Theatre and Dance

Fall Dance Concert

Auditions are in the Dance Lab (rm 117), E. O. Bull Center for the Arts

University Dance Company’s annual Fall Dance Concert focuses on work by current WCU dance faculty and professional guest artists with selected student work.

Audition Dates:
Attend either the Tuesday or Wednesday audition.

• Tuesday, August 26, 2025 | 7:00 – 9:00pm
  • For new incoming students and any student who has performed with University Dance Company (UDC) for only one semester.
• Wednesday, August 27, 2025 | 7:00 – 9:00pm
  • For Tuesday callbacks and all upperclassmen who have performed with University Dance Company (UDC) for at least one semester.

Rehearsals & Performances:

• Rehearsals begin: September 2, 2025
• Show Dates:
  • November 7, 2025 at 7:30pm
  • November 8, 2025 at 2:00pm & 7:30pm

Please fill out the following prior to auditioning:

Audition Information Sheet      Fall dance concert AUDITION SIGN-UP SHEET

Important Information:

•  Arrive 20–30 minutes early to sign in, receive a number, and warm up.
• No need to prepare anything in advance.
• You will be taught two combinations in a contemporary/modern/jazz style and perform them in small groups.

If you have any questions, please contact  Faculty Director Gretchen Studlien-Webb at gstudlien-webb@wcupa.edu.

Little Women, The Broadway Musical

Auditions and performances are in the MainStage Theatre, E. O. Bull Center for the Arts

Based on the life of Louisa May Alcott, Little Women, The Broadway Musical tells the heartfelt story of the March sisters—Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy—as they grow up together during the time of the Civil War. With dreams of becoming a writer, Jo struggles to get her stories published. Encouraged by her friend, Professor Bhaer, to write from the heart, Jo crafts a touching tale inspired by the lives, laughter, and challenges she shares with her sisters. A timeless coming-of-age story filled with warmth, courage, and family bonds—perfect for audiences of all ages.

Audition Dates:
Plan to attend the Wednesday evening audition.

• Wednesday, September 3, 2025 | 5:00 – 9:00pm
• Callbacks: Monday, September 8, 2025 | 5:00 – 10:00pm

Rehearsals & Performances:

• Rehearsals begin: Late September / Early October
• Tech begins: Tuesday, November 11, 2025
• Show Dates:
  • November 20, 21, 22 at 7:30pm
  • November 23 at 2:00pm

Little Women, The Broadway Musical AUDITION SIGN-UP      Little women, the broadway musical AUDITION INFORMATION SHEET Little women, the broadway musical Audition Conflict Form

Important Information & Preparations:

• For September 3 audition, prepare 32 measures of one song in the style of the show or a song that speaks to the essence of a character of your choosing.
• No movement audition will be held on September 3.
• Callbacks will include a movement call, song cut(s) from the show, and a short book scene (to be announced with the callback list).

If you have any questions, please contact student stage manager, Eli McBride, EM990183@wcupa.edu, or faculty production manager Dr. Christen Mandracchia, cmandracchia@wcupa.edu.