Rising Stars

Vista Rising Stars

2013/14 Callbacks

Thank you to everyone who auditioned!!!! This year, the competition with girls was VERY tight. If your name is not on this list please know that it does not mean you're not talents or amazing. YOU ARE!! So take this in your stride and "just keep swimming, just keep swimming...." :)
The following students need to meet Tuesday, May 21st at 3:15pm in the Theatre-In-The-Round for callback audtions. We will be dancing so dress accordingly.
Thank you.

Ashley Hansen
Bailey Hight
Brooklyn Richins
Chloe Kelley
Emily Jenkins
Emily Oram
Erika Wells
Isabelle Bowers
Jacob Aloi
Jaeda Sagendorf
Jasmin Youman
Jenae Tolman
Jewel Sharp
Julie Lyman
Katelyn Larson
Kolin Terrell
Lainee McDonald
Maggie Taylor
Mandy Jaeger
McKenna McBride
Mya Odom
Reese Jones
Skylar Lees
Zach Smith

P.S. - if you can't make it to callbacks please let Mr. Glass know asap.

2011-12 Vista Rising Stars at the St. George Art Festival

Rising Stars 2012/13 Cast:
Austin Hight, Brooklyn Richins, Cara Nickels, Chloe Kelley, Cobe Clark, David Lindsey, Jacob Aloi, Jaeda Sagendorf
Janna Ostler, Johanna Lorentzen, Katelyn Larsen, Mandee Rodgers, Miranda Wells, Mya Odom, Reese Jones, Shae McCombs, Sierra Gates, Sydney Benson, Sydnie Schwarzwalder, Zach Smith, Jacob Horton, Tiffani Parker

You Tube Links

Cast Bios

Jacob Aloi is thrilled to become a part of Vista Rising Stars. Jacob started performing with Spotlight Performing Arts Center in 2010. Some of the favorite roles he has played were Gaston in “Beauty and the Beast," Papa Ge in “Once On This Island,” Jack in “Into The Woods," and Potiphar in “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” Jacob is currently training at The Stage Door. When not rehearsing or performing, Jacob enjoys traveling, river rafting and improvisational entertainment. His favorite quote is “Give a man a fish, and he will eat for a day; teach a man to fish, and he will eat for a lifetime.”

This is Sydney's 3rd and final year of Vista Rising Stars. She is excited for this upcoming year to work with all the new people coming in and learn all the new fun songs. Sydney's has been a part of multiple productions including The White Rabbit, in “Alice in Wonderland Jr.”, Gertrude McFuzz, in “Seussical The Musical”, and Storyteller #2 in “Once on This Island Jr.”. Some of her favorite quotes are “It's do or do not. There is no try.” - Yoda and “It's not about waiting for the storm to pass, It's about learning to dance in the rain.” -Vivian Greene

Sydney Birch is excited to be a part of VRS. Some of Sydney's past performances include Kaa in "The Jungle Book," Salsa Rat in "Rataballette," and 10 years of gymnastics! Currently Sydney is training at SUU for her gymnastics, and at Vista for VRS, choir, and dance. Sydney's favorite quote is "There is no I in team."

Cobe Clark started dancing/performing when he was 5 years old. He trained with Maria Vaccaro, Skylar Scott and Heather Hunt at SGMT Children’s Group. He has been in several theatrical plays and dance performances. He is currently taking dance and theater at Dixie Arts Conservatory under the direction of Maria Vaccaro, and also Violin lessons and Chamber Orchestra at Vista Charter School, under the direction of Victoria Andrus. He has attended Pulse Dance Tours and Tremaine Dance Tours in Las Vegas. Cobe is one of the original Vista Rising Stars, this will be his 3rd year under the direction of Mitchell Glass.
His favorite performances & solos are Zebulon in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat with Kids in the Round, VRS Disneyland 2012, SUPAF Orchestra 2012 & as JoJo in Seussical Junior.
In his spare time he enjoys singing, reading, playing violin, dancing. His favorite quote is ~ All your dreams can come true, if you have the courage to pursue them. –Walt Disney

Austin is excited to be a part of VRS for his second year. He has enjoyed learning and growing in VRS as well as the Vista school productions that he has participated in. His roles include "Storyteller 1" in Once on This Island, "Do-Do Bird" in Alice and Wonderland, and "Donkey" in Shrek. Austin had so much fun last year becoming friends with and growing together along with all the members of VRS and looks forward to another rewarding experience this year.

