Events this week!

SUNDAY, 11/2

Daylight Savings Time Ends

5:30-8:30pm -  "Like Me"Rehearsal 

7:00-10:00pm - Yellow Boat Rehearsal (Rm 198)

MONDAY, 11/3

7:00-10:00pm - Yellow Boat Rehearsal (Rm 193)

7:00-10:00pm -  "Like Me" Rehearsal 

TUESDAY, 11/4

Election Day

7:00-10:00pm - Yellow Boat Rehearsal (Rm 193)

7:00-10:00pm -  "Like Me" Rehearsal 

WEDNESDAY, 11/5

7:00-10:00pm - Yellow Boat Rehearsal (Rm 193)

7:00-10:00pm -  "Like Me" Rehearsal 

THURSDAY, 11/6

7:00-10:00pm - Yellow Boat Rehearsal (Rm 198)

7:00-10:00pm -  "Like Me"  Rehearsal 

FRIDAY, 11/7

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

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

4:00-7:00pm - "Like Me" rehearsal

SATUDAY, 11/8

10:00am-5:00pm - The Yellow Boat LOAD IN to Forman

SUNDAY, 11/9

5:00-10:00pm - Yellow Boat Tech #1

5:30-8:30pm -  "Like Me"Rehearsal 

Theatre Org Clothing Order!

 Hi everyone!

I have been organizing a RIC Theatre clothing order since we haven't done one in a while. Here is the order form and mock up linked below.

Clothing Order

Please have forms and cash payment to me in an envelope by Friday November 14, 2025

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach me at jdonovan_5161@email.ric.edu

Workshop Opportunity

 

KCACTF Response for Marian, or the True Tale of Robin Hood

A couple of weeks ago, KCACTF respondents Julia Bento from Bridgewater State University and Tommy Iafrate (RIC Alum!) from Binghamton University visited our production of Marian, or the True Tale of Robin Hood.

We are pleased to announced this production's Irene Ryan nominee: Avery Kuznar.

KCACTF has also submitted a Certificate of Merit for the Ensemble work of Marian's Cast and Crew.

A big congratulations to the entire production of Marian!

Events this week!

SUNDAY, 10/26

5:30-8:30pm -  "Like Me" starts Rehearsal!

7:00-10:00pm - Yellow Boat Rehearsal (Rm 193)

MONDAY, 10/27

7:00-10:00pm - Yellow Boat Rehearsal (Rm 193)

7:00-10:00pm -  "Like Me" Rehearsal 

TUESDAY, 10/28

7:00-10:00pm - Yellow Boat Rehearsal (Rm 193)

7:00-10:00pm -  "Like Me" Rehearsal 

WEDNESDAY, 10/29

7:00-10:00pm - Yellow Boat Rehearsal (Rm 193)

7:00-10:00pm -  "Like Me" Rehearsal 

THURSDAY, 10/30

7:00-10:00pm - Yellow Boat Rehearsal (Rm 198)

7:00-10:00pm -  "Like Me"  Rehearsal 

FRIDAY, 10/31 - Happy Halloween!

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

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

4:00-7:00pm - "Like Me" rehearsal

SATUDAY, 11/1

Admissions Open House

SUNDAY, 11/2

Daylight Savings Time Ends

5:30-8:30pm -  "Like Me"Rehearsal 

7:00-10:00pm - Yellow Boat Rehearsal (Rm 198)

Looking for GHOSTS!

 In search of GHOSTS!

Learning 4 Life and RIC is Well need about 2 or 3 people interested in dressing up as a ghost and either following along the tour or be stationed at a tour location. You will not have to actually be scary or spook anyone, this is fun-or-all seasonally themed campus tour.

 

When: Oct. 31 from 1pm to ~2pm

Where: Meet at the quad, but may be stationed at a tour location on campus ahead of the tour group.

Requirements: Dress as a ghost, have fun!

If you are interested, please email JD with RIC is Well at: jdaniels_3623@email.ric.edu

 

For more information on student orgs Learning 4 Life and RIC is Well, please follow us on RIConnect/Instagram:

Learning 4 Life; Instagram

RIC is Well; Instagram

!!URGENT!! ACTORS NEEDED FOR FUNDAMENTALS OF DIRECTING

We need Student Actors!

