specific material to prepare for the callback.

If you are interested in auditioning but cannot attend the first audition, please contact Dr. Thomas Campbell (campbelt@uwgb.edu) as soon as possible. Every effort will be made to schedule an alternative time.

Perusal Scripts for THE EFFECT and IF/THEN are available for 1-day check-out in Theatre Hall 331 (open Mon-Fri 8:30am- 4:30pm). You are strongly encouraged to read the script prior to auditioning,

It is our intention to cast both productions by Sunday, September 11. As the rehearsal periods will overlap, it will not be possible to be cast in both productions. Cast Lists will be posted on the THEATRE BLOG (here) and on the UWGB Theatre and Dance Facebook page.

Rehearsals for THE EFFECT will begin Tuesday, September 13

Music Rehearsals for IF/THEN will begin the second or third week in September.

Students cast in Theatre Mainstage productions are required to register for Theatre 336, Production Practicum: Performance, 1 cr.