Christmas Musicals for Church
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PRODUCTION Lighting Light the stage and risers uniformly. Add spotlights as necessary downstage for the main actors. Audio For best results, mic your children's choir separately and provide 6 wireless headset/ lavalier mics for the speaking characters. Remember to check the microphone batteries before the start of the show! Visual To fully enhance your production, the easy-to-use Accompaniment DVD available from wordchoralclub.com (080689632099) is the perfect background complement that displays the lyrics in a fun way! (visit youtube.com and search for the WORDCHORALCLUB channel for a full preview) BLOCKING AND CHOREOGRAPHY Movement adds interest for the audience and helps children remember lyrics! Your choreography can be as simple or as advanced as you like. Groups of auditioned dance teams could add visual interest with more difficult choreography. Try adding a few unified motions to each song for the choir (for example: step together, forward or back, or swaying). For complete choreography suggestions, refer to the Instructional Choreography Video (Download Only) (080689515682 through wordchoralclub.com). "FIRE DRILL" KICKOFF PARTY Introduce your potential cast and choir to the musical theme, characters and the plot. Help them to understand the connection between the Bible stories and the songs in this musical. Ask for kids to read the following scriptures out loud that are associated with each song. o "Fish Sticks and Tater Tots" – John 6:5-13 (Jesus feeds thousands) o "Never Never Never Too Late" – John 11:32-44 (Lazarus) o "Make the Storm Stop" – Luke 8:22-25 (Jesus calms the storm) Announce audition times. Discuss how many days and/or rehearsals until performance. Mark the performance on calendars. Explain expectations to the cast, crew, and parents. Use the ABCs of Faith to talk about Jesus' ultimate gift and the song "All Clear." A Admit to God you are a sinner and repent. B Believe that Jesus is the Son of God. C Confess your faith in Jesus as your Savior and Lord. Play the "Fire Drill" Listening CD (available at wordchoralclub.com) while children play games and enjoy snacks. 51 For Preview Only