Bored of Boards?

As the NSW (sorry but Wildcat Welcome Week's never going to happen) approaches, let's take a minute to think about the millions of STUCO student theatre boards that plague Shanley, McCormick and the Louis.  Want to see where you fit?  Take a look at my view of each of the boards...

Arts Alliance: Recently shaved down from a mere 26,000 members to a sleek 11, Arts Alliance is looking to reshape its tangled and mangled image. With its high profile satellite groups(Mee-Ow, Graffiti, and Thunk) dangling on, the financially blessed board hopes to test new waters or jump over the rainbow. If you want to be on Arts Alliance, make sure you raised $100,000 for your local theater program and you're not afraid to tell anyone. Baked goods and Guacamole are never bad ideas.  There's no place like home (for the Dolphin Show) but does the new formula add up to success or will the new group burn out fast? 

Sit & Spin: Missing some of its recently graduated (or resigned) key players, Sit & Spin looks to take on a straight male season. Their usual "alternative" choices (choice) look to take a chance as always (once a year), but sometimes it leaves bad memories.  If you want to be on Sit and Spin think half Arts Alliance, half-Wave, full of humor (sarcasm) and know how to have fun with theatre.  It also helps if you've put on plays in your basement. Will we give a standing ovation to the newbies or yawn and leave those interesting spaces at intermission?

WAVE: Welcome to Northwestern's newest sorority. Wave is known for its edgy members and naked parties. Wait... Wave used to be known for its edgy members and naked parties.  This group focuses on experimental theater and interesting use of fabric. One of the oldest boards, it cherishes it shining quirky image.  If you want to be on Wave, they're looking for a new face painter. Think the Ravenclaw of theater boards. Kids are smart.  Will the girls make it a night to remember or scrabble for the de-tag option for their season?

Vertigo: Welcome to Northwestern's newest fraternity. This boys club headed by some hard hitting girls is coming off a surprise-hit season, but that's a hard feat to repeat. This board is so cool they don't even bother using real plays. Want to be on Vertigo?  Come drunk to your petition, don't like theater, join Sigma Chi. New works mean new risks, scary risks. Will they just booze and loose or sober up and hit a second slam?

JTE: This theater board is the only one left with producers helping to call the shots after Arts Alliance's dramatic restructuring. The well-known plays and playwrights of next season could potentially revive this independent board. If you want to be on JTE be Jewish and friendly. Will we all celebrate at Hillel or find another place to drink our Manischewitz?

AATE: It's Out Da Box.

PCP: The child friendly board is quickly becoming a main player in the student theatre community. No qualms about the hard-working, outreach-oriented group of student leaders. If you want to be on PCP (no, not the drug) be friendly and actually be qualified. They win the Bill Shake's Cuddly Fun and Hugs Award.  Will we honk to their success or feel like we're on pins and needles?

L&M: The Shakespeare groupies strike again. My favorite group, for obvious reasons, will always choose plays you've probably heard of, even if you've never seen them.  Want to be on L&M?  Know a lot of To ___ or Not To ___ jokes and be very ok with boardcest. They have their smash hits, so will we...INSERT WITTY BADA JOKE HERE.

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TI

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