Masquers News
November 18, 2022
Masquers News for This Week! Friday, November 18th - Friday, December 2nd
Masquers website! https://orhsmasquers.my.canva.site/
This will be the place to go for all Masquers information! Check it out and let us know if you are finding all the information you need by emailing us at masquers@ortn.edu. See below for Remind codes.
This Week (And Next) at a Glance:
- Monday, November 21st
- Newsies - Communications Team - 3a in room CS345
- Auditions for The Lightning Thief
- Tuesday, November 22nd
- Auditions for The Lightning Thief
- Glue Dots - Meet at CS224 from 3:15-4:30
- Open Dress Rehearsal for Mrs. Lloyd's show at 7:30pm. See below for details.
- Monday, November 28th
- Newsies - Communications Team - 3a in room CS345
- Callbacks for The Lightning Thief
- Tuesday, November 29th
- Founding Fathers - Meet in CS345 @ 7:15
- Glue Dots- Meet in CS224 3:15-4:30
- The Lightning Thief Cast & Pit meeting - 3:15-4
- Fixer-Uppers - Meet in the Dressing Room @ 4pm
- Wednesday, November 30th
- Ghosts - Meet after school in the Workshop 2-3:15
The Lightning Thief Auditions!
We are so excited for this show! We are looking for an energetic group of about 15 to 20 actors, singers, and dancers who are ready to work and have a lot of fun on stage. We are open to considering some non-traditional casting, so think outside the box, dream big, and get ready to show us your inner demigod!
- Click here for The Lightning Thief (TLT) Audition Information sheet - Start Here!
- Click here for The Lightning Thief Audition Materials
- Including Choreography Demos
- Files for Songs and Sheet Music
- Audition Monologues
- Click here to sign up for an Audition Slot!
Songs: Choose a song from the list that is appropriate to your voice OR bring sheet music for a one-minute cut from your favorite pop/rock song. Accompanist will be provided. Be ready to PERFORM, not just sing. Use the space and engage your audience! Printed copies of the music will be available from Mrs. Lloyd (cs345 or the Masquers Office).
Movement: Choose Basic Choreography or Advanced Dance - watch the videos and learn the steps for your audition. Have fun with this! If you're not having fun, neither are we. For the Advanced Dance, just do your best and modify it for yourself as needed.
Acting: Prepared monologues are not required but are strongly recommended if you are interested in a major role or a non-singing role. Choose from the provided monologues or bring one of your choosing (1 minute max). You may be asked to read from the script.
All audition information and materials links are also available on our Masquers Website - Click here to go to the audition page.
What is missing from this poster? YOUR Artwork!!
- Artwork credit in the playbill
- A Camp Half-blood T-shirt
- 4 Free Tickets to our show
- The Lightning Thief Poster signed by the cast & crew
Masquers Teams Information
If you did not get to sign up for one of our Masquers Teams and want to be a part of one, please contact masquers@ortn.edu with your interests and availability. We would still love to have you, it’s not too late! Check out the team information below to see when they meet and how you can get involved.
Masquers Officers
Meet every Wednesday at lunch time in the Green Room.
Glue Dots (Props)
Glue Dots typically meet in CS224 on Tuesdays from 3:15-4:30. Dr. Mo is the Props Manager and Evie Taylor is the student lead. Glue Dots take care of the props needs for our shows. If you are creative, love organizing, and enjoy being a part of an eclectic community, come help us in props! Glue Dots will be working on a few things for The Lightning Thief!
Remind: https://www.remind.com/join/gluedo or text @gluedo to 81010
Ghosts (Sound, Lighting, Set)
Ghosts! We will meet November 30th in the Workshop on Wednesday from 2-3:15.
The Fixer Uppers (Costumes)
Fixer Uppers meet in the dressing room every Tuesday from 4:00-5:30. Please stay in the cafeteria or quietly in the auditorium until Mrs. Meylink arrives at 4pm.
No Fixer Uppers until after Thanksgiving!
We will meet Tuesday, November 29th for cast measurements.
Beggars (Fundraising) Meet at 11:30 am on Wednesday in the Green Room!
Masquers Beggars, our fundraising team to work on fundraising for Masquers. Anyone who needs flyers or information on how to fundraise be sure to come to our meeting! We have our flyers ready to give to sponsors. Please be sure to talk to the potential sponsors about sponsoring for our future shows!
Newsies will now have two groups!
