2023 Singarama Program

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WELCOME Welcome to the 60th production of Singarama: The Diamond Anniversary.

We are honored that you joined the Office of Community Life and College of Entertainment and the Arts to celebrate one of Lipscomb University’s longest-running traditions. This year’s theme stems from the traditional gift for a 60th anniversary, diamonds. Each act created a show based on one of the following common diamond phrases: Diamond in the Rough, Shine Bright Like a Diamond, and No Pressure, No Diamonds. As always, we are excited for a memorable and fun-filled show of entertainment with these three original mini-musicals written, choreographed, and produced exclusively by students.

In between each act, our 7 hosts will dazzle the crowd with some of your favorite hits and ballads from the past 60 years!

While the acts are ultimately competing against one another in Visual Elements, Choreography, Theme, Entertainment, and Vocals, the Singarama experience goes beyond winning a trophy. This production allows space for developing leadership skills, writing skills, musical talent, artistry, and choreography. Celebrating 60 years of Singarama encourages students to commit to something bigger than one’s self and find creative ways to work together outside their field of study.

The new partnership with the College of Entertainment and the Arts has allowed more students to assist in the production. The Singarama band, hosts, and media are all designed and facilitated by CEA students. We are excited for you to see how this partnership enhanced the small and large details of Singarama.

We thank you for celebrating and supporting the 60th Singarama and cheering on our students! Enjoy the Show!

KELSY CAMPBELL, MIKE FERNANDEZ, AND KELVIN KELLEY

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B L A M E I T O N T H E B O O G I E THE JACKSONS

• P R O G R A M •

EVERYONE

Opening Welcome B E A L I G H T THOMAS RHETT EVERYONE

First Act W H I T N E Y H O U STO N M E D LE Y KELLE CATES

A S U N D AY K I N D O F LO V E ETTA JAMES MERIDITH ROBERSON

B E L L A S F I N A L S FROM “PITCH PERFECT” GIRLS

Second Act AW E S O M E G O D / G O D O N LY K N O W S MICHAEL W. SMITH AND FOR KING AND COUNTRY

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Intermission H O L D M Y H O R S E S MADELINE EDWARDS KAYLIN TOWNSEND

T H I N K I N G O U T LO U D ED SHEERAN LOGAN BENNETT

Third Act J U ST A C LO U D AWAY PHARRELL WILLIAMS JOSIAH SMITH

W E F O U N D LO V E RIHANNA SHAWNA MANN

M A N Y T H E M I LE S SARA BAREILLES REILEY MOORE

T H E G O O D N E SS TOBYMAC AND BLESSING OFFOR GUYS

D O N ' T W O R R Y ' B O U T A T H I N G TORI KELLY EVERYONE

Awards Presentation

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BELLA & LEXI PEDEN Bella is a sophomore music industry studies major from Yorktown, Virginia. She participated in Singarama for the first time last year in "Fairytale" (2022) and had a blast. Bella is also a member of Phi Sigma and is in the university gospel choir. After Lipscomb, she plans to channel her love of music performance into concert promotion and tour management. Codirecting this year's show with her sister Lexi has been "a whole new world," but still one of the highlights of her time at Lipscomb.

Lexi is a junior graphic design major from Yorktown, Virginia. She has participated in Singarama in "To Bee or Not To Bee" (2021) and "Fairytale" (2022). Lexi is a member of Phi Sigma at Lipscomb, served as their events coordinator for two semesters, and studied abroad in Florence, Italy with the art department last summer. After graduation, she plans to work in spatial design and event planning. Co-directing Singarama with her sister Bella this year has been one of the best parts of her Lipscomb experience.

JEFFERY MARTIN & GRAY PULLIAS Jeffrey is a senior Accounting Analytics Major from Birmingham, AL. Jeffrey participated in Singarama in 2020 and 2021. While at Lipscomb, he worked for the Admissions Tour Team and served on the Quest Team for three years including the role of Director. He currently serves as the Treasurer of Sigma Iota Delta and the Honors College.

Gray is an applied biochemistry and Spanish major from Murfreesboro, TN. He is the son of Mitch and Jennifer Pullias. Gray participated in Singarama his sophomore year in the show "Friend or Foe" (2021). Gray has been involved with the Student Activities Board, the Quest Orientation Team, served on mission trips for two years, as a member of the Presidential Ambassadors Council, is a Ward Scholar, and serves as the president of Bison Stampede Lipscomb Running Club.

