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New Hope will present an Easter Production in all three weekend services April 7/8, 2012. Aided with live technical artists, the production will retell the story of Christ's death and resurrection through choral music and dramatic scenes. Through set design, first-century Jerusalem will come to life in our Sanctuary so we might better re-experience the story of Easter. This massive task is only possible through many volunteers joining together for a common cause.
How Will You Get Involved?
Behind the Scenes
If the idea of being in front of people makes you sick to your stomach, we'd love to use you in behind-the-scenes service. Not only does this include stagehands who operate backstage special effects and sound and lighting directors, but there is huge need for behind-the-scenes help before the show even begins. Here are a few: creating and organizing costumes, set construction (actual construction experience preferred), set decorating and design, focusing ("aiming") lights, and more. If you're interested in helping in behind the scenes ministry, please email Pastor Adam
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Choir
This Easter Production is driven by a strong choir, who will be dressed in "Bible Times" costumes. Choir members will not necessarially be actors, but singing while in costume will help create the first century Jerusalem setting. The only acting expected of all choir members is looking like you mean what you're saying (i.e. we won't be smiling during the crucifixion). The Easter Production choir is open to singers in the 6th grade up through adults of all ages.
If you're interesting in singing in the choir, show up at the church at 4 p.m. on January 29 for our first rehearsal! It will last until 6 p.m.(you may also do drama). Choir rehearsals will be Sunday nights starting January 29 from 4-6 p.m. See below for a complete schedule.
Drama
This Easter Production will come to life with the dramatic scenes from scripture. Pharisees will discuss the so-called "Messiah" and arrogantly gloat over "sinners." A narrating storyteller will guide the audience through the historical journey. Jesus will be hung on a cross and be resurrected. Crowds will make us feel like we are in first century Jerusalem. The time committment for actors will vary depending on the part, but most rehearsals will be on Sundays during/after choir practices.
Here is the upcoming drama rehearsal schedule:
| Sunday, Feb. 12 |
5-6 p.m.
6-7 p.m.
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Story Teller, Joseph of A, Nicodemus, Jesus
Pharisees, Mary
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| Sunday, Feb. 19 |
5-6 p.m.
6-7 p.m. |
Joseph of A, Nicodemus
Pharisees, Mary
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| Sunday, Feb. 26 |
5-6 p.m.
6-7 p.m. |
Story Teller, Nicodemus, Jesus
John the Baptist, Crowd
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Sunday, Mar. 4
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5-6 p.m.
6-7 p.m. |
Story Teller, Joseph of A, Nicodemus, Jesus |
| Sunday, Mar. 11 |
5-6 p.m.
6-7 p.m. |
All Speaking Roles
Mary, John the Baptist, Crowd, Soldiers
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| Sunday, Mar. 18 |
5-7 p.m. |
All Cast/Crew--Speaking and Non-speaking |
| Sunday, Mar. 25 |
4-7 p.m. |
Full Run Through with Choir |
| Sunday, April 1 |
4-7 p.m. |
Non-Dress (no costumes) rehearsal |
| Thursday, April 5 |
6-9 p.m. |
Full Dress Rehearsal |
| Saturday, April 7 |
5 p.m.
6 p.m.
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Costumes and Makeup
Performance
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| Sunday, April 8 |
8 a.m.
9 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
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Costumes and Makeup
Performance
Performance
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FAQ: Is there Childcare?
Yea, kind of. We are not having an extra Sunday School class during rehearsals, but what we have is a little more like "corporate group babysitting." There will be people we trust available to take care of kids - and we ask everyone who uses them to pitch in a couple bucks to pay them for watching their kids. Currently, we are only planning on having this during choir rehearsals. If you have need for babysitting during drama rehearsals, please let us know.
Schedule
Drama Rehearsals: Callout is January 29 at 6 p.m. Subsequent rehearsals will be from 5-7 p.m. every Sunday until March 25 when drama and choir begin rehearsing together (see below). Not all roles will be required for all rehearsals.
Choir Rehearsals:
January 29: Choir Rehearsal 4-6 p.m.(at the church)
Week of January 29 - work on "The Crown of Israel" and "Father Forgive Them" with "The Love of Jesus"
February 5: Choir Rehearsal 4-6 p.m.
Week of February 5 - work on "Blessed Is the King" and "O Gethsemane"
February 12: Choir Rehearsal 4-6 p.m.
Week of February 12 - work on "And Can It Be" with "Grace Flows Down" and "I'm Amazed" and "Sunrise Underscore"
February 19: Choir Rehearsal 4-6 p.m.
Week of February 19 - work on "Who Will the Messiah Be?" and "God So Loved the World" with "The Love of Jesus"
February 26: Choir Rehearsal 4-6 p.m.
Week of February 26 - work on "Prepare Ye the Way" and "Jesus Christ Is the Risen Son" with "I'm Amazed" and "And Can It Be"
March 4: Choir Rehearsal 4-6 p.m.
Week of March 4 - work on All of them! (Repetition=Memory!)
March 11: Choir Rehearsal 4-6 p.m.
Week of March 11 - work on All of them! (Repetition=Memory!)
March 18: Choir Rehearsal 4-6 p.m.
March 25: RUN-THROUGH with Drama, 4-7 p.m.
(We will provide snack food)
April 1: Non-Dress Rehearsal with Tech 4-7 p.m.
(We will provide snack food)
THURSDAY, April 5: Dress Rehearsal 6 - 9 p.m.
(We will provide Subway sandwiches so you could come straight from work)
SATURDAY, April 7: Saturday night performace at 6 p.m. (Call Time TBA)
SUNDAY, April 8: Sunday morning performances at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. (Call Time TBA) |
