Events this week!

SATUDAY, 9/27
12:00pm - Cast & Crew call for 1st day of Marian Tech!

1:30pm - Go time for Tech

5:00pm - End of Tech Day 1

SUNDAY, 9/28

5:00pm - Cast & Crew call for Marian Tech

6:30pm - Go time for Tech

10:00pm - End of Tech Day 2

MONDAY, 9/29

6:00-11:00pm - Marian Tech

TUESDAY, 9/30

6:00-11:00pm - Marian Tech

7:30pm - OPEN DRESS for Marian, or the True Tale of Robin Hood (Forman Theatre)

• All Theatre/Dance Majors & Minors are welcome to attend!
• If you're enrolled in THTR 091, remember to bring your punch card!

WEDNESDAY, 10/1

6:00pm - Call for Marian

7:30pm - Marian Performance # 1

THURSDAY, 10/2

6:00pm - Call for Marian

7:30pm - Marian Performance # 2

FRIDAY, 10/3

8:30am - Call for Marian

10:00am - 7:30pm - Marian Performance # 3 (School Show)

12:00pm - The Yellow Boat production meeting (Zoom)

3:00p - "Like Me" production meeting (Zoom)

6:00pm - Call for Marian

7:30pm - Marian Performance # 4

SATUDAY, 10/4

11:30am - Call for Marian

1:00pm - Marian Performance # 4

(dinner at Donovan between shows)

7:30pm - Marian Performance # 5

9:00pm - ACTF Post-Show Response for Marian

SUNDAY, 10/5

11:30am - Call for Marian

1:00pm - Marian Performance # 6

ASM Needed

We have one ASM slot still available for this semester - If you're interested in being involved with "Like ME" please email Nicki for more info at nfrechette@ric.edu.

Thanks!

Yellow Boat Cast List

 Hello everyone!

Here's the cast list for The Yellow Boat.

Miles Mailloux - Benjamin

Matt Macy - Father

Ali DaSilva - Mother

Avery Kuznar - Joy, Parent, Storyteller

Atlas Vidal - Eddy, Storyteller

Liliana Varela - Eddy's Mom, Montessori School Teacher, Doctor, Storyteller, Mother Understudy

Robby Goulet Jr. - Doctor, Parent, Kid, Storyteller, Benjamin Understudy

Owen Walsh - Coach, Parent, Doctor, Storyteller, Father Understudy

Jaelyn Auger - Doctor, Kid, Storyteller, Joy Understudy

Jasson DeLeon - Doctor, Kid, Storyteller, Eddy Understudy

Lily Machado - Teacher, Healer, Parent, Storyteller

Daniela Vazquez - Doctor, Kid, Storyteller

Our Storytellers are going to be an ensemble that helps guide us through the story through specialized movement, weaving through scene changes.

Thank you so much to everyone who auditioned! If you have not been cast but are still interested in working on the show in any capacity, please fill out this form! (And this could be helping paint sets, or making costumes, etc.) It takes a village to put on a show, and we would really love to get as many people involved as possible! Filling out this form doesn't lock you into helping with anything, it just helps us get a list of people to reach out to when we might need some extra hands!

Please email swright_3934@email.ric.edu and/or mvillajaramil_1924@email.ric.edu to accept the role, or if you have any questions!

LIKE ME Cast

 Hello All, 

Thank you all for showing up and sharing your stories with us. 

Below is the cast list for LIKE ME.

LIKE ME CAST LIST

1. Laura Donnelly
2. Shawn Simmons
3. Abby Saccone
4. Chris DePina
5. Amaya Moniz
6. Ry Andella
7. Abbey Lawrence
8. Antonio Ross
9. Jeffrey Gonzalez
10. Marcos Mendoza-Cabrera
11. Cadence O'Neil
12. Taylor Monte
13. Izzie McElroy-Cotter
14. Ruby Costa
15. Sam Deady
16. Ava Williams
17. Gianna DaSilva
18. Adison Rogers
19. Sabrina Smith 
20. Jenna Howard
21. Deja Dominguez
22. Rebecca DeVivo
23. K'Yauri Delgardo
24. Sarah Whelan

Trinity Student Discount Code

 Hi there – I hope your fall semester is off to a great start!

I’m reaching out to share details about a World Premiere play now running at Trinity Rep through October 5. Cold War Choir Practice is a bold new work featuring original music, espionage, and comedy, all set in the nostalgic glow of a retro roller-skating rink. While it has a nostalgic setting, its themes of power, patriotism, and family make the show extremely timely. The production is receiving raves from critics and audiences alike.

