AUDITION APPOINTMENTS FOR FALL 2009 PRODUCTIONS

This Fall departmental auditions for all BFA students are scheduled the first day of classes, Monday, August 31 - these appointments are in alphabetical order, by class standing in the department.

The following day, Tuesday, September 1, will be the usual sign-up system you have been accustomed to for the BA students, incoming freshmen, transfer students, and others - that sign-up sheet will be posted Monday, August 31, in the a.m., on the Production Board in the CFA. Callbacks will happen on the following Wednesday.

Everyone is required to prepare a one-two minute modern monologue.
Additionally, prepare an audition song.  Music Theatre BFA students will sing 32 bars.  Other students will sing 16 bars.  Audition songs must be legitimate Broadway genre, NOT ROCK (despite the fact that the show is rock), and demonstrate the ability to sustain a musical phrase.  Rock style singing will be addressed in the callback with sides from the show.

Remember, all BFAs are required to audition and accept both the role and production in which they are cast unless previously excused by the director of their program and the Department Chair.

*** Auditions are the very first two days of classes.  Please prepare your monologue and audition song over the summer!      Callback will be on Wednesday, 9/2.  Be sure to keep all times free in order to audition during the first week of classes.

Audition for Zodiaque Dance Company and Zodiaque Studio Dance Ensemble

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Registration will take place outside of the dance studios (CFA B82/B84) between 3 - 4 p.m.

BFA Dance Audition

Thursday, September 3, 2009 at 4:30 p.m.

(Audition not open to freshmen)

Department Productions - Each year the Department does eight to ten productions, including drama, dance, and musical theatre. Internships & Affiliations with Professional Companies: The department has working relationships with many of the professional theatre companies in Buffalo.

The Zodiaque Dance Company is a performance training company which requires major time commitment. The company also performs in the community. Membership for the year is by audition early each Fall.  2008-2009 is the Company's 35th anniversary. (Course credit given)

The Zodiaque Studio Dance Ensemble is a faculty directed and choreographed ensemble. The Zodiaque Studio Dance Ensemble is a faculty directed and choreographed ensemble. Advanced level student choreographers are also invited to choreograph. The demands of this group are less intense than the Zodiaque Dance Company. Membership for the fall semester is by audition early each Fall. (Course credit given)

Emerging Choreographers Showcase is faculty directed/mentored. Advanced level student choreographers are invited by the faculty to present concerts of their works.

Guild is an association managed entirely by students. It focuses on unifying the Department's students and improving communication between students and faculty. It also strives to assist students in developing their craft through productions, workshops and staged readings.

Dancers' Workshop is a student organization which offers non-credit performing and related opportunities for the University community. Various levels of ability are welcome. Workshop advisers are members of the Dance faculty.