FALL AUDITIONS, 2022

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

  1. 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.

 

 

Studio Proposals for 2022-2023 Season

Proposals for Studio Productions for the 2022-2023 academic year will be accepted with a deadline of Monday, April 25, 2022.  Proposals should be sent to:
Dr. Thomas Campbell, Chair of Theatre and Dance
campbelt@uwgb.edu
We haven’t had Studio productions for a few years now. Studios provide students with directing, design, performance, and an abundance of other creative opportunities. Past Studio productions have included
   one-act and full-length plays, often material not usually produced on the Mainstage
      recent titles include
        Exit, Pursued by a Bear, Sister Mary Ignatius Explains it All, 
        short plays by Franca Rame, Boiling People in My Coffee, and
        The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)
   original, student-written works
   cabaret-style and variety shows
   staged readings including In the Next Room, one-acts by Neil Labute,
      and Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues, The Good Body, 
        and I am an Emotional Creature
   a devised piece telling the stories of Peter Pan and The Little Match Girl 
      with movement, music, puppets, and lots of fabric!
Please read the attached guidelines for details. I also strongly encourage those interested in directing a Studio production speak to Dr. Campbell to toss around ideas.  The attached document also includes the Studio Proposal Cover Sheet.
I have also attached 2 samples of past Studio Proposals. Both were approved. The second was approved as a “Workshop” (developing new material)

Spring 2022 Mainstage Casting

Circle Mirror Transformation

Marty …………….. Jasmine Christyne

Theresa ………….. Mickey Schommer

Lauren ……………..McKenzie Thompson

James ……………… Paul Kobylorz

Schultz ……………. Theodore Hock

Thank you to all who auditioned for Circle Mirror Transformation. As always, you made casting decisions very difficult. I look forward to seeing you in future auditions and/or to working with you as members of the crew.

Congratulations to those cast. I am excited to have you all aboard. If you have not already done so, please confirm your acceptance of the role as well as your availability for the read-through (see below) as soon as possible by emailing the director at stonethr@uwgb.edu

A couple of items to attend to right away

Please register for THTR 336-0001 (2379) Production Practicum: Performance, 1 credit as soon as possible. Students must register for work in productions.  Registration will require a Prerequisite Waiver Form

The first read-through will be Wednesday,  Dec. 8,  from 6-9 pm in TH 212.    This is the only rehearsal before the break.  Please read the play before the first rehearsal.

Scripts may be picked up from the TH 331 office Monday Dec. 6 after noon (during business hours only).

If you know of any student who wants to work in a crew position, please have them speak with Professor Dinesh Yadav as soon as possible. We NEED crew members and they are a valuable part of the production team. You should also speak with Professor Yadav about crew positions for Picasso at the Lapin Agile. The shows do not overlap so cast from one production is encouraged to work on the other production.

Picasso at the Lapin Agile

Gaston …………………… Mason Amidon

Freddy …………………… Cory J O’Donnell

Einstein …………………. Ty Witthuhn

Germaine ………………  Alexandra Smith

Suzanne …………………. Aubrey Stein

Sagot ……………………… Audrey Soberg

Picasso …………………… Mickey Wirtz

Schmendiman ………… Jennifer Witt

Countess/Admirer …… Autumn Johnson

Visitor ……………………. Blake Larson

Thank you to all who auditioned!

Cast- Please register for Theatre 336- sec. 0002 (2381) Production Practicum: Performance, 1 cr   Students must register for all production work.

Registration will require a Prerequisite Waiver Form found on the Registrar’s website

Scripts may be picked up from the TH 331 office Monday Dec. 6 during business hours only. These scripts are yours to keep.

Check your UWGB email regularly for important production information.

Auditions for Spring 2022 Mainstage productions

UW-Green Bay Theatre and Dance

Spring 2022 Mainstage Production  Auditions

 

Circle Mirror Transformation by Annie Baker

Directed by Rebecca Stone Thornberry

Casting  an ensemble of 5 actors for a live production scheduled to perform February 24- March 5, 2022

First Audition 

Monday, November 29, beginning at 6 pm in Theatre Hall 212, Acting Studio
Callback – Wednesday, December 1, beginning at 6 pm in the Jean Weidner Theatre

1. Select one of the Audition Sides below to prepare (does not need to be memorized, additional copies willbe available at the audition)

2.  Prepared contemporary monologues up to 90 seconds are encouraged but not required.

Use this link to schedule a 30 minute audition appointment:

Schedule Audition for CIRCLE

Please fill out the AUDITION FORM and email form to Rebecca Stone Thornberry at stonethr@uwgb.edu prior to November 29. Additional forms will be available at the audition.