 We’d love if you could help spread the word to your students or campus network. We’re offering unlimited $25 student tickets for all remaining performances. Students can reserve online or by phone using the promo code STUDYBREAK25.

 To purchase:

1. Head to our website.
2. Select your performance date
3. Choose your seats
4. Enter STUDYBREAK25 when prompted on the discount page during check-out 

About the show: It’s twilight in Ronald Reagan’s America and the specter of nuclear war hangs over the country—but rent is still due on the 1st. When a prominent Black conservative brings his mysteriously ill wife home for the holidays, the unplanned reunion sets long-simmering tensions within the family to boil—and throws each member into a bizarre maze of Reaganomics, Cold War espionage, capitalist cult predation, and… choir practice. Featuring original music and set in the mesmerizing ambiance of a retro roller-skating rink, Cold War Choir Practice celebrates the lengths we go to for those we love.

Events this week!

SATUDAY, 9/20

1:00-4:00pm - Callback for Growing Stage: The Yellow Boat

SUNDAY, 9/21
1:00-4:00pm - "Like Me" Devised Theatre/Dance Callback

7:00-10:00pm - Marian rehearsal

MONDAY, 9/22

7:00-10:00pm - Marian rehearsal

TUESDAY, 9/23

7:00-10:00pm - Marian rehearsal

WEDNESDAY, 9/24

7:00-10:00pm - Marian rehearsal (8pm - Designer Run Through!)

THURSDAY, 9/25

7:00-10:00pm - Marian rehearsal

FRIDAY, 9/26

11:00am - Marian production meeting (Zoom)

12:00pm: The Yellow Boat production meeting (Zoom)

SATUDAY, 9/27

12:00pm - Cast & Crew call for 1st day of Marian Tech!

1:30pm - Go time for Tech

5:00pm - End of Tech Day 1

SUNDAY, 9/28

5:00pm - Cast & Crew call for Marian Tech

6:30pm - Go time for Tech

10:00pm - End of Tech Day 2

Yellow Boat Callback List

 Hello everyone!

Thank you all so much for auditioning for The Yellow Boat! If you do not receive a callback, that does NOT mean that you will not be cast in this show. Here is the callback list: 

Jaelyn Auger - Mom, Joy, Ensemble

Willem Conley - Dad, Coach

Ali DaSilva - Mom, Joy

Gianna DaSilva - Joy

Sam Deady - Benjamin, Dad, Eddy, Coach

Jasson DeLeon - Benjamin, Eddy

Chris DePina - Eddy, Coach

Rebecca DeVivo - Joy

Laura Donnelly - Mom, Joy

Jeffrey Gonzalez - Benjamin, Eddy

Robby Goulet Jr. - Benjamin, Eddy, Coach

Jenna Howard - Mom, Eddy's Mom

Avery Kuznar - Eddy's Mom, Ensemble

Leilani Lavallee - Ensemble

Lily Machado - Mom,  Ensemble

Matt Macy - Dad

Miles Mailloux - Benjamin, Eddy

Marcos Mendoza-Cabrera - Dad, Eddy, Coach

Amaya Moniz - Mom, Eddy's Mom, Ensemble

Taylor Monte - Ensemble

Cadence O'Neil - Ensemble

Ashley Ouellette - Joy, Ensemble

Adison Rogers - Mom, Ensemble

Antonio Ross - Dad, Coach

Abigail Saccone - Joy, Eddy's Mom

Shawn Simmons - Dad, Coach

Liliana Varela - Joy, Eddy's Mom

Daniela Vazquez - Ensemble

Owen Walsh - Benjamin, Eddy, Coach

Reminder that callbacks are tomorrow from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Please come in clothes that you are comfortable moving in. We will try to use everyone's time as efficiently as we can, releasing everyone as they're done reading each part. We will give sides on arrival. We will try our best to stick to the allotted time, but please keep in mind that we might run a little long. 

Please keep in mind that getting called back for this production doesn't affect your chances of being in the Devised Piece. The Slot 2 Cast List will be posted before this cast is finalized.

If you cannot attend or can only attend a portion of the time, please email swright_3934@email.ric.edu and mvillajaramil_1924@email.ric.edu and we will make plans accordingly.

Slot 2: Like Me Callback List (Updated w/ prompt)

 Hello All, 

Thank you all for auditioning and sharing your talents and stories with us. 