Students in THTR 425 -- Fundamentals of Directing are working on scenes from She Kills Monsters and Polaroid Stories. 

We have been able to get some actors, but need your help in filling out other roles.  The scenes will be presented as part of the final for the course. Rehearsal time will be relatively light, since the student directors are only responsible for one scene. 

Class time meets on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4-5:30pm (although your attendance at class is not 100% necessary.). 

The Final Presentation will be Wednesday, December 10 from 4-6pm. (You would need to be available for that day and time.)

We need to fill the following roles:

She Kills Monsters: Agnes, Lillith, Calliope, Chuck

Polaroid Stories:  Orpheus, Persephone.

If you are interested, please complete This Google Form by the end of the week; we will get in touch with you next week.

THANK YOU!

Events this week!

SATUDAY, 10/18

RIC Homecoming

SUNDAY, 10/19

9:30-4:00pm - Yellow Boat Rehearsal (Babs) w/ Lunch Break from 12:30-1:30pm

5:00pm - Spacing for Dance Mini Concert

MONDAY, 10/20

6:00pm - Tech for Dance Mini Concert

TUESDAY, 10/21

6:00pm - Tech for Dance Mini Concert

WEDNESDAY, 10/22

10:00am - Dance Mini Concert Performance

12:30-2:00pm - PFAC Student Treasurer meeting

1:00pm - TTG Meeting (Tech Classroom)

7:00-10:00pm - Yellow Boat Rehearsal (Babs)

THURSDAY, 10/23

10:00am - Dance Mini Concert Performance

4:00pm - Optional "Like Me" round table (Melcer)

 7:00-10:00pm - Yellow Boat Rehearsal (Babs)

FRIDAY, 10/24

10:00am - Dance Mini Concert Performance

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

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

SATUDAY, 10/25

SUNDAY, 10/26

5:30-10:00pm -  "Like Me" starts Rehearsal (Babs)

7:00-10:00pm - Yellow Boat Rehearsal (Rm 189)

MARIAN Photos

 Hello All, 

Here is the link to access the MARIAN photos.

Events this Week!

SATUDAY, 10/11

SUNDAY, 10/12

7:00-10:00pm - Yellow Boat Rehearsal (Babs)

MONDAY, 10/13

College Closed - Indigenous Peoples' Day

TUESDAY, 10/14

7:00-10:00pm - Yellow Boat Rehearsal (Babs)

WEDNESDAY, 10/15 - "MONDAY" on Campus

7:00-10:00pm - Yellow Boat Rehearsal (Babs)

THURSDAY, 10/16

7:00-10:00pm - Yellow Boat Rehearsal (Babs)

FRIDAY, 10/17

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

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

7:30pm - Koresh Dance Concert featuring RIC Dance and performers from Endicott College! (Sapinsley Hall)

SATUDAY, 10/18

RIC Homecoming

SUNDAY, 10/19

9:30-4:00pm - Yellow Boat Rehearsal (Babs) w/ Lunch Break from 12:30-1:30pm

THTR 091 Info and Links to Freshman Monologue and Padlet Page

VIDEO SUBMISSIONS FOR THTR 091/JURIES ARE DUE BY 

FRIDAY OF NEXT WEEK (OCTOBER 17, 2025)** 

(**Yes, we have extended the deadline 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 Bill Wilson and 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 Bill Wilson (wwilson@ric.edu.)

3. Please submit this by midterm -- October 17, 2025.

[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.]

*******

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

*******

Events this week!

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

MONDAY, 10/6

7:00-10:00pm - Yellow Boat Rehearsal (Babs)

TUESDAY, 10/7

7:00-10:00pm - Yellow Boat Rehearsal (Babs)

WEDNESDAY, 10/8

12:00pm - Theatre Org Meeting (Babs)

7:00-10:00pm - Yellow Boat Rehearsal (Babs)

THURSDAY, 10/9

7:00-10:00pm - Yellow Boat Rehearsal (Babs)

FRIDAY, 10/10

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

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

SATUDAY, 10/11

SUNDAY, 10/12

7:00-10:00pm - Yellow Boat Rehearsal (Babs)

MARIAN Program

 Hello Folks, 

See you all at tonight's open-dress rehearsal of MARIAN!

Here is the program!

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