GET INVOLVED
Whether on or off-campus, there are lots of ways to get involved with
Hoof 'n' Horn. We're always excited to have new members join our community!
ON CAMPUS
Hoof 'n' Horn wants YOU! We need involvement from the beginning to the end of the season, and there are plenty of ways to be a part of the process, whether on stage or behind the scenes. Hoof ‘n’ Horn prides itself on being an inclusive, welcoming atmosphere - a home away from home. We have social events all year, and whether you've been a part of one show or have done them all, we welcome you to join us. From study nights to family dinners to our annual beach week trip, there are endless opportunities to have fun with us.
Email Seneca Russell at seneca.russell@duke.edu to be added to the Phred ListServ for updates on all our events and to join our Slack workspace to stay connected!
WORK ON A MUSICAL
Hover over each panel to learn more and see our production pages to apply/audition!
PRODUCTION COUNCIL
The crux of the behind-the-scenes process. No prior experience required. Enjoy the freedom and independence of creating shows for students, by students. Trust and collaboration help make this diverse team of directors, designers, coordinators, etc. a lively community. See Production Council (PC) for more information.
TECH CREW
The worldbuilders. Whether running lights on the catwalk, moving sets in the darkness, building in the scene shop, tech members gain professional level skills by working directly with Duke Theatre staff. With support from professionals in the field, everything is created safely and efficiently. To hear more about technical opportunities, contact our Technical Supervisor, Kelsey Goldwein (kelsey.goldwein@duke.edu).
The stars you see onstage. Every show/role needs something different, so performers with skill levels across the board in acting, singing, and dancing come together to tell beautiful stories. The cast rehearses together up to four times per week to learn the material and bond with one another. Auditions are roughly 2 months before mainstage shows and 2-3 weeks before smaller projects. Don't miss your chance to show the creative team what you got!
CAST
The stars you hear offstage. Talented musicians come together to make each show sound incredible from downbeat to final bows. Many members come from ensembles on campus, and we are so thankful they spend their downtime with H'n'H. Whether you're interested in playing now or in the future, you're always welcome in the community. Email our Orchestral Supervisor, Havish Shirumalla (havish.shirumalla@duke.edu) to join the Instrumentalist ListServ!
PIT ORCHESTRA
SIGN UP FOR A CABARET
Throughout the year, we put on a series of smaller cabarets, mini musical revues and karaoke-style hangouts. Our revues include O-Show to welcome freshmen during O-Weeko and Golden Age Cabaret for senior citizens at the Forest at Duke retirement home. You do NOT have to be involved in a mainstage to join these cabarets, and there are no auditions required. Our karaoke hangouts include Miscast Cabaret, Anything But Broadway Cabaret, and many more. These cabarets are open to the public with sign ups encouraged but not required. Feel free to just show up to watch or even pick a song on the fly! If you have any questions, reach out to our Cabaret Producers Lily Egol (lily.egol@duke.edu) and Tali Sigal (tali.sigal@duke.edu).
COME SEE A SHOW
Love musicals but unable to be a part of one? Support Hoof 'n' Horn by seeing one of our productions! Starting during Orientation Week in the Fall semester, there are Hoof 'n' Horn performances and/or events just about every month. Tickets for mainstage productions are $10 for students and $15 for general admission, while cabaret and event performances are free of charge. Tickets can be found by heading to tickets.duke.edu or by buying one from us directly on the BC Plaza during the two weeks leading up to a show. To stay up to date on upcoming events, join our community newsletter, Encore! With 1200 subscribers and counting, our newsletter serves as a bi-monthly update on upcoming events, features from current creatives, and interviews with notable alumni. Click here to sign up!
OFF CAMPUS
Even off-campus, there are lots of ways to stay involved with Hoof 'n' Horn. We've made it our mission to keep the community informed and involved as much as possible. A great first step in getting back in touch with us or to get to know Hoof 'n' Horn for the first time is to follow our social media pages (linked below).
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER
Hoof 'n' Horn has a bi-monthly, student-written, community newsletter called "Encore." It features updates about what current members are up to on campus, alumni interviews, creative pieces, and event announcements, and is sent out every other month. We love communicating with and hearing from everyone interested in Hoof 'n' Horn, whether you're an alumnus, parent, student, prospective student, or a fan! If you have any memories, ideas, or anything you'd like to share, feel free to reach out to this year's Development Chair Aaron Ng at aaron.ng@duke.edu.
GIVE TO HOOF 'N' HORN
Giving a gift to Hoof 'n' Horn is one of the most direct ways of showing your support. Being fully student-run gives us lots of freedom, but it also means that the size of the projects we take on is often limited. Anything you can contribute helps. Gifts to our organization help us out at every step of the process: securing rights to the shows we out on, building sets, working with Duke Theater Operations, audience and accessibility services, publicity, costuming, makeup, props, and more.
Click here to read information about how to give. And if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact this year's Development Chair Aaron Ng at aaron.ng@duke.edu
ATTEND AN EVENT
Hoof 'n' Horn holds events over Reunion Weekend and Homecoming Weekend each year. Events typically feature live performances by current students, good food, and great people. We love meeting alumni, families, and all interested community members.
To stay up to date on what events are coming up, click here to subscribe to our newsletter. We hope to see you soon!
BECOME AN ALUMNI AMBASSADOR
Want to give back to Hoof 'n' Horn in a personal way? Missing your friends from the kick line? Become a HnH Alumni Ambassador! Our ambassadors have reconnected with friends from decades ago, enjoyed special perks over Reunions weekend, and discovered old photos/articles/videos from their time in HnH. If you're interested in sharing your story or just hearing more, we'd love to connect with you! Reach out to this year's development chair Aaron Ng at development@hoofnhorn.org to hear more about our Alumni Ambassador program.