Service Auction
Season tickets to Masque shows for the upcoming year were successfully auctioned off to Kurt Onofrey.

Trip
Susan's class will be going to see Meshuggah-Nuns at the Lyric Stage in Boston Sunday. If you're still interested in getting in on that, email Hilary at hhayes@wpi.edu. They'll leave at 1:30 and be back by 6 approximately.

C Term
Not enough people auditioned for either the Masque or MW shows. SO! If you interested in either production but couldn't make the auditions for whatever reason, email them. Email Josie (josie@wpi.edu) ASAP if you're interested in auditioning for The Rivals for Masque. Email Joe (jreinsch@wpi.edu) ASAP if you're interested in auditioning for the MW show.

Student Comedy Productions
Tuesday GI had their first musical which was a lot of fun, and this past Thursday GI performed in Boston as part of The Tribe's Winterfest. Be on the look out for a multitude of shows next term.
There will be an extra audition session for the New Sketch Comedy Group. Email Ben (tentacle@wpi.edu) if you're interested. Callbacks will be Monday and the list will go up Tuesday.
Kilroy production of "SEX a.k.a Wieners and Boobs" will go up for it's second night TONIGHT at 7 pm in Alden hall. It is free.

Alpha Psi
Alpha Psi's 24 Show is TONIGHT at 9 pm in Riley Commons. You can go to both shows, you do not need to choose. The timing works out. AYO's show is $3 at the door. It's a series of short shows that have all been written, directed and produced in the past 24 hours. Should be quite an event.

Susan
"The painting rises from the brushstrokes as a poem rises from the words. The meaning comes later."
~ Joan Miro

Masquot
You can make anything funny by saying "so we'll throw crab apples at them" at the end.

Trivia
The trivia for this weeks asked who the green room was dedicated to. The correct answer was WPI theatre alum Kim Bauman. Jim Nichols answered first correctly and Dean answered correctly with some "interesting trivia."

In Meeting Drama
Sasha performed a humorous rendition of a monologue from a screenplay written by Alison Rosenfeld-Desmarais.

That's all for this week. There is a lot of time sensitive information in this email so I hope everyone was paying attention when they read! You will be quizzed.
-Sarah Pavis

Arsenic
The show went really well. There are still posters left if you would like one as a souvenir.

Alpha Psi
Can a show be written, directed, and produced all in 24 hours? Will there be a set, lights, music...actors??? Come find out when Alpha Psi Omega presents it's first ever Show in 24 Hours on Saturday December 13th at 9PM in Riley Commons. Tickets are $3 at the door. Many of our alumni members are coming back to join with our current members to make this an event you shouldn't miss. With your help we can guarantee one thing......an audience! Hope to see you there!!
-Sarah Linderme
President AYO-rk 2003-2004

Susan (as read by Hilary)
"If everyone minded their own business... the world would go round a deal faster than it does." ~Lewis Carroll

The Rivals
The Masque C term show, The Rivals, is holding auditions with the MW Rep C term show this week. Auditions for both shows will be Tuesday 6-8 and Thursday 7-9. There are still a few production positions left, so email Josie (josie@wpi.edu) if interested.

MWRep
Auditions for the MW Rep C term show (a pair of one acts) "The Last Touchy Feely Drama on the American Stage" and "It's Tough to be Somebody" will be held in conjunction with Masque.

Guerilla Improv
There will be a show this Tuesday (tomorrow) in Riley Commons. Show starts at 8 pm with Brandt Sanderson and his band for an hour then GI at nine for an hour. It's going to be an awesome spectacular. GI will also be performing this Thursday in Boston with The Tribe. Tickets are five dollars and it will be at the Boston Devanaughn Theatre (791 Tremont Street). Show starts at 8 pm. http://www.thetribepresents.com/college.htm

New Sketch
Ben will be directing a new sketch comedy group. Craig Rennak, who is coming back to the area in January, will be producing. Eric Mill will be assistant producing until then. Auditions will be piggy backing on the Maque auditions. You don't need to be funny, auditions will be on acting skills. So try it out.

Kilroy
"Disc" has its premiere this past Wednesday in Boston. If you're interested in owning Disc stuff, check out www.discthemovie.com. Kilroy had a show last Thursday in Boston with the Tribe and advised that if you're going there not to park in the parking garage across from the theatre since it closes at 9. Consider yourself warned. Email Hilary (hhayes@wpi.edu) if you're interested in doing something for that.
"Sex AKA Wieners and Boobs" will be performing this Friday and Saturday at 7 pm in Alden.

Trip
Susan's class will be going to see a show in Boston this Sunday. It is happening; it's part of the class. Let Hilary know (hhayes@wpi.edu) if you are interested in going and whether you would want to drive.

Service Auction
APO will be having their auction and Masque is looking for something to donate. A general consensus of a theatre mug with season tickets was reached. The auction will be Wednesday at 6 pm in the Campus Center.

