Auditions are open to all UCA students
regardless of your major or minor.
AUDITIONS FOR FESTIVAL OF ONE ACT PLAYS
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8
TIME: TBA – Please check back for exact time
There are 11 directors who will need approximately 50 actors. This is a great opportunity to get involved!
Prepare a one-minute monologue
Bridges/Larson Theatre
Snow Fine Arts Center
If you need further information, contact Liz Parker, UCA Theatre Production Manager, at LizP@uca.edu
High School Audition Day
Saturday, December 10, 2011
10:30 am – Check in
11:00 am – Auditions Begin
UCA Theatre hosts the annual High School Audition Day for high school seniors (or college transfers) who are interested in auditioning for scholarships in Theatre. Each college in Arkansas is invited to our campus in Conway to watch your audition and talk to you one-on-one about their theatre programs. This is a great opportunity for you to meet college faculty/staff and to discuss your college plans with them.
Please note: This is not an audition for CASTING you in a play or for ENTRY into a specific Theatre program. This audition is for scholarships only.
Here’s what you need to do!
1) Fill out a registration form and return it by December 5, 2011. Registration is free. Your registration form must be postmarked or faxed by December 5 to secure your audition spot. Do not mail or fax your registration form after December 5. On-site registration will begin at 10:30 am on December 10. Those registering on December 10 will be allowed to audition on a first-come, first-served basis and only if time allows. Pre-registration is highly encouraged.
2) Prepare a 60-second monologue of your choice. Please choose a monologue that best demonstrates your abilities. Please choose a monologue from a play, not a movie. Also, please choose a MONOLOGUE, with one person only. Do not attempt to play more than one character in a scene. Your audition will be timed. You will be asked to stop if you exceed the time limit.
3) If you wish to sing, prepare an additional 30 seconds of singing, for a total of 90 seconds for the entire audition. You must provide your own taped/CD accompaniment. You must also bring your own battery-operated tape/CD player. No piano will be provided. You may also sing a cappella.
4) Design/Technical Theatre Students – Please bring a design portfolio, artwork, or other similar materials. Design/Technical students do not need to prepare a monologue, however, you are welcome to do so. If you are not preparing a monologue, please let us know when you check in.One-on-one interviews with the faculty from the colleges attending will begin immediately following the audition process. You will be able to visit with as many colleges as you wish. Colleges will also post a list of students they would like to speak with.
Do not attach a resume to your registration form. Colleges will receive copies of your registration form only. However, you may pass out your resume to the individual college representatives during your one-on-one interview.
The audition process itself will probably be finished by 12:30. The interview sessions will begin around this time. The amount of time you spend here will be determined by how many colleges you wish to visit and how many other students are in line ahead of you. Most of the interview sessions are over by 3:00 pm. Parents are welcome to attend the interview sessions, however, parents/teachers/advisors will not be allowed to view the auditions.
Make sure your registration form is postmarked or faxed by December 5. The address is listed at the bottom of the form. Fax your form to 501-450-3102.For a map of the UCA campus and directions to the Snow Fine Arts Center, please click here.
Printable Student Information
Need other information? Call Liz Parker at 501-450-5092 or email LizP@uca.edu
Here is a list of colleges who have informed us that they plan to attend. Please check back as we will add more colleges when we hear from them.
University of Central Arkansas
Conway
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro
Lyon College
Batesville
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO
Arkansas State University
Beebe
Harding University
Searcy
Henderson State University
Arkadelphia
The Youth Theatre of Central Arkansas was formed in 1990 to provide students in grades 3-12 with quality, creative, theatrical experiences and is supported by UCA Theatre and the UCA Theatre Foundation. The Youth Theatre has encouraged and fostered the talents of hundreds of children in the central Arkansas area. Its unique program combines the fun of performing on stage with a professional educational experience available nowhere else. Students are taught by professional theatre faculty with years of experience both on stage and behind the scenes. Many Youth Theatre alumni have earned college degrees in Theatre and are leading successful careers in the world of entertainment, education, and private business. The Youth Theatre currently has two age groups. The Junior Group consists of students in grades 3-6 with the Senior Group for students in grades 7-12. If you want your child to learn from knowledgeable professionals, then the Youth Theatre is the place for a fun, creative and educational experience!
