REMINDER!

ALL Cast (including cheerleaders) need to be at rehearsal at 4:00 this Sunday! If you cannot make it, please let me know asap! See you there!!! :)

Everyday Heroes Cast Announced!

First of all, please join me in congratulating Miss Sherry. She and her husband Rob (and their sons Drew and Jake) welcomed their newest addition, Nate, into the family today! He weighed in at 11 pounds 4.6 ounces! Everyone is doing well!

Most of the kids learned which parts they received last evening at rehearsal. For those unable to make it here is the complete list of our cast. Solos were also announced at rehearsal and I unfortunately don't have that list. If you missed last night, you will be assigned your solo upon Sherry's return to rehearsal :)

EVERYDAY HEROES CAST

KID 1 - Will M.

KID 2 - Christabel P.

Musician 1 - Elle B.

Musician 2 - Holly Ba.

Gideon - Isaac C.

Evie - Hannah C.

Mira - Olivia H.

Israelite - Drew M.

King - Brice D.

Hathach - Jordan S.

Zoran - Olivia M.

Haman - Rad M.

Mordecai - Caleb C.

Nehemiah - Nicholas R.

Izzi - Rachel M.

Remy - Hope D.

Scripture 1 - Faith Y.

Scripture 2 - Katie B.

Scripture 3 - Holly Br.

Rock 1 - Cameron M.

Rock 2 - Emilee M.

Cheerleaders - Holly Br., Ella H., Elizabeth P., Megan S., Reagan M., Rachel M.

Please note that we did our best to fit the parts with the kid's personalities. We also tried to give everyone parts that they wanted. It proves difficult every year because the majority of kids all try out for the same part. We take into consideration a lot of factors and hope that ultimately everyone is pleased with the part they receive. I will distribute the scripts next Sunday during practice. The following week, we will begin Drama rehearsals at 4:00. All speaking parts (including cheerleaders) will need to report on Sunday, February 28 @ 4:00 for a read through. A drama rehearsal schedule will be distributed at this time. Thanks!

Audition Week

Hello everyone! This is just a reminder that auditions will take place tomorrow afternoon beginning at 2:00. It is not too late to sign up! You can email me, or just show up! We won't turn anyone away! You can get your audition packets below. Also, we will NOT be having regular rehearsal this week! Hope to see you all at auditions!!!

Audition Packets

Here they finally are…the audition packets! Below you will find a brief description of each character. Some characters may not be represented in the audition packets. We would like for anyone interested in auditioning to review the entire packet and be familiar with all of the characters. Please prepare ONE of the audition scripts for the audition. Please prepare the highlighted lines. We may ask you to read another part based on what we hear.

The sign-up sheet for audition times will be available at Sunday’s rehearsal. If you are unable to make it Sunday, please email me so that we can schedule your audition. Non-Speaking roles do not require an audition.

You can print your audition packet by clicking the link on this post. If for some reason you have trouble viewing or printing the files, email me at sarahliz513@gmail.com and I will make sure you get a copy.

If your child is only interested in auditioning for a solo, copies of the music will be available on Sunday. They should have all of the lyrics in the blue folder that they brought home. If your child has not yet received a folder, we will have them on Sunday as well.

If you have any further questions, please email me! Thanks!

CAST OF CHARACTERS FOR “EVERYDAY HEROES”

Present – day Cast:

“G” – will be played by an adult

Kid 1 and 2 – Full of energy and excitement; speak with expression; play the music video game, pretending to play video game guitars along with the songs.

Biblical Cast:

Musician 1 and 2 – these are the characters that Kid 1 and 2 create as part of the video game. They speak with expression and enthusiasm as well as pretend to play video game instruments.

Gideon’s Cast:

Gideon – God’s chosen leader of the Israelite army

Evie – the Rally Coordinator; lively and confident

Mira – Gideon’s assistant

Israelite – in line to sign up to go with Gideon

Cheerleaders – lead the audience in cheers at the victory rally

Esther’s Cast:

Esther – Queen of Persia

King – King of Persia

Hathach – Esther’s servant

Zoran – King’s servant

Haman – Important official; sinister; arrogant

Mordecai – works at palace gate; Esther’s cousin

Nehemiah’s Cast:

Nehemiah – leads rebuilding of Jerusalem’s wall

Rock 1 and 2 – stones from Jerusalem’s broken-down wall that talk

Izzi – niece of Nehemiah

Remy – helps rebuild wall

Scripture Readers

Non-Speaking Roles:

Audience Prompters

King’s Guards

Servants

Trumpeters

Audition Packet for FEMALE Roles:

https://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0ByoOKEdZMIeVZWIwYjk2MmItYThjMC00OGM2LWE1NzItNjE3YjEwN2E5YzBl&hl=en

Audition Packet for MALE Roles:

https://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0ByoOKEdZMIeVM2VlNDRjZDAtMmE3Yi00NmVhLTk5ZjEtZDBjYmQ0NmFiOWU4&hl=en

Praise Company 2010 Spring Musical Information

It's NOT too late to sign up! Invite your friends...the MORE the MERRIER! :)

Please take a few minutes to read through this important information about choir.

*We are preparing a musical called “Everyday Heroes” about some kids who play a game similar to guitar hero that teaches them about various characters in the bible.

*We will be holding auditions on Sunday, February 7, 2010 beginning at 2:00 PM. Sign-up sheets will be available beginning NEXT Sunday. For those interested in auditioning for a speaking roll, please note that you may be required to attend additional rehearsals from 4:00 – 5:00 on Sunday afternoons in addition to the regular choir rehearsal.

*Our performance will be held on April 25, 2010. Dress rehearsals and any special rehearsal dates will be posted as soon as we have confirmation.

*We will NOT be sending out emails to everyone. Please check our blog regularly for any updates or information. Our rehearsal schedule can also be found on the calendar at the bottom of the page. The blog address is: http://praisecompany.blogspot.com.

*In order to audition for a part you must go to the blog to find the audition packets. These should be available by Monday evening (Jan 25). There will be a packet for MALE roles, FEMALE roles, and SINGERS. Auditions do NOT need to be memorized, but it is a plus. Please come prepared!

*If at any time you have questions or concerns, please feel free to email sarahliz513@gmail.com

We’re looking forward to another exciting choir season! Thank you for being a part of it!

Warmly,

Sherry Rambacher & Sarah Mitchell

Children's Choirs Resume!

Children's Choirs will resume on Sunday, January 17, 2010 at 5:00 PM. Please sign up on line at www.ccmason.org.

Praise Kids (4th - 6th grades) and Kings Kids (1st - 3rd grades) will be presenting our annual spring musical in April this year. The musical that we have selected is called "Everyday Heroes". Auditions will be held for speaking parts and solos on Sunday, February 7 beginning at 2:00. Please check back for additional details and audition packets.

We look forward to seeing you all on the 17th!!!

Choir Performance!

Our performance of "Attitude of Gratitude" will be next Sunday, November 8, at 6:00 PM in the Chapel. We will still have our regular 5:00 rehearsal and will meet in our room. For the performance, please wear casual clothes (jeans are fine) and try to stick to fall colors as much as possible (browns, oranges, greens, etc.) Make sure that your kids are getting all of the last minute practicing in! There are still a few places where they are struggling a bit with the lyrics. It is going to be a great program, so invite all of your friends, family, and neighbors!!! :)