2023 Singarama Program

Celebrating 60 years of... March 30thApril 1st, 2023

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

BLAME IT ON THE BOOGIE THE JACKSONS EVERYONE

Opening Welcome

BE A LIGHT THOMAS RHETT EVERYONE

First Act

WHITNEY HOUSTON MEDLEY

KELLE CATES

A SUNDAY KIND OF LOVE ETTA JAMES

MERIDITH ROBERSON

BELLAS FINALS FROM “PITCH PERFECT” GIRLS

Second Act

AWESOME GOD / GOD ONLY KNOWS

MICHAEL W. SMITH AND FOR KING AND COUNTRY EVERYONE

Intermission

HOLD MY HORSES MADELINE EDWARDS KAYLIN TOWNSEND

THINKING OUT LOUD ED SHEERAN LOGAN BENNETT

Third Act

JUST A CLOUD AWAY PHARRELL WILLIAMS

JOSIAH SMITH

WE FOUND LOVE RIHANNA

SHAWNA MANN

MANY THE MILES SARA BAREILLES

REILEY MOORE

THE GOODNESS TOBYMAC AND BLESSING OFFOR GUYS

DON'T WORRY 'BOUT A THING TORI KELLY EVERYONE

Awards Presentation

MEET THE DIRECTORS

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.

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!

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.

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

◊ 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”

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

TAU PHI

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

SIGMA ALPHA

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

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

◊ 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

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

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

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

Will McKissick

Zach Day

Friends

Gray Pullias

JP Coffman

Julia Dye

Lily Jackson

Madelyn Jones

Natalie Mantzell

Holden Fernandez

Tripp Waller

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

◊ 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

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 Ramirez-

Valencia

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

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

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

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

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

Production Staff

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

Hosts Vocal Coach: Fleming McWilliams

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

Special Thanks

Technical Directors: Lipscomb Entertainment and Technical Services

Opening Video and Director Interviews: Annie Duda and Zach Freedline

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

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.

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

AND THE WINNER IS ◊◊◊

AWARDS & RECOGNITI ONS

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.

PAST WINNERS

1964 Club Chante' Singarama — Gammas

1965 Open Theme — Sigmas

1966 (APR.) The Best Of Broadway — Sigmas

1996 Now In Syndication — Family Ties

1997 These Are The Days! — Past

1998 Celebrating 35 Years! — Adventure

1999 It’s All Fun And Games — Let’s Make A Deal

2000 All The World’s A Stage — As You Like It

2001 A Whole Lot Of Shapin’ Going On — Hip To Be Square

2002 A Time To Celebrate — You Say It’s Your Birthday

2003 Milestones…Celebrating 40 Years — A Reason To Celebrate

2004 Home For The Holidays — Red, White, And Who?

1975 Open Theme — Company's Coming

1976 Great Decades Of American Music — 1960s

1977 Open Theme — A Brand New Day

1978 Cities — Hollywood

1979 Seasons In Song — Summer

2005 That’s So Cliché! — Absence Makes The Heart Grow Fonder

2006 Lights, Camera, Action! — Never Fear… Action Is Near!

2007 Lost In Alliteration — The More The Merrier

2008 A Play On Words — Some Change Will Do You Good

2009 Branded! — The Best Part Of Waking Up

2010 Can I Quote You On That? — I’ll Be Back

2011 For Good Measure — Better Late Than Never

2012 Air, Land, And Sea — All Hands On Deck

2013 Timeless … Celebrating 50 Years — No Day But Today

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

2018 It Takes Two — Rise and Fall

2019 Bring The Family — The Wonder Years

2020 20/20 Vision*

2021 The Human Condition*

Washington, D.C

*Winners were not selected due to modified shows.

2022 Storytime — Fairytale

'64 '66 '73 '74 '77 '78 '79

OUR HISTORY

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

'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.

'88

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

'93

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.

'08

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.

'09 '10 '13 '15 '20

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.

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.

'22 '23

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