Reese Jones is excited to be a part of Vista Rising Stars. Some of Reese's favorite roles include Harry Potter in the "Harry Potter Extravaganza" and Gossiper/Peasant in "Once On This Island." Currently Reese trains solely at Vista in drama, dance, and choir. His favorite quote is "There is nothing to fear but fear itself." Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

Chloe Kelley is a 7th grader who enjoys singing, dancing, playing piano, writing songs and poetry, and making new friends. She loves all of her performing experiences so far, including her roles as the Cheshire Cat in "Alice in Wonderland," the Baby Elephant in "The Jungle Book," and a member of the ensemble in "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. " Favorite quote: "Only surround yourself with people who will lift you higher." -Oprah Winfrey

Katelyn Larson has been dancing since the age of 4 and started her love of theatrical performing in the 4th grade while attending Vista Charter School. She played the role of small Alice in “Alice in Wonderland,” Ka in “The Jungle Book Jr.,” Mayzie in “Suessical the Musical,” and her favorite part was Remi in “Rataballet.” She also has had an amazing experience being an extra on the movie “Snowmen.”
Katelyn has competed in Cinderella Pageants since the age of 6 and has reigned as Washington County’s Overall Tot and Miss. Through the pageant she was able to compete in Utah’s Amateur Modeling and Talent competition where she was crowned Utah’s 2012 Overall Talent Winner. When she is not performing she enjoys scrapbooking, singing, writing plays, and watching television.
One of her favorite quotes is “Don’t let the fear of striking out, keep you from playing the game.”

David Lindsey returns for his 2nd year with Vista Rising Stars. David's past experience includes Mr. Glass' theater productions, choir, and "Once On This Island, Jr." David has had music dance theater training at Vista Charter School. His favorite quote is "don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened." Dr. Seuss

Johanna Lorentzen has had:
6 years of piano,8 years of dance, 2 years of vocal, and 2 years of Vista Rising Stars
Past shows include:
Nutcracker Ballet, Rataballet,
Alice in Wonderland,
Johanna Lorentzen is 13 years old and has been performing from the time she was little till now and enjoyed every minute of it! When She's not performing I love to cook, travel, and just hang out with my friends and family. Johanna's favorite quote is “The key to realizing a dream is to focus not on success but significance - and then even the small steps and little victories along your path will take on greater meaning.”
- Oprah Winfrey
(58) Johanna Lorentzen

I have been performing since I was in 1st grade. I've been singing and dancing in the kitchen all my life. Among my favorite roles are Little Red Riding Hood - Into the Woods, Ti Moune - Once on this Island, Cheshire Cat #1 - Alice in Wonderland, Mrs Potts - Beauty and the Beast, Flora - Sleeping Beauty, and of course, just being in VRS! I've trained with Stephanie Bare, Jenny Baker, Lana Holt and Kiki Thompson, but never had time to have regular lessons or teachers. In my spare time, I loves to sing, thoroughly irritate my sister, and above all read! One of my favorite quotes is "Those who can laugh without cause have either found the true meaning of happiness, or have gone stark raving mad." ~ Norm Papernick

Shae's favourite performance was Twelfth Night with the role of Viola. This is her third year of VRS and fourth year of vista. She has trained with Kiki Thompson, Mitchell Glass, and Amy Neilson for short periods of time. She has never taken regular voice lessons. Shes been dancing for three years. In her spare time she likes to dance, sing, sketch, and baby-sit. Her favourite quote is "Three sentences for getting success
1. know more then others
2. work more then others
3. expect less then others

Janna enjoys playing the violin and viola, being with family, reading, drawing, acting, dancing, and singing. She's been taking private strings lessons from the Incredibly Awesom Victoria Andrus for almost five years. Janna is first chair in the Vista Strings Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra, and was a finalist in "Dixie's Got Talent."
Janna has enjoyed her music/dance/theater classes at Vista, as well as choir and dance. Her favorite roles have been the mayor's wife in "Seussical" and a wife/student in "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat."
Her favorite quote is, "You have to be different from the world in order to make a difference in the world."

Brooklyn Richins has been performing since the age of 5 years old. Some of her favorite roles include: Gloria in "Wait Until Dark," Annie in "Annie," Sandy in "Grease, Jr.," Erzulie in "Once On This Island," and Kim in "Bye Bye Birdie." She is currently a princess for "Breakfast With The Princess" with Mandee & Chloe. Brooklyn was a finalist in Dixie's Got Talent 2012 with her good friend Janna, and won 3rd place at the 2012 Vocal Sport Competition in Provo. Brooklyn is currently receiving training at Brodie Perry Vocal Studio, The Stage Door, Westside Studio, and Vista School. She loves to write, tumble, play the piano, camp, and plan events ."Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass . . . It's about learning to dance in the rain." Vivian Greene
Website: http://brooklynrichins.com/

Mandee Rodgers has been dancing and singing since the age of 3. She started acting at the age of 9. She played the white rabbit in "Alice in wonderland" and Shanti in "The Jungle Book Jr."
Mandee currently holds the title for Washington County Miss Cinderella 2012-13. Mandee is recieving training at Brodie Perry Vocal Studio, The Stage Door, and Vista. Mandee loves to spend time with her 3 younger sisters performing and singing in their own group called "Mandee and the ABC girls", writing poems and songs, swimming, camping, 4-wheeling, taking pictures and anything fun. One of Mandee's favorite quotes is: Nothing is Impossible, the word itself says I'm possible!
http://www.mandeeabcgirls.com/

