Masquers News
November 4, 2022
Masquers News for This Week! Friday, November 4th - Friday, November 11th
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 at a Glance:
- Friday, November 4th
- Showcase - Rehearsal & Run-through of solos, duets & small group numbers - 3:15-8 Stage
- Saturday, November 5th
- Showcase Review - Review 1-3 (Call 12:15) IN FULL COSTUME
- NO LARGE GROUP NUMBERS
- Monday, November 7th
- Newsies - Communications Team - 3a in room CS345 7:15a
- Masquers All Call Meeting - Interest in Lightning Thief & Masquers in General 3:15-3:45
- Tech Week - Showcase - Act 1 - 3:45-6 -- All cast/crew/props
- Tuesday, November 8th
- No School Due to Election Day
- Tech Week - Showcase - Act II - 3:15-5:30 - All cast/crew/costumes/props
- Wednesday, November 9th
- Tech Week - Showcase - Full-Run-through - 2-7 - All cast/crew/costumes/props
- Thursday, November 10th
- Tech Week - Showcase - Full-Run-through - 3:15-8 - All cast/crew/costumes/props
- Friday, November 11th
- Final Dress Rehearsal - Show starts at 6pm - Call 4pm. Sound Check - rolling
- Saturday, November 12th
- Showcase - Performance - Show starts at 7pm - Call 5pm. Sound Checks - rolling
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 (Advanced Dance videos coming soon)!
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.
Showcase News!
It's Tech Week!
Here is the breakdown for the Schedule!!
Saturday 11/5
1-3 Review - All solos, duets, and small group numbers - Call 12:15
- The Fire Within Me - Jasper Tilson
- Peas In a Pod - Keagan Nussbaum, Kylee Thompson
- If I Were a Rich Man - Joe Blaire
- Another Life - Carly Gelb
- A Little Priest - Teagan Tate, Luca Filigenzi
Super Trouper - Emmaline Estep, Keagan Nussbaum, Riya Sheth
- It’s Too Late - Kayleigh Mishler
- I Love Betsy - Max Mishler
- Bring Him Home - Brandon Bonamarte (cello), Aaliyah Herron (piano)
- Fly, Fly Away - Kylee Thompson
- Right Hand Man - Keagan Nussbaum, Nick Herman, Rowan Bishop
Monday 11/7 - 3:45-6
3:45 - Call for Cast/Crew/Props - Rolling Sound Check
4:30 - Start Act 1 Run
Tuesday 11/8 - 3:15-5:30
3:15 - Call for Cast/Crew/Costumes/Props - Rolling Sound Check
4:00 - Start Act II Run
Wednesday 11/9 - 2-7
2:00 - Call for Cast/Crew/Costumes/Props - Rolling Sound Check
3:00 - Start Full-show Run
Thursday 11/10 - 3:15-8
3:15 - Call for Cast/Crew/Costumes/Props - Rolling Sound Check
4:00 - Start Full-show Run
Friday 11/11 - 4-8
3:45 - Call for Costume
4:00 - Call for Cast/Crew/Props - Rolling Sound Check
6:00 - Start Show
Saturday 11/12 - 5-9
4:45 - Call for Costumes
5:00 - Call for Cast/Crew/Props - Rolling Sound Check
6:00 - Call for Front of House
7:00 - Start Show
Strike following the Show - everyone needs to stay and help!
Order of the show!
Act I
- Welcome to the Rock - Large Group - several featured singers TBD
- Love Is an Open Door - Emily Salko, Jason Vance
- The Fire Within Me - Jasper Tilson
- Peas In a Pod - Keagan Nussbaum, Kylee Thompson
- Another Life - Carly Gelb
- A Little Priest - Teagan Tate, Luca Filigenzi
Little Girls From Little Rock - Sophia Filigenzi, Avery Parish, Teddi Rhodehouse,
Jasper Tilson
- If I Were a Rich Man - Joe Blaire
- Super Trouper - Emmaline Estep, Keagan Nussbaum, Riya Sheth
- I’ll Be Here - Norah Younger
Act II
- One Short Day - Large Group - Emily Salko, Kylee Thompson featured
- Therapy - Max Mishler, Norah Younger
- It’s Too Late - Kayleigh Mishler
- I Love Betsy - Max Mishler
- Bring Him Home - Brandon Bonamarte (cello), Aaliyah Herron (piano)
- Fly, Fly Away - Kylee Thompson
When the Chips are Down - Emmaline Estep, Carly Gelb, Kayleigh Mishler,
Norah Younger- Right Hand Man - Keagan Nussbaum, Nick Herman, Rowan Bishop
- She Used to Be Mine - Emmaline Estep
- We Go Together - Large Group (featuring seniors)
Share the Poster on your Social Media!!
Order Your Showcase T-Shirt Today!! - Deadline extended until 11/7!
Masquers Team 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 Showcase and The Lightning Thief!
Glue Dots will not meet this week due to the Showcase!
Remind: https://www.remind.com/join/gluedo or text @gluedo to 81010
Ghosts (Sound, Lighting, Set)
Ghosts! Here is the Showcase Tech Crew! Join the showcase remind - @mshowcase.
Ghost (Tech Crew) for the Showcase!
Audio:
Audio Assistant: Audrey Easterday
Mic Wranglers: Colby Gorin, Raynes Meyer, Alora Rejman
Electrics:
Master Electrician: Matt Kitts
Light Board Operator: Lucas Bussell
Spotlight Operator: Tobi Bass, Amber Latham
Flyrail:
Flyman: Nathan Schwarz
Deck:
Deck Captain: Logan Bowman
Deck Crew: Olyvia LaGabed, Lance Lyons, Gage Postel
See Schedule above for call times for Tech Week.
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.
Showcase Info
Your "call time" for showcase will be 15 minutes before cast is called starting Tuesday.
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. First meeting will be this Thursday. November 3rd. We will be gearing up for publicity for the Masquers Showcase that will be taking place on November 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, 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 15th 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:
- October 19th - November 11th - Masquers Showcase Rehearsals
- November 12th – Masquers Showcase Performance
- November 14th - Interest Meeting for The Lightning Thief
- 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
- Masquers Showcase Remind: https://www.remind.com/join/mshowcase or text @mshowcase to 81010
- Glue Dots (Props) Remind: https://www.remind.com/join/gluedo or text @gluedo to 81010