November 22, 2025
Important Dates
Note: This section does NOT include rehearsal details; those are located in the Rehearsal Details section below.
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Our cabaret “Miscast - Broadway Recast” is today! Yay! The social hour begins at 6:00pm, and the performances begin at 7:00pm—all located at Ovations (2536 Times Blvd, Houston, Texas 77005).
If you are volunteering and/or performing at this event, please arrive at the performance venue at 4:00pm for setup and rehearsal.
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Playbill ads are on sale now! Please reach out to anyone you know with a business (or it can be a spirit ad).
full page- $250
half page- $125
quarter page- $62.5
digital add-on -$50
Payment accepted via credit card, check or Zelle. For more information, reach out to Sunita at development@houstonshowchoir.org or 832-462-0782
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Every member, please use this link to submit your name and headshot as you would like it to appear in our end-of-season show Playbill. Please feel free to reach out to Leah by e-mail at communication@houstonshowchoir.org or by phone at 281-787-5400 if you have any questions. The deadline for submitting has been extended until end-of-rehearsal this Monday, NOVEMBER 24.
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This performance at CityCentre Holiday on the Plaza is one of our biggest gigs of the season. It is a high-visibility performance where we help kick off the holiday spirit for the whole community, and we would love to have all groups represented: HSC, TIP, and HTS.
Please fill out the gig form to indicate whether or not you will be attending. If you’re not sure whether you submitted the form for this gig, you can always re-submit. Thank you to those who have already signed up!
The performance will take place next Saturday, November 29 at CityCentre Houston (800 Town and Country Blvd. Houston, TX 77024).
New Resources
As stated in a Facebook post made by our Director of Marketing, Abi Rivera, a folder has been created in Google Drive for members to share photos and videos from rehearsals, shows, gigs, etc. These may be featured on public pages and printed programs. If you would like to submit photos/videos, click the “Member Pics” button to the left.
Member To-Dos
Every member, please use this link to submit your name and headshot as you would like it to appear in our end-of-season show Playbill. Please feel free to reach out to Leah by e-mail at communication@houstonshowchoir.org or by phone at 281-787-5400 if you have any questions. The deadline for submitting has been extended until end-of-rehearsal this Monday, NOVEMBER 24.
Please fill out the gig form for the City Centre performance on Saturday, November 29. This is one of our biggest gigs of the season, and we would love to have all groups represented: HSC, TIP, and HTS. Even if you can’t attend, please complete the form, so we can plan accordingly.
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Rehearsal Details
Monday, November 24
This rehearsal will last three hours, and we’ll be working straight through the show. Our goal is to get through as much of the show as possible. There will be starts and stops, so plan ahead and bring something to occupy yourself during any waiting periods. Our first full run-through of all group numbers will be in costume!
Artistic Director’s Digest
Hello, Choir Fam!
As we head into Thanksgiving, I want to take a moment to thank each of you for the heart, dedication, and joy you’ve poured into this show. Even though our time together has been relatively short, it already feels like I’ve known many of you much longer. I’m truly grateful for this community, for our shared mission, and for the spirit you bring to every rehearsal.
Wishing you and your loved ones a wonderful and restful Thanksgiving!
Costume Parade — November 24
Our first full run-through of all group numbers will be in costume!
City Centre Cabaret — November 29
We need many more singers for this gig! If you're available, please sign up—we’d absolutely love to have you. If you’re unavailable, please still fill out the form to let us know.
Formal Costume Guidelines
Formal costumes elevate the performance and reflect the professionalism of our ensemble. Attire should be polished, elegant, and appropriate for all audiences.
The primary color for formal attire is black, and every outfit must include a visible black element. The secondary color palette provides approved accent colors to ensure a cohesive, coordinated appearance.
Required Attire:
Dresses – Must be knee-length or longer, with modest necklines and secure straps or sleeves. Tights or leggings do not make shorter garments acceptable. Dresses must include an element of the secondary color palette (e.g., sash, trim, or pattern).
Skirts & Blouses – Skirts must be no shorter than 2 inches above the knee. Blouses should provide appropriate coverage and fit well. At least one piece must feature the secondary color palette.
Slacks & Dress Shirts – Slacks may be black or in a secondary color. A button-up shirt or blouse is required. If wearing black slacks, the shirt, tie, or another accessory must incorporate the secondary color palette.
Ties & Vests – Ties must include an element of the secondary color palette unless the shirt is already a secondary color (in which case the tie must be black). Vests may be black or a secondary color.
Dress Shoes – Black, closed-toe formal shoes are required. Heels should be a manageable height for movement.
We will rehearse in our costumes on November 24th to ensure everything is performance-ready.
Below is the link to our costume presentation.
Thank you for the music,
Jennifer
Dream BIG with the Executive Directors!
Hello, Choirmates!
As you read this, you are likely to be (a) getting ready to perform at tonight’s Miscast cabaret at Ovations; (b) getting ready to volunteer at said event; (c) getting ready to attend said event and support your performing and/or volunteering choirmates (because some are pulling double duty!); and/or (d) using your weekend to rest, relax, and prepare for our EOS show, which is just THREE WEEKS away!
There’s no contest here! All the above are great ways to spend your time as we are on fast approach to the finish line. We’re already claiming tonight’s cabaret as a success and Jennifer says the EOS show is looking great; now let’s promote the Dickens out of it with our downloadable, printable, sharable Home for the Holidays digital flyer!
And now, here are some very important items for your action and/or calendar:
Sunita is handling orders for our cast dinner between shows on December 13. This is your gift from HSC for all your hard work, so please take a moment to complete the order form when available.
“Shout, shout, let it all out!” Tell your choirmates how much you love and admire them with our seasonal Shout-Outs, which are due December 5th and will be presented at dress rehearsal on December 12. Here’s the link!
December 8, 10, and 12: MANDATORY Tech Week Rehearsals
December 13: SHOW DAY! Two performances, 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM @ Resurrection!
The day after the show, on Sunday, December 14, we will host our EOS Cast Party! The venue is The Gathering Place at Resurrection, complete with refreshments and karaoke by Joel—and the theme is Hard Candy Christmas! Wear PINK to match the décor, cuisine, and attitude, and maybe even channel Dolly Parton in some way—oh, and your invitation includes your Special Someone.
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!
Whew! That’s all for now, so enjoy the rest of your weekend and we will see you Monday night at 6:30!
Sharing the joy,
Mark & Van
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.