OUR STAFF
The Youth Theatre is fortunate to have Ruthann Curry Browne as its director. Ruthann holds an MA in Performance from the Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver and has taken graduate courses toward a PhD in Theatre for Youth from Arizona State University. She has directed numerous plays, taught middle school drama, and led workshops in acting and auditioning. Ruthann is currently an adjunct professor at UCA where she teaches Theatre Appreciation.Liz Parker, Business/Production Manager for UCA Theatre, has served Youth Theatre as its coordinator for the past 17 years. She holds a BS in Theatre from UCA and is responsible for registration, scheduling, and day-to-day operations of the Youth Theatre.
OUR SUMMER PROGRAM
This generally consists of 4-5 weeks of rehearsal on the production of a full-length play. Both age groups meet and rehearse five days a week in preparation for their production. Registration fees for the summer program generally run between $250 and $300.
NOTE: The summer program is a day camp available only to those students who are able to return home each day. On-campus housing is not available at this time.
ARE YOU ON OUR MAILING LIST?
If you’d like to receive information about upcoming classes and workshops, simply email: Liz Parker at LizP@uca.edu or call 501-450-5092.
Please include:
Student’s name
Parent name
Grade level
Home Address
Parent Email address
Short note indicating that you wish to be added to the YOUTH THEATRE mailing list.
We also accept Visa, MasterCard, and American Express for payment of fees.
QUESTIONS?
Call Liz Parker, Youth Theatre Coordinator, at 501-450-5092 or email: LizP@uca.edu
NEW APPLICATION – Entering freshmen only!
CONTINUING AND TRANSFER STUDENTS – Regardless of whether you’ve previously received a performance scholarship.
LEONA SCOTT BOOK SCHOLARSHIP – The UCA Theatre Foundation offers book scholarships to deserving Theatre students in memory of Leona Scott, long-time Director of Theatre. This scholarship is made possible by patrons, alumni, faculty, and staff who donate to the UCA Theatre Foundation. Students who apply for Performance Scholarships are automatically considered for the Theatre Foundation Scholarships. No separate application is necessary.
JAMES BRIDGES SCHOLARSHIP – Junior and Senior Theatre and Film students are eligible for the James Bridges Scholarship. The money supports outstanding student-artists as they pursue studies in Acting, Directing, or Dramatic Writing for the stage, film, or TV. Applications are taken in the Spring of each year with the scholarship awarded for the following year. Deadlines vary, but will normally be around April 1. Applicants must submit an approved Artistic Project in their area of interest. See the Theatre Business Manager in Snow Fine Arts or call 501-450-5092 for requirements, applications, and exact deadlines.
WILLIAM C. PLUMMER SCHOLARSHIP – Senior Theatre majors (90 hours or more) are eligible for the William C. Plummer Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded based upon financial need. Applications are taken in the Spring of each year with the scholarship awarded for the following year. Deadlines vary, but will normally be around April 1. Contact the Theatre Business Manager in Snow Fine Arts 233 or call 501-450-5092 for requirements, applications, and exact deadlines.
PAID STAFF – UCA Theatre has a number of paid staff positions available in scenery, lights, costumes, props and theatre management. Some of these positions are available through the Federal Work Study program. UCA Theatre also has a limited number of paid staff positions for skilled workers regardless of their eligibility for financial aid. See the Theatre Business Manager in Snow Fine Arts 233 for applications and requirements.
