December 13, 2025
Important Dates
Note: This section does NOT include rehearsal details; those are located in the Rehearsal Details section below.
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Show Time!
We’ve got a great show ahead!! Thank you all so much for all of your hard work this season. The show is looking AMAZING! Let’s bring it Home for the Holidays! - Leah
Call time in full performance attire and makeup is 12:00PM for the matinee and 5:30PM for the evening show. Please see Artistic Director’s article below for additional details.
Party Time!
Tell your friends and family to come hang out with us after the show at Eight Row Flint! Apologies for the change - we had initially said a different venue but we’ve locked in Eight Row Flint at 1039 Yale St! We can’t wait to celebrate a great season with all of you and your loved ones! - Audrey & Abi
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The day after the show, on Sunday, December 14, we will host our EOS Cast Party: Hard Candy Christmas! The venue is The Gathering Place at RMCC, complete with light refreshments and karaoke. You are also more than welcome to bring a plus-one! Complete the RSVP and member award voting form HERE so we can have an accurate count!
Show Day Details
Saturday: Matinee
12:00 PM: Arrive dressed and in makeup. Cast meeting shortly after
12:45 PM – PHS Sound Check
1:00 PM – Review bows with guests plugged in
1:30 PM – House opens. Use this time to add finishing touches to your makeup.
1:50 PM – Cast meeting in the Gathering Place
1:55 PM – All to places
2:00 PM – Showtime!
4:00 PM – Lunch Break (catered by Olive Garden for those who signed up; others, on your own)
You are free to leave Resurrection during this break, but please:
Be responsible.
Drink lots of water.
Absolutely no alcoholic beverages during this time. This is a family-friendly show, and children will be present. Drinking alcohol during this break will result in immediate removal from the show and organization.
Saturday: Evening Performance
5:30 PM – Back at RMCC. Arrive dressed and in makeup.
5:45 PM – UH Rhapsody Sound Check
6:00 PM – Review bows with UH plugged in
6:30 PM – House opens. Use this time to add finishing touches to your makeup.
6:50 PM – Cast meeting in the Gathering Place
6:55 PM – All to places
7:00 PM – Showtime!
9:00 PM – Clean up and reset the space at RMCC
After the evening performance, we’ll need all hands on deck to reset the church. The more people we have helping, the sooner we can head to the social.
9:30 PM – After-Show Social at Eight Row Flint
Music Turn-in
Music must be returned TODAY. Thank you to everyone who returned their sheet music earlier this week!
Remove any sticky notes, pencils, or other materials.
Put your music in the order listed on the music list.
Put your music list at the front, then return your music to the appropriate bin (HTS, Tip, or HSC Only). Check off your name.
**Please follow the instructions carefully**
Dream BIG with the Executive Directors!
Hello, Choirmates!
Today is show day! The Show Day Details section above has a rundown on what to expect today. As always, please let us know your questions or concerns--and know that we're all stars!
A few reminders:
No use of devices backstage
No talking backstage.
No alcohol or drugs (except prescribed medication for you) before or during rehearsals and performances.
Violating these rules puts the success of the show at risk and will not be tolerated.
After the evening performance, we’ll need all hands on deck to reset the church. The more people we have helping, the sooner we can head to the social.
You have worked incredibly hard this season, and you deserve to shine. By preparing thoughtfully and keeping these guidelines in mind, you’re ensuring the success of the show for the entire group. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us.
Thank you for your dedication, and let’s make this an amazing show!
Sharing the joy,
Mark & Van
Join us at Universal Studios!
Need a special holiday gift for you and your family? Sure you do! Our June 2026 trip to Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida is in full swing. We are still accepting registrations, no upfront payment required. Remember that we need 40 singers on stage at Universal in order to perform on the mainstage, so please sign up! Here is the link to register:
Visit our website at: https://www.etadventures.com/
Click the green text in the top section of the screen that says: "Customer Login"
Next you will be prompted to enter your trip code which is: houston26
On the next screen you should choose the option to "Access Account" and then you will be prompted to create an account using your email address or your personal Google account.
If you have previously created an account with ETA, you may sign into your existing account to make a reservation and you will not need to create a new account.
Once you are into your account, select Add a New Trip, and then enter houston26.
You should see your trip details at that point, and then select Make a New Reservation and complete ALL fields.
We are still accepting registrations! You can pay your deposit later; however, if you know you are planning to go on this trip, please register as soon as possible. Remember: We need 40 singers in order to perform on stage at Universal!
Tech Tips and Tricks
Need help finding things on the HSC member site? Text or email Leah Perez with requests for tutorials to be featured in a future newsletter and added to this YouTube playlist.
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NO Talking
Keep the personal/ non rehearsal related talking to a minimum
NO Texting
Please no Texting or Answering your Phone during rehearsals.
Step out if there is a need to use your phone.
Timeliness
Be on time to rehearsals and coming back from rehearsal breaks
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No Drugs
No Alcohol
No Gossip/ Bullying
***All of these 3 simple rules helps to maintain a JOYFUL ENVIRONMENT
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You must attend 70% of rehearsals before you risk being asked to step down from the show.
This equates to 6 total absences during this season.
If you already know of any pre-planned absences after reviewing the calendar, please notify your Section Leader ASAP so that they can take note of the future absence.
When you are going to be absent, you need to notify your Section Leader and Artistic Director.
Also note that you are marked Tardy if you join rehearsal after 6:45PM, regardless of the reason.
After your 3rd Absence you may be asked to test your knowledge of the music and/or choreography.