Jaeda Sagendorf is in 7th grade this year at Vista. Her favorite performing experience has been jazz with Ms. Corbett. She is currently training with Onstage (dancing), and at Vista for choir. Jaeda's favorite quote is "try a little harder to do a little better." Gordon B. Hinckley

Miranda Wells is delighted to be a three-year VRS member. She feel in love with musical theatre while living in London and attending many productions in the West End. One of her first memories is singing a solo at the Texas State Fair when she was four. Miranda has taken voice lessons from Ken Peterson for 6 months and began taking voice with Lisa Hopkins-Seegmiller this summer. She also plays the flute, guitar, and cello. Miranda is a member of the Dart Sharks competitive swim team and her specialty is the 200 IM.

Parent Information

VRS Volunteer Log

Volunteer Corner

Nothing at this time.

Month Out Calendar

April 3 Film
April 10 Film
April 17 NO VRS
April 24 NO VRS
May 1

Upcoming Performances

Confirmed Performances:

Our main focus between now and the end of the year will be filming the numbers for the website.

2012-13 Cast Information

7/19/12

Mrs. Richins will be the assistant to the Director this year. If you have any questions please feel free to contact her at nrichins@vistautah.com

Below you will find a few informational items:

Workshop

The workshop has been moved to Jul 30, 31, and Aug 1st (Mon, Tues, and Weds)

Time 9 am - 4 pm each day - arrive by 8:55 am - go straight to the choir room

Entrance/exit - West Doors

Itinerary - AM will be music/vocals, PM will be choreography with some team building activities on the last day

Lunches - (We would like to do some FUN themed lunches for the group. We want to do "Anchor's Away" on the first day and do Sub Sandwiches, Then "Rising Stars is a Fiesta" and do Taco Salads on the the 2nd day, and then Pizza on the 3rd day - still thinking of a fun title for this one. If you could sign up to bring 2 of the things from the Sign-Up Genius that I sent previously and also have your student bring $2 for pizza on Monday, then we can make this fun happen.)

Bring - water bottle with your name on it, dance shoes, notebook and pencil

Wear - clothes you can dance in

Preparation - Below you will find a list of songs that VRS might be doing this year, please take time to listen to these songs several times. (You Tube is a great resource.) You will receive a CD with this year's songs on it during the first day of the Workshop.

Possible Songs - Please become familiar with these songs by listening to them several times. They can all be found on You Tube:
Elegance - Hello, Dolly - small group
Happiness - Charlie Brown - small group
Rockin’ the Boat - Guys and Dolls - Boys
Another Opening - Kiss Me, Kate
I’ve Got Rhythm - Crazy for You
Footloose - Footloose
:) A New World - Songs from A New World
My Strongest Suit - Aida (girls)
:) Dancing Through Life - Wicked (boys have solos but big group number)
Freak Flag - Shrek the Musical

You can find lyric sheets from the file link at the bottom of this page, note that A New World songs and "Dancing Through Life" is not included in this packet yet. Again, these are just possible songs and the song selection may change.

VRS Fee
The $100 fee can be paid all at once, or in two parts. If you choose to pay it all at once, payment must be made before the end of the first week of school. If you choose to make two payments, the first payment must be made before the end of the first week of school, and the second payment must be made by January 4, 2013.

Fee can be paid in the Vista front office during normal office hours with either a check or with cash.

Trip
There will be a curriculum based trip sometime during the year where the cast will go to a professional venue, or college, and receive training. They will also have some fun on the trip. The place is still TBD, but it will be a great experience. The cost will probably be $300 - $500 and there will be fundraising opportunities to assist students.

Website
I would love to get a picture and a bio of every cast member on the website. If you could send me the information about your student, I will start putting this information on the Rising Stars page of the website.

As you write the bio here is what information I would like to put on the website.

Some of their favorite performances/roles
A couple of details about their training
What they like to do in their spare time
A favorite quote
Website link to their own website, if they have one
Headshot or fun picture, whichever you would like

E-mail
Please reply to this e-mail as soon as you can so that I know you received it. Also, please send me any other e-mail addresses that would be good for me to send information to, including student's e-mails.

After School Time Commitment During The School Year
The Rising Stars will be rehearsing every Tues and Thurs from 3:05 - 4:30 pm. The time may be extended, and a few extra rehearsals may be called, but in general the rehearsals will be held during this time. (Note - the more preparation and time that you rehearse and review music on your own the more efficient rehearsal time will be. Once you receive your CD's the recommendation is to listen to them every time you are in the car or cleaning your room. )

VRS Parent Meeting
There will be an informational parent meeting on July 31 from 4:00 - 5:00 pm. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend this meeting where the expectations for the year will be reviewed.

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