If you have questions, please contact Liz Parker at 501-450-5092 or lizp@uca.edu
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| Alpha Psi Omega is the national honorary theatre fraternity for 4 year colleges and universities. The purposes and duties of the organization are to honor those who have contributed to the University of Central Arkansas Theatre program, and to provide a continuous working body for the theatre, to provide leadership for others interested in and working in theatre, to provide a dramatic association organized on the most democratic basis where every member of a student body may have equal opportunity for expression, to provide a fraternity whose motto is fellowship and service, and to stimulate interest in the university theatre program. | |
| Prospective members are nominated by current members and advisors based upon the student’s active participation at UCA Theatre. Prospective members must have participated in UCA Theatre activities two semesters prior to being considered for membership and must be actively participating during the semester they are to be considered for membership. This nomination will be based upon an assigned point system as established by the Zeta Delta Cast. |
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| Prospective members must have an overall GPA of 2.5 or better. The current membership will nominate a pledge class at least once a year. Alpha Psi Omega believes that theatre students should be well-rounded in all areas of theatre production and performance. Therefore, the point system is divided into three categories: Performance – 40 points must be earned in this category. Production – 40 points must be earned in this category. Business – 20 points must be earned in this category. |
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| Alpha Psi Omega provides a leadership role for all UCA Theatre productions. Members of Alpha Psi Omega have proven themselves to be true theatre artists. They understand that directors, designers, actors and technicians must all work together toward the common goal of seeing a play produced for an audience. Working under this assumption, members of Alpha Psi Omega make themselves available for whatever task needs to be completed, including prop-making, scenery painting, lighting and sound design, costume construction, stage managing, running crews, board operators, backstage crews, house managing, and ushering.
Alpha Psi Omega sponsors an annual get-together where freshmen theatre students are introduced to their classmates and faculty. Alpha Psi Omega members are called upon to be ambassadors of UCA Theatre as prospective students visit our campus throughout the year. Alpha Psi Omega also sponsors the Curtain Call Ball, including coordinating the event and providing food and entertainment.Alpha Psi Omega also undertakes at least one service project for the university or community throughout the year. |
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2011-12 Membership
President -Bradley Mancil
Vice President – Haley Tynes
Secretary/Treasurer – Hali Free
Corresponding Secretary – Tyler Gunther
Service Secretary -Christy Ward
Allison Benton
Eriko Terao
A.D. Balch
Stefani Johnson
Hunter Thompson
Nano Kasuga
Matt Duncan
2011-12 Pledge Class
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Performance Scholarship Application (for incoming freshmen only).
Performance Scholarship Application (for continuing or transfer students only).
Irene Ryan Red Light/Green Light list of plays (For Irene Ryan competition)
Play proposal submission form.
Genre Rotation of Plays for each Season
Undergraduate Bulletin
Application for Use of the Studio Theatre
Mr. Marmalade
by Noah Haidle
November 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 2011
7:30 pm
Bridges/Larson Theatre
Snow Fine Arts Center
Four year old Lucy is left alone far too many times by her promiscuous mother. And Lucy only wants to have tea with her imaginary friend, Mr. Marmalade. But he’s too busy at the office. This savage, dark comedy explores the way children absorb adult issues and what it takes for them to grow up in these troubled times. This 2005 Off-Broadway hit is recommended for mature audiences only.
$10 each for general public, 2 free with a current UCA I.D.
Seats are reserved and reservations are highly recommended.
Festival of One Act Plays
December 6, 7, 8, 2011
7:30 pm
Bridges/Larson Theatre
Snow Fine Arts Center
One of our most popular events, the Festival of One Act Plays features two to three different one-acts each evening. Directed, cast, and produced by our 2011 Directing class, there’s sure to be something for everyone in this special series.
Complete information on titles and subject matter will be available in early November.
Admission is free. Tickets are not required. Seats are not reserved. Doors open at 7:00 pm each evening.
