Masquers News
October 21, 2022
Masquers News for This Week! Friday, October 21st-28th
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.
This Week at a Glance:
- Friday, October 21st
- Showcase - Large Group in Chorus Room 3:15-4:30 - Various Rehearsals from 4:30-5:30 (see details below)
- Saturday, October 22nd
- Showcase - Large Group - 12-6 - Upper Balcony Lobby
- Monday, October 24th
- Showcase - Various Rehearsals from 3:15-8 Chorus Room - Ben / Stage - Matthew & Max
- Tuesday, October 25th
- Glue Dots - Meet at CS224 from 3:15-4:30
- Fixer-Uppers - Meet in the Dressing Room from 4-5:30
- Founding Fathers - 3:15-4 pm in room CS345
- Wednesday, October 26th
- Ghosts - Meet in the Workshop from 2-5
- Showcase - Various Rehearsals from 2-3 & 5-8 (see details below) - Large Group in Chorus Room 3-5
- Thursday, October 27th
- Newsies - Meet during 3a in Room CS345 (Mrs, Lloyd's Class this week)
- Friday, October 28th
- Tate's Carnival - 3:30-9 (Sign-up ASAP - see details below)
- Saturday, October 29th
- Showcase - Large Group 12-6 - Upper Balcony Lobby
Sign up to help at the Tate's Halloween Carnival TODAY!
CLICK HERE to Volunteer for this fun event!
Masquers has the opportunity to make $500 on Friday, October 28th!! Tate's School in Knoxville needs help with their Halloween Carnival. They would like us to supply 20-25 students and a few adults to help run the carnival, and they will then donate $500 to Masquers! So we need you to help! Please click on the link above!
The group should meet Friday, 10/28, down in the Tate's Gallery in front of the Ham & Goodies at 4:30 pm. One of the Carnival Chairs for games will meet us down there and walk us up to the barn. They will feed everyone pizza and water and give us our game assignments and instructions. We will then go to our areas in pairs (always 2 kids to a game or inflatable). IF YOU NEED A RIDE, MEET AT ORHS BY THE MASQUERS OFFICE AT 3:30!
Games and food service begin at 5:30. The parents/sponsors will go around to check on them, relieve them to use the restroom or take them more water. The carnival ends at 8:30. They would like us to stay and help "pack up/clean up" as needed.
If there is inclement weather predicted, they will make that decision by Thursday evening or early Friday morning. The rain date is Sunday, 10/30. The carnival will run from 3-6 if it shifts to Sunday, so the team should arrive at Ham & Goodies at 2 pm.
When? Fri, Oct 28, 2022, 04:30 PM
Where? 1049 N Cedar Bluff Rd, Knoxville, TN, USA
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
Showcase News!
Rehearsal Schedule & Updated Cast List
The Showcase schedule is evolving. Please keep the TBD dates open as we need to determine rehearsal time based on progress and complexity of the numbers. Click here for the link to the full rehearsal schedule. This document will be updated as the schedule fills out. Everyone who is performing in the Large Group Numbers are required to be at the rehearsals for the Large Group Numbers. If you have told us of a conflict, we have that marked and know we can get you caught up. If you are sick, contact Izzy asap (865)315-3470. Because we have so few rehearsals, missing more than one rehearsal (this is not permission to miss one - you must be excused) may result in the directors pulling you from an act. This is not to be mean, but rehearsal is important and essential to a quality performance.
