The
Masters Of Karate
7th All- Star showcase

At Fayetteville-manlius high school auditorium
saturday, March 17th & 18th 2006

There will be many great performances at the Showcase. Spectators and students will see Demonstrations from Black Belts, Instructors, Flashy Weapons, Exciting skits, and all the great energy from a live show!!!

Dress Rehearsal is this Friday, March 17th, at Fayetteville-Manlius High School Auditorium. Click here for Dress Rehearsal Scheduling.

About the Showcase:

1. All students must be at the school by 11:30AM for a final run through and preparation.
2. Please make sure your uniform is clean and pressed and that you have the logo and flag attached properly.
3. Parents, family, and spectators that purchased their tickets in advance will be allowed into the auditorium at 12:15PM. Until that time you may wait in the foyer. Only the performers and assistants will be allowed in the auditorium and side hall before that time. Ticket sales will begin at 12:30PM for those who wish to purchase tickets at that time.
4. Concessions: In the morning there will be coffee and donuts, and for intermission there will be juice, soda, water, and snack items. Please remember that there is no food or drink allowed in the auditorium.
5. It is mandatory that all students stay and participate in the Grand Finale at the end of the Showcase. Be sure to plan for this. We have the Showcase for the students, and we work hard to make it exciting and fun for them, so they should be there to take the final bow.

All students must audition with music and be approved to be able to perform.

Additional Information:

• The day of the Showcase all students must be in the school at 11:30am for the final preparations, and are required to stay for the whole event, so please be prepared for this.

• There will be a food concession available for the morning and during intermission.

• Please understand that this is a once a year event, and much time is put into making the entire showcase exciting. All students should be proud to participate from the very start to the grand finale at the end of the show.

• Please fill out the permission/entry form as soon as possible and return it to an instructor, along with your music selections. Anyone who wishes to volunteer to help - we need lots! Please fill out the form and return it also.

Spectators tickets: $6.00 in advance, and $7.00 on the day of the show.

Children 5 and under are free.

There is no charge for anyone performing in the Showcase.

Here are the directions to
Fayetteville-Manlius High School

dress Rehearsal schedule

To make sure everyone has an opportunity to get a feel for the stage and the all around set-up, we have a dress rehearsal the night before the show.

We plan this the night before so the format will be fresh in everyone's mind for the next day. It is mandatory for everyone performing and volunteering to be there. We have orientations and meetings to discuss information along with placement for everyone involved.

We also give performers a chance for placement on the stage for all, and most performers will try their moves to their music. This is especially beneficial for partners and larger groups

FULL UNIFORMS ARE REQUIRED.

It is very important that all performers wear full uniforms to the dress rehearsal. This way we are assured all students will be prepared and have everything needed for the show. Again, this will really help for partners.

FULL UNIFORMS CONSIST OF:

Gi Top and Pants, logo and flag patches, Belt, Clean Sneakers (they do not have to be karate sneakers), if you wear karate sneaks, the bottoms must be cleaned before wearing them again in the studio. Boots are not allowed on the stage.

Uniforms should be clean and pressed. The rehearsal will run from approximately 5-8PM (see your instructor for your specific times).

IMPORTANT SHOW DAY NOTICE

We plan and the performers practice very hard for months to make this an awesome family event.

We ask that out of respect fro all performers, everyone arrives on time or early, everyone stays for the entire show and all performers try their best to prepare, especially if you have partners.

Family Participation: Please plan for this day in your schedules, when you see the show you will understand how important it is for everyone to be there until the final curtain (the entire show).

**These are only a few highlights of our showcase information packet. If you haven't received a copy yet please see your instructor he/she will be happy to get you a copy.**

Questions?: If you have any questions about anything please contact your instructor right away. They are trained to help you prepare or give you the information you might need. No question is too small or too big.

1. Group form and skit performers: Please make sure to coordinate with your partners to be at the rehearsal at the same time.
2. We will try to get the younger children in first. If they have done their practice run on stage, they will be dismissed at 6:45PM.
3. No tickets will be sold during the dress rehearsal. You must get them by Thursday, March 16th or buy them at the door.