CALLIE HORNER & MACKENZIE MEADOWS Callie is a junior English major from Jackson, TN. Callie has participated in Singarama every year during her college career in the shows “Fight or Flight” (2021) and “History” (2022). She is a Trustee Scholar who has served as an Elam RA and an IDEAL Volunteer.

Throughout her time in Delta Omega, she has led as their New Member Orientation Assistant and Recruitment Chair.

Mackenzie is a senior bioscience and philosophy major from Indian Land, SC. While a student at Lipscomb, Mackenzie has served two years as an RA, one year as a Student Activities Board intern, two years serving as a Guatemala Medical missions team member, and worked with younger students at Lipscomb Academy as an academic tutor.

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MEET THE HOSTS LOGAN BENNETT Logan is a freshman Commercial Music: Singer-Songwriter major from Atlanta, GA. Logan grew up singing and performing on stage, so he’s excited for this opportunity. On campus Logan participates in various ministry events, has led worship for chapel services, and is a member of the Quest Team. After graduating, Logan plans to pursue a career as an artist in the music industry.

KELLE CATES Kelle is a senior commercial music major with an emphasis in songwriting from East Prairie, MO. From a very young age, Kelle was singing everywhere she went, playing the guitar, dancing, and auditioning for musical theater. Kelle is actively involved on and off campus, participating as a Student Alumni Ambassador, a member of the Lipscomb Gospel Choir, a member of the Lipscomb pep band “Pick ‘N Roll”, performing in commercial music ensembles every semester, co-directing the Tau Phi Cowboy Show, performing at venues around Nashville including Mockingbird Theater, recording/performing background vocals for artists like Michael W. Smith, Kevin Max, Riley Clemmons, Walker Hayes, etc, and releasing her debut single titled, “Weekdays.”

SHAWNA MANN Shawna is a senior Journalism & New Media major from Deltona, FL. This is Shawna's second year gracing the stage as a Singarama hostess. As a Lipscomb student, Shawna has been a Tour Guide, Quest Team Leader, Intern for Spiritual Life, and Presidential Ambassadors Council Member, while producing documentary films and newscast segments. Shawna is also a musician playing both piano and guitar and enjoys hablando en español. After graduation, she plans to travel and pursue a career as a director. She hopes you enjoy the show!

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REILEY MOORE Reiley is a junior music industry studies major from Tulsa, Oklahoma who loves to sing. She has been playing guitar since she was 11 and participated in musicals and choir in high school.

She grew up leading worship at her home church, First Baptist Jenks, and now leads worship for the college ministry at the Church at Avenue South. She is a member of Phi Sigma and has performed at The Sunflower Festival, Full Moon Festival, and The Cowboy Show. Reiley hopes of working in music industry management after graduation. She is excited for her second year as a Singarama host!

MERIDITH ROBERSON Meridith is a senior worship arts major from Paris, TN. She did Singarama her freshman year, but this is her first year as a host!

Meridith has been a member of Lipscomb’s a cappella group (Sanctuary) for four years, has served as the president of the University Choir for the past two years, and has been an RA in Bison Hall for two years. After graduation, she plans to pursue a degree in Music Therapy while hopefully working in worship ministry as well.

JOSIAH SMITH Josiah is a sophomore Vocal Performance major from Green Bay, WI. He participated in Singarama his freshman year doing the show "History" (2022). Since the beginning of his Lipscomb career, Josiah has been the bass vocalist for the worship a capella group Sanctuary. He also beatboxes as a hobby and tutors music students. In the future, Josiah hopes to work in a variety of different musical settings such as; managing, performing, recording, teaching, and dancing.

KAYLIN TOWNSEND Kaylin is a senior Music Industry Studies major from Seal Beach, CA. This is Kaylin's first and last year participating in Singarama since she transferred in last spring, but she's beyond grateful for the opportunity to be a part of it this year. She recently got the chance to sing the National Anthem for Lipscomb's Baseball Opening Weekend. Kaylin has been involved in many musicals, plays, and worship leading opportunities since she was 8 years old, along with competitively dancing for 15 years. Kaylin is excited to graduate in the winter of 2023, and utilize her love for music to honor and reflect Christ to the world.

