VCN Committees

To join the acting committee there is no experience necessary! However, one must audition in order to get certain roles, which range from the main cast to supporting roles and/or extras. So remember your lines, take a deep breath, and conquer the stage!

Prop it like it's hot! BTS Committee (Behind the Scenes) is an important committee that is responsible for everything backstage for the VCN Show! BTS has many roles within the whole production; designing and making props, being ninjas, and providing costumes and makeup. Ninjas are BTS members all dressed in black that are responsible for blocking and moving props from scene to scene. Ninjas can also be called in as extras for a specific scene as well!

The purpose of hospitality is to take care of everyone’s needs and promote a friendly, welcoming community! Responsibilities of the hospitality committee include helping other committees, giving out snacks and water, assigning secret VCN Buddies, and ticketing at the door.

VSA Lion Dance is a team comprised of trained, hard-working dancers, who dress up in Lion Dance costumes. There are usually two people per lion, one moving the head, and one moving the body, and there are also drummers. Being a lion dancer is a lot of time and sweaty, hard practices, but the outcome is always amazing. Lion Dance is traditionally a dance performed to represent the Vietnamese culture and way of life. Its purpose is to bring luck and to get rid of evil wherever the lions go. The lions are accompanied by a drum, gong, and cymbal beats. Altogether, the vibrant performance aims to bring harmony and happiness to everyone watching.

The sole purpose of marketing is to design the entire pamphlet for our VCN. This pamphlet is distributed to everyone watching and is the one physical thing audiences and participants take home with them after the show. To be in marketing, one must have a good sense of design, aesthetics, and time management as well as a certain degree of experience in adobe programs.

Without the media committee , there would be no memories to look back on. Media's role is to take photos of every single committee and every participant's headshots in order to promote VCN. Media is also responsible for filming and editing a recap video as well as the video of the entire show. Other than recording the show, media also takes behind the scene photos and videos during practices and VCN.

Every year, Modern choreographs and performs contemporary pieces that match the themes and mood for the VCN show. The modern experience comprises of a lot of hard work and dedication without needing any prior familiarity to dance. It entails late-night practices and countless hours of drilling at the Pyramid and is one of the most demanding but rewarding committees to be on. Being on Modern is like having another family, and the memories and bonds made through suffering those late=night practices are the pinnacle of the Modern experience.

Sponsorships are a very important aspect of VCN because it takes a lot (of money) to put a whole production together. Oftentimes, sponsors provide funds for the show or even food to the entirety of VCN participants! Sponsorships are in charge of raising money for VCN, where it be cookie sales or that alike. By connecting with businesses that may sponsor VCN, this committee is very good for developing interpersonal communication skills.

Lights. [Sound]. Action! The tech committee is the backbone of the entire stage production. Without lights and sound, the show would literally be unwatchable. No experience necessary to join the tech committee!

Traditional Vietnamese Dance Crew is a team that performs Vietnamese dance pieces for LBVSA's Vietnamese Culture Night (VCN). There are usually multiple singles pieces and one couples piece. TVDC incorporates Vietnamese dances, music, clothing (áo dài), and props, such as lanterns, fans, umbrellas, sashes, and nón lá into their performances. TVDC does not limit itself to only traditional music but also incorporates modern Vietnamese pop music in their dances as well.