Trivia
The name of the theatre in Middletown Connecticut that puts on a children's circus every year is Oddfellows Playhouse. The first correct answer was given by Josh True who got a Klingon Jesus piggy bank. Or at least I think it looks like a Klingon Jesus.

Others

• Eric - MISA had their old school gaming tournament this past Saturday in the campus center. The winner was Tyler Ames.
• Paul - New Voices 22 is slowly but surely coming up on us. There are still several key positions that need to be filled. Associate producer, director of communications, publicity, and sustenance manager amongst them. Email pmessier@wpi.edu if interested.

Have a nice week all.
-Sarah Pavis

There was no meeting today due to Thanksgiving Break.

No Meeting due to Performance Call for Arsenic and Old Lace, but there were some important announcements made after the wonderful Friday night showing of Arsenic and Old Lace.

First of all, Arsenic and Old Lace had an amazing three day run. Congratulations to everyone involved on a magnificent show.

Mike handed off the keys to Hilary who is now our official president. This leads us into her announcement of the C term show!

The C term show is going to be *drumroll* "The Rivals" by Richard Brinsley Sheridan. There is a copy available on the H&A table to read. So read up and get psyched about the show.

The staff for New Voices 22 has been announced. The Executive Producer is Paul Messier. The Dramaturgy staff will be Executive Dramaturg Susan Vick, Associate Executive Dramaturg Ian Brodrick, Consulting Scenic Dramaturg David Eger, and Dramaturgs Jeremy Hamond, Jamie Stern-Gottfried, Chris Cenotti, Tara Ellsworth, Eric Mill, and Sarah Pavis. The Consulting Scenic Dramaturg is a new position this year dealing making the set conception to realization process smoother.

The New Voices 22 poster design deadline is extended to January 15th, 2004. So while you're taking this extra time to perfect your poster design you can put the finishing touches on your Masque t-shirt design. *wink wink nudge nudge*

So the next meeting will be December 5th at 5 pm in the Green room.

Have a nice Thanksgiving break everyone!

-Sarah Pavis

New Sketch
Ben is seeking a Producer for a sketch comedy troupe he'll be forming in C term. This group will be similar to Second City in that they will focus on characters and relationships.

Senior Gifts
It's time for the B term show and that means that it's senior gift time! Freshmen in theatre *need* to get gifts for the seniors graduating in B term. First you have to find out who is graduating as well as information about what kinds of theatre stuff they've done here. Then you find/make/buy gifts based on that. Any questions? Ask Kelly at kdriscol@wpi.edu Also if you happen to be a senior graduating in B term, make sure that we know about that otherwise you might miss out!

Alpha Psi
The fall '03 induction class for Alpha Psi Omega has been chosen! Sarah Linderme announced the inductees (in alphabetical order): Ian Brodrick, Tara Ellsworth, Sasha Levshin, Joe Reinsch, Mike Roberts and Ben Sandofsky. Josie Jaecksch was chosen last D term but was away so will get inducted this term. Congrats to all! The induction ceremony will be Friday evening after Arsenic and Old Lace.

T-Shirt Contest
Due to an underwhelming response to the design contest for the T-shirts, the deadline will be extended due to the fact that most everyone is busy with Arsenic. I know that you have a great idea for a design in that creative noggin of yours, so put it on paper (or even digitally) and hand it in. masque@wpi.edu or to Mike at miked@wpi.edu

Next Week
There will be no regularly scheduled meeting this Friday at 5 in the Green Room. Instead there will be a whole messload of announcements after the show. Come for Arsenic and Old Lace; stay for announcements.

Susan
"Common sense is not so common."
~ Voltaire

In Meeting Drama
Eric was originally slated to do a performance during the meeting on Friday, but Ben and Jake stepped in to do an improv scene in a Starbucks.

Trivia
The trivia for this week asked what new play opened in London's West End. Well "Jerry Springer The Opera" will be bringing a little American culture to and English stage. Amanda Jean got it first and correct and won an umbrella hat!

Office Hours
Office hours: Paul 4-5 Fridays, Dave 1-2 Tuesdays in the shop, Kelly 3-4 Fridays, Sasha and Smriti Friday 12-1, Hilary and Mike Tuesday 11-12, and Sarah Thursday 9-10

Others
MW Rep's C term show will be 2 one act plays: "The Last Touchy Feely Drama on the American Stage" and "It's Tough to be Somebody." Mike Roberts is directing, Joe Reinsch is assistant directing, Cate Carrigan is producing, and Tara Ellsworth is the production manager. If you are interested in a production position email Cate at etaca@myway.com

GI
Guerilla Improv will be having a show December 9th in Riley Commons. GI will be taking a current headline in the news and putting a comedic, improvisational spin on it and acting it out for you for a full one hour show with music! This is entertainment the likes of which you've never seen before.

