Maybe you were there, maybe you missed it–either way, the reading for Shauna's play rocked it! On Wednesday, September 26th, several students, and a few faculty members, joined in the wildcat lair to hear the brilliant sounds of actors reading... But not reading just anything. They were reading Neverwonderland. This is a new play by AAT and WSU's own, Shauna Ross.

Shauna is a Theatre Education major and has been an AAT member for several years. She recently took a class with Dr. Jenny Kokai in play writing, and began the process for her script. The play was very well received, and people are still raving about it! But what is not to love? Far off places, daring sword fights, magic spells, a prince in disguise!

The play is a treat, and one really should read it, but just to get you excited, here is a little thing: Neverwonderland is about a girl struggling with what is real, and what is her imagination. If you can, READ IT!

Shauna prepares her script for the new work "contest," of the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) in February. This is especially exciting for AAT and WSU to get represented! And we know she'll do well with her beautifully written Neverwonderland.

Shauna, we wish you all the broken legs in the house. You deserve it!


Thanks for reading!
DW

So Much Soul, So Much Art.

You may have seen our posters around the Browning Center, and maybe a few on campus. These posters are for different events throughout the year and so far we've had a blast at all of them.

Just in case you missed them, let's recap.

1. Opening Social

Member new and old gathered in Veteren's Memorial Grove outside the BC to partake in yummy food, giggling, socializing, and games. President Trent Cox jumped on a rock and explained to those who don't know--what we are! We had a raffle for a free membership and this years winner was Maddie Tarbox!

2. Play in a Day

Our 24 hour play festival in which one act plays are written, rehearsed, and performed all in twenty four hours. Writers gathered the night before and put their brains to work writing really funny plays for the actors and the costumes they chose. Saturday morning directors and actors met, read the play, and began rehearsing.

We've heard from several sources that this Play in a Day was the most successful yet! AAT loves to hear that! We've also heard from a lot of your peers that it was really quite enjoyable. Several upperclassmen participated, and it was a really great opportunity for networking between classes.

3. Freshman Showcase

This is a new event for AAT. Trent Cox produced, Alax Garner co-produced this showcase of freshmen and new student work. Many performers had songs, but there was also a movement performance, a costume presentation, and several monologues. This event was so cool to attend, and really let us get to know a lot of the new students in our department!


4. Cabaret Nights

This event is yet to take place, but when it does, we hope that it will be well attended! My favorite thing about Cabaret is seeing my friends perform and exhibit passion. I love the passion AAT and the DPA has to offer. So much soul, so much art. Cabaret Nights is this Saturday, September 22nd at 8pm in BC230. I really hope to see a lot of your happy faces either watching or performing!

5. New Play Reading

I am especially excited for this event! Shauna Ross has written a new play, Neverwonderland, and we're stoked to facilitate a reading/talk back to strengthen her work and prepare it for KCACTF submission. We hope Shauna all the best and we hope to see you there!



This year is off to an amazing start! I cannot express how AAT is thriving. We look forward to your involvement and support.



Thank you,
Derek Williamson.

MEMBERS!!!

Hey, guys! Don't forget to take a trip up to the DPA office and pick up your membership card! On Friday 2nd, we're giving out free AAT key chains for those who present their membership cards!

AAT PUNCH CARDS!

We’ve put together punch cards that can be used at all AAT concession tables. Just like in popular restaurants, for each $1 purchase you make, a punch will be made to your card. When the card has 5 punches on it, you can redeem it for an item of $1 value! That is like buy 5, get 1 free! Or 6 for the price of 5! 

Dear Member

Dear AAT member, 

          First off, the AAT board would like to express how excited we are to have you as part of our student production company.  As a member, there are a few things you should know: First, let us begin with where your membership fee money goes. You may have seen our work around the Browning Center. AAT provides breakfast on the morning of tech rehearsal for departmental shows, produces student-driven theater, including, but not limited to: Cabaret Nights, The Reality Fallacy, and The Cradle Will Rock, and holds an awards show at the end of every year.  First and foremost, AAT is about students and their theater ambitions. If ever you feel inclined to visit the board, we meet every Monday in BC230 at 1:30. We would love to have you meet with us, share your opinions, or even just observe. 

Some important dates to know:

·      Friday, February 10th: "Loves me/Not" Cabaret

·      Friday, March 2nd: Tartuffe Opening Reception

·      Friday, March 23rd: Cradle Opening Reception

·      Friday, April 6th: Donor Cabaret 

·      Thursday, April 19th: AAT Awards Show

KCACTF is upon us, and we’re looking for volunteers. If you were at the Mandatory Majors Meeting on January 5th , you already know that no official positions are being assigned. By expressing personal interest to Faculty and Staff, more volunteer opportunities will be available. An important thing to remember--when visiting schools are in our facility and on our campus--is that we need to be good hosts. It is our responsibility and privilege to show our fellow theater friends a good time. AAT has made purple scarves to show our visitors that we know how this campus works, and we are here to make the festival run as smoothly as possible. We really appreciate your cooperation! 

Taylor Knuth, our Student affairs representative, oversees the concession manning for snacks and drinks sold at all of our departmental shows. Whenever possible, volunteer through him to run these concession tables. Signup sheets can be found on the Main call board down stairs, right near the ushers signup sheet. As a reward for your efforts, every show you work, you get to have one drink and one candy.  

Stephanie Jameson, our Events Coordinator, will be putting together a subcommittee to help plan the End of the Year AAT Awards Show. If you have any event management skills, this will also be a great opportunity to for you to help out.

Derek Williamson, our Historian, is taking pictures of all AAT sponsored events to document our history together. If you have any extra special pictures that you think the world should see, share them with him!  You can email those pictures to Derekrulz@yahoo.com

Contacting AAT is easier than you think! Emailing us at aatweberstate@gmail.com is an easy way, we also have a Facebook group called “Associated Actors and Technicians.” By reading our blog, one can better understand what we do throughout the year. You could even write and submit something to be published! OR come to our meetings! Monday @ 1:30 in BC230

House Pride!

Here are some pictures from our first annual house pride friday!!!!!

Love, Shelby

GO GO GRYFFINDOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

House Pride Fridays!

For those of you who don't know (and if you really don't know, shame!) We are huge fans of everything Harry Potter here in the WSU Theatre Department. Because of the rivalry between Hogwarts Houses that has arisen here at Weber State, AAT has decided to start "House Pride Fridays!"

Join us tomorrow (and for many Fridays in the future) 

And wear your Hogwarts House colors!

Hopefully we'll see a lot of people showing off their house pride!

...Hufflepuff, Hufflepuff, Tough Tough TOUGH!

-Bailee