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DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH

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DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH An orphaned songwriter, while competing for a life-changing gig against his rival, meets a magical genie who grants him three wishes. As he prepares for his audition, he meets the girl of his dreams who helps him learn the importance of selflessness and authenticity.

Director: Bella & Lexi Peden Writing: Evann Bowen, Sarah Knott, Ethan Holman, Laney Pack, Abby Brust, Lindsey Reynolds, Josh Austin, Allisom Parks, Catherine Marshall, Emily Winter Music: Abby Brust, Lindsey Reynolds, Max Martin, Julia Allen

Choreographers: Ellie Bancroft, Laney Pack, Lindsey Reynolds, Darby George, Allison Parks, Mary Humphrey, Emily Winter, Emma Bancroft Sets: Allison Parks Costumes: Darby George, Alli Stygley, Abigail Wilmore, Allison Parks, Hailey Gordon

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DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH

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SONGS BRAND NEW DAY DEMI LOVATO

THE OTHER SIDE

HUGH JACKMAN AND ZAC EFRON

WHAT A MAN GOTTA DO JONAS BROTHERS

NO SCRUBS TLC

A WHOLE NEW WORLD FROM “ALADDIN”

SHADES

FROM “STARSTRUCK”

JAILHOUSE ROCK ELVIS PRESLEY

YOU CAN’T STOP THE BEAT FROM “HAIRSPRAY”

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CAST PHI SIGMA Abbie Marshall Abby Brust Abigail Willmore Ailey Galbreath Allison Parks Alyssa Lewis Amelia Creasey Anna Belle Skidmore Anna Claire Latta Anna Johnson Ariana Ordoñez Ashlyn Holmes Audrey Birdwell Avery Burns Bella Peden Belle Delani Callie Berry Carley Spaeth Caroline Strader Catherine Marshall Ciara Hopkins Darby George Elizabeth Lugo Ellie Bancroft Elliot Jones Emily Richerson Emma Bancroft Emma Clark Estrela Shear Evann Bowen Grace Young Hailey Gordon Hays Clinard Kara Clark Kate Johnson Kayra Jeanette Jensen Keagan Pendergrass Kendall Sain

Laney Pack Lauren Phillips Lexi Peden Libby Gould Lydia Scoper Madison Eisler Maegan Hinkle Maggie Hamar Marlena Bambula Mary Humphrey Maycee Finkbeiner Mia Gregory Millie Gnewikow Molly Venhuizen Olivia Wolfe Peyton White Reagan Kelley Riley Baines Sarah Froemming Sarah Knott Shannon Rourke Sophie Moss Sydney Hopkins Tessa Mullinix Toska Holsopple Trinity Brown Zoe Curtis

PHI NU Abigail McQueen Alanna Hamm Alli Srygley Ember Van Duyne Hannah Blackburn Kelta Barnett Lindsey Reynolds Lucy Seay Riliey Bouwkamp

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DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH

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TAU PHI

SIGMA ALPHA

Aaron Armstrong Cameron Capozzi Carson Pearman Elijah Hodges Gavin Holland Haven St. Jean Jake Skidmore Liam McFarlane Max Martin Miles Nixon Ryan Venkatesan Sam Pate

Braeden Ruddock Brandon Sweeney Tucker O’Dell

FRIENDS Annabelle Irwin Avery Russell Ben Reichard Caroline Kelly Gracie Hall Julia Dye Madison Sipple Sabrina Nguyen Seth Meyer Zach Fetzer

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SHINE BRIGHT LIKE A DIAMOND

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SHINE BRIGHT LIKE A DIAMOND Set in the beautiful state of Ohio, a group of tight-knit friends is abruptly fired from their jobs at a bike shop. Unsure of their future, they take a leap of faith and make a move to the Big Apple in pursuit of their dreams. As they encounter new loves, mentors, and friends, the group must come to terms with the idea that shining bright looks different to everyone. To truly step toward their goals requires risk, courage, sacrifice, and loyalty.