CIRCLE AUDITION FORM

If you are unable to attend the first audition, please contact the Director, Rebecca Stone Thornberry at stonethr@uwgb.edu for accommodation.

Circle Mirror Transformation Character Breakdown:  CIRCLE Characters

Circle Mirror Transformation Audition Sides:

JAMES

MARTY

THERESA

SCHULTZ p. 1     SCHULTZ p. 2

Picasso at the Lapin Agile, a comedy by Steve Martin

Directed by Alan Kopischke

Casting an ensemble of 9 actors for a live production scheduled for  April 22-30, 2022

First Audition will be

Monday, November 29, beginning at 5 pm in University Theatre
Callback will be Tuesday, November 30, beginning at 5 pm

1. Select one of the Audition Sides below to prepare (does not need to be memorized, additional copies willbe available at the audition)

2.  Prepared contemporary comic monologues up to 90 seconds are encouraged but not required.

Use this link to schedule a 30 minute audition appointment:

Schedule PICASSO Audition

Please fill out the AUDITION FORM  and email form to Alan Kopischke at kopischa@uwgb.edu prior to November 29. Additional forms will be available at the audition.

PICASSO Audition Form

If you are unable to attend the first audition, please contact the Director, Alan Kopischke at kopischa@uwgb.edu for accommodation.

Picasso at the Lapin Agile Character Breakdown:  PICASSO CHARACTERS

Picasso at the Lapin Agile Audition Sides:

SIDES 1: Admirer, Countess, Schmendiman, Visitor  SIDES 1

SIDES 2: Einstein, Picasso, Sagot  SIDES 2

SIDES 3: Freddy, Gaston, Germaine, Gaston & Suzanne  SIDES 3

 

 Perusal scripts for BOTH plays are now available for 2-day check-out in Theatre Hall 331. Please return ALL scripts by Monday, November 29.

 

 

FALL 2021 MAINSTAGE CAST LISTS

RED

 CAST

Mason Amidon

Isabelle Austgen

Kylie Heisz

Mackenzie Hillmann

Charrey Honkanen

Grace Kolb

Cory O’Donnell

Olivia Smith

Alexandra Smith

Aubrey Stein

Olivia Zwerlein

Thank you to everyone who auditioned.

For those not cast, please contact Prof. Dinesh Yadav for opportunities in production crew positions and other ways to be involved this semester. We welcome participation by ALL UWGB students.

Cast

Please watch your campus email for important information.  First rehearsal will be Tuesday, September 7, 6:00pm in University Theatre.  Scripts will be distributed at that time.

Cast members should enroll in: Theatre 336, Production Practicum: Performance, 1 credit, section 1 (#9337)

FUN HOME

Cast List

Alison……………………………………….……Jasmine Christyne

Medium Alison……………………….……..Audrey Soberg

Small Alison……………………….………….Annie Skorupa

Joan…………………………………….…………Jenny Witt

Helen…………………………………….……….Aisa Rogers

Bruce……………………………………………..Sean Stalvey

Christian…………………………………………Alyssa Mocaldo

John……………………………………………….Katie Koehn

Roy/Mark/Pete/Bobby Jeremy………..….Mickey Wirtz

Thank you to everyone who auditioned. 

If you have been cast please watch for an email from our Music Director, Dr. Courtney Sherman, regarding music rehearsals, which will begin on Monday, September 13th.  You will be receiving a full rehearsal schedule soon.  Regular, nightly rehearsals will begin on October 11th.

If you have been cast, please do not cut your hair or alter your appearance in any way without consulting with me first.

Cast members should enroll in: Theatre 336, Production Practicum: Performance, 1 credit, section 2 (#11432)

Practicum enrollment will require a Prerequisite Waiver Form

Fall Semester Auditions 2021

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 2021 PRODUCTION INFORMATION

 RED by Somalia Seaton

Casting  an ensemble of 12 actors for a live production scheduled to perform October 14-16, 20-23, 2021

Mourning the loss of her bestie, Jay, Dee cannot imagine life without her best friend. She withdraws into her imagination and memory, seeking comfort from the harsh realities of the outside. 

RED is an unflinching and bold exploration of the internal lives of young women. It is part of Platform, an initiative from Tonic Theater in England, whose mission is to achieve greater gender balance in its workforces and repertoire. Platform commissions large-cast plays with predominately or all female casts, written specifically for performance by young actors.

