Weekly Schedule: 10/11 - 10/18

SUNDAY, 10/11

11:30am - Cast & Crew call for Failure

1:00pm - Failure Performance

MONDAY, 10/12

College closed - Indigenous Peoples' Day!

TUESDAY, 10/13

4:30-7:00pm -  DANCE rehearsal (see email for details)

7:30-10:30pm - OKLAHOMA! Read Through & Table Talk - All Called (Babs)

        * Note: This rehearsal is starting at 7:30pm to allow for a food break after the dance rehearsal

WEDNESDAY, 10/14

5:00-10:00pm - DANCE rehearsal (Ephrat Tech)

7:00-10:00pm - OKLAHOMA! Music Rehearsal - All Called (Babs)

        * Marcos, Ry, and Cadence at Dance Tech

THURSDAY, 10/15

4:30-7:00pm -  DANCE rehearsal (see email for details)

        * RIC Dancers are not called to the Ephrat tech this night!

7:00-10:00pm - OKLAHOMA! Music Rehearsal - All Called (Babs)

FRIDAY, 10/16

2:00pm - Growing Stage: Native Gardens Production Mtg (Zoom)

3:00pm - Production Mtg for OKLAHOMA! (Zoom)

4:00-7:00pm - OKLAHOMA! Music Rehearsal - All Called (Babs)

7:30pm - DANCE Performance: Ephrat Asherie (call at 5:30pm)

        * Marcos, Ry, Cadence leave Okahoma! early 

SATURDAY, 10/17

12:00-4:00pm - OKLAHOMA! Dream Ballet rehearsal (Babs & Dance Studio)

        * Note: Lot C (outside of Forman) will be closed from this day and moving forward. Please stop using it!

THTR 091 Information -- New Deadline for Materials

VIDEO SUBMISSIONS FOR THTR 091/JURIES ARE DUE BY:

 

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2026** 

(**Yes, the deadline is extended by a week.)

This is information about THTR 091 and the end-of-semester juries. This information has already been disseminated, but here it is all in one post -- including the monologue assignment for all Freshmen:

What are the juries?

At the end of each semester, students concentrating in Performance, Musical Theatre, and General Theatre with a Performance Concentration must complete an assignment (performing and filming monologues or songs) and then have a short meeting with Casey Seymour Kim by the end of the semester. 

When are they?

Each student has been given an assigned time and day; it is listed in the 091 syllabus handed out at the first general meeting.

If you do not see your name on the list, or are not sure what your assigned time/day is, just let us know and we'll either tell you or figure out a time for you. 

Where are they?

The meetings will be in the BABS (Billie Ann Burell Studio) -- the studio space that is next to the elevator in the Nazarian Center, around the corner of the dance studio and vending machines. Theatre performance classes are held there.

What do I need to do/What is my assignment?

Check the THTR 091 syllabus to confirm what is specifically asked of you for this semester.

Special Note to All Musical Theatre, Performance, and General Theatre Freshman: In your first semester, everyone is assigned the same monologue, which is printed down below. (If you are a General Theatre major with a Technical Design Concentration, this does not apply to you).

1. Film yourself performing your specified material.

2. Upload the video to this padlet page, or send it to Casey Seymour Kim (casey.seymourkim@gmail.com or jwalrad1@ric.edu).

3. Please submit this by midterm -- October 23, 2026.

[Gentle Reminder: Part of being a theatre major is checking the RIC Callboard every week for announcements and information about auditions, workshops, talks, rehearsal times, etc.]

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Access the monologue for Freshmen, as well as a pdf of the short play at this link. It is very short.

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ASMs needed

We are looking for one more ASM for both Oklahoma! and Native Gardens.

If you're interested, please let Nicki (nshaw1@ric.edu) know! Thanks!

FAILURE: A LOVE STORY Program

 FAILURE: A Love Story Program

Come Be a Part of A Reading of Manifestos

 

COME BE A PART OF

A READING OF MANIFESTOS

What is this event?

Open Books Open Minds Event, inspired by this year's campus read Imagination: A Manifesto by Ruha Benjamin, is organizing a reading of important historical manifestos. Students will be taking turns reading portions of different documents on the steps of the Adams Library.

Look for the posters around campus -- it is next Wednesday (10/14) during Free Period (11:30am-2pm)

What is a manifesto?

It is a Call to Action. It is declaring one's values and voicing one's intention moving forward.

What role have they played in History?

A LOT:

The Declaration of Independence, the Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments (women's rights), the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Black Panther 10-Point Program -- they are all manifestos that outline values and call on others to act to correct societal problems. There are also a number of manifestos in the Art World as well.

How to Participate or Support?

You can read a section of one of the manifestos if you want, or just come to listen. 

Free speech is vital to our society. In times when it has been under attack and thwarted, people have continued to speak their minds.

You can sign up to read in a couple of ways: 

        -- use the QR code on the OBOM posters that are around campus

        -- contact Janice Okoomian at jokoomian@ric.edu

        (you can probably also show up and volunteer in the moment!)

Spread the Word and We hope to see you there!

Spring Semester Classes Survey

 

Hello, Theatre Majors and Minors!

We are in the process of arranging Spring Semester 2027's classes.

We can only run classes that have a certain number of students who are enrolled, or if the students who are taking them are seniors who need it to graduate.  I am including below a link that asks about some specific course offerings. 

Please go to this link and complete the form/questionnaire by end of day, Thursday 10/8.

Survey for Spring 2027 Classes

                                                                                Thank you!                                    

                                                                                Casey SK

                                                                                (jwalrad1@RIC )

(PS Every year we make it a point to run THTR 425 Fundamentals of Directing, because taking this course is a requirement for directing a Growing Stage production!)

