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DANCE NATION by Clare Barron 


AUDITION INFORMATION & SIGN UP


**Please fill out this MANDATORY  AUDITION FORM HERE


 


**Read the play by checking out a copy in the Production Office but please make a copy or RETURN after reading.


 


You are eligible to be in “Dance Nation” if you are cast in the Amplify Reading Series 


 


Welcome to the world of Dance Nation, Clare Barron’s fierce and brave play about ambition, growing up, and the euphoric highs and devastating lows of the adolescent competitive dance world.   


 


We are casting a diverse ensemble of nine performers.  All ages, races, sexuality, bodies and souls are encouraged to audition.  There is dance in this play but no formal dance training or experience is required (or expected! That’s the fun and joy of this play.  Read it! :-) 


 


Please prepare one monologue and one scene from the list below.  Students are highly encouraged to read the full script; copies are in the production office or email Pesha or Alex at pesha@ucsb.edu or guaydacan@ucsb.edu and we'll send you the PDF. 


 


Sign up for a five minute slot or a 1o minute slot, if you are auditioning with a partner.  Space is provided for both names and partnering is encouraged.  You will each have a chance to do your monologue and then share the scene.  We will partner anyone who auditions solo but plan to stay at least 20 mins after your solo audition spot. 


 


Arrive 5-10 minutes early to fill and please fill out the online audition form.  Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes you can dance in (or prepare to dance barefoot).  You may or may not be asked to dance on March 3rd.  We will have a movement call for callbacks. 


 


Character breakdowns:


AMINA: 13; identifies as female; competitive; “the star dancer”


ZUZU: 13; identifies as female; insecure; “always second best”


CONNIE: 13: identifies as a South Asian female; “a talented dancer who thinks she should play the role of Gandhi.”


LUKE: 13; identifies as male; has a crush on Zuzu; “the only male dancer on the team” 


ASHLEE: 13; identifies as female; prone to feral outbursts; “future president of post-apocalyptic USA.”


SOFIA: 13; identifies as female; “knows what’s up.”


MAEVE: 13; identifies as female; Zuzu’s companion; empathetic—a dreamer; “the oldest and least talented dancer on the team”


VANESSA: 13, identifies as female; injures herself in the first scene of the play and does not reappear.  The actor playing VANESSA will also play the MOMS. 


DANCER TEACHER PAT: middle aged; male identifying; strict and demanding dance instructor


THE MOMS: middle aged; female-identifying; very invested in her child’s wellbeing. 


 


Monologues (please select one):


ASHLEE  pg. 40-43 


ZUZU  pg. 25


DANCE TEACHER PAT  pg. 56-59 “Knock em dead”


AMINA pg. 104-105


LUKE: pg. 27


 


Scenes (Please prepare one) 


LUKE and LUKE’S MOM Scene 5  pg. 25-29


AMINA and DANCE TEACHER PAT  scene 14 pg. 90-92


ZUZU and LUKE Scene 14 pg. 92-97 “This is my last day of Dance on Earth!!!” 


ZUZU’S MOM and DANCE TEACHER PAT  Scene 8 pg. 35-37


 




 


2025 LAUNCH PAD AMPLIFY READING SERIES FESTIVAL 4/21-26


ALL UCSB students are invited to participate! ALL UCSB students are invited to audition! 


Join 4 professional playwrights to develop their new works in one week! 


 


Rehearsals: Monday, April 21st - Thursday, April 24th from 6pm-10pm. Friday, April 25th 1-4 and Saturday, April 26th 10-1


 


Public Readings: Friday, April 25th at 4pm & 8pm, Saturday, April 26th at 1pm & 5pm followed by a wrap party!


 


Everyone will be released from all other production responsibilities during this Festival week. 


Students can receive one unit for participating.


 


THE PLAYS and PLAYWRIGHTS:


 


The Crossing Party 


by Leo Cabranes-Grant


that drive through monterey 


by matthew paul olmos


Masters of Fine Arts 


by A. Rey Pamatmat


The Rink at the End of the World 


by Megan Tabaque 


 


Read the plays HERE.


THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO GET INVOLVED!!!


 


Interested in Design? 


Please contact Annie Sheffield (Head of Design) asheffield@ucsb.edu


 


Interested in Stage Management? 


Please contact Rafael Gonzalez (Production Manager) rafaelgonzalez@ucsb.edu


 


Interested in Assisting Directing, Dramaturgy or shadowing a Playwright? 


Please contact Risa Brainin (LAUNCH PAD Artistic Director) rbrainin@ucsb.edu 


 


Interested in Acting? 


