Theatre and Dance

Fall Dance Concert

Auditions are in the Dance Lab (rm 117), E. O. Bull Center for the Arts

About the Show
University Dance Company’s annual Fall Dance Concert focuses on work by current WCU dance faculty and professional guest artists with selected student work.

Audition Dates:
Attend either the Tuesday or Wednesday audition.

• Tuesday, August 26, 2025 | 7:00 – 9:00pm
  • For new incoming students and any student who has performed with University Dance Company (UDC) for only one semester.
• Wednesday, August 27, 2025 | 7:00 – 9:00pm
  • For Tuesday callbacks and all upperclassmen who have performed with University Dance Company (UDC) for at least one semester.

Rehearsals & Performances:

• Rehearsals begin: September 2, 2025
• Show Dates:
  • November 7, 2025 at 7:30pm
  • November 8, 2025 at 2:00pm & 7:30pm

Please fill out the following prior to auditioning:

Fall dance concert AUDITION SIGN-UP SHEEt

Important Information:

•  Arrive 20–30 minutes early to sign in, receive a number, and warm up.
• No need to prepare anything in advance.
• You will be taught two combinations in a contemporary/modern/jazz style and perform them in small groups.

If you have any questions, please contact  Faculty Director Gretchen Studlien-Webb at gstudlien-webb@wcupa.edu.

Little Women, The Broadway Musical

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

About the Show
Based on the life of Louisa May Alcott, Little Women, The Broadway Musical tells the heartfelt story of the March sisters—Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy—as they grow up together during the time of the Civil War. With dreams of becoming a writer, Jo struggles to get her stories published. Encouraged by her friend, Professor Bhaer, to write from the heart, Jo crafts a touching tale inspired by the lives, laughter, and challenges she shares with her sisters. A timeless coming-of-age story filled with warmth, courage, and family bonds—perfect for audiences of all ages.

Audition Dates:
Plan to attend the Wednesday evening audition.

• Wednesday, September 3, 2025 | 5:00 – 9:00pm
• Callbacks: Monday, September 8, 2025 | 5:00 – 10:00pm

Rehearsals & Performances:

• Rehearsals begin: Late September / Early October
• Tech begins: Tuesday, November 11, 2025
• Show Dates:
  • November 20, 21, 22 at 7:30pm
  • November 23 at 2:00pm

Please fill out the following prior to auditioning:

Little Women, The Broadway Musical AUDITION SIGN-UP Sheet  Little women, the broadway musical Casting Breakdown

Little Women, the broadway Musical Audition Form

Important Information & Preparations:

• For September 3 audition, prepare 32 measures of one song in the style of the show or a song that speaks to the essence of a character of your choosing.
• No movement audition will be held on September 3.
• Callbacks will include a movement call, song cut(s) from the show, and a short book scene (to be announced with the callback list).

If you have any questions, please contact student stage manager, Eli McBride, EM990183@wcupa.edu, or faculty production manager Dr. Christen Mandracchia, cmandracchia@wcupa.edu.

Sideways Stories from Wayside School

Auditions are in the MainStage Theatre, E.O. Bull Center for the Arts
Performances will be in the Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre, Swope Building

About the Show
Welcome to the 30th Floor classroom of Wayside School – a place that was accidentally built sideways, where the 19th story may or may not exist, and the mean Mrs. Gorf can turn children into apples. Louis Sachar’s beloved collection of short stories about very relatable elementary school kids in very unbelievable situations comes to life onstage. Get ready for fun surprises, laughs, coming of age lessons, mashed potatoes, and maybe even a ghost. This production is fun for the whole family!

Audition Dates:

• Wednesday, September 3, 2025 | 5:00 – 9:00pm
• Callbacks: Friday, September 5, 2025 | 6:00 – 10:00pm
  • (An additional audition date of Thursday, September 4 may be used if September 3 fills.)

Rehearsals & Performances:

• Rehearsals begin: Monday, September 8, 2025
• Tech rehearsals begin: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
• Show Dates:
  • October 16, 17, 18 at 7:30pm
  • October 19 at 2:00pm

Please fill out the following prior to auditioning:

Sideways Stories from Wayside School AUDITION SIGN-UP SHEET

Sideways stories from wayside school audition form

Important Information & Preparations:

For initial audition, prepare a contemporary comedic monologue, no more than one minute in length. Callbacks will consist of sides from the script, which will be assigned when callbacks are announced.

Multiple opportunities from one audition:

• From this audition, the director will also be looking to cast roles for Sacco and Vanzetti: A Tragedia dell’Arte at Curio Theatre in Philadelphia (Spring 2026).
• Paul Kuhn, Artistic Director of Curio Theatre, will be in attendance. | Callbacks for Sacco and Vanzetti will take place at a later date.
• Roles available for Sacco and Vanzetti are the following: Sacco and Vanzetti look-alikes, Defense Attorney Fred Moore, Jury Foreman, Celestino F. Madeiros, Maynard Shaw, Italian immigrant defense witnesses, Beltrando Brini, Governor Fuller, Benito Mussolini, Michael Dukakis, Countee Cullen, Edna St. Vincent Millay

If you have any questions, please contact student stage manager, Olivia Opiela, OO995642@wcupa.edu, or faculty production manager Dr. Christen Mandracchia, cmandracchia@wcupa.edu.