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−	''Put together by Claude Aubert, June 2015. Updated in September 2018''	+	''Put together by Claude Aubert, June 2015. Updated in September 2018.''

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−	''Put together by Claude Aubert, June 2015~~, updated~~ in September 2018''	+	''Put together by Claude Aubert, June 2015. Updated in September 2018''

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-'''Introduce the MC:''' Announce the MC in the morning of the day of talent night and explain to all participant that they should ask the MC to put them on a list if they want to be performing. If you want all workshop groups to perform a skit or song, explain it to them clearly.
+'''Introduce the MC:''' Announce the MC in the morning of the day of talent night and explain to participant that they should ask the MC to put them on a list if they want to perform. If you want all workshop groups to perform a skit or song, explain it to them clearly.
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-'''Whole Purpose over Individual Purpose:''' The purpose of the talent night is not for all volunteers to be able to perform, but for the camp to spend a great evening together. If there are too many volunteers who want to perform, this might mean that some people will have to sacrifice performing for the sake of the whole. It is the responsibility of the MC to keep the program within the agreed upon length.
+'''Encourage Everyone to Participate:''' Group performances should be given priority over individual performances. Ideally all education groups should offer a performance, even if it’s just singing a song together. Ideally all kids should be on the stage at some point.
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 '''Be Clear About Time Limits:''' Individual performers should be told they have a maximum time of 3 minutes at sign up time. Unless there is a shortage of performers, they should be told that they can perform only one song. (There can be exceptions, for example in response to a standing ovation.) Groups performing skits should be told that they have have a maximum time of 6 minutes for their skit.
 '''Screen Performances:''' The MC should know what the performances are about and ask as sign up time. Skits and stand-up comedies should be screened ahead of time to make sure they are not inappropriate or offensive.
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 '''Sound Check:''' If any performer(s) require the use of background music, the MC will have to organize a sound check with a member of the staging crew (or whoever is responsible for the sound for the talent night) before the talent night starts to make sure everything works smoothly. We advise against the use of streamed music, as wireless reception at camp is not ideal, and this could easily lead to substantial delays.

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	'''Number of Performances:''' Based on timing past Talent Nights, we know that the average performance length for a song is about 5 minutes. However, the average length for a '''group skit is twice as much''' (10 minutes). We have seen skits that were 20 minutes long! This time includes the setting up of props and adjusting of microphones in the beginning, the announcement by the MC, and the applause at the end of the performance. If you plan for a 90-minute program, not including the closing song and prayer, then you should fill '''no more than 18 time slots''' and '''count each group skit''' (i.e. an act, as opposed to a song) as '''taking up two time slots.''' So, for example, if you have one group of Twinkles, Moons, Suns, and Quasars each, and two groups of Comets and Supernovas each, you already have 8 skits which counts as 16 time slots, and you only have room for two more individual acts if you want to be sure that you won't go over the 90 minutes.		'''Number of Performances:''' Based on timing past Talent Nights, we know that the average performance length for a song is about 5 minutes. However, the average length for a '''group skit is twice as much''' (10 minutes). We have seen skits that were 20 minutes long! This time includes the setting up of props and adjusting of microphones in the beginning, the announcement by the MC, and the applause at the end of the performance. If you plan for a 90-minute program, not including the closing song and prayer, then you should fill '''no more than 18 time slots''' and '''count each group skit''' (i.e. an act, as opposed to a song) as '''taking up two time slots.''' So, for example, if you have one group of Twinkles, Moons, Suns, and Quasars each, and two groups of Comets and Supernovas each, you already have 8 skits which counts as 16 time slots, and you only have room for two more individual acts if you want to be sure that you won't go over the 90 minutes.
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		+	'''Be Clear About Time Limits:''' Individual performers should be told they have a maximum time of 3 minutes at sign up time. Unless there is a shortage of performers, they should be told that they can perform only one song. (There can be exceptions, for example in response to a standing ovation.) Groups performing skits should be told that they have have a maximum time of 6 minutes for their skit.


