Variety Show
Wednesday, October 27
Irvin L. Young Auditorium, 8:00 pm
*No flags will be allowed in the auditorium
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 or karaoke-style recording.
- Novelty/Skit
- Comedy, Magic, Drama, etc.
- No vocal/instrumental (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
Each organization is limited to ONE act.
The Homecoming Steering Committee reserves the right to classify each act as it deems appropriate.
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-seven member panel consisting of UW-W faculty, staff, alums, and students.
All entries will need to complete a form online at https://my.uww.edu by 11:59 pm Thursday, October 14, and audition for the show. Auditions will take place in UC 259 on Sunday, October 17 at 4pm. Groups will sign up for their audition time slot at the General Info Meeting on Monday, October 11th.
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 18th, 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 24 at 4 pm, in UC 259. Rehearsal times will be assigned based upon performance order. These times will be available at the General Info Meeting on Monday, October 18th. Acts must be performance ready. Props are not required, but a list of props to be used should be turned in on this day. Costumes are required (at least one of each type of costume is 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.
Please submit on the day after the audition, October 18th, by noon to UC 146:
- A list of all props you will be using.
- Groups providing recorded music/accompaniment of any kind must submit it on one CD on. 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 24 at 4 pm, in UC 259. Rehearsal times will be assigned based upon performance order. These times will be available at the General Info Meeting on Monday, October 18th. Acts must be performance ready. Props are not required. Costumes are required (at least one of each type of costume is 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
Props Not Allowed: Helium-filled Balloons
Guidelines:
- Costumes are subject to approval by HSC.
- No FULL face masks allowed (Disqualification)
- No body paint below the neck - including hands (Disqualification)
- All props must be removable from the stage immediately after your performance. Props may not be released into the audience or up to the ceiling (Disqualification).
- 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 or group disqualification.
Judging is based on the following:
| Category | Points |
|---|---|
| Audience Response | 5 |
| Costume/Props | 10 |
| Originality | 20 |
| Performance | 25 |
| Adherence to Theme | 40 |
| Total | 100 |
Tickets
$3.00 w/ID and no button
Free w/button and ID (and your ticket!)
Tickets for the general public can be purchased starting at noon on Friday, October 22nd at all ticket locations. Ticket sales will be suspended from noon on October 27th, until the lobby at ILY Auditorium opens at 7pm. Individuals will be able to purchase tickets in the front of the house at the Young Auditorium until seats are sold out. Don’t forget your Student ID!
- All attendees must have a ticket to enter the auditorium. Seating is assigned. Only those participating in an act will have access to the backstage area.
- Ticket Lottery will be held Monday, October 18th at the General Information Meeting. Organizations will be limited to 60 tickets in the initial lottery. At this time, tickets are linked to the number of buttons that were purchased.
- Groups must pick up their tickets by Noon, Thursday, October 21nd 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 22nd.
Decisions of the Judges are FINAL.
Questions concerning the Variety Show should be directed to Donvontae or Nicole the Variety Show Coordinators, by emailing homecoming@uww.edu or by leaving a message at Career & Leadership Development at 262-472-1471.
