Kimberly Hopkin ‘19
John Dao ‘19
Nicole Llinares ‘19
(Libel “Troika”)
Did you make a New Year’s resolution to make more friends? Do you miss the sound of laughter and general happiness? Did you get grades back and decide you suddenly don’t like law school? Then auditioning for the 111th Libel Show is for YOU!
Rewind in case you’ve spent your law school career in a library: The annual Libel Show is a tradition that harkens back to the days when fraternity hazing was welcomed. In fact, the Libel Show is actually the oldest non-continuous UVA Law tradition![1] More importantly, it’s a fun way to meet people and get a free t-shirt.[2] Also, you can participate in such a variety of ways. Some people act in skits; others sing or dance in the songs. We also have a full band for every performance. We even have some people participate in ALL THE WAYS––they get gold stickers.
Being a cast member in the show isn’t actually a large commitment. After being cast, each skit only rehearses for half an hour each week until “Tech Week,” which is the week the show goes up and consists of running through the entire show for light and music cues. Although each cast member is required to be present for the entire performance, they are only required to actively participate during their actual scene. Outside of those scenes, cast members will often study backstage or head further down the hall to socialize.
“Shut up, and tell me how to audition!” you say? All auditions are held the week of January 28. Here’s a simple breakdown of all the available audition times:
Acting: Show up any time within the following windows and read a short skit! Can be accomplished the same time as the singing audition.
Tuesday, January 29 through Thursday, January 31, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in WB154
Singing: Show up any time within the following windows and sing a short acapella piece or rap material! Can be accomplished the same time as the acting audition.
Tuesday, January 29 through Thursday, January 31, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in WB154
Dance: Show up for one of the following audition workshops to learn a short dance routine!
Friday, February 1, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 pm or Saturday, February 2, from 10:37 a.m. to 12:37 p.m.[3] (North Grounds Rec Center Multipurpose Room 1)
Band: Bring your musical instrument to audition during the following windows!
Tuesday, January 30, and Wednesday, January 31, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in WB152
Email libelshow111@gmail.com with any questions!
Testimonials about how the Libel Show has changed some people’s lives:
“I used to have only two good friends at the Law School, but after Libel I now have three!” – Nicole Llinares
“Some of my students are such little shits; it feels so good to see their lives being lampooned in skits.” – anonymous UVA Law Professor
“I used to be the most popular kid in my class, but now I’m the most popular student in the whole school” – John Dao
“I wasn’t a part of Libel last year, and I really regret it.” – Darden Student who doesn’t even go here