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Auditions, Callbacks & Casting

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:

Most theater/dance majors already have an account that was created for them. Just click this link to start booking: theaterdance.skedda.com
If that does not work, click here to register an account
Please only reserve one hour per day per project.
If you no longer need a reservation, please delete it so it can be used by your colleagues.
Leave your contact information in the event of an emergency.
Don't see the room you're looking for? Scroll to the right!

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
Sound Board Operator
Fly Crew
Deck/Props Crew
Followspot Operator
Wardrobe/Makeup Crew

HOW TO APPLY FOR RUN OR WARDROBE CREW:

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.
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
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.

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.
All events listed on the calendars are required. It is not possible to partially participate in a production.
There are no opportunities to make up for an unexcused absence or lateness.

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

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
Recognized UCSB student organizations with a faculty advisor
Declared Majors/Minors within the department
Others as determined by the Technical Director

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.