This weekend the class of 2028 will perform the annual production, Freshman Fanfare. The shows are slated for 7:00 p.m. Sept. 29 and 2:00 p.m. Sept. 28 in Baugh Auditorium.
Directors Adalynn Neal and Sophie Brown are continuing their partnership from last year’s Spring Sing show to lead this production; however, Freshman Fanfare differs from that show in more than just theme.
“The last thing we did together was Spring Sing, so I had a lot to reference from just past experience. I also know that it’s just a lot of fun,” Brown said.
Neal and Brown are able to tag team and split up the work with the help of some friends.
“Addie writes all the lyrics. I would say I dominate more in the dance moves, but we also just choreograph together. We meet up and do everything together,” Brown said. “Katie and Jacob are more for tasks like bringing equipment and videoing and helping with extra stuff.”
Freshman Solomon Ross shared his perspective from behind the scenes of Fanfare.
“It’s all been a great experience. We have a good group; not too big, not too small. I believe we have close to one hundred freshmen up on stage,” Ross said.
When asked what part he is most excited for the crowd to see, he excitedly said the boys’ dance is the best part of the show.
“By far, the boys’ dance is the best part of the whole show. You will see,” Ross said.
Freshman Carsen Hitt explained why he enjoys Fanfare and all the preparation that goes into the show.
“So far, it’s going really well. I’ve met a lot of new people and made new friends. We’re also doing some goofy dances. It’s also kind of awkward at times,” Hitt said. “But the number of dancers is nice because if it was a smaller group, the crowd would see me, so that would be more awkward.”
Hitt also shared his excitement for the boys’ dance in this year’s Fanfare.
“The boys’ dance is the most fun. It just is going to be so funny,” Hitt said.
Ryan Dillinger expressed his interest in directing Spring Sing for the Freshmen in 2025. Dillinger’s older brother Nathan is set to direct Kappa Sigma Tau’s 2025 show.
“A bunch of people have told me that a director needs to have spirit, and a good attitude, and to just have fun with it,” Dillinger said. “Some have told me that I’ll be really good at it so I thought it would be fun to support people and help them out with it.”
Dillinger said he has already been asked by multiple people to be their partner.
“I’ve had two people ask me to do Spring Sing with them, they wanted me to be their partner in crime,” Dillinger said.
When referring to the number of freshmen dancers on stage, Dillinger conveyed his love for the big crowd when they are all dancing together.
“It’s incredible because there’s so many things you can do and so many more opportunities for dances that you can do,” Dillinger said. “It just fills up the stage more and brings volume whenever we’re singing.”
Faculty, staff and students can attend the show for free with an Oklahoma Christian ID. All other tickets are $10 online or at the doors which will open 30 minutes before the shows.
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