Information for Participants
"To Glee or Not to Glee offers a unique platform for students to perform that isn't found anywhere else. One of the most enjoyable opportunities out!" Kyle Eckersley, Dalby State High School
Once you've registered to participate in To Glee or Not to Glee, there are a few things you will need to know:
2013 Themes
I, that please some, try all, both joy and terror
Of good and bad, that makes and unfolds error ... (Act 4 Scene 1)
… The gifts she looks from me are pack'd and lock'd
Up in my heart; which I have given already,
But not deliver'd … (Act 4 Scene 4)
… Do as the heavens have done, forget your evil;
With them forgive yourself … (Act 5 Scene 1)
- Friendship
… we knew not
The doctrine of ill-doing, nor dream'd
That any did ... (Act 1 Scene 2)
- Suffering
… my heart dances; but not for joy; not joy. (Act 1 Scene 2)
Rules for the Night
- Groups can select any one of the themes and interpret them in any way they choose.
- The performance should have strong elements of song and dance.
- Each school is restricted to a maximum performance duration of five (5) minutes.
- There is no limit to the number of students performing however, each performance is restricted to a maximum of five (5) wireless, hand-held microphones (supplied by the Festival). Please note that due to the nature of the outdoor stage, its is extremely difficult to provide area microphones for ensemble singers.
- Performances should require no set pieces.
- Costumes are to be supplied by the schools/performers.
- Schools must provide a backing track in either .wav or .mp3 format for their performance. Further information will be provided closer to the performance date.
- Schools must be available for one (1) hour on 16 October for technical rehearsal.
- Schools will have the opportunity to nominate up to two students to be involved with the show on a technical level (ie sound and lighting design and operation). These students would be mentored by professional operators throughout the process.
What the Festival will Provide
- Stage; technical, sound and lighting support; and most importantly, an audience.
- An Event Co-ordinator and an MC for the public performance.
- Opportunity to attend vocal workshops with Melissa Forbes (USQ Music).
- Opportunity to attend technical workshops with Michael Smalley (USQ Stage Management).
Contact
Please contact Scott Alderdice or Melissa Forbes on shakeglee@usq.edu.au with any inquiries about this project.