I just noticed this musical about Hurricane Katrina in the upcoming events section of the SCI Lynn website.  It's called Rockin' Ralph's Roadhouse. It looks promising. Check out their website; you can hear some of the music.

One of the most brilliant and biting satirists in the United States is Steven Colbert. In a story on his show on Comedy Central, he took a soundbite from Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Chris Wallace's Fox News channel show explaining how if an ICBM from North Korea was launched and heading toward Hawaii, "we might think of doing something about it." Colbert's comment: "Rest easy Hawaii. You're on Washington's list of places we might consider saving. If you want to know how that works, ask New Orleans."

Auditions for the Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Lynn's production of Children of Eden, written by Stephen Schwartz of Godspell fame,  will be held at the church Thursday, February 5th, 4:00-7:15pm; Saturday, February 7, 2:30-3:50pm; and Sunday February 8, 11:30am to 12:20pm. Leads will be cast in the next couple of weeks and rehearsals will begin in early March. Anyone who can learn the songs from the recording is welcome to sing in the chorus, and that includes all ages. Rehearsals will be on Thursdays and Sundays, and the amount of time will vary depending on the speed at which each person learns, and the dimensions of the role. If you would like to be considered for a lead role, or know of someone who would, please be in touch with Director of Music Francie Fitch (ffitch@uucgl.org) ASAP. Find out more about Children of Eden or listen to the songs. Find out more about UUCGL. Click here for directions.

If we have the right constellation of cast members come early February, we will present a staged version of the Broadway musical Children of Eden, by Stephen Schwartz (of Godspell fame) on June 19th. Right here in our own Parish Hall! There are parts for men, women, boys, and girls. It is described as “easy to learn” and “easy to sing”. Ample instruction will be provided by the music professionals here on the staff. Most of all, it will be fun. There will be sets, costumes and makeup, as we tell Old Testament stories through music – Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, and Noah and the Flood. As with all ventures of this type, attending rehearsals is a must. If you’ve been in a theatrical show before, you will know how close the members of a cast become, and what a pleasure it can be to go to rehearsal. It’s really like being a member of a team.

After church on January 18, (around 11:00 AM or so) I’ll be leading a read-through of twelve songs from the show. Please come to one of these read-throughs to see whether you like the music and might want to audition for the show. You do not have to read musical notation to be part of this – we have ways of helping you to learn music without reading it. If there appears to be enough interest among the congregation at these reading sessions, we will hold tryouts for the lead roles, and then schedule rehearsals throughout the Spring. If you think/know you are interested but can’t attend either of these Sundays, please let me know ASAP.

Singers outside our congregation are welcome to audition, so please let your friends know as well.

Frances Fitch, Director of Music

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The Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Lynn

Mission Statement

Inspired by meaningful worship, religious education and fellowship, we are a welcoming congregation committed to spiritual growth and diversity, social justice, and serving the greater community.

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES

AT 10:00 A.M.

Reverend Vann Knight, Parish Minister

Frances C. Fitch, Director of Music

Nami Hamada and Laura Hargrove, Organists

Rebecca Kelley-Morgan, Director of Religious Education

We offer childcare for our infants through preschool

children with Louise Gallo and Jayne Leahy.

Following the service, all are welcome to join us for Fellowship

Hour in the Parish Hall.