Homecoming may be just around the corner, but it is never too early to start thinking about Sing Song.
Visiting alumni, parents and students can purchase tickets for this year’s production from 5-7 p.m. on Friday and 12-1:30 p.m. on Saturday in the Campus Center.
Tickets will be $16 for the 8 p.m. show on Friday, Feb. 17; $18 for the 2 p.m. show on Saturday, Feb. 18; and $24 for the 8 p.m. show on Saturday, Feb. 18.
Tom Craig, director of student activities and productions, said campus visitors should take advantage of the special opportunity before ticket sales go live on the web on Nov. 1.
“It’s the one time during the school year when everybody comes together – clubs, organizations and classes – and pools together to create something unique and fun that also serves as a friendly competition,” Craig said.
Craig said the longstanding tradition has grown over the years as people return to campus to root for students, friends and the organizations they belong to. This year’s theme is “Wild at Heart.”
“It’s all about celebrating the independent spirit of what makes us unique and who we are,” Craig said. “Clubs, classes and organizations will take any variation of that and reflect it in their song choices and acts.”
Corrine Morris, junior electronic media major from Missouri City, is among the six students who have been chosen as Sing Song triple threats, as they will sing, dance and host the February production.
“It hasn’t really sunk in,” Morris said. “That’s going to be me singing in front of thousands of people.”
Along with Morris, the hosts and hostesses for this year’s show are Jocelyn Groves, Brynn Smith, Seth Womack, Isaac Wright and Chris Randell.
Morris said she first attended Sing Song when she was just five years old.
“When I was chosen as a hostess, I thought ‘This is crazy. This is literally a dream come true,'” Morris said.
Morris said she believes Sing Song is the university’s most special showcase because it relies on campus-wide involvement.
“There are so many opportunities within the production staff and upstage, as well,” Morris said. “It’s a really good way to bring the school together.”
To guarantee good seats and to avoid last minute worries, Morris said she encourages Homecoming visitors to purchase tickets during this weekend’s pre-sale.
“It’s a really big deal on campus,” Morris said. “People get really pumped up for this, and it’s great entertainment.”
