Thursday, March 9, 2000
The University Daily Kansan
Section B·Page 5
Judges for the 2000 performance of Rock Chalk Revue, focus in on members of the Delta Delta Delta sorority while they audition for the opening act of the performance. Photo by Lucas W. Krump/KANSAN
Greek, non-Greek students set sights on pre-Rock Chalk performances
Rv Kate Williams
Kansan correspondent
The Pioneer Room at the Burge Union has never seen so much action — on Feb. 23, it played host to a baton twirler, vocal soloists and bands for the Rock Chalk Revue opening act try-outs.
The auditions were held to find entertainers to perform for ten minutes during the audience seating at the Revue.
Jamie Guy, St. Paul, Minn., junior and Rock Chalk assistant executive director, said that he and the two other judges were looking for an entertainer, Greek or non-Greek, who would be able to maintain a high energy level throughout their performance.
"We really just look for someone who will be able to get people into the spirit of things before the show," he said.
Lori Krug, Marina Del Rev, Calif., senior and Rock Chalk executive producer, agreed.
"The most important thing that we look for is a someone that will have enough confidence to perform while people are moving around and taking their seats."
she said.
Auditioners probably have had previous experience on stage they were required to fill out an information sheet on their past honors and performance experience.
Seven acts auditioned — five more than last year — and judges picked two or three acts for the show.
Last year's acts, a solo vocalist, a band and a hip-hop dance troupe took the stage before the Revue started.
"We keep in mind what we think will be appropriate for our audience, and also try to look for a variety of different acts," said Ashley Rigby, Lee's Summit, Mo., senior and Rock Chalk opening act choreographer.
Many of the students who auditioned for different reasons.
Thomas Franklin Independence senior, auditioned this year because he wanted to be a part of the Rock Chalk tradition.
"My house isn't in it this year, and since I'm a senior, I knew that this would be the last chance that I would have to get involved
with the show." he said.
Chad Hale, Topeka junior, was part of the four-person student band, D-10, that auditioned. The band has been together for about a year, has played many venues in Lawrence and Kansas City, and has released a CD.
"We wanted to audition for this because it was a chance to play for such a good cause," Hale said. "Plus, playing at the Lied Center would be incredible. Whether it's three or 300 people, you're still nervous. We play a lot of original stuff, music that people haven't heard before, so we also don't know what people are going to think."
D-10 was selected to open on Friday and Saturday night, and a guitar act of Rick Unruh and Kevin Bernstein will open on Thursday night.
The judges said they were happy with their selections.
"We thought that for the kind of audience we expect, these two acts would be the best," Krug said. "They were a good representation of the students and also both very professional."
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