Hippodrome

94th Annual Hippodrome Skit & Variety Show

Hippodrome is a celebration of the arts and features the creative talents of Wichita State Shockers! Students interested in participating in Hippodrome can do so by creating a skit, showcasing a talent or emceeing the show.

Variety Act Interest Form Director's Agreement Hippodrome Skit Packet

April 8, 2022 | 7 p.m. | CAC Theater

Tickets: $6 WSU Student | $10 Faculty/Staff/12 & Under | $12 General Public

CREATE A SKIT
Assemble a group of friends to write, direct and produce a 20 minute production to be performed at the CAC Theater. Skits are judged by faculty, staff, alumni and members of the Wichita arts community. Awards are given in the categories of best actor/actress, script and overall performance.

SHOWCASE A TALENT
Talented Shockers from all areas of the arts take the stage in between skit productions. We welcome all forms of artists including musicians, magicians, comedians, singer/songwriters and more. Variety acts are judged and cash prizes are awarded to the top performers.

EMCEE THE SHOW
The Friday night show is emceed by a selected student performer. This performer will introduce skits, variety acts and keep the audience entertained during any down time. Emcees are provided a small stipend for their time.

Schedule & Important Dates

Date	Event	Time	Location	Information Needed
Thursday, February 10	Director's Meeting #1	6 p.m.	Santa Fe Trail Room, RSC 233	Rules Packets Contact Info
Thursday, February 17	Director's Meeting #2	6 p.m.	Santa Fe Trail Room, RSC 233	Director’s Agreement Due Drug-Free Policy Agreement Due Tech/Dress Rehearsal Selection
Wednesday, February 23	Skit Deadline #1	Due by 5 p.m.	ShockerSync	Skit Subject proposal due Music selections due
Wednesday, March 2	Skit Deadline #2 Variety Act Deadline #1	Due by 5 p.m.	ShockerSync	Cast list/Skit credits are Due Description of your Skit for Playbill Due Performance Times to be emailed after March 9 Original Script for review due with cover sheet (3 hardcopies) Variety Act Interest Form Due on ShockerSync
Tuesday, March 16	Skit Deadline #3 Emcee Deadline #1	Due by 5p.m.	ShockerSync	Final Script due with coversheet, three (3 ) hardcopies Final Music due on flash drive with coversheet Emcee Interest Form Due
Friday, April 1	Tech Rehearsals	1:00 p.m.	CAC Theater
Tuesday, April 5	Dress Rehearsals	1:00 p.m.	CAC Theater	*Not required for variety acts
Friday, April 8	Performances & Awards	7:00 p.m.	CAC Theater