Director: Jeffery Martin & Gray Pullias Writing: Mason Martin, Elli Miller Music: Ben Meador, Brooke Pauley, Mary Chandler, Annie Heirch Production: Jakholbi Murry

Choreographers: Taylor Boyd, Grace Anne Richardson, Grace Richardson, Katie Tatum, Carissa Carron, Isabella Lamon, Taylor Boyd Sets: Lawton Miller, Franklin Walker, Copeland Esslinger

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SHINE BRIGHT LIKE A DIAMOND

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SONGS BICYCLE RACE QUEEN

DON’T RAIN ON MY PARADE FROM “FUNNY GIRL”

NEW YORK / EMPIRE STATE OF MIND

FRANK SINATRA / JAY-Z AND ALICIA KEYS

GREAT BALLS OF FIRE JERRY LEE LEWIS

STRUT

THE CHEETAH GIRLS

THE SCIENTIST COLDPLAY

YOU’RE THE VOICE JOHN FARNHAM

CAN’T HOLD US MACKLEMORE

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SHINE BRIGHT LIKE A DIAMOND

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CAST Gamma Lambda Elizabeth Crowell Emma Stephens Georgia Leonard Hannah Simpson Joy Stevens Lorelei Self Tyler Grant

Pi Delta Abbie Collins Alycia Lewis-Deaton Alyssa Traugott Amarachi Waboso Ann Sowell Anna Beth Wright Anna Coles AnnDouglas King Annie Harsch Bailee Kirk Brenna Ware Brooke Pauley Carlee Zettergren Caroline Howey Cassidy Ashby Celeste Legaspi Claire Vaughn Delaney Smith Elli Miller Ellie Hammond Emily Bass Emma Grace Smiley Emmie Huffines Erin Fortner Grace Anne Richardson Grace Bucher

Grace Richardson Hadley Hall Hannah Gibson Isabella Lamon Jenna Montgomery Jolie Hartley Jordan Lanham Josie McLachlan Julia Correa Juliana Corral Juliette Smith Kaitie Baird Kate Mangrum Katie Petersen Katie Tatum Kelsey Olson Laurilai Gomez Libby Dalton Macy Duke Maggie Burke Makayla Warthan Mallory Pedigo Mallye Merritt Miranda Elder Morgan Anthony Morgan Hasse Morgan Parker Nicole Bartley Sarah Miller Seanna Cooper Shea Mason Syd Riley Sydney Abbott Sydney Williamson Sydni Caldwell Taylor Boyd Whitney Taylor

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SHINE BRIGHT LIKE A DIAMOND

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Sigma Iota Delta Allen Bass Anderson Blume Austin Blair Benjamin Meador Caleb Hinkle Cole Brown Daniel Hentrel Noel Ethan Amstutz Felipe David Greyson Isenberg Hailey Zekarias Henry Wolfe

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Holden Fernandez Hunter Simpson Jackson Fox Jared Nordstrom Jeffrey Martin Liam Cullison Lincoln Brown Maddox Crawford Mason Lewis Noah Dixon Parker Ashley Peyton Anderson Reid Watson Samuel Waldron Tanner Nelson

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Tripp Waller Will McKissick Zach Day

Friends Gray Pullias JP Coffman Julia Dye Lily Jackson Madelyn Jones Natalie Mantzell

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NO PRESSURE NO DIAMONDS

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NO PRESSURE NO DIAMONDS Follow along as a couple faces one of life’s most universal, yet daunting experiences: Meeting the in-laws! Our show begins with a couple on two vastly different pages. What Ivy interprets as her long-awaited engagement is Dallas’s plea to return home to his family’s ranch for his father’s 60th birthday. Once the strained couple arrives at the ranch, Ivy is put to the test and must prove herself by completing several challenges. Come laugh with us as we discover how pressure is worth enduring to illuminate life’s most meaningful relationships.

Director: Mackenzie Meadows & Callie Horner Writing: Maddie Middleton, Audra Hochesang, Leighton McBride, Annalese Gill, Grayden Shafer, Germeen Tanas, Andrew Bowen Music: Leighton McBride, Anna Morris, Annie Harris, Adam MacLeod

Choreographers: Jessie Gettys, Darcy Colvert, SJ Overly, Kourtney Cummins, Emily Powell, Drew Dragan, Adam MacLeod, Jacqueline Keith Sets: Annalese Gill, Garner Harsh

