This year’s Singarama production holds promises of measurement-inspired music and dancing. Themed For Good Measure, the three groups performing are individually were given the measures of Distance, Time and Temperature.
Distance is a show made up of members of Delta Xi, Delta Nu, Delta Omega, Delta Tau, Pi Delta and friends.
Group director Emily Sullivan, a junior social work major from Franklin, Tenn., says she couldn’t be more excited about her team.
“They are making me so proud,” Sullivan said.
Practices began this past Monday and so far the group has been working primarily on dance routines.
“Once we get our leads and solos figured out, we’ll be running lines and practicing singing, too,” Sullivan said. “But for now we’re just dancing.”
Their part of the production will feature a Gilligan’s Island shipwreck-type plot and feature songs by everyone from the Beatles to music from Glee.
Although, as director Sullivan must be able to coordinate schedules, manage budgets and many other tasks, she loves multitasking and has been able to keep everything together.
“I’m expecting my limits to be pushed,” Sullivan said. “But I am blessed to be surrounded by such a wonderful team who are all putting forth a 100% effort. I couldn’t ask for more!”
Time is the show with probably the most students participating– possibly over 100– including members of Gamma Xi, Phi Sigma, Sigma Iota Delta and friends.
Morgan Philley, group director, is a senior marketing major from Pope, Miss. Philley says Singarama is one of the most unique experiences she has had at Lipscomb.
“No one is required to be a part of it, there is no true reward at the end, yet everyone comes willing and enthusiastic to work hard and put on a great show,” Philley said.
Distance will feature songs from the 1950’s through present day. Currently, their practices are also focusing mainly on choreography, but also consist of working on harmonies and learning lyrics.
Philley says directing is a stressful job.
“Not only do you have to be willing to delegate responsibilities, but you have to find the right people for each specific job,” Philley said. “You also have to understand that you can’t please everyone.”
Despite any stresses, the group is overall having a lot of fun working together and preparing for the show.
“It’s truly a great way to meet a wide range of people while working together for a common goal,” Philley said.
Temperature will be performed by around 70 people, including members of Delta Sigma, Gamma Lambda, Kappa Chi, Sigma Omega Sigma, Tau Phi and friends.
Allison Keaton, a senior studio art major from McMinnville, Tenn., and Elizabeth Cook, a junior elementary education major from Huntsville, Ala., will direct this show, entitled “In The Heat of the Night.”
Their show will be based around a Westside Story-type concept set at a zoo and will feature music by artists such as Guns ‘N Roses and Foreigner.
“Elizabeth and I both think Singarama is a great way to be involved on campus and create new friendships that otherwise would not have existed,” Keaton said. “We also love getting to hang out as large groups with other clubs.”
Keaton said practice is planned out every day.
“Our practices consist of learning new dances and perfecting old ones,” Keaton said.“We frequently read through the script. We try to base the characters in the show on the actors’ real personalities, so sometimes the lines change due to improvisation.”
Keaton and Cook say things can get a little chaotic, but some delegation and time management make the whole show easier.
Everyone will have the opportunity to see all the hard work pay off at one of Singarama’s three showings from March 31-April 2. Tickets will be available online by March 15.