For this week, here is the breakdown for the Showcase Rehearsals:
Friday 10/21
3:15-4:30 - Group numbers with Ben - Large Group
4:30-5 - Little Girls From Little Rock with Ben - Sophia Filigenzi, Avery Parrish, Jasper Tilson, Teddi Rhodehouse
4:30-5 - Peas in a Pod with Matthew - Kylee Thompson, Keagan Nussbaum
5-5:30 - Fly, Fly Away with Matthew - Kylee Thompson
Saturday 10/22
12-6pm - Group numbers with Matthew & Max - Large Group - snacks will be provided
Monday 10/24
3:15-4 Group numbers - Ben - Large Group
4-4:30 She Used to Be Mine - Ben - Emmaline Estep
4:30-5 She Used to Be Mine - Matthew - Emmaline Estep
4:30-5 A Little Priest - Ben - Teagan Tate, Luca Filigenzi
5-5:30 A Little Priest - Matthew - Teagan Tate, Luca Filigenzi
5-5:30 It’s Too Late - Ben - Kayleigh Mishler
5:30-6 It’s Too Late - Matthew - Kayleigh Mishler
5:30-6 Super Trouper - Ben - Emmaline Estep, Riya Sheth, Keagan Nussbaum
6-6:30 Super Trouper - Matthew - Emmaline Estep, Riya Sheth, Keagan Nussbaum
6:30-7 Right Hand Man - Ben - Keagan Nussbaum, Nick Herman, Rowan Bishop
7-7:30 Right Hand Man - Matthew - Keagan Nussbaum, Nick Herman, Rowan Bishop
7-7:30 The Fire Within Me - Ben - Jasper Tilson
7:30-8 The Fire Within Me - Matthew - Jasper Tilson
7:30-8 I Love Betsy - Ben - Max Mishler
Wednesday 10/26
2-2:30 Another Life - Ben - Carly
2:30-3 I’ll Be Here - Ben - Norah Younger
3-3:15 Masterclass 3 - Ben - Large Group
3:15-4:45 Group numbers - Ben - Large Group
4:45-5 Masterclass 4 - Matthew - Large Group
5-5:30 Another Life - Matthew - Carly
5-5:30 Love Is an Open Door - Ben - Emily Salko, Jason Vance
5:30-6 Love Is an Open Door - Matthew - Emily Salko, Jason Vance
5:30-6 When the Chips Are Down - Ben - Kayleigh Mishler, Norah Younger, Carly Gelb, Emmaline Estep
6-6:30 When the Chips Are Down - Matthew, Max - Kayleigh Mishler, Norah Younger, Carly Gelb, Emmaline Estep
6-6:30 If I Were a Rich Man - Ben - Joe Blair
6:30-7 Little Girls from Little Rock - Matthew - Sophia Filigenzi, Avery Parrish, Jasper Tilson, Teddi Rhodehouse
6:30-7 Therapy - Ben - Norah Younger, Max Mishler
7-7:30 Therapy - Matthew - Norah Younger, Max Mishler
7:30-8 I’ll Be Here - Matthew - Norah Younger
Saturday 10/29
12-6 Group numbers - Matthew, Max - Large Group
Join the 2022 Showcase Remind at https://www.remind.com/join/mshowcase
or text @mshowcase to 81010.
Tentative 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
When the Chips are Down - Emmaline Estep, Carly Gelb, Kayleigh Mishler,
Norah Younger
- Bring Him Home - Brandon Bonamarte (cello), Aaliyah Herron (piano)
- Fly, Fly Away - Kylee Thompson
- Right Hand Man - Keagan Nussbaum, Nick Herman, Rowan Bishop
- She Used to Be Mine - Emmaline Estep
- We Go Together - Large Group (featuring seniors)
Large Group: Rowan Bishop, Joe Blair, Kiersten Collins, Emmaline Estep, Luca Filigenzi, Sophia Filigenzi, Carly Gelb, Nick Herman, Cailyn Lawson, Kayleigh Mishler, Max Mishler, Keagan Nussbaum, Avery Parish, Teddi Rhodehouse, Emily Salko, Daphne Seay, Riya Sheth, Teagan Tate, Kylee Thompson, Jasper Tilson, Jason Vance, Norah Younger
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Audition Details Coming Soon for The Lightning Thief!
We plan to have all the information that you'll need to audition for The Lightning Thief up this weekend on our website! We will have links to some audition songs and music, choreography examples and tutorials, monologues, the audition form that will need to be signed by parents and teachers, and the link to sign up for an audition slot! Auditions are just 1 month away! How exciting!
Our Masquers Improv Coach is moving to NYC!
Message from Mark:
"I'm so, so, so proud of you guys! It has been so much fun working with all of you. I know you all CRUSHED it at the Festival. Keep "yes, and"-ing your way on stage and in life-- it's the best advice I've ever been given and the best advice I can give to you. I already miss you guys more than you know."
Improv Team - we are working on our next steps. News to come soon about our New Improv Coach and times and dates for practice! Keep your Wednesdays open.
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 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!
Ghosts (Sound, Lighting, Set)
Ghosts- We WILL be meeting this Wednesday 10/19 from 2:00-5pm. Bring gloves if you have them and close-toed shoes. Plan to meet at the shop behind the stage.
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.
We will work on some of our bigger projects for Lightning Thief, start pulling what we can for The Showcase and organizing our loft space - when we can get to it.
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 (Front of House) Meeting during lunch on Thursdays in CS 236 (meet in CS345 on October 27th! - Mrs. Lloyd's Class)
Will meet during 3a lunch every other Thursday. Next meeting October 27th! We will be gearing up for publicity for the Masquers Showcase that will be taking place on November 12th!
The Social Committee will meet the first Tuesday of the month during 3b in Dr. Vaughn's Room - CS230
Because of Fall Break - Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, November 1st. We will discuss November-January 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) - this week after school on Tuesday!
Due to Fall Break and ACT Testing, our next meeting will be on
Tuesday, October 25th after school until 4:00 in room CS345. (Only those already in the club should come on this day)
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