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NO PRESSURE NO DIAMONDS

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SONGS

2 BE LOVED (AM I READY) LIZZO

AIN'T NO MOUNTAIN HIGH ENOUGH MARVIN GAYE & TAMMI TERRELL

UPTOWN GIRL BILLY JOEL

BO$$

FITH HARMONY

BUILD ME UP BUTTERCUP THE FOUNDATIONS

MILLIONAIRE CHRIS STAPLETON

MANIAC

MICHAEL SEMBELLO

P.Y.T. (PRETTY YOUNG THING) MICHAEL JACKSON

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CAST Delta Omega Abby Sweetman Abigail Morris Abigayle McKell Addie Cahill Addie Clementz Adelyn Holliday Alyssa Hampton Angie Toledo Anna Morris Annalese Gill Annie Harris Annika Denney Ashlyn Baer Ashlyn Korpak Audra Hochgesang Bethany Pohlman Bryanna RamirezValencia Cara Glass Carly Martin Chandler Bell Darcy Colvert Ella Burk Ella Longoria Ella Rosser Ellie Griner Emily Powell Emma Joy Dolan Fabiana Lugo Frances Prather Gena Munn Grace McCollom Haley Pearson Hannah Drake Hannah Grace Kerr Isabella Wittrig Jacqueline Keith Jessie Gettys Jillian Lapoint

Jillianne Longoria Jordie Balton Justice White Kaitlyn Ellis Kinley Boyd Kristen Mosley Laney Hansel Liv Meek Liz McKell Liz Sass Lizzy Mearse Maddie Anthony Maddie Middleton Madison Arthur Madison Hasse Madison Schomer Maggie Bevins Makenna Overweg Margaret Bradford Margaret Grace Childers Mary Hoffman Mary Woodward Mati Kalopisis McKenna Shepherd Megan Grasse Meredith Leslie Monica Cook Morgan Martin Morgan Udell Parker Brooks Rachel Umbarger Ryleigh Langton Sarah Jane Overley Sarah Simmons Sarah Sullivan Sydney Stevens Traci Austin Zerita McAtee

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Theta Psi Adam MacLeod Andrew Bowen Andrew Forney Benjamin Barry Brendan Caples Brock Loyd Bryce Caples Carson Koch Carter Kiser Drew Dragan Dylan Swindle Eli Brooks Emma Moore Garner Harsh Grayden Shafer Jacob Deeb Jordan Hasulube Leighton McBryde Mac Reeder

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Mason Reynolds Mitchell Roberts Noah Sommerville Peter Tiesman Reese Rogers RJ Trail Rocco Bisagno Sam Chappin Sam Morgan Seth Tigar Trevor Keele Tyler Webb Will Trussell Will Welch

Friends Allie Andres Anagail Carter Aurora Liljestrand

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Bekah Haralson Clara Hullinger Elizabeth Swaw Jayden Miller Joey Dwyer Joshua Purnell Kate Clawson Kayla Hill Kourtney Cummins Kyle Meadows Lexi McLeod Lily Corley Maggie Miller Micah Barkley Miranda Johnston Olivia Ouzts Rylie Mosley Sophia Sharp Taylor Holzworth William Monin

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Production Team BRADY BRYSON Brady Bryson is a sophomore Finance and Mission, Ministry, Leadership double major from Murfreesboro. He was a Singarama volunteer his freshman year. Brady has served as a member of the President's Ambassador Council, the inaugural Presidential Student Advisory Council. He has also served on the Quest Team and as an Admission's student ambassador. Brady has been on three Saba summer mission trips (2017,2018,2019), one Hillsboro Church of Christ Honduras mission trip (2023), and spent a semester studying abroad in Costa Rica (2022).

PRODUCTION TEAM: DIANE OBINWA, LAVIN RADIRO, JONELLE FITZGERALD, TSE LECCIMA, RACHEL COBB, AND MORGAN HAYES

NOT PICTURED: SARA BERRY-BROWN, COURTNEY GRABLE, AND MAGGIE HEGG

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Production Staff Executive Producers: Kelsy Campbell, Mike Fernandez, and Kelvin Kelley

Technical Directors: Lipscomb Entertainment and Technical Services

Hosts Vocal Coach: Fleming McWilliams

Opening Video and Director Interviews: Annie Duda and Zach Freedline

Band Ensemble Director: John Painter Virtual Emcee: Liz Mckell Tickets: Lipscomb Box Office and Agile Tix Graphic Design: Avery Butts Photography: Kristi Jones and Sean Worth

Video Wall Graphics: Eric Stars and the Animation and Design Students Host Wardrobe: Baylee Snedden, Joellie Anderson, and Charlotte Polling Videography: Department of Cinematic Arts Stage Design: Garner Harsh

Special Thanks Lipscomb University Student Government Association, Kristi Jones, Kim Chaudoin and the Office of Communication and Public Relations, Wendy Archer and Lipscomb University Events Management, the College of Entertainment and the Arts, and Foundation Dance Team.