AUDITIONS are Monday, March 3 from 6pm-10pm and Call-backs are Wednesday, March 5 from 6-10 in the Studio Theater. 


 


 


More detailed information about what to prepare is coming soon. 


For questions about auditions, please contact Annie Torsiglieri annieT1@mac.com


 


OTHER QUESTIONS? Please contact co-Festival Directors Risa Brainin (LAUNCH PAD) rbrainin@ucsb.edu and/or Annie Torsiglieri (Amplify) annieT1@mac.com. 


 


 



DANCE AND THEATER MAJORS WORKING ON CLASS CURRICULUM ONLY.


Not a major or working on something for a club? Be sure to get written approval from Daniel Herrera (daniel12@ucsb.edu) prior to booking a room. 


Steps for booking a room:


    

  1. Most theater/dance majors already have an account that was created for them.  Just click this link to start booking: theaterdance.skedda.com
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  2. If that does not work, click here to register an account
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  3. Please only reserve one hour per day per project.
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  4. If you no longer need a reservation, please delete it so it can be used by your colleagues.
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  5. Leave your contact information in the event of an emergency.
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  6. Don't see the room you're looking for? Scroll to the right! 
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Looking to book a room further out than a week or on a re-occuring basis? Email dherrera@theaterdance.ucsb.edu.


 




Run/Wardrobe Crew (THTR 29D/49/149)


 


Do you know your 29D, 49 or 149 requirement? Find it HERE


 


POSITIONS AVAILABLE (DEPENDS ON THE PRODUCTION)


    

  • Light Board Operator
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  • Sound Board Operator
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  • Fly Crew
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  • Deck/Props Crew
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  • Followspot Operator
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  • Wardrobe/Makeup Crew
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HOW TO APPLY FOR RUN OR WARDROBE CREW:


    

  1. If you have any general pre-emptive questions about crew assignments, positions feel free to email either our Technical Director Sydney Hlavaty shlavaty@ucsb.edu The dates for each of the productions can be found in the Calendars section below.
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  2. Fill out the following google form to express your interest in specific shows/ assignments throughout the year. NOTE: Filling this out does not guarantee that position or show. 24'-25' Run Crew Sign Up 
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  3. We will schedule an appointment via email to discuss/finalize position assignments and to potentially assign your add code through the Academic Advisor Sean O’Shea.
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IMPORTANT NOTES:


    

  • All crew positions are first-come, first-served your spot is not secure until you have signed the crew contract after meeting with Denise or Jackson.
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  • All events listed on the calendars are required. It is not possible to partially participate in a production.
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  • There are no opportunities to make up for an unexcused absence or lateness.
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CALENDARS:


In order to see the specific dates and times of the shows, go to the following link to view the crew calendars. Each show has its own calendar to view. 


CALENDARS LINK 


CONTACTS:


    

  • Sydney Hlavaty,TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, (Run/Board Crews and Costume) Shlavaty@ucsb.edu
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Ushering


Want to be more involved with the Department? Want to see shows for free? Volunteer to be an usher for one of our shows!


WHAT: As an usher for the department's productions, you will be asked to hand out programs before the show, direct audience members to facilities during intermission, and organize the venue after the performance.


WHEN: Ushers should arrive 45 minutes PRIOR to curtain at the VENUE of the performance and check in with the house manager for instructions and a brief training session.


WEAR: Please arrive dressed tastefully in ALL BLACK.


WHY: For ushering, students may see the performance at no charge. It is possible (though not likely) that ushers will be asked to attend another performance if seating is very limited.


HOW: Use the buttons below to to sign up! You will be asked to enter your email address so that we can send you a reminder. Be advised that sign ups are on a first come, first served basis.


TO SIGN UP CLICK HERE for STRANGE BIRDS ushering!




Theater/Dance Mailing List


Email Sean at sposh@ucsb.edu with your @ucsb.edu address and the subject "Please add me to the Mailing List." The Mailing List will have the latest information regarding department events such as auditions, run/wardrobe crew, and special events.


 


Prop/Furniture Rentals


Props/Furniture Rental Guidelines


Props and furniture are available for rental to the following:


    

  • Students currently enrolled in a class within the department
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  • Recognized UCSB student organizations with a faculty advisor
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  • Declared Majors/Minors within the department
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  • Others as determined by the Technical Director
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Rentals are available by appointment only. To make an appointment email Devin Gee at dgee@ucsb.edu. A $50 deposit check is required for all rentals.


Props/Furniture Rental Guidelines


 


PERFORMANCES: Saturday, November 11th at 2pm & 7:30pm Sunday, November 12th at 2pm