Audition Information

Fall Term Auditions

Almost, Maine

Directed by: Jeremy West
Written by: John Cariani

This romantic comedy takes place in the remote, fictional town of Almost, Maine. The story is told throughout a series of vignettes where the citizens of Almost, Maine fall in and out of love in unexpected and heartwarming ways. Join W&L Theater this fall to be a part of these poignant love stories.

Auditions: September 1-2, 7:00 p.m.

Location: Johnson Theatre in the Lenfest Center

Audition Information: No experience necessary!

W&L Dancers Create...

Under the artistic direction of Jenefer Davies, W&L Dancers Create is a concert of works created, designed and performed by W&L students — a performance that reflects, in theme and style, current undergraduate work in dance. This dance concert showcases the intellectual and creative curiosity within the dance program. With permission, students are invited to create choreography for this concert.

Auditions: September 8, 5:00-6:30 p.m.

Location: W&L Dance Studio, 109 S Jefferson Street (entrance is from the alley)

Audition information: The purpose of the dance audition is to evaluate the existing technique, musicality, and performative qualities of each individual student with the goal being to cast every student in a role that both celebrates and challenges them. The audition isn’t a high stress situation. The artistic director will teach a modern dance class and evaluate everyone over the course of the hour and a half. The only particular skills necessary are a great collaborative spirit and a desire to create and perform. The company is situated within the contemporary/modern dance genre with opportunities in ballet, jazz, aerial, hiphop, folk dance forms, and others. The company is a wonderful mix of students who’ve studied dance since they were very young, students who have taken classes for a few years, and students new to dance. Everyone is welcome. W&L dance is a family and we all support one another.

Please wear comfortable clothing in which you can move freely. Depending on your past experience this may be leotard and tights, tank top and leggings, t-shirt and sweatpants, etc. Please do not wear shorts. The audition is conducted bare footed. Please pull long hair back. Bring a receptacle for water.

Any questions, please email Jenefer Davies at daviesj@wlu.edu.

Winter Term Auditions

Mean Girls

Directed by: Robb Zahm
Written by: Tina Fey
Music by: Jeff Richmond
Lyrics by: Nell Benjamin

A stage adaption of the 2004 hit “Mean Girls,” this musical follows the fish-out-of-water Cady as she adapts to the vicious popularity pecking order of suburban Illinois, where she meets the Plastics: Gretchen, Karen, and the infamous Regina George. Come audition for these iconic characters to be a part of the laughter and perform these equally iconic songs.

Auditions: January 6-8, 7:00 p.m.

Location: Keller Theater in the Lenfest Center

Audition Information: No experience necessary!

W&L Repertory Dance Concert

Artistic Director: Jenefer Davies

The award-winning W&L Repertory Dance Company presents an evening of multi-faceted dance works created by internationally renowned choreographers, faculty and guest artists. Named a program of “outstanding artistic excellence” by the American College Dance Association, W&L Repertory Dance Company is committed to showcasing artistically vibrant contemporary dance works and challenging W&L student dancers through experiential opportunities in dance.

Auditions: January 12, 5:00-6:30 p.m.

Location: W&L Dance Studio, 109 S Jefferson Street (entrance from the alley)

Audition information: The purpose of the dance audition is to evaluate the existing technique, musicality, and performative qualities of each individual student with the goal being to cast every student in a role that both celebrates and challenges them. The audition isn’t a high stress situation. The artistic director will teach a modern dance class and evaluate everyone over the course of the hour and a half. The only particular skills necessary are a great collaborative spirit and a desire to create and perform. The company is situated within the contemporary/modern dance genre with opportunities in ballet, jazz, aerial, hiphop, folk dance forms, and others. The company is a wonderful mix of students who’ve studied dance since they were very young, students who have taken classes for a few years, and students new to dance. Everyone is welcome. W&L dance is a family and we all support one another.

Please wear comfortable clothing in which you can move freely. Depending on your past experience this may be leotard and tights, tank top and leggings, t-shirt and sweatpants, etc. Please do not wear shorts. The audition is conducted bare footed. Please pull long hair back. Bring a receptacle for water.

Any questions, please email Jenefer at daviesj@wlu.edu.