Theme shows(423)

Just as fashion and lifestyle change so do fads with show choirs, with such things as jazz hands and sparkles. The newest “hot thing” is a general concept for a show, these shows are called themed shows. For my purpose I will be calling a show without a theme a “normal” show. Today, we are right on the brink of the break out hit; Theme! Some directors love them and some hate them. But it seems that the show choir world is slowly turning to favor a theme over the norm.

What exactly is the difference between a theme show and a normal show? Well I’m here to tell you! There is a world of difference. In a normal show there is normally four or five songs, two or three different costumes and a band. In a theme show this is about four or five songs, two or three different costumes and a band. Oh did I just repeat myself? The only real difference between the two kinds of shows is the theme itself. In a normal show the songs don’t have to do with each other at all, you could try to make faulty connections between them to help the show flow but in general they are all separate parts of one show. You might need to tap into a different emotion between two songs which could be a task in the middle of performing.

In a themed show however, the songs all connect together to make a show or just to keep the same track of mind. A few examples of a theme are war, or metamorphosis, or being a better you. Some directors choose to take a more theatrical approach to a theme show choosing themes like, Alice and Wonderland, Snow White, Cinderfella, I even saw a show about anime toys recently. In the more theatrical ones they normally have one or two big soloists who are the leads, they get to wear different costumes and have special dance parts sometimes. I’ve noticed that a big thing this year is to have the leads sing the ballad solo instead of just a random solo here or there.

Personally I don’t particularly like the theatrical themed shows because it takes away interest from the good vocals and dancing of the group and puts it on one person. I do like having a theme though, it just seems to make the show go smoother, and I know personally performing one is a lot more fun and easier to connect my emotions to.