Masquers News
January 6, 2023
Masquers News for This Week! Friday, January 6th - Friday, January 13th
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.
Congratulations to Tyler Davis!
Tyler Davis has accepted a position as the Technical Director for ETSU! It is great news for Tyler and sad news for Masquers. He has been such a blessing to Masquers and has taken such great care of us in the time he has been with us! We are planning a thank-you party for him on Wednesday, January 11th (his last day) on stage at 2pm. If you can, bring a dessert to share and let's show Tyler how much we appreciate all that he has done for us! Feel free to bring cards, notes, or gifts! We are so thankful for Tyler!
Week at a Glance:
- Friday, January 6th
- Lightning Thief Review Scene I:1 - ALL CAST - 3:30-4:30
- Lightning Thief Blocking, Scene I:8a - ALL CAST (except Kylee) - 4:30-6:30
- Saturday, January 7th
- Lightning Thief Music Rehearsal- Ensemble songs - ALL CAST 10:00-4:30 - See remind for schedule of songs - Soup Provided/Bring Lunch if you want more!
- Monday, January 9th
- Newsies - Communications Team - meets in CS345 - 3a
- Lightning Thief Choreo, DOA - Riya, Alora, Abby, Emily, Daphne, Shailee, Kylie, Jasper, Edie - 3:30-5
- Lightning Thief Band Rehearsal - 3:30-5:30
- Lightning Thief Blocking, Scene I:2 Percy, Sally, Gabe 5-6:30
- Tuesday, January 10th
- Founding Fathers - 7:15 am in CS345 (Mrs. Lloyd's room)
- Social Committee - 3b in CS230 (Dr.Vaughn's room)
- Glue Dots - 3:15-4:30 on stage.
- Fixer-Uppers - 4pm-5:30 in the dressing room. (NOTE TO CAST - ANY TUESDAY YOU MAY BE ASKED TO TRY ON COSTUMES - Please be prepared to stay over your time or be pulled out of rehearsal on Tuesdays.)
- Lightning Thief Music - Ensemble songs - All Cast - 3:30-5 pm
- Lightning Thief Blocking, Scene I:3 - Percy, Sally, Grover, Minotaur, Annabeth, Poseidon - 5-6:30 pm
- Wednesday, January 11th
- Officers/Beggars Meeting - during lunch in CS345 (Mrs. Lloyd's room)
- We'll Miss you Party for Tyler! See Below for details! 2:00 on Stage
- Acting Workshop with Amy - Front of stage after Tylers Party until 4
- Improv with Rollin - Font of stage 4-7
- Thursday, January 12th
- Newsies - Box Office Team - Meets this week in Dr. Pickel's Room - CS226 during 3a
- Lightning Thief Choreography, DOA - Riya, Alora, Abby, Emily, Daphne, Shailee, Kylie, Jasper, Edie, Percy, Grover, Annabeth, Jim Morrison, Elvis, Mozart, Vienna Boys Choir, Janis Joplin - 3:30-5
- Lightning Thief Blocking, Scene I:4 - Mr. D., Percy, Silena, Charlie, Katie, Chiron, Chiron2 - 5-6:30
- Friday, January 13th
- Lightning Thief Choreography, DOA - Riya, Alora, Abby, Emily, Daphne, Shailee, Kylie, Jasper, Edie, Percy, Grover, Annabeth, Jim Morrison, Elvis, Mozart, Vienna Boys Choir, Janis Joplin - 3:30-4:30
- Lightning Thief Blocking, Scene I:5-6a - Chiron, Chiron2, Percy, Luke, Annabeth, Grover, Clarisse - 4:30-6:30
The Lightning Thief
Vote for your favorite poster!
The winning art piece will be used as the background for our poster and the winner will receive:
- 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
The Lightning Thief Cast & Band
Cast please make sure you join The Lightning Thief remind:
https://www.remind.com/join/orhsthief or text @orhsthief to 81010
Costume Parade Information
Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 11th and take a look at the schedule for the day.
Here is the costume parade schedule,
(Click here if you are logged in on an ORS device)
Cast members, look over the schedule and make sure all your costumes are listed. Leading up to the costume parade, the Fixer Uppers will be doing costume fittings on any given Tuesday (so plan for it). If Mrs. M talked to you about shoes that you are not currently using, it would be a good idea to keep them at school in their dressing room bin, or on the rack stage right.
Atomic Acts will take place on Saturday, April 22nd
Acting Workshop!
Amy Uptgraft will be offering acting workshops every Wednesday from January 11th - February 22nd from 2-3:30. The workshops will include script analysis and character work. You don't have to attend every Wednesday. Come to one workshop or all of them. On MARCH 8th, we will start casting scenes for Atomic Acts. (If you are involved with Percy Jackson, let Amy know that you want to be involved, but won't need to attend AA until after Percy closes.)
To recap, Wednesdays, 2-3:30,
11 JAN through 22 FEB open acting workshops for anyone interested in working on basic script and character analysis.
8 MARCH until the Atomic Acts show, Wednesdays will be designated for scene work for AA. Let me know by 15 FEB if you want to act or direct for AA.
Improv
If you want to work on your improv skills, join us on Wednesdays from 4-7! Rollin Prince our Improv Coach will work with you to help you learn short and long-form skills. We are working on a "Cheap Date" night of improv to take place in February and preparing for Atomic Acts! Improv is a great way to build your acting instincts. It teaches you how to think quickly and respond to your acting partners.
Let's Get Ready for the Costume Parade!
The Costume Parade will take place on Saturday, February 11th!
Cast members, please take a look at the Costume Parade Schedule and make sure all your costumes are listed. (Click here if you are on an ORS device.)
Costume fittings may happen on any given Tuesday (so plan for it). If Mrs. M talked to you about using your own shoes and you are not currently using those shoes, it would be a good idea to keep them at school in their dressing room bin, or on the rack stage right.
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 will meet with Mrs. Lloyd on Wednesday, January 18th to discuss how we will move forward and to discuss the technical needs for The Lightning Thief. Applications for Tech positions will be available at this meeting.
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.
Beggars (Fundraising)
Beggars meet during the officer meetings on Wednesdays during lunch in CS345. It's time to work on Sponsorship for the rest of the season! If you know a business or individuals who would be interested in sponsoring Masquers, please let us know!!
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, January 12th. 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, January 10th!
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, December 13th 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.
Important Dates to Remember for 2022-23:
- January 2nd – March 2nd – Rehearsals for The Lightning Thief
- January 5th-April 21st – Rehearsals for Atomic Acts (Wednesdays - Acting Workshop 2-4 starting January 11th & Improv 4-7 will start January 5th)
- 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
The Lightning Thief remind: https://www.remind.com/join/orhsthief or text @orhsthief to 81010
- Glue Dots (Props) Remind: https://www.remind.com/join/gluedo or text @gluedo to 81010