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	'''Give Guidance to the Group Leaders on How to Prepare a Skit:''' The group leaders should receive some guidance about what type of skit is appropriate. Meet with them during their group leader meeting on the day before talent night. Skits should be uplifting, and good should win over evil. If the groups can't come up with a good idea for a skit, it's okay to just sing a song, maybe one where the lyrics were changed to reflect the camp experience of the participants.		'''Give Guidance to the Group Leaders on How to Prepare a Skit:''' The group leaders should receive some guidance about what type of skit is appropriate. Meet with them during their group leader meeting on the day before talent night. Skits should be uplifting, and good should win over evil. If the groups can't come up with a good idea for a skit, it's okay to just sing a song, maybe one where the lyrics were changed to reflect the camp experience of the participants.
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−	'''Be Clear About Time Limits:''' Individual performers should be told they have a maximum time of 3 minutes at sign up time. Unless there is a shortage of performers, they should be told that they can perform only one song. (There can be exceptions, for example in response to a standing ovation.) Groups performing skits should be told that they have have a maximum time of 6 minutes for their skit.

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−	'''Number of Performances:''' Based on timing past Talent Nights, we know that the average performance length for a song is about 5 minutes. However, the average length for a '''skit is twice as much''' (10 minutes). We have seen skits that were 20 minutes long! This time includes the setting up of props and adjusting of microphones in the beginning, the announcement by the MC, and the applause at the end of the performance. If you plan for a 90-minute program, not including the closing song and prayer, then you should ~~sign up~~ '''no more than 18 ~~acts~~''' ~~(individuals or groups) to perform,~~ and '''count each skit''' (i.e. an act, as opposed to a song) as '''taking up ~~the~~ time ~~of two acts~~.''' So, for example, if you have one group of Twinkles, Moons, Suns, and Quasars each, and two groups of Comets and Supernovas each, you already have 8 skits which counts as 16 ~~acts~~, and you only room for two more individual acts if you want to be sure that you won't go over the 90 minutes.	+	'''Number of Performances:''' Based on timing past Talent Nights, we know that the average performance length for a song is about 5 minutes. However, the average length for a '''group skit is twice as much''' (10 minutes). We have seen skits that were 20 minutes long! This time includes the setting up of props and adjusting of microphones in the beginning, the announcement by the MC, and the applause at the end of the performance. If you plan for a 90-minute program, not including the closing song and prayer, then you should fill '''no more than 18 time slots''' and '''count each group skit''' (i.e. an act, as opposed to a song) as '''taking up two time slots.''' So, for example, if you have one group of Twinkles, Moons, Suns, and Quasars each, and two groups of Comets and Supernovas each, you already have 8 skits which counts as 16 time slots, and you only have room for two more individual acts if you want to be sure that you won't go over the 90 minutes.


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−	'''Be Clear About Time Limits:''' ~~The~~ performers should be told they have a maximum time of 5 minutes at sign up time. Unless there is a shortage of performers, they should be told that they can perform only one song. (There can be exceptions, for example in response to a standing ovation.)	+	'''Be Clear About Time Limits:''' Individual performers should be told they have a maximum time of 3 minutes at sign up time. Unless there is a shortage of performers, they should be told that they can perform only one song. (There can be exceptions, for example in response to a standing ovation.) Groups performing skits should be told that they have have a maximum time of 6 minutes for their skit.

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	'''Ideal Length:''' The ideal length for a talent night is '''90 minutes.''' Less is fine for a small week. The total program should never last more than two hours, including opening songs while everyone is gathering, closing song and prayer. Remember, '''less is more.''' Stop the program when the excitement is at its peak, and people will fondly remember it. Go on for too long, and people get bored, and some parents with young kids that should be in bed will be unhappy. Make sure to start on time, and '''absolutely don’t let it go past 10pm'''.		'''Ideal Length:''' The ideal length for a talent night is '''90 minutes.''' Less is fine for a small week. The total program should never last more than two hours, including opening songs while everyone is gathering, closing song and prayer. Remember, '''less is more.''' Stop the program when the excitement is at its peak, and people will fondly remember it. Go on for too long, and people get bored, and some parents with young kids that should be in bed will be unhappy. Make sure to start on time, and '''absolutely don’t let it go past 10pm'''.
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		+	'''Whole Purpose over Individual Purpose:''' The purpose of the talent night is not for all volunteers to be able to perform, but for the camp to spend a great evening together. If there are too many volunteers who want to perform, this might mean that some people will have to sacrifice performing for the sake of the whole. It is the responsibility of the MC to keep the program within the agreed upon length.