Weekly Schedule: 10/3 - 10/11

 SATURDAY, 10/3
10:30am: Theatre Open

11:00am: Costume crew call / costume load-in
12:00pm: Failure Cast & Crew call (all meet together in the Forman)

12:30pm: Cast get ready / shadow rehearsal
1:30pm: Estimated "go" time!

6:00pm - End of Tech #1

SUNDAY, 10/4

5:00-10:00pm - Failure Tech #2 rehearsal

7:00-10:00pm -  DANCE rehearsal (see email for details)

MONDAY, 10/5

6:00-10:00pm -  DANCE rehearsal (see email for details)

6:00-11:00pm - Failure Tech #3 rehearsal

TUESDAY, 10/6

4:30-6:00pm -  DANCE rehearsal (see email for details)

6:00pm - Cast & Crew call for Failure

7:30pm - Open Dress for  Failure

            - All Theatre & Dance students welcome to see the show for free!

WEDNESDAY, 10/7

2:00pm - DANCE Production Mtg

4:30-19:00pm - DANCE rehearsal (see email for details)

6:00pm - Cast & Crew call for Failure

7:30pm - Failure Performance

THURSDAY, 10/8

4:30-9:00pm -  DANCE rehearsal (see email for details)

6:00pm - Cast & Crew call for Failure

7:30pm - Failure Performance

FRIDAY, 10/9

2:00pm - Growing Stage: Native Gardens Production Mtg

3:00pm - Production Mtg for OKLAHOMA! (Zoom)

6:00pm - Cast & Crew call for Failure

7:30pm - Failure Performance

9:30pm - Failure ACTF response

SATURDAY, 10/10

11:30am - Cast & Crew call for Failure

1:00pm - Failure Performance

        - Dinner provided at Donovan

7:30pm - Failure Performance

SUNDAY, 10/11

11:30am - Cast & Crew call for Failure

1:00pm - Failure Performance

6:00-10:00pm -  DANCE rehearsal - Spacing for Mini Concert

2026 Costume Policies

Rhode Island College Costume Shop 
Roberts Hall Room 228 
401-456-9883 
kdelagarza@ric.edu 
Kerry De La Garza-Shop Manager 

• Please arrive on time for your fitting appointments. If you cannot make your appointment please contact the shop and let us know asap. 
• Please wear undergarments and bring a pair of your character shoes to your fitting.  
• No Eating or Drinking in costume except water.  
• Please hang up all the costumes on the rack under your name in the dressing room. 
• The Costume Crew are not your servants, they are here to help but please treat them respectfully.  
• Please arrive at call time and begin getting ready asap. No waiting until the last minute. Always leave room for error! 
• Please put undergarments in your lingerie bag for the wash on laundry days. T shirts go into the basket of our laundry cart.  
• No food in dressing rooms. It attracts mice. 
• Keep your stations tidy and organized. A chaotic station will lead to lost items.  
• If you are cast in a mainstage production, please do not cut or dye your hair without asking Michael if it is ok. 

Character Shoes for Musical Theater Majors 

We strongly recommend you purchase your own character shoes to ensure proper fit and comfort during the run.  

Women- Dance character Shoes with heels in black and beige. Capezio or similar. La Brie Dance in Smithfield carries these and offers a discount to RIC students. If you can only afford one pair, I would suggest beige. 

Men- Lace up dance character shoes in black. Capezio or similar. 

www.capezio.com 

Makeup 

Students cast in a show are required to have a basic makeup kit that includes theatrical creme foundation in a matching skin tone, a creme highlight, and a creme shadow. I suggest the Ben Nye Proscenium Series for these colors. They can be ordered from Alcone Makeup Store and other retailers.  

Michael can assist you in choosing the correct color. He is in the Costume Shop every Tuesday and Thursday from 11:30 to 4 this semester. All other makeup can be your choice of brands and can be found in drugstores or dollar stores. Family Dollar has a good selection for a good price. Job Lot is also a great inexpensive source. Makeup brush sets can be found on Amazon for inexpensive. Specialty makeup such as FX items ,tattoos, and facial hair will be provided by the shop.  You must also provide makeup removal items such as makeup remover wipes, cold cream, and face cloth.  We will provide most hair items, but if you have favorite products or tools, you are welcome to use them. 

www.alconemakeup.com 

Suggested items for a basic makeup kit include For All Students: 

• Creme Theatrical Foundation 
• Creme highlight 
• Creme Shadow 
• Loose powder 
• Black and brown eyeliner 
• Black mascara 
• Lipstick in neutral lip color that matches your own
• Ladies may want additional colors such as red, pink, and berry Black eyeshadow Neutral eyeshadow pallette (brown,taupe,shell,white etc.) 
• Additional items  
• Application sponges and brushes 
• Powder puff  
• Headband 
• Moisturizer 
• Makeup removal items 

If you have any questions regarding these items, please ask Michael.  

New Theatre Organization President Elected!

Happy Friday, Everyone.

Our newly elected president is: Ashley Ouellette

Thank you for all who voted in our Theatre Organization elections for President.

We had three wonderful and inspiring candidates.

Big congratulations to Ashley -- let's look forward to a fun and productive year!

Cast Announcement for Growing Stage: Native Gardens!

Growing Stage Cast Announcement:

Tania:  Daniela Vazquez

Paola: Alivia Verasammy

Virginia: Ali DaSilva

Frank: Sonny Corbo

Ensemble:    Jacobi King, Devin Rosa, Owen Walsh

Please confirm your participation in this production at:

lvarela_1279@email.ric.edu and jwalrad1@ric.edu

Thank you to everyone who auditioned -- it is exciting to get started on this play!