PLEASE NOTE : Flashing lighting and strobe lights will be used during the performance.

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AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS Each of the three acts will be judged in the categories of Entertainment, Vocals, Theme, Visual Elements, and Choreography.

AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT DATES: VISUAL ELEMENTS AND CHOREOGRAPHY - Friday, March 31st THEME - Saturday Matinee, April 1st ENTERTAINMENT AND VOCALS - Saturday Night, April 1st Although the Thursday night performance is not officially judged, the 3 acts will be given feedback from mock judges.

This will give the shows the opportunity to be fully ready for the best performance they can give.

The SINGARAMA SWEEPSTAKES AWARD will be presented at the conclusion of Saturday night’s show. The Sweepstakes Award goes to the act that accumulates the most points in 3 performances.

Storytime 2022 Sweepstakes Winner: Fairytale

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PAST WINNERS 1964

Club Chante' Singarama — Gammas

1996

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Open Theme — Sigmas

1997

Now In Syndication — Family Ties These Are The Days! — Past

1 9 6 6 ( A P R . ) ..The Best Of Broadway — Sigmas

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Celebrating 3 5 Years! — Adventure

1 9 6 6 ( N O V. ) ..20th Century Composers — Gammas

1999

It’s All Fun And Games — Let’s Make A Deal

1968

Music Of The '60s — Man of LanMancha

2000

All The World’s A Stage — As You Like It

1969

American Composers — George M. Cohan

2001

1970

U.S. Regions — The Wild West

A Whole Lot Of Shapin’ Going On — Hip To Be Square

1971

Musicals Of The 1960s — Mary Poppins

2002

A Time To Celebrate — You Say It’s Your Birthday

2003

Milestones…Celebrating 4 0 Years — A Reason To Celebrate

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Children's Fantasyland — Snow White

1973

Popular Vocal Groups — Ray Stevens

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American Composers Before 1950 — Irving Berlin

2004

Home For The Holidays — Red, White, And Who?

1975

Open Theme — Company's Coming

2005

1976

Great Decades Of American Music — 1960s

That’s So Cliché! — Absence Makes The Heart Grow Fonder

1977

Open Theme — A Brand New Day

2006

Lights, Camera, Action! — Never Fear…

Action Is Near!

1978

Cities — Hollywood

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1979

Seasons In Song — Summer

Lost In Alliteration — The More The Merrier

1980

Livin', Longin', Learnin', & Lovin' — Main Street, USA

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A Play On Words — Some Change Will Do You Good

1981

American Traditions — The Old School Yard

2009

Branded! — The Best Part Of Waking Up

Going Places — Southern Exposure

2010

Can I Quote You On That? — I’ll Be Back

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Wonderful World Of Singarama — Frontierland

2011

For Good Measure — Better Late Than Never

2012

Air, Land, And Sea — All Hands On Deck

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Believe In Magic — Luck

2013

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All The World's A Song — Coasts

Timeless … Celebrating 5 0 Years — No Day But Today

1986

Let Us Entertain You! — Radio

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Movin' Right Along — Train

1988

An Anniversary Celebration — Diamond

1989

In Living Color — Yellow

1990

Initial Reaction — VIP

2014

Singarama’s On Fire! — Just Drop It

2015

Ready, Set, Go — Ready or Not

2016

Revolution: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness — The Best Day of Your Life

2017

Blast From the Past — Totally Awesome It Takes Two — Rise and Fall

1991

Cornerstones — Honor

2018

1992

The Name Of The Game — Trivial Pursuit

2019

Bring The Family — The Wonder Years

1993

It’s Showtime! — Comedy

2020

20/20 Vision*

1994

Reading Between The Lines — Success

2021

The Human Condition*

1995

Living In America — Washington, D.C.

2022

Storytime — Fairytale

*Winners were not selected due to modified shows.

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OUR HISTORY '64 '66

Singarama's debut was February 3, 1964, staged by the six social clubs which were started on campus to replace class distinctions. Coba Craig, the first Singarama director, was given a standing ovation from the first Singarama, Club Chante'. The first winning act was produced by the Gammas (at this time each act was 15 minutes).