The following people will be needed for our second round of callbacks. 

INFO:

Callback 2: Sunday, September 21 @ 1:00 PM

Please come prepared to move. A prompt will be provided to you shortly. please check back tomorrow for your prompt. 

1. Laura Donnelly
2. Shawn Simmons
3. Abby Saccone
4. Chris DePina
5. Amaya Moniz
6. Ry Andella
7. Abbey Lawrence
8. Antonio Ross
9. Jeffrey Gonzalez
10. Marcos Mendoza-Cabrera
11. Cadence O'Neil
12. Taylor Monte
13. Izzie McElroy-Cotter
14. Ruby Costa
15. Sam Deady
16. Ava Williams
17. Gianna DaSilva
18. Avery Kuznar
19. Adison Rogers
20. Sabrina Smith 
21. Jenna Howard
22. Deja Dominguez
23. Rebecca DeVivo
24. K'Yauri Delgardo
25. Sarah Whelan
26. Jasson Deleon
27. Kennedy Salguiero
28. Suri Nguyen
29. Grace Hart
30. Jacobi King

PROMPT

You are to read your horoscope from the following link: https://www.zodiacsign.com/

You are then to find  and circle the "action" or "verb" words in the description of your horoscope, like  "strong", "fearless", "kind". 

You will then use those words to create a movement phrase that uses gestures (not necessarily dance), more like finding movements. 

There is no wrong way to do this. If you do not consider yourself a proficient dancer keep it simple. Do not speak, the words are for you to find the gestures/movement. 

Here is an example: 

Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIDxSGyO_TQ&list=RDvIDxSGyO_TQ&start_radio=1

If you use music to help you, that is fine, but you will not show it with music. Using music may be a way for your to find your rhythm, but we will not want to see it with music. 

A simple way to memorize the gestures/movements is to give them numbers and write the action down and to name them. For Instance: 

1. Strong- a punching movement
2. Fearless - open arms
3. Kind- arms gesture giving of a gift. 

There is no one way to do this. 

IT SHOULD BE 8 GESTURES that repeat in some way, but not necessarily in same order each time. 

IT SHOULD BE 1 MINUTE LONG. (no music, no speaking)

This exercise shows your willingness to move, show self expression, the ability to work on a task. 

Obviously, this cast needs to be a bit fearless, not just good singers, actors, and dancers, which ever you "think" is your strongest skill, you will all be in some way a creative self motivated vessel for the creation. 

Thank you in advance for your time, courage, and willingness. 

Best, 

Gel & Bill 

Events this week!

SUNDAY, 9/14

11:00a-5:00pm - Devised Theatre/Dance auditions 

        Check out this post for more info - https://riccallboard.blogspot.com/2025/09/show-2-audition-info.html

7:00-10:00pm - Marian rehearsal

MONDAY, 9/15

7:00-10:00pm - Marian rehearsal

TUESDAY, 9/16

7:00-10:00pm - Marian rehearsal

WEDNESDAY, 9/17

1:00pm - TTG (Technical Theatre Group) Meeting (Tech classroom - all are welcome!)

7:00-10:00pm - Marian rehearsal

THURSDAY, 9/18

7:00-10:00pm - Marian rehearsal

FRIDAY, 9/19

3:00pm - Marian production meeting (Zoom)

4:00-7:00pm - Auditions for Growing Stage: The Yellow Boat

        See post for more details - https://riccallboard.blogspot.com/2025/09/the-yellow-boat-auditions.html

SATUDAY, 9/20

1:00-4:00pm - Callback for Growing Stage: The Yellow Boat

SUNDAY, 9/21

1:00-4:00pm - Devised Theatre/Dance Callback

7:00-10:00pm - Marian rehearsal

"The Yellow Boat" Audition Sides

Hello everyone!

This is a reminder to please sign up for The Yellow Boat auditions. They are happening NEXT FRIDAY September 19th, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Callbacks are the following day from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM.

There have been many questions about this, so I wanted to clarify that unless you are specifying that you would like to be on the DO NOT CAST List prior to auditioning, you will be considered for both the Slot 2 and Growing Stage, but you cannot and will not be cast in both, we will make sure that doesn't happen. So don't stress about it, just try your best in both auditions!

As promised, here are the sides. Please prepare one monologue, but be familiar with all of them, as you may be asked to read for a different character. These do not need to be memorized.

