Variety Show
Important Dates
| Event | Date & Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Ticket Lottery | Monday, October 6 | General Meeting |
| Forms Due | Friday, October 10 • 4:00pm | UC 146 |
| Audition (Mandatory) | Sunday, October 12 • 10:00am (by appointment) |
UC 259 |
| CD / Cassette Due | Monday, October 13 • noon | UC 146 |
| Ticket Pick-Up Deadline | Thursday, October 16 • noon | Ticket Center (Center of the Arts) |
| Remaining Tickets For Sale | Friday, October 17 • 9:30am | Ticket Outlets |
| Dress Rehearsal (Mandatory) | Sunday, October 19 | UC 259 |
| Variety Show | Wednesday, October 22 • 8:00pm | Young Auditorium |
Files
| Form Type | Word | |
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| Packet |  |
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| Entry Form | |
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| Rules | |
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Tickets
| Requirements | Price |
|---|---|
| Homecoming Button & Student ID | Free |
| Student ID | $3.00 |
Judging
Judging will be based on the following areas:
| Category | Points |
|---|---|
| Audience Response | 5 |
| Costume/Props | 10 |
| Originality | 20 |
| Talent/Performance | 25 |
| Adherence to Theme | 40 |
| Total Points | 100 |
Categories
- Live Music Performance
- Solo or Group
- In the above category the majority of performance is live, no pre-recorded music will be allowed, except in the form of an instrumental accompaniment.
- Novelty/Skit
- Comedy, Magic, Drama, etc.
- No vocal/instrument (live) music performances will be allowed in this category except for background music or as necessary to the plot of the skit.
- Dance/Lip Sync
- Solo or Group
- No live narration
- Emphasis on performing to recorded music
Rules & Guidelines
Each organization is limited to ONE act. The Homecoming Steering Committee reserves the right to classify each act as it sees fit.
The time limit for each act will be FIVE minutes. Acts are limited to 20 performers and one stage manager (to coordinate the performance). Prop limitations will be discussed at the auditions. The entries will be judged by a five-member committee consisting of UW-W faculty, staff, alums, and students.
All entries will be required to submit a form to Career & Leadership Development, UC 146, by 4 pm Friday, October 10, and audition for the show. Auditions will take place in UC 259 on Sunday, October 12 beginning at 10:00am, by appointment.
At the audition, groups will need to perform their complete act once. (Costumes and props are not required.) The Variety Show is limited to 20 acts. Groups will be dropped from the line-up for inappropriate acts, a lack of planning, or overall level of quality.
Groups providing recorded music/accompaniment of any kind must submit it on one CD on the day after the audition October 13th by Noon (To UC 146). They will be converted for use in the show. NO STOP/START OF SUPPLIED MUSIC WILL BE ALLOWED.
All acts selected from the audition process will be required to PERFORM at the dress rehearsal on Sunday, October 19 at a scheduled time, in UC 259. Acts must be performance ready (props not required, costumes are required). All technical needs (lighting, sound, smoke machines) and a rough idea of the stage layout will be noted at this time. The dress rehearsal will be videotaped.
**Mandatory Audition & Dress Rehearsal**
(Failure to perform at either will result in disqualification.)
(Groups altering acts will result in disqualification & will be escorted out)
(Costumes are subject to HSC approval)
Guidelines
- Costumes are subject to approval by HSC.
- Any act promoting irresponsible use of alcohol, using profanity, or implying sexual or racial discrimination will be automatically disqualified.
- Public drunkenness will result in point deductions and/or group disqualification.
- All attendees must have a ticket to enter the auditorium.
- Only those participating in an act will have access to backstage area.
- Ticket Lottery will be held October 6th at the General Meeting. Organizations will be limited to 60 tickets in the initial lottery. Groups must pick up their tickets by Noon, Thursday, October 16th from the Ticket Center in the Center of the Arts.
- Any remaining tickets will be available at the ticket outlets after 9:30AM, Friday, October 17th.
- Decisions of the Judges are FINAL.
Questions?
Questions concerning the Variety Show should be directed to Joelle or Janay, Variety Show Coordinators, by leaving a message at Career & Leadership Development at 472-1471.