Persons of all gender identities are encouraged to audition.

Directed by Laura Riddle riddlel@uwgb.edu

Fun Home, a musical by Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron,     based on the graphic novel by Alison Bechdel

Casting 10 actors for a live production scheduled for  November 18-20, 2021

 When her father dies unexpectedly, graphic novelist Alison dives deep into her past to tell the story of the volatile, brilliant, one-of-a-kind man whose temperament and secrets defined her family and her life. Moving between past and present, Alison relives her unique childhood playing at the family’s Bechdel Funeral Home, her growing understanding of her own sexuality, and the looming, unanswerable questions about her father’s hidden desires. 

Directed by John Mariano marianoj@uwgb.edu
Musical Direction by Courtney Sherman shermanc@uwgb.edu
Choreographed by Denise Carlson-Gardner carlsond@uwgb.edu

AUDITIONS

First Audition for RED will be
    Wednesday, September 1, beginning at 5 pm
First Audition for FUN HOME will be
    Thursday,September 2, beginning at 4:30 pm
Callbacks for both shows are scheduled for
    Friday, September 3

If you are interested in auditioning but cannot attend the first audition , please contact the Director as soon as possible. Every effort will be made to schedule an alternative time.

Perusal Scripts for RED and FUN HOME 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,

RED Audition

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

Schedule RED Audition

2). Download the RED Audition Form. (below) Please read carefully and fill out completely. Bring the form to your audition. (Extra copies of the form will be available at the audition.

The first audition on Wednesday, Sept. 1, will be in University Theatre in Theatre Hall following the Theatre department gathering and will consist of improvisations and cold readings from the script. Dress comfortably for ease of movement.

RED Audition Form

FUN HOME Audition

1). Schedule an Audition Appointment using the Acuity Appointment Scheduler. You will be asked to register to the site, allowing us to send you a confirmation and reminders. Then you will select a 20-minute audition time.

Schedule FUN HOME Audition

2). Download the FUN HOME Audition Form. (below) Please read carefully and fill out completely. Bring the form to your audition. (Extra copies of the form will be available at the audition.

The first audition on Thursday, Sept. 2, will be in University Theatre in Theatre Hall and will consist of a prepared song, approximately 90 seconds in length. A song from musical theatre, after 1980, is preferred. Pre-recorded accompaniment is preferred and a speaker will be provided. Live accompaniment will also be available and, if needed, you must provide your sheet music in the correct key. No a cappella singing.

CALLBACKS

Callbacks for both shows will be scheduled for Friday, September 3, beginning at 4pm and will be coordinated to avoid conflict. 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.

It is our intention to cast both productions by Sunday, September 5. As the rehearsal periods will overlap, it will not be possible to be cast in both Fall productions. Cast Lists will be posted on the THEATRE BLOG (here) and on the UWGB Theatre and Dance FaceBook page.

Rehearsals for RED will begin Tuesday, September 7

Music Rehearsals for FUN HOME will begin in September.

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

 

 

 

 

Theatre and Dance- June 1, 2020

Greetings !

The Spring 2020 semester was full of surprises, challenges, and change. Our routines were disrupted, classes were transformed by AD (alternative delivery,) and productions were suddenly stopped mid-process. The formalities that mark the ending of semester and school year, and for some, the successful completion of their degree, were sorely missed.

A long-standing tradition of the UWGB Theatre and Dance Program has been Coarse Awards, a celebration of accomplishments, served up with with creative diversions and a “light meal,” by the good people of Alternate Theatre. We watch a slide-show of production photos and spontaneous shots of students in their natural habitats, celebrate our graduating class, and recognize student accomplishments with awards and scholarships.

On behalf of the faculty and staff of UWGB Theatre and Dance, I am pleased to present the Theatre Awards for 2020. The recipients names will be added to the plaques in the University Theatre Lobby.

Excellence in Production ………………………………. Hayden Barlass

Excellence in Performance ……………………………………. Faith Klick

Excellence in Dramaturgy/ Playwriting ……….. Alyssa Hannam

Outstanding Theatre Students … Faith Klick and Chay Schmitt

Congratulations!

As our plans for the ’20-’21 academic year and production season develop, I will be posting updates. Stay in touch, let us know what you’re doing, stay safe and healthy.

We’ll leave a light on for you!

Laura Riddle

Chair of Theatre and Dance