The King of the Ice Cream Mountain
by Jerrold James Mundis & Robert Edward Leonard
February 3, 2012 at 7:30 pm
February 4, 2012 at 10:00 am
Reynolds Performance Hall
The Kingdom of Frozenburr is where all the world’s ice cream is mined and is ruled by the long-suffering King Bumpygruff, who can’t seem to find a remedy for his sore feet. When he offers half his kingdom for a cure, the wicked Zeno plans to take over the realm. But Muffles the Penguin and Princess Happy have other ideas!
Bring the whole family!
Admission is free. Tickets are not required and seats are not reserved.
Doors open 30 minutes prior to curtain.
Our Town
by Thornton Wilder
February 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 2012
7:30 pm
Bridges/Larson Theatre
Snow Fine Arts Center
Change comes slowly to the people of Grover’s Corners, as life’s fundamental meaning and significance are contemplated in this Pulitzer Prize winning drama. We follow the Gibbs and Webb families as they come to grips with life’s joys and sorrows in this American classic.
$10 each for general public, 2 free with a current UCA I.D.
Seats are reserved and reservations are highly recommended.
The Taming of the Shrew
by William Shakespeare
April 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 2012
7:30 pm
Bridges/Larson Theatre
Snow Fine Arts Center
The beautiful Bianca cannot b e married until her elder sister, Katharina, is betrothed. But getting someone to tolerate Katharina’s shrewish behavior is a major obstacle. Enter Petrucchio, a fortune-seeker who takes on the challenge…for a price, of course. The 1967 film version featured the late Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton in the title roles.
$10 each for general public, 2 free with a current UCA I.D.
Seats are reserved and reservations are highly recommended.
TICKET INFORMATION
Unless otherwise noted, tickets are $10.00 each for the general public. UCA faculty, staff, and students may secure two tickets free with a current UCA I.D.
Advance reservations are highly recommended for performances requiring tickets.
Tickets are available through UCA Ticket Central located in the
box office at Reynolds Performance Hall.
Box office hours are 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday.
501-450-3265
The general public may purchase tickets online at http://www.uca.edu/tickets
Would you like to receive information via Email?
We’d be happy to remind you about shows opening, ticket information, and up-to-date details. Send your name and email address to LizP@uca.edu.
Mr. Marmalade
by Noah Haidle
November 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 2011
7:30 pm
Bridges/Larson Theatre
Snow Fine Arts Center
Lucy is a 4 year-old who is left alone far too many times by her promiscuous mother. She only wants to have tea with her imaginary friend, Mr. Marmalade, but he’s too busy at the office.
This savage, dark comedy explores the way children absorb adult issues and what it takes for them to grow up in these troubled times.
This 2005 Off-Broadway hit is recommended for mature audiences only.
Tickets are $10 each for the general public
2 free with a current UCA ID
Call UCA Ticket Central at 501-450-3265 for reservations.
Click here for the rest of our 2011-2012 Season
Would you like to receive information via Email?
We’d be happy to remind you about shows opening, ticket information, and up-to-date details. Send your name and email address to LizP@uca.edu.
| UCA Theatre has three performance spaces.The Bridges/Larson Theatre (formerly Centre Stage) in the Snow Fine Arts Center is a fully equipped, 300 seat proscenium stage with adjoining shop areas for both scenery and costume construction.The Studio Theatre is a fully equipped “black box” space, also in the Snow Fine Arts Center. |
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| Opened in the Fall of 2000, the Donald W. Reynolds Performance Hall is a 1200 seat performance hall with state-of-art equipment. It is also wired for live radio and television broadcasts. |
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UCA students earn either a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree in Theatre. The program focuses on the stage where classroom knowledge is applied in hands-on training and experience. These degrees require completion of 124 hours including
l) general education component,
2) specific degree requirements, (B.A. or B.S.)
3) a major as described below, and
4) a minor as arranged through the student’s minor advisor.
