Handelsspexet
Founded in 1959, Handelsspexet is SASSE’s oldest independent project and the largest creative project in the association. Spex is a Swedish university tradition, existing in various forms across the country. Handelsspexet takes the form of a comedic musical theater show, complete with stunning acrobatics, cool scenography and mysterious guest appearances. Each year, the project starts by writing a complete comedical script based on real historical events or other stories, modified in a fun and exciting way, often making fun of current events and SSE. Once finished, the project continues its creative journey by designing and making scenography and props, along with costumes for all characters. The on-stage group is recruited, with actors, dancers, a choir and of course the band playing live for all musical performances. Handelsspexet also recruits a crew of off-stage roles like party-fixers, marketing, sponsorship and photographers who work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure a great internal culture and an amazing spex. All this culminates in a spectacular performance in the spring, where external and internal viewers alike are invited to come and watch the play and can even influence it by shouting “omstart” followed by a prompt to the actors. The night is finished off with an unforgettable nightclub party for both project-members and viewers.
Handelsspexet is SASSE’s biggest creative project, averaging around 50-60 participants working on all sorts of different aspects of the show. This, of course, means that it really is a project for anyone. Regardless of interests and experiences, desire for on-stage or off-stage contribution, anyone can find a role that suits them in Spexet.
– Spex Generals 24/25: Axel Legelius & Linn Ji
Our groups
The Spex consists of 12 different groups with their own responsibilities. The heads of nine of these groups form the Spex Committee together with the Presidium
On-stage groups
- The Band plays live music during the show and adds sound effects for comedical enhancement.
- The Choir sings live and supports actors in singing during musical performances.
- Dancers create a set of choreographies and dance in all the musical numbers.
- Actors perform the manuscript for the public and take “omstarts”. They are led by the legendary director Micke Klingvall.
Off-stage projects
- Internal Events & Party create events for the whole project group including kick-offs and the eventful Spex Rehearsal Weekend where we rehearse at day and party at night. They also plan and execute the afterparty of the final show.
- Sponsorship is responsible for acquisition of financial and material sponsorship.
- HR makes sure that everyone in the project feels safe during the project.
- Film & Photo record and photograph the shows as well as all the work before them. They also create promotional material and movies that are inserted into the plays.
- Sales & Marketing creates marketing material and is responsible for all social media accounts to promote the Spex.
- Scenography creates all the props and decor for the shows. They use their creativity to find cool props and build stunning set pieces
- Costumes & Makeup design and create all the costumes and makeup looks for all actors.
- The Script Group writes a whole new script from scratch each year and puts together song lyrics for the actors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need previous experience?
While experience may be a merit when applying, there is no real requirement for you to have performed any of the activities within the Spex prior to your participation. Whether it be acting, costume-design, choir-singing or sponsorship, anything can be learnt and done during the project. In fact, many of those who have taken on roles like committee-leader or Spexgeneral joined the Spex with absolutely no prior experience in the theatrical world.
When can I apply to Spexet?
Applications for our committee will open in September. Later on in November-December, the project groups, actors and band-members are recruited. Stay tuned, we look forward to meeting you!
