In our last update, we reported that our December performance at Lutheran Island Camp was canceled and that we were trying to line up another date at camp. We got an email from a pastor and his wife from Montevideo (they were members of Pastor Deterding’s at one time) who said they were trying to start a puppetry ministry at their church, had heard about WAASUP, were going to be at L.I.C. in February, and were wondering if we could perform for them to get an idea of what this ministry is all about. So, on Sunday, February 8, we had our second performance of Stand Firm and, after the show, had some of the older kids in the Montevideo group come backstage to try their hand at puppetry (pun intended).
But that’s not all! We’ve also lined up a performance at L.I.C. on Saturday, February 28 for their annual Polar Plunge, where we’ll perform Stand Firm for all those people brave crazy enough to jump into the freezing cold lake.
If you were at the Valentine Dinner at Trinity, you already know that we performed just one song from our new production. Like we said, consider it a “teaser” of things to come.
We’ve begun calling people on our “waiting list” and trying to get out and perform this new program we’ve been working on for so long now. Maybe you know of someone that would like to host us for a performance. We’ve been to churches, schools, retirement/nursing homes, apartment complexes, and other places and are willing to go almost anywhere we can. Here is some info on the new show as well as a few new requirements that come along with it.
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Group Name: WAASUP (Worshiping An Awesome Savior Using Puppetry)
Production Title: Stand Firm: A Puppetry Musical
Theme: We need to put our trust in the solid Rock of Jesus if we are to stand firm through all of life’s storms.
Runtime: About 30 minutes
Target Age: Everyone from children, to teens, adults, and the elderly
Space needed for stage: At least 19′ wide by 14′ deep with at least 10′ ceilings
Lighting: Room must be able to be made completely dark as most of the performance is lit by spotlights and we use blacklights. We can bring curtains or black plastic to cover windows (including stained glass).
Sound: We have our own equipment, but could use a microphone for speaking before and afterward if needed.
Cost: We simply ask to help cover the cost of gas to out-of-town performances. Anything beyond that is just a free-will donation (we will sometimes have a basket sitting out).
Contact Us: Call Kyle at (218)739-5838, email contact@waasup.org, or visit us online at www.waasup.org for more info.
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Also, in case you missed it, WAASUP was featured in The Daily Journal again! Our picture and article, titled “WAASUP? Puppeteers find positive message,” appeared in the Friday, February 13 issue. A short video of us performing is also supposed to appear on the Journal‘s website (www.fergusfallsjournal.com) sometime soon.
By the time you get our next update, we will have attended the MN regional puppetry festival in the Twin Cities, where we are going to enter the song competition for the first time. Pray for our diligence in getting the song put together in time!
In Him,
-The WAASUP Team