Arsenic & Old Lace
Make sure to come see Arsenic and Old Lace this Thursday, Friday AND Saturday at 8 pm in Alden Hall. If you're interested in putting tickets on hold please contact Tara Ellsworth at tara@wpi.edu

Others
That's all for this week. Remember, don't come at five this Friday for a meeting. No one will be there. You'll look silly. Just come at 8 for the show.

-Sarah "I'm not procrastinating on my homework by writing the minutes" Pavis

SGA
A clipboard was sent around for people to sign that reports how many people we have at meetings for funding purposes. Thanks to all who came. Super thanks if you KEEP coming to meetings.

GI
Guerilla Improv had an awesome show Friday night with Eric Pope winning in the Competitive Funny format. The next show is going to be in December so keep your eyes peeled.

Arsenic
Arsenic posters are in!! Little post card sized ones were handed out at the meeting. The poster was designed by Ben Sandofsky who designed NV 21's poster. Set construction has begun in Alden hall this weekend. The show opens in just two weeks. Put it up on your calendars. November 20-22.

Alpha Psi
Here are the nominees for the fall induction cast for Alpha Psi Omega in no particular order: Ben Sandofsky, AJ Nowack, Walid Khoury, Sara Maska, Sarah Pavis, Sasha Levshin, Ian Brodrick, Josh True, Tara Ellsworth, Joe Reinsch, Mike Roberts, Matt Krolak, Justin Zipkin, Kelly Driscoll, Chris Dupree and Mike Schenck.

T-Shirt Contest
The deadline to get in Masque T-shirt designs is this Thursday. masque@wpi.edu or to Mike at miked@wpi.edu. If you would like to order one please email the same addresses.

Susan
"The critic may on occasion be called to condemn the second-rate and expose the fraudulent; though that duty is secondary to the duty of discriminating praise of what is praiseworthy."
~T.S. Elliot

Dramaturging
Remember that if you are going to apply to be a Dramaturg to email Susan by Monday (tomorrow) at noon.

In Meeting Drama
Ben did a fun interactive presentation this past Friday which got us all a little closer to the people around us at the meeting.

Trivia
Trivia for this week asked what the position we lost and the position we gained last year in terms of officers as well as who proposed the offices. The winner was Dylan with saying that we lost OCFC, gained Webmaster and both were proposed by Smriti.

Others

• We took a big happy family portrait.
• Catherine Darensbourg had her first science fiction short story published in Artemis Magazine.http://www.lrcpubs.com/artemismagazine/contributors/darensbourgc.html. Congrats!

Have a great week!
-Sarah Pavis

Trip
The trip to Boston WILL HAPPEN. See a previous email for more details. Email Mike <miked@wpi.edu> by Wednesday if you're interested. Ticket prices range form 28 to 70 dollars. One large chunk of tickets will not be bought, instead individual or pairs of seats will be bought to give people flexibility in where they sit and how much they pay. Masque and the Theatre Department will be helping to supplement the cost. A couple of people (one more insured driver is needed) will be driving to the Riverside Station. From there we will be taking the Green Line in.

T-Shirts
Masque T-shirts will be coming soon! If you have design ideas email miked@wpi.edu and get them in by the 13th at 6 pm. Hilary and Mike will be judging. When created, the prices should run about $10 for a t-shirt and $15 for a sweatshirt.

MWRep
The meeting to discuss possibilities for the MW Rep C term show was this past Sunday evening in the Campus Center. For more information see the MW Rep page at www.gweep.net/~mwrep

Masquerade Ball
The Masquerade Ball was this past Sunday in Alden Hall. Proceeds went to help fight multiple sclerosis.

Office Hours
Office hours will be starting up again now that we can get into the office. The whole office will be redone and a computer will be added so that we can actually do work in there. Hours that have been submitted so far are as follows: Sasha and Smriti will be in Friday from 12-1, Hilary and Mike on Tuesday 11-12, and I'll be in Thursday from 9-10. More officers hours will be forthcoming as I receive them.

Interstate 8
Interstate 8 had their Roadtrip performance this past Saturday in Riley Commons.

Susan
"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give."
~Winston Churchill

Trivia
The question for this week asked what WPI theatre group you receive this newsletter for. And all the responses I got were correct in saying "Masque!" (with or without the exclamation point) Trivia winners for this week are Kelly Driscoll, Dylan Fitzgerald, Justin Zipkin, Hilary Hayes, Josie Jaecksch, Amanda Jean Nowack, Deanna Wolfson, Christine Dupree, Tara Ellsworth, Smriti Shrestha, and Sarah Strecker. They all won a wonderful Halloween candy assortment. Also, many people had a good costume showing which was nice to see.

Feedback
If you have any feedback for Mike as to how Masque meetings have been going, please let him know at miked@wpi.edu

-Sarah Pavis