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Homecoming & Family Weekend

PERFORMANCES BY RENSSELAER STUDENT GROUPS

Campus Sereneders + Swing Dancers

Improvcappella

Orchestra & Choir Concert

The Rensselyrics Sheer Idiocy

Symphonic Band & Percussion Ensemble

Student Arts Sampler

Homecoming & Family Weekend SCHEDULE:

Tickets available at the door

• Improvcappella, Sheer Idiocy, et al - Friday, October 17, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Theater
• RPI Symphonic Band and Percussion Ensemble - Friday, October 17, 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Concert Hall
• Homecoming & Family Weekend: Presidential Welcome and Kick-off - Saturday, October 18, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Theater
• Rensselaer Symphony Orchestra and Concert Choir - Saturday, October 18, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Concert Hall
• Student Arts Sampler - Saturday, October 18, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Theater
• Campus Serenaders and Swing Dancers - Saturday, October 18, 11:00 PM - 12:00 AM | Lobby

About:

RPI Players  Now entering their 78th season, the RPI Players is the oldest and  most well-known theater group on campus. Whether you are a  seasoned veteran of the theater, a casual participant, or simply  curious about trying something new, there is a place for you with  the Players. For decades, the student-run organization has made  its home at the RPI Playhouse located just across from the foot-  bridge on 15th Street. From there, no less than three productions  are put on by the group each year, with new opportunities always  available for those with the drive to do theater. If you would like  to get involved, whether you are an RPI student or local com-  munity member, feel free to come down to auditions, work parties,  performances, or any of the other many events organized by the  RPI Players. 

Current Season 2008-2009 

Rumor’s  by Neil Simon  November 7, 8, 9, 14, 15 

Evening of Performance  a collection of one-act plays  January 30, 31 and February 1, 6, 7 

Assassins  by Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman  April 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25 

Dance Club  The RPI Dance Club provides weekly dance classes during both  the fall and spring semesters. Classes in ballet, modern, tap, jazz  and hip hop are taught by professional instructors who bring   enthusiasm and many years of experience to each class. The  classes are broken up in order to accommodate all levels of  dance experience and offer a great way to de-stress after class.  The lessons are complemented by the opportunity for students  to perform in group and solo numbers in their annual spring  recital. The RPI Dance Team, affiliated with the club, is audi-  tion-based and has rigorous weekly practices with performances  at home football and basketball games. 

Expiremental Error  Expiremental Error is RPI’s newest and only sketch comedy  troupe. All of their material is original and self-written, and they  showcase their talents at two performances per semester. They   combine traditional stage sketches and filmed comedy, however,  carrying ideas from paper to performance takes quite a bit of work  and time. If you are interested in joining, they hold auditions in a  continual basis throughout the academic year. Come and be a part  of the Error!  

Spotlight  Celebrating their first year this Fall 2008, Spotlight is a club for  anyone interested in musical theater in a solo or ensemble setting  and who wants to showcase their abilities. Spotlight functions as  a suitable outlet for people who love singing show tunes or for  people who don’t want to necessarily be involved in a full musical  production. From Gilbert and Sullivan to Stephen Sondheim to  Jonathan Larsen and every musical composer in between, Spotlight  will perform a variety of show tunes for the public a few times a  year. All are welcome to join!

Tango Dancers are part of the Ballroom Dance Club

Ballroom Dance Club  The Ballroom Dance Club offers social and competitive ballroom  dance instruction to the RPI community and has grown to  include Swing and Argentine Tango lessons as well. Students  and community members can participate in social events, campus  performances, and take lessons from professional instructors for a  flat fee each semester. The club also hosts themed dances through-  out the year which are open to the RPI community.

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