Summer Creek High School Choral Department

Amanda Robison, Director

Theater under the Stars (TUTS) presents Once Upon this Island Wednesday, February 26 (Optional activity for students) Itinerary Students will miss the whole day of school. It is their responsibility to make-up all missed work. 7:20 AM Meet in Choir Room 8:15 AM Leave SCHS 9:15 AM Arrive at The Hobby Center and find seats, etc. 10:00 AM Show begins 12:00 PM Walk to Finn Hall (712 Main Street, Houston 77002) & Eat lunch 1:00 PM Return to SCHS 1:45 PM Arrive at SCHS

Where: The Hobby Center. 800 Bagby St., Houston, TX 77002 Cost: Tickets are $15 which pays for the tickets and a bus. We will need parents to attend (1 for every 10 students); however, parents will also need to pay $15 for their tickets. Students must have participated with a solo or small ensemble at the Solo & Ensemble Contest to participate in this field trip. Tickets must be paid for by Wednesday, January 8. What to wear: Choir polos and jeans with minimal tears/holes. Jeans must be dress code appropriate. Eligibility: Students must be eligible to participate because we are missing school. To be eligible, students must have passed every class on their 2nd 9 Weeks report card. If they did not, but they passed every class on the 3rd or 6th week progress report, then the student is eligible.

More info: https://www.tuts.com/shows/once-on-this-island

About the Musical: (from TUTS website) Winner of the 2018 TONY AWARD FOR BEST REVIVAL OF A MUSICAL, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND is the sweeping, universal tale of Ti Moune, a fearless peasant girl in search of her place in the world, and ready to risk it all for love. Guided by the mighty island gods, Ti Moune sets out on a remarkable journey to reunite with the man who has captured her heart. The groundbreaking vision of two-time Tony Award nominated director Michael Arden (SPRING AWAKENING revival) and acclaimed choreographer Camille A. Brown (NBC’s JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR LIVE) conjures up “a place where magic is possible and beauty is apparent for all to see!” (THE HUFFINGTON POST). With a score that bursts with life from Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, the Tony Award-winning songwriters of ANASTASIA, SEUSSICAL and RAGTIME, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND is a timeless testament to theater’s unlimited possibilities.

What is considered common courtesy when attending a musical?

 Turn off wristwatch alarms, cell phones, and beepers for the duration of the show. We’ll remind you again with an announcement before the performance. If you are concerned about missing an emergency call, please leave your name or device and seat location with an usher and we will alert you if a call comes through.  Be modest with your use of fragrances as some patrons may have allergies.  Wait until intermission or after the performance to discuss the show. Even whispers carry!  Unwrap throat-lozenges and hard candies before the performance begins. Because of the theater’s excellent acoustics, even the smallest sounds carry. One crinkly wrapper can affect the opera experience of others.  If you have a complaint about another guest, please tell an usher rather than approaching the person yourself.  Refrain from getting up during the show.