MUSICAL!
We are preparing for a musical, “The Word Connection,” to present this spring with our second through fifth grade choirs! It’s a game show hosted by Remi M. Burr which takes contestants through a series of rounds to test how well they know and understand the connection between our everyday lives and the Word of God. The musical begins with everyone doing last-minute preparation to go “on air.” The choir is the live studio audience, and four contestants participate in the question/answer rounds. There are plenty of supporting roles and non-speaking parts, as well! This musical focuses on the Bible, God’s Word, being the Answer to our questions and the Light to our path, which is a great connection to our choir theme “Go Shine!” It’s packed full of Bible verses (37!!) and strong Biblical lessons. Round 1 demonstrates the character of God, Round 2 shows why we should thank God in both good and bad times, and Round 3 presents contestants with a call to action to choose to obey what God’s Word says.
*Cast of Characters-Speaking Parts
Remi M. Burr-enthusiastic, well-groomed host of the game show
Word Connectors -game show assistants (small speaking roles but remain on stage through musical)
Did You Know? Kid – contestant #1, full of random facts
Starstruck Girl – contestant #2, dazed and confused
Adam – contestant #3, remains throughout game show
Elizabeth – contestant #4, remains throughout game show
Tim 1 and Tim 2 – modeled after “The Cat in the Hat;” advertise “a word from the sponsors” (small roles, but fun)
Dude – “skater dude,” advertises “a word from the sponsors” (small role, but fun)
Old Man/Old Woman – accompanies Dude with sponsor ad (small role, but fun)
Ultimate Word Connector – audience member (small role-gives answer at end of game show)
*Non-speaking Parts
Security guards, Ticket takers, Cue-card holders, Creative Movement
(More parts may be included!)
*Solos
“Name That Verse” –measures 25-31 & 44-49
“Romans 8” – measures 5-11
“Psalm 121” – measures 4-20
“I Will Follow” – measures 6-14
“This Word” – measures 20, 22, 23-24, and 25-26
“I Believe” – measures 9-16 and 58-65
*Audition Info
Audition forms will be available beginning January 18th. Printed copies of scenes & solos will also be available for kids to take home. (Listening CDs are $8 each & may be useful for memorization.) Forms are due on February 1st.
Auditions will be Wednesday, February 8th. We are planning a Wednesday night audition during choir time. (We may actually have to begin auditions around 5:30 pm and end by 8:00 pm, depending on the number of children.) Children that want to audition will be called out of choir for their individual audition. (Each audition time will be about 5 minutes.) The rest of the choir will be rehearsing movements for the songs with the musical choreographers.
Why have auditions? We do auditions because we want to be as fair as possible in assigning roles for the upcoming musical. You never really know what a child can do until you see them perform a role or a song that they love. In addition to helping us assess a child’s abilities, auditions provide a valuable learning experience for the child. Auditioning helps the child see how it feels to be “on stage” and to make a presentation before an audience. WE PROMISE the audition atmosphere is friendly and encouraging. All children in 2nd through 5th grade are encouraged to audition for any part they would like. Preference will be given to older children, but we also take into account the child’s attendance record, behavior in choir, etc.
*Rehearsal Schedule
Wednesday, January 17 Weekly rehearsals begin
Wednesday, February 1 Audition forms due
Wednesday, February 8 Auditions
Wednesday, February 15 Parts revealed/ Drama practice begins (during choir time)
Wednesday, February 29 Kidz Praise Night
Wednesday, April 18 Run-through first half of musical
Wednesday, April 25 Run-through second half of musical
Saturday, April 28 Dress rehearsal
Sunday, April 29 Musical
*Cast of Characters-Speaking Parts
Remi M. Burr-enthusiastic, well-groomed host of the game show
Word Connectors -game show assistants (small speaking roles but remain on stage through musical)
Did You Know? Kid – contestant #1, full of random facts
Starstruck Girl – contestant #2, dazed and confused
Adam – contestant #3, remains throughout game show
Elizabeth – contestant #4, remains throughout game show
Tim 1 and Tim 2 – modeled after “The Cat in the Hat;” advertise “a word from the sponsors” (small roles, but fun)
Dude – “skater dude,” advertises “a word from the sponsors” (small role, but fun)
Old Man/Old Woman – accompanies Dude with sponsor ad (small role, but fun)
Ultimate Word Connector – audience member (small role-gives answer at end of game show)
*Non-speaking Parts
Security guards, Ticket takers, Cue-card holders, Creative Movement
(More parts may be included!)
*Solos
“Name That Verse” –measures 25-31 & 44-49
“Romans 8” – measures 5-11
“Psalm 121” – measures 4-20
“I Will Follow” – measures 6-14
“This Word” – measures 20, 22, 23-24, and 25-26
“I Believe” – measures 9-16 and 58-65
*Audition Info
Audition forms will be available beginning January 18th. Printed copies of scenes & solos will also be available for kids to take home. (Listening CDs are $8 each & may be useful for memorization.) Forms are due on February 1st.
Auditions will be Wednesday, February 8th. We are planning a Wednesday night audition during choir time. (We may actually have to begin auditions around 5:30 pm and end by 8:00 pm, depending on the number of children.) Children that want to audition will be called out of choir for their individual audition. (Each audition time will be about 5 minutes.) The rest of the choir will be rehearsing movements for the songs with the musical choreographers.
Why have auditions? We do auditions because we want to be as fair as possible in assigning roles for the upcoming musical. You never really know what a child can do until you see them perform a role or a song that they love. In addition to helping us assess a child’s abilities, auditions provide a valuable learning experience for the child. Auditioning helps the child see how it feels to be “on stage” and to make a presentation before an audience. WE PROMISE the audition atmosphere is friendly and encouraging. All children in 2nd through 5th grade are encouraged to audition for any part they would like. Preference will be given to older children, but we also take into account the child’s attendance record, behavior in choir, etc.
*Rehearsal Schedule
Wednesday, January 17 Weekly rehearsals begin
Wednesday, February 1 Audition forms due
Wednesday, February 8 Auditions
Wednesday, February 15 Parts revealed/ Drama practice begins (during choir time)
Wednesday, February 29 Kidz Praise Night
Wednesday, April 18 Run-through first half of musical
Wednesday, April 25 Run-through second half of musical
Saturday, April 28 Dress rehearsal
Sunday, April 29 Musical
