UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN River Falls
Auditions are open to all students, regardless of major.
Roles are race/ethnicity, disability, and gender inclusive. No experience or preparation is necessary. Dress to move. You may audition for any or all production(s). If you can’t make these times, contact kathy.welch@uwrf.edu for alternative.
Directed by SASA alumnus Rachael Buckallew
The Community Garden by Justin Borak
A newcomer volunteers for a community garden and learns that care for the environment teaches care for people.
Rehearsals: Sept 23 – Oct 9
Performances: Oct 10 and 11 at 7:30 pm
A staged reading is great for students who want to be involved in a production that requires a shorter time commitment: Two weeks of rehearsals, two performance nights. You will sit on
the stage with scripts.
Directed by SASA student Zoe Palmer
She Kills Monsters by Qui Nguyen
Agnes Evans processes the tragic death of her sister through a game called Dungeons and Dragons. This play represents grief, loss, love and LGBTQ +.
Rehearsals: Sept 16 - Nov 5, Sun – Thurs from 6 -9 pm
Performances: Nov 6, 7, 8, and 9 at 7:30 pm
Directed by SASA instructor Dr. Kathy Welch
1940s Radio Christmas Carol by Walton Jones
Musical comedy – most roles require singing, no dance necessary
The tale of a rag-tag group of actors performing Dickens’ classic story through the mayhem of a live radio broadcast in 1943.
Rehearsals: Oct 14-Dec 5, Sun – Thurs from 6 -9 pm
Performances: Dec 6, 7, 11, 12 and 13 at 7:30 pm, Dec 8 at 2 pm
Characters
Many roles are radio actors who create distinct character voices, animal sounds and dialects.
Clifton – Cheap radio producer and front man.
William – (singing not required) Veteran star of stage and screen. Plays Scrooge.
Cholly – Comic ham with a day job as a baker.
Fritz – Cynical ex-salesman.
Jackie – (tenor)Teased for being young, lives with mom.
Judith – Determined and stubborn leading lady
Margie – Brassy and flippant veteran of comic radio roles.
Sally – Sweet on the outside tough on the inside, Rosie the Riveter type.
Buzz – (singing not required) Agreeable sound effects master, loves the show.
Toots – Musical director
Esther – (singing not required) Audio engineer
Harold – (singing not required) Hotel concierge
Sides and music will be available to preview beginning Monday 9/9 in KFA B24 (across from the Green Room). For More information contact: kathy.welch@uwrf.edu