Rock Chalk Revue participants prep for event

Selected groups release names of their skits for upcoming competition in March

The winners for Rock Chalk Revue were announced last week.

“A Write to Love” - Phi Kappa Psi, Kappa Kappa Gamma

A love letter is left unsigned and misplaced in a hotel, causing a lot of comedic confusion.

“Singin’ in the City” - Delta Upsilon, Pi Beta Phi

A struggling Midwestern musician tries to find his way in New York City, and finds love, friends and, ultimately, success along the way.

“Tune Town” - Beta Theta Pi, Chi Omega

An uptight businessman and his wife’s car breaks down in a town in the middle of nowhere. It turn out the residents of the town lives life as a musical and they are stuck in the world of sequins and song for weeks.

“Snowed Inn” - Pi Kappa Phi, Alpha Gamma Delta

A group of skiers and snowboarders get stuck in a ski lodge after an avalanche. They must learn to get along in order to get out.

“Flight of the Starquest” - Theta Chi, Delta Delta Delta

A teenager’s family moves onto a space station to help make repairs. Love, comedy and chaos ensue.

—Michelle Gates, Executive Director of Rock Chalk Revue

Twelve groups developed skits and five were chosen for the show, which will be held in the Lied Center March 6-8.

Groups began the process in April by serenading each other to choose partners.

Michelle Gates, executive director of Rock Chalk Revue, said all of the groups made a good effort and created “amazing shows.”

The 59th annual Rock Chalk Revue will benefit the Douglas County United Way.

— Edited by Luke Morris

 

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