Theatre – 40 Hours
Required (27 Hours):
THEA 1360 Text Analysis
THEA 1370 Voice and Movement
THEA 2325 Fundamentals of Theatrical Design
THEA 2331 Stagecraft
THEA 2390 Acting I
THEA 3324 Theatre History I
^^
THEA 3325 Theatre History II
^^
THEA 3310 Costume Design*
OR
THEA 3332 Stage Lighting*
OR
THEA 4340 Scene Design
* **
THEA 4320 Directing ^ ^^
Electives (9 Hours): Choose from the following:
THEA 2310 Costume Construction
THEA 2320 Stage Makeup
THEA 2330 Stage Management
THEA 3310 Costume Design
*
THEA 3320 Digital Design
*
THEA 3331 Stagecraft II**
THEA 3332 Stage Lighting*
THEA 3390 Acting Styles:Farce/Comedy^
THEA 3391 Acting Styles:Shakespeare/Greek^
THEA 4100 Professional Issues
THEA 4305 Acting for the Camera^
THEA 4315 Topics in Performance
(May be repeated once under a different topic and may require prerequisite)
THEA 4321 Topics in Technical Theatre
(May be repeated once under a different topic and may require prerequisite)
THEA 4322 Theatre Workshop
THEA 4340 Scene Design* **
THEA 4326 Costume History
Application Courses (4 Hours): All students are required to complete 1 hour credit at each level.
(Each level may be repeated for a maximum 2 hours credit per level.)
THEA 1122 Theatre Production and Performance
THEA 2122 Theatre Production and Performance
THEA 3122 Theatre Production and Performance
THEA 4122 Theatre Production and Performance
See the University Bulletin for full course descriptions. The Four-Year Program of Study is a plan designed by academic departments to assist you in mapping a program of study to meet all degree requirements for graduation from UCA within four years.
* Prerequisite THEA 2325
** Prerequisite THEA 2331
^ Prerequisite THEA 2390
^^ Prerequisite THEA 1360
MINOR IN THEATRE COURSE REQUIREMENTS
MINOR IN THEATRE – 28 Hours
Required (14 hours) (Min. grade of “C” for Minor credit):
THEA 1360 Text Analysis
THEA 1370 Voice and Movement
THEA 2331 Stagecraft
THEA 2390 Acting I
Electives (12 hours): Choose from the following
THEA 2310 Costume Construction
THEA 2320 Stage Makeup
THEA 2330 Stage Management
THEA 2325 Fundamentals of Theatrical Design
THEA 3310 Costume Design *
THEA 3320 Digital Design
THEA 3324 Theatre History I ^
THEA 3325 Theatre History II ^
THEA 3331 Stagecraft II ^^
THEA 3332 Stage Lighting *
THEA 3390 Acting Styles:Farce/Comedy **
THEA 3391 Acting Styles:Shakes./Greeks **
THEA 4100 Professional Issues
THEA 4305 Acting for the Camera **
THEA 4315 Topics in Performance **
(May be repeated once under a different topic)
THEA 4320 Directing ** ^
THEA 4321 Topics in Technical Theatre
(May be repeated once under a different topic)
THEA 4322 Theatre Workshop
THEA 4340 Scene Design * ^^
THEA 4326 Costume History
Application Courses (2 Hours): All students are required to complete 1 hour credit at any two levels.
(Each level may be repeated once for a maximum 2 hours credit.) Min. grade of “B” for Minor credit.
THEA 1122 Theatre Production and Performance
THEA 2122 Theatre Production and Performance
THEA 3122 Theatre Production and Performance
THEA 4122 Theatre Production and Performance
Elective courses in Theatre not counting toward the Minor
THEA 3150, 32250 3350 Directed Study in Theatre
MCOM 3321 Internship
*(Directed Study and Internship not included in hours for the Minor in Theatre)
*Prerequisite THEA 2325 Fundamentals of Theatrical Design
**Prerequisite THEA 2390 Acting I
^ Prerequisite THEA 1360 Script Analysis
^^ Prerequisite THEA 2331 Stagecraft