After a few successful years, one of the most unusual aspects of Singarama history took place. There were two Singarama shows in the calendar year. Due to the busyness of Spring semester, the Singarama staff attempted to move the show to the Fall semester; however, this change was short-lived. In the school year of 1967-68, Singarama returned to its Spring date requested by popular demand.

'73

This was the first year “friends” (students who are not members of social clubs) participated in Singarama.

'74

Singarama went to two performances and lengthened each individual act to 25 minutes.

'77

A third performance was introduced along with the decision to charge admission.

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As participation increased, so did the audience. A year later, a fourth performance, a Saturday Matinee, was added.

'79

To honor the then President Willard Collins, individual awards were given out. “The Willards” awards were distributed to those who demonstrated excellence in Singarama.

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For the first time, campus-wide auditions were held to select hosts for the production. Kevin Arvin and Sherilyn Harless had the honor of being the first Singarama hosts.

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'80

Singarama celebrated its 20th anniversary with the winning act, Frontierland, directed by John Balentine.

'83

Sarah Keith Gamble became Singarama's coordinator after serving as assistant coordinator for a number of years.

'85

Singarama: An Anniversary Celebration was the theme for the show's 25th anniversary, as the four groups offered gifts of Diamonds, Gold, Pearl, and Silver. A special feature of this anniversary year was the first appearance of four hosts.

We celebrated 30 years of Singarama with the theme It’s Showtime! Shane Hooper led the Comedy cast to victory.

In celebration of 35 years of Classic Singarama we presented three popular themes of the past: Romance, Adventure, and Mystery. Andrea Spencer's Adventure act captured first place.

Melissa Lancaster joined us as Director of the Hosts, and we celebrated by selecting 6 hosts: Laura Ellis, Jonathan Hardison, Aaron Johnson, Chris Lindsey, Vicki VanAcker and Mandy Wilson The production’s theme was Milestones: Celebrating 40 Years of Singarama! featuting Memories, Celebrations, and Dreams as Andrea Calhoun's Celebrations captured first place.

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We celebrated 45 years of Singarama with A Play on Words as we explored Since, Cents, and Sense. Tyler Browning and his cast of pirates captured the Sweepstakes trophy for Some Change Will Do You Good. Many thanks to the Otter Creek Church of Christ for hosting Singarama 2008 while Collins Alumni Auditorium was being renovated.

We returned to a newly-renovated Collins Alumni Auditorium to present Branded, which featured three popular marketing slogans Don't Leave Home Without It, The Best Part of Waking Up, and Can You Hear Me Now? The Best Part of Waking Up, directed by Katie Callis, was declared the winning show.

For the first time in the show's history 8 Hosts and Hostesses took the stage: Mariel Bolton, Josh Britt, Zack Green, Carter Hamric, Mallory Haynes, Allison Lancaster, Carter Martin, and Joe Muchmore!

Celebrating 50 years of Singarama with the theme: Timeless.

David Grayson directed the winning act: No Day But Today. Kelsea Ballerini, a now country music singer and songwriter, served as a host for Singarama in 2012 and 2013.

The acts started using a video board as the backdrops for their sets. Before this year, students would paint large canvas sheets to act as their scenery.

Due to the uncertainty at the start of the pandemic, Singarama was cancelled. Despite the disappointment that this cancellation brought, it was necessary to take precautionary measures and follow guidelines.

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Singarama went virtual. Due to health and safety precautions, we did not have the capacity to bring Singarama fully back in-person.

Acts practiced through out the Spring semester and performed for an empty Collins Auditorium and film crew. Although it was sad to not have an audience, the students worked hard to provide an incredible, but virtual show.

A year later, Singarama was fully back in-person! We had an incredible production with an increase in participation and refound love for Singarama.

Thank you for joining us as we celebrate the 60th anniversary of Singarama! We can’t wait for you to see the dazzling and marvelous productions the students have prepared for you! We are so proud to present Singarama: The Diamond Anniversary.

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SINGARAMA SOCIAL To celebrate our 60th anniversary, we will be hosting Singarama Social in between the Saturday Matinee and Night shows. This will be a time to grab dinner from food trucks, stop by the Singarama photo booth, and celebrate the magic and memories of Singarama. Please join us in The Square!

A COMMON LOVE A common love for each other A common gift to the Saviour A common bond holding us to the Lord A common strength when we are weary A common hope for tomorrow A common joy in the truth of God's word