UPCOMING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
Please consult last week’s Company Briefs (45.28) for a complete rehearsal schedule of the remaining semester.  Any questions, let me know!  CS

DON NEUEN WORKSHOP–GLEE CLUB
As you may recall, the founding director of University Singers, Don Neuen, will be visiting Ball State in April, and would like to have a workshop with the Glee Club.  This will take place on Thursday, April 23, from 930-1045 am in MU 123. Please understand the wonderful opportunity this presents for us, both as vocalists and University Singers.  All 20 Glee Club members will be expected in attendance, and Travel Notices will be provided as soon as they become available.  CS

REAUDITIONS!
The end of another year is quickly approaching!  This also means that the beginning of a new year is right around the corner…  For those of you who plan to participate in University Singers again next year (a whole lot of you, I hope!), we will be holding reauditions on Tuesday, April 21, during normal rehearsal hours.  You can expect a process similar to that of your original audition, so please prepare yourself accordingly.  Singer/dancers, be ready to perform a short piece that showcases your voice and learn a short dance routine.  Instrumentalists, you will also need to prepare a little something to perform.  Technicians, you are expected to sing the Alma Mater while playing the tambourine and dancing “Eye to Eye.”  KIDDING!  Be prepared for a brief question/answer session about your tech skills.  As always, everyone is expected to provide their own accompaniment and be nicely dressed.  Any questions, let us know!  CS

LEADERSHIP 2009-2010
The beginning of a new year also means the beginning of new leadership!  Those of you who want in on the business side of things next year, listen up!  We will be holding Assistant Company Manager elections on Tuesday, April 28, during normal rehearsal hours.  Any of you who are interested in running for this position, be prepared for an “interview” of sorts with your ’09-10 Company Manager (that’s me!) and all reauditioners.  This will be a very professional, business-like process, so all prospective ACMs should be nicely dressed.  If you have ANY questions about the interview process, or about the role of ACM in general, let’s chat!

After the new ACM is elected, the two of us will need to appoint the Production Staff.  Like I’ve been preaching all year, there are several positions available, and I hope to see many of you interested in them.  This interview process is much more casual and will take place the Friday before Finals Week (and our last weekend of auditions), May 1, at 230 pm, in MU 123. Below, you’ll find a list of all Production Staff positions:

Company Manager: serves as a liason between cast and director; oversees all aspects of University Singers as a business and performance ensemble; leads Production Meetings
Assistant Company Manager: learns the role of CM; publishes Company Briefs; organizes FFW Desert Reception and Spectacular Preview Show
Band Manager: serves as a liason between band and Production Staff; leads band rehearsals
Tech Manager: serves as a liason between tech crew and Production Staff; aka the “go-to” tech guy (or girl!)
Dance Captain(s): responsible for creating, teaching, and cleaning choreography to be used in the show
Outreach: serves as a liason between alumni and current cast; acts as correspondent between all prospective auditioners; helps to keep University Singers a prominent figure on campus and in the community
Show: organizes all Homecoming Activites; in charge of publicity (including posters, t-shirts, and advertisement) and student ticket sales for Spectacular
Equipment Manager: ensures that all equipment is in functionable, quality condition; oversees load-ins/outs; paints the set for performances
Web Manager: maintains all aspects of the University Singers website, making sure it is up to date and aesthetically pleasing
Wardrobe Manager: responsible for keeping costumes organized, clean, and accounted for; makes alterations as needed so all costumes fit appropriately; provides face tape for every rehearsal and performance

Again, if you have any questions about what role might be right for you, please ask us!  Even if you’re not sure where you might fit, please come to interview.  I see a lot of potential in so many of you.  I’m so excited for next year–I hope you all are, too!  CS

NEW CAST AUDITIONS
As you all know, we will be holding auditions for new cast members on Saturday, April 25, Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 1. All of you are required to attend AT LEAST one of these auditions, to help organize the sign up tables, Outreach display, etc.  Your commitment will begin at 830 am for the Saturday audition days and 1130 am for the Sunday audition day.  We will use the coke lobby, MU 117, and MU 123 for the auditions.  I encourage you all to come to all three sessions, especially those of you who will be coming back for 2009-2010.  It’s always fun to watch the auditions and get excited about what’s to come next year!  We’ll have sign-ups when we meet for rehearsal this Tuesday, April 17.  CS

THIS WEEK
Tuesday, April 14, 700-1000 pm:  Rehearsal–Full cast
Saturday, April 18:  Indy run-out, 1130 am Group A, 1215 pm Group B
SUNDAY, APRIL 19:  BSU CHORAL CONCERT, Tech: see Trevor, 1100 am: Glee Club, Piano, Bass, Drums, Guitar; 230 pm: dressed and ready, concert begins at 300 pm

UPCOMING EVENTS
Tuesday, April 21, 700 pm:  Reauditions–FULL CAST (even if you are not reauditioning)
Thursday, April 23, 930-1045 am:  Don Neuen Workshop, MU 123–GLEE CLUB, call time: 900 am in Travel Attire
Friday, April 24, 430 pm:  Don Neuen Reception, Choral Hall in MIB
Saturday, April 25, 830 am:  46th Cast Auditions–FULL CAST (as signed up), auditions begin at 1000 am
Tuesday, April 28, 700 pm:  ACM Elections, location TBA–Reauditioners and current CM only
Friday, May 1, 230 pm:  ‘09-10 Production Staff interviews, MU 123
Saturday, May 2, 830 am:  46th Cast Auditions–FULL CAST (as signed up), auditions begin at 1000 am
Saturday, May 2:  Indianapolis Gardens performance, Tech call time: 1230 pm, Full Cast call time: 100 pm
Sunday, May 3, 1130 am:  46th Cast Auditions–FULL CAST (as signed up) auditions begin at 100 pm