Communications - will meet every Monday during 3a lunch in Mrs. Lloyd's room (CS345) to look through the Friday newsletter and get it ready for review. This group will also discuss the publicity and marketing for Masquers.
Box Office - will meet during 3a lunch every other Thursday in Dr. Pickel's room (CS236). Next Meeting, Thursday, December 1st. If you are interested in being a part of the Front of House/Box Office Team, please join us Thursday at 11!
The Social Committee will meet the first Tuesday of each month during 3b in Dr. Vaughn's Room - CS230
Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, December 6th. We will discuss December-February events.
Masquers has a monthly event in order for all groups to get together and meet! Join us for our meetings the first Tuesday of every month during 3b. Our group promotes community, and we would love to have you. For questions and updates, text Cailyn Lawson at 865-206-0330.
Founding Fathers will meet in Mrs. Lloyd's Room (CS345) - on Tuesday mornings @ 7:15
Our Next Meeting will be on Tuesday, November 29th in room CS345 @ 7:15am
The Founding Fathers will meet to discuss workshops and masterclasses every other week! Come join us for an early morning planning meeting! We have begun an exciting long-term project already, and the first set of promos have been claimed. However, if you were unsure whether you wanted to participate in this project, and are not involved in it currently, you can be involved in the next set of promos, so it's never too late to join. Feel free to contact Norah Younger with any questions at (865)454-2999.
Come see Mrs. Lloyd act in Nativity on the Square!
Mrs. Lloyd is playing the Bag Lady in Nativity on the Square!
The figures of a public creche scene come to life on Christmas Eve and attempt to discover who they are. A drunken bag lady explains the Nativity to them in a manner that is both comic and deeply moving. (35 minutes)
There is an open dress rehearsal on Tuesday, November 22nd at 7pm. You are welcome to come! If you can't make the dress rehearsal, here are the other locations - most as a part of a church service - that are open to the public:
- Sunday, Nov. 27 – Ebenezer UMC, 1001 Ebenezer Rd., Knoxville, 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM
- Wednesday, Nov. 30 – St. Teresa of Kolkata Catholic Church, 3445 Maynardville Hwy, 7:00 PM
- Sunday, Dec. 4 – Life Church, 1015 Cedar Lane, Knoxville, 10:00 AM
- Sunday, Dec. 11 – Erin Presbyterian Church, 200 Lockett Rd., Knoxville, 11:00 AM
- Wednesday, Dec. 14 – 1st UMC, 804 Montvale Station Rd., Maryville – Celebrate Recovery, 6:30 PM
- Friday, Dec. 16 – Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 414 W Vine Ave, Knoxville, 7:00 PM
- Sunday, Dec. 18 – Church of the Cove, 642 Wears Valley Rd., Townsend, 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM
Come see Mr. Lloyd as Pa in A Laura Ingalls Wilder Christmas
A Laura Ingalls Wilder Christmas is a one-act play with music, based on the beloved series of “Little House on the Prairie” books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. The playwright imagines events that occurred when the Ingalls family had to leave Walnut Grove to run a hotel in Iowa. It is a story about hope, perseverance, and family. (Recommended for ages 6+)
Public Performances:
- Friday, Dec. 9 @ 7:30 pm
- Saturday, Dec. 10 @ 2:30 pm
- Sunday, Dec. 11 @ 2:30 pm
For tickets and more information visit: A Laura Ingalls Wilder Christmas | The WordPlayers
Important Dates to Remember for 2022-23:
- November 21st & 22nd – Auditions for The Lightning Thief (Spring Musical)
- November 28th - Callbacks for The Lightning Thief
- January 3rd – March 2nd – Rehearsals for The Lightning Thief
- January 5th-April 21st – Rehearsals for Atomic Acts (Mondays for Improv and Wednesdays for Scenes until tech week)
- March 3rd-5th – Performances of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
- April 22nd – Atomic Acts Performance
- May 5th - Masquers Awards Banquet
Remind Links!
Masquers Students and Parents, please join the following Masquers Reminds to facilitate communication:
- Masquers Remind for General Masquers Announcements: https://www.remind.com/join/orhsma or text @orhsma to 81010
- Atomic Acts Improv - If you are doing improv (or want to), please join the Atomic Acts Improv remind: https://www.remind.com/join/orhsimprov or text @orhsimprov to 81010
- Glue Dots (Props) Remind: https://www.remind.com/join/gluedo or text @gluedo to 81010