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Varieties Semi-Finals

February 11, 2017, 6:00 PM

Contact: Jess Self (varieties@iastate.edu)
The Great Hall, Memorial Union

Varieties is the annual student talent showcase that has been an Iowa State tradition for 86 years! Performances by pairings, large groups of ISU students,  include 16-22 minute mini-musicals with original lyrics and choreography. Vignettes, shorter acts of talent - magicians, singers, instrumentalists, and jugglers - also compete alongside student emcees who keep the show rolling and the audience laughing. Pairings, vignettes, and emcees will compete both nights of Semi-Finals with the top four mini-musical pairings, the top four Vignettes, and top two emcees advancing to compete at Finals.

Tickets are $6 with an ISU student ID and $10 for the public. There are also available discounts for groups of 10+! 

Tickets are on sale now at www.midwestix.com. Prices include a $2 MidwesTIX fee applied to all online purchases. Patrons can also purchase tickets at the Maintenance Shop Box Office in the Memorial Union in person or by phone (515-294-8349), weekdays from 11am-5pm, during the Iowa State academic year. A $1 per-ticket service fee is applied to all telephone orders.

Varieties has been showcasing the talent of Iowa State students for more than 80 years. Performances consist of 16-20 minute "mini-musicals" that are performed with original lyrics and choreography. Shorter acts, called vignettes, perform as well. A vignette consists of any talent that a student may have, from belly dancing to stand-up comedy. In this way, Varieties serves as Iowa State University's student talent show!

ALL students are encouraged to participate by either sharing their talents or assisting with the Varieties Committee. The SUB Varieties Committee organizes and produces this popular campus entertainment. They choose the overall theme, assist with skits and vignettes, and coordinate all aspects related to the performance.

For more information, please click here!

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