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NIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Thursday, November 30,1995
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“It's a monster that has gotten out of control."
Amy Stetzler
Gamma Delta
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Rock Chalk director at Alpha Gamma Delta
Rock Chalk empties contestants' pockets
Fierce competition leads groups to spend big cash on auditions
By Phillip Brownlee Kansan staff writer
Rock Chalk Revue officials announced last week the five groups chosen to perform at this year's variety show. And whether they were picked or not, each of the 13 groups had something to show for their efforts — lots of bills.
This year's contestants spent about $1,650 each just to audition for the revue, with one group spending almost $4,000. Each winner then typically spends an additional $2,500 on costumes and sets for their show.
for their show.
"It's a monster that has gotten out of control," said Amy Stetzler, Overland Park sophomore and Rock Chalk
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Revue director at Alpha Gamma Delta.
To audition, groups submitted a tape recording of their music and a notebook containing the script, character sketches, sheet music, set designs and stage directions.
Because of the fierce competition, contestants tried to make the tapes and notebooks as impressive as possible — and they spent a lot of money doing it.
For example, contestants paid as much as $1,500 to recording studios in Lawrence, Topeka and Kansas City for a tape heard only by the judges. Contestants also made full-color copies and professional drawings for their notebooks.
"We spent so much money at Kinko's that they love us," said Allie Stuckey, Hutchinson sophomore and Kappa
Alpha Theta director.
Tom Field, Olathe senior and Rock Chalk Revue executive director, said he stressed to contestants that spending a lot of money wasn't necessary.
"What the judges are looking for is the content of the show and whether it is feasible to put on," he said.
However, most contestants still believe presentation is important.
"the notebook is judged so harshly that it needs to be nice," Stuckey said.
And when one group goes to a more expensive recording studio, others feel they must do likewise in order to stay competitive.
To control spending, Field said the advisory board might consider establishing a cap next year. Formulae
"We think, 'That's where everyone else is going, so we should, too,'" said Brittany Harrell, Tulsa, Okla., junior and Delta Delta director.
Ann Eversole,
associate director of the Organizations and Activities Center and the revue's adviser, said she supported cutting costs because some groups have limited resources.
"If we can lower the costs, more people might participate," she said.
Several directors also favored leveling the plaving field.
"Some houses have more money to put into it, which is unfair," said Heather Bradley, Omaha, Neb., senior and Alpha Chi Omega director.
But other directors questioned whether spending could or should be regulated.
“it's the competition that makes the show good,” said Meg Strayer, Glen Ellyn, Ill., junior and Alpha Delta Pi director.
Show is more than a charity, Revue participants say
By Phillip Brownlee Kansan staff writer
Rock Chalk Revue organizers take pride in the amount of money their show generates each year for the Douglas County United Way.
But because more money often is spent producing the show than is donated, some critics have asked if not having the revue would be a better fund-raiser.
"Ive had people ask, 'Why not just donate the money it takes to audition?'" said Tom Field, Rock Chalk executive director and Olathe senior. "The argument has some foundations."
For example, this year's Rock Chalk contestants spent an estimated $22,000 of their own money on audition tapes and materials, which is $6,000 more than what was donated last year to United Way.
And since much of the $22,000 was paid to recording studios in Topeka and Kansas City, money was even lost from Douglas County.
But Field is quick to point out that Rock Chalk Revue is not just a philanthropy—It's entertainment.
"We want to give a huge donation, but we also want people to have a good time," he said.
Rock Chalk Revue began 45 years ago as an all-campus variety show. Not until the 1960s did the revue begin donating money to charity.
Money is raised through ticket sales, corporate sponsors, advertising and donations. Besides what contestants spend, Rock Chalk expenses include advertising, office expenses, Lied Center rental, awards, equipment rental and hiring an orchestra.
Contestants said that even though Rock Chalk is expensive, it was worthwhile.
"It's excessive, but it brings people together," said Amy Stetzler, Overland Park sophomore and Rock Chalk director at Alpha Gamma Delta.
Allie Stuckey, Hutchinson sophomore and Rock Chalk director at Kappa Alpha Theta, said that people were willing to spend so much money because of the Rock Chalk tradition.
Barb Smith, president of Douglas County United Way, said she only saw the end result and had no idea what it cost to produce Rock Chalk.
"One can tell by the sets and costumes that considerable money is spent," she said. But Smith said that from her perspective, the greatest benefit of Rock Chalk was getting the students involved in the community.
"We love having the money," she said. "But the involvement of students is important to both the agencies and the students."
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