If you haven't already, make sure to pick a slot, and fill out this form. 

Once again, Growing Stage auditions are mandatory for ALL Performance, General, and Musical Theatre Majors!

If you have any questions, please reach out to swright_3934@email.ric.edu or mvillajaramil_1924@email.ric.edu

Technical Theatre Group - Rescheduled!

 Hello all ~

We will be rescheduling the monthly TTG meetings one week back in the calendar. Please join us at 1:00pm on the following new dates:

- 9/17

- 10/22

- 11/19

- 12/3

Performance Opportunity: The Two Man

 The Two Man Overview

ACTORS NEEDED FOR FILM

My name is Kaleb Charles, and I am a third-year student at RIC as well as an independent filmmaker in the area. I am also a part of Anchor TV. Currently, I am in production on a feature-length film titled The Two Man, and I am seeking actresses to play the two leading roles.

Actors involved in the project will be compensated for their time, with lead roles starting at a base rate of $75.
Kaleb Charles

kalebcharles856@gmail.com 

978-701-5841

Events this week!

MONDAY, 9/8
12:00pm - Tech/Design Student Meet & Greet (Tech classroom - all are welcome!)
7:00-10:00pm - Marian rehearsal

TUESDAY, 9/9

7:00-10:00pm - Marian rehearsal

WEDNESDAY, 9/10

12:00pm - Theatre Org Meeting (Babs - all are welcome!)

1:00pm - TTG (Technical Theatre Group) Meeting (Tech classroom - all are welcome!)

7:00-10:00pm - Marian rehearsal

THURSDAY, 9/11

7:00-10:00pm - Marian rehearsal

FRIDAY, 9/12

3:00pm - Marian production meeting (Zoom)

SATURDAY, 9/13

SUNDAY, 9/14

11:00a-5:00pm - Devised Theatre/Dance auditions 

        Check out this post for more info - https://riccallboard.blogspot.com/2025/09/show-2-audition-info.html

7:00-10:00pm - Marian rehearsal

Show 2 Audition Info

 SHOW #2 AUDITIONS

Sunday, September 14th 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM with 1stCallback at 4:00 PM

2nd Callback-Sunday, September 21st at 1:00 PM

Please prepare both of the following:

• a 1 minute, social-media inspired monologue, poem, dance, etc… connected to the theme of social media, connection, or disconnection. 

• a 1 minute song connected to the theme of social media, connection, or disconnection. Lila Kane will play.  Please bring sheet music with a piano accompaniment for your song.

Please sign up for a time slot here.

AND

Please fill out the information form here.

Your piece can be a personal story, reflection, or creative response. It does not need to be memorized word-for-word —authenticity is more important than polish. 

Suggested Prompts 

• First Connection: Describe the first time you joined a social media platform. What did it feel like? 

• Highlight Reel: Talk about a moment when you posted something that didn’t reflect what was really going on in your life. 

• The Scroll: Share an experience when you lost time while scrolling — what did you notice, feel, or miss? 

• Comparison Trap: Describe a time when comparing yourself online affected your self-image or emotions. 

• Digital Silence: Reflect on a moment you deleted an app, took a break, or chose to disconnect. What shifted? 

• Message Received: Tell the story of a powerful text, DM, or post that changed you (for better or worse). 

• Connection Beyond the Screen: Share a time when social media helped you build a real, lasting connection. Tips • Speak in your own voice — be honest and personal. 

• Keep it short (1–2 minutes). • Don’t stress about memorization; notes are fine. 

• Feel free to weave in movement, gesture, or even sound if you’re inspired

 

Rehearsals will begin on October 26th for performances December 3-7

Angelica Vessella, MFA Theatre, acardente1@ric.edu

Bill Wilson, MFA Theatre, wwilson@ric.edu

"The Yellow Boat" Auditions

 Hello everyone!

Auditions are coming up for the Growing Stage Production of The Yellow Boat by David Saar, directed by Samuel Wright! Auditions will be Friday, September 19th from 4:00PM - 7:00PM, in the BABs. Callbacks will be the following day, Saturday, September 20th from 1:00PM - 4:00PM.

Please fill out this form and sign up for an audition slot. Monologues and sides will be shared with you next week. If you would like a head start, here is a copy of the script!

A reminder that Growing Stage auditions are mandatory for ALL Performance, General and Musical Theatre Majors!

If you have any questions, please reach out to swright_3934@email.ric.edu or mvillajaramil_1924@email.ric.edu