Masquers News
December 9, 2022
Masquers News for This Week! Friday, December 9nd - Friday, December 16th
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:
- Monday, December 12th
- Newsies - Communications Team - will meet @ 7:15 am in CS345
- Tuesday, December 13th
- Founding Fathers - will meet @ 7:15 am in CS345
- Social Committee - Off this week - will meet 1/10 @ 3b in CS230 (Dr.Vaughan's room)
- Glue Dots - Meet in CS224 3:15-4:30
- Fixer-Uppers - Meet in the Dressing Room @ 4pm-5:30
- Wednesday, December 14th
- Officers/Beggars Meeting - during lunch in CS345 (Mrs. Lloyd's room)
- Ghosts - will meet from 2-4:30
- Improv - No meeting until the new year!
- Orchestra Event "Winter's Journey" - They need our help. See below!
- Thursday, December 15th
- Newsies - Box Office Team - No meeting this week - Next Meeting January 5th
- Social/Founding Fathers event- Presentations for next year's musical! - At 6pm in Mrs. Lloyd's room (CS345) - see information below
- HAPPY WINTER BREAK/NEW YEAR!
- Monday, January 2nd
- FIRST LIGHTNING THIEF REHEARSAL @ 4-7 PM - All cast and band present if possible
I Coulda Been a Contender! Musical Theatre Social Event 12/15 at 6pm
Come join us on 12/15 to see the contenders for next year's musical! The Founding Fathers have partnered with the Social Committee to plan a night full of fun and entertaining videos and presentations about some of the musicals that Mr. Lloyd is considering (or that the Founding Fathers want him to consider). You will get to rank the choices and share your feedback on the choices. Bring your favorite snack and meet in Mrs. Lloyd's room (CS345) at 6pm! Park or get dropped off in the teacher parking lot and enter through the Pre-school entrance. (It has a statue of children playing by the staircase.) If you need help finding it or need let in, please call or text Cailyn Lawson at 865-206-0330.
The Lightning Thief
The Lightning Thief Cast & Band
In case you missed it!
Thank you to EVERYONE who came out and auditioned!
If you did not get cast, please come play with us at Improv on Wednesdays @ 4pm!
We will also start acting workshops with Amy Uptgraft in January for Atomic Acts.
Cast please make sure you've sent all your conflicts to Mr. Lloyd (cvarts@gmail.com) he will be working on the schedule and will have it to you asap!
Make sure you join The Lightning Thief remind:
https://www.remind.com/join/orhsthief or text @orhsthief to 81010
Cast List
Percy Jackson..................................................................... Norah Younger
Annabeth.......................................................................... Emmaline Estep
Grover................................................................................... Max Mishler
Mr. Brunner/Chiron, Poseidon, Kronos, Elvis (Kurt Cobain)............. Joe Blair
Sally Jackson, Silena Beauregard, Fury 2, Clarisse Understudy..... Emily Salko
Mr. D, Jim Morrison (James Brown), Percy Jackson Understudy. Jason Vance
Clarisse, Janis Joplin, Annabeth Understudy.................... Keagan Nussbaum
Luke, Prologue 1, Ares Understudy.................................... Kayleigh Mishler
Charon, Katie Gardner, Finale 3, Sally Jackson & Oracle Understudy....... Riya Sheth
The Oracle, Greyhound Driver, Finale 3, Charon Understudy................ Kylee Thompson
Gabe Ugliano, Hades, Finale 1, Passenger 2, Mr. D & Chiron Understudy Luca Filigenzi
Mrs. Dodds, Finale 5, Silena Beauregard Understudy................ Jasper Tilson
Ares, Minotaur, Finale 6, Understudy for Luke......................... Daphne Seay
Fury 3, Mozart, Farmer, Grover Understudy.................... Teddi Rhodehouse
Thalia, Bianca, Prologue 2, Katie Gardner Understudy.............. Edie Weston
Greyhound Passenger 1, Newscaster, Prologue 5................... Shailee Sewell
Young Annabeth, Vienna Boys Choir, Squirrel.............................. Luci Sliger
Aunty Em/Medusa, Echidna......................................................... Abby Ellis
Train Conductor, Finale 2...................................................... Alora Rejman
Vienna Boys Choir, Prologue 4.................................................. Ben Morfin
Vienna Boys Choir, Prologue 3............................................... Aurelio Ilagan
Oracle’s Echoes.......................................................................... Ensemble
Medusa’s Statues....................................................................... Ensemble
The Dead in the Underworld....................................................... Ensemble
Ensemble – If you are not lead in a song, you are ensemble.
Band
(so far – still looking for Guitar 1 and maybe some others)
Music Director, Keys .......................................................... Ben Rorabaugh
Guitar 2.............................................................................. Caiden Warner
Bass Guitar.......................................................................... Henry Landau
Drums............................................................................ Jean-Marc Jamois
Melodica............................................................................ Brandon Bonamarte
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
The Orchestra Needs our HELP!
CALLING ALL ACTORS!!!
ORHS Orchestra's upcoming Winter Event (December 14th time TBD) will feature a winters journey showcasing a story (Written by Norah Younger) about the classic holiday tale of Past, Present, and Future. We will have 3 different scenes, each with its mini story and accompanied by one of our Orchestra's string quartets. However, we need actors to quietly sit/act out scenes as the quartets play and the storytellers tell. If you're interested, contact Joy Bonamarte at joybonamarte@yahoo.com.
CALLING ALL SINGERS!!!
In addition to the "Winter's Journey", we expect to have many activities located outside of the school. These include custom hot cocoa from a local barista truck, games, crafts, photo booths and more. While everyone enjoys these activities, we would like Carolers to sing carols in the background to add to the atmosphere. If you're interested, contact Joy Bonamarte at joybonamarte@yahoo.com.
Many Thanks, Brandon Bonamarte,
ORHSTSA Secretary
Principle Cellist
Student Council Representative
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! Meet on Wednesdays to work on set, lights and sound from 2-4:30
The Orchestra’s Winter Event on the 14th is a lot to set up. I will need all the help I can get striking the choir concert and setting up for the orchestra. Thankfully this happens during our normally scheduled tech time. Mr. Hernandez would be so thankful for all the extra help setting up the decorations around the stage. Please plan to attend.
Lighting Thief will be upon us in a hurry. Be thinking about how you can best serve the tech portion of the production. Depending on weather and schedules I may start some building over Christmas break. This will be sent out over remind. Parents are wanted and appreciated if I am able to make this happen.
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 6th. 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
Come to our Musical Theatre Event on Thursday at 6pm in Mrs. Lloyd's Room (CS345). See details above!
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.
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) And these performances are free!
Most of the performances are part of a church service - the ones below are open to the public:
- 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:
- January 2nd – March 2nd – Rehearsals for The Lightning Thief
- January 4th-April 21st – Rehearsals for Atomic Acts (Wednesdays - Acting Workshop 2-4 & Improv 4-7)
- 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