November 18 and 19, 2011, Lake Harriet Players will host a variety
show on the small stage downstairs at LHUMC - the 5th annual Perform-O-Rama.   It is a fundraiser for our 11th annual spring musical.

Everybody and anybody is invited to be part of this event. Here are some ways you can get involved!

1. SIGN UP TO PERFORM.
Sign-up online or put your name on the list across from the church office. No rehearsal. If you need accompaniment email Kathy to make a plan. We’ve had everything from classical music to hula-hoop yodeling to dog
tricks! We want some things that are silly, some that are serious. Little kids, teens,
families (pets); elders: the whole spectrum is what we’re going for. Just MAKE SURE
your act is no more than three minutes long. It’s important. (Talk to Kathy if you’re
stuck on that; she can help.)

2. SHOW UP FOR OPEN MIC.
We are taking a risk that some folks will show up the night/s of the event and surprise us
by signing up for a performance slot! We’re adding a crazy element of unpredictability to
the proceedings. All you need to do is show up at 6:30 and sign in as instructed when you
get there. Make sure your act is no more than three minutes long. If you need
accompaniment bring your music for a piano player (knowing ahead of time is a huge plus!), or on CD for our sound tech.

3. SHOW arts/crafts/visual oddities - a Table Art Gallery.
We have a visual arts variety exhibit in the room, too…we love variety and have featured
everything from quilts to props to Lego sculpture. Again, we’re seeking all ages and
levels of fun. (This could include curious objects, too, or creations collected out & about.) The only requirement is you need to provide a way to display your objects. Sign-up online or put your name on the list across from the church office.

4. NEW this year! Perform in mini-skits between acts.
We’ll you give you the material, we’ll meet once to rehearse, then you perform it with a few others. We welcome your ideas for the mini-skits too! Sign-up online or put your name on the list across from the church office.

5. Contribute to the silent auction.
We have had all kinds of items in our silent auction form homemade pies to antiques to organ lessons. What do you have to offer? Sign up online or contact Annie Harness with questions.

6. Help serve root beer floats!
This event is always an ice cream social. This year it’s root beer floats! We’ll need float-makers throughout the evening. We can always use set up and clean up help, too.Sign-up online or put your name on the list across from the church office.

7. COME TO THE SHOW.

No matter what else you decide to do or have time for. Please come and participate and enjoy. It will be fun and a chance to see many familiar theater community faces. We are not charging any admission or selling anything. We’re going to rely entirely on free will offering, so every person counts. PLEASE COME!!!

6. Any combination of the above!!! THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX.

For more information, contact Kathy @ kathy.webb@lakeharrietumc.org