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	'''No Late Additions:''' Anyone who lets the MC know only during the talent night that they want to perform should be told that it's too late to make changes to the list of performances. At this point it really is too late, because the MC doesn't have time to screen the performance or ask relevant questions.		'''No Late Additions:''' Anyone who lets the MC know only during the talent night that they want to perform should be told that it's too late to make changes to the list of performances. At this point it really is too late, because the MC doesn't have time to screen the performance or ask relevant questions.
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−	'''Number of Performances:''' Based on timing past Talent Nights, we know that the average performance length for a song is about 5 minutes. However, the average length for a '''skit is twice as much''' (10 minutes). We have seen skits that were 20 minutes long! This time includes the setting up of props and adjusting of microphones in the beginning, the announcement by the MC, and the applause at the end of the performance. If you plan for a 90-minute program, not including the closing song and prayer, then you should sign up '''no more than 18 acts''' (individuals or groups) to perform, and '''count each skit''' (i.e. an act, as opposed to a song) as '''taking up the time of two acts.''' So if you have one group of Twinkles, Moons, Suns, and Quasars each, and two groups of Comets and Supernovas each, you already have 8 skits which counts as 16 acts, and you only room for two more individual acts if you want to be sure that you won't go over the 90 minutes.	+	'''Number of Performances:''' Based on timing past Talent Nights, we know that the average performance length for a song is about 5 minutes. However, the average length for a '''skit is twice as much''' (10 minutes). We have seen skits that were 20 minutes long! This time includes the setting up of props and adjusting of microphones in the beginning, the announcement by the MC, and the applause at the end of the performance. If you plan for a 90-minute program, not including the closing song and prayer, then you should sign up '''no more than 18 acts''' (individuals or groups) to perform, and '''count each skit''' (i.e. an act, as opposed to a song) as '''taking up the time of two acts.''' So, for example, if you have one group of Twinkles, Moons, Suns, and Quasars each, and two groups of Comets and Supernovas each, you already have 8 skits which counts as 16 acts, and you only room for two more individual acts if you want to be sure that you won't go over the 90 minutes.

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−	'''Ideal Length:''' The ideal length for a talent night is '''90 minutes.''' Less is fine for a small week. The total program should never last more than two hours, including opening songs while everyone is gathering, closing song and prayer. Remember, '''less is more.''' Stop the program when the excitement is at its peak, and people will fondly remember it. Go on for too long, and people get bored, and some parents with young kids will be unhappy. Make sure to start on time, and '''absolutely don’t let it go past 10pm'''.	+	'''Ideal Length:''' The ideal length for a talent night is '''90 minutes.''' Less is fine for a small week. The total program should never last more than two hours, including opening songs while everyone is gathering, closing song and prayer. Remember, '''less is more.''' Stop the program when the excitement is at its peak, and people will fondly remember it. Go on for too long, and people get bored, and some parents with young kids that should be in bed will be unhappy. Make sure to start on time, and '''absolutely don’t let it go past 10pm'''.

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−	'''Ideal Length:''' The ideal length for a talent night is '''90 minutes.''' Less is fine for a small week. The total program should never last more than two hours, including opening songs while everyone is gathering, closing song and prayer. Remember, '''less is more.''' Stop the program when the excitement is at its peak, and people will fondly remember it. Go on for too long, and people get bored, and some parents with young kids will be unhappy. Make sure to start on time, and ~~absolutely~~ '''don’t let it go past 10pm'''.	+	'''Ideal Length:''' The ideal length for a talent night is '''90 minutes.''' Less is fine for a small week. The total program should never last more than two hours, including opening songs while everyone is gathering, closing song and prayer. Remember, '''less is more.''' Stop the program when the excitement is at its peak, and people will fondly remember it. Go on for too long, and people get bored, and some parents with young kids will be unhappy. Make sure to start on time, and '''absolutely don’t let it go past 10pm'''.

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−	'''Number of Performances:''' Based on timing past Talent Nights, we know that the average performance length for a song is about 5 minutes. However, the average length for a '''skit is twice as much''' (10 minutes). We have seen skits that were 20 minutes long! This time includes the setting up of props and adjusting of microphones in the beginning, the announcement by the MC, and the applause at the end of the performance. If you plan for a 90-minute program, not including the closing song and prayer, then you should sign up '''no more than 18 acts''' (individuals or groups) to perform, and '''count each skit''' (i.e. an act, as opposed to a song) as '''taking up the time of two acts.''' So if you have one group of Twinkles, Moons, Suns, and Quasars each, and two groups of Comets and Supernovas each, you already have 8 skits which counts as 16 acts and you only room for two more individual acts if you want to be sure that you won't go over the 90 minutes.	+	'''Number of Performances:''' Based on timing past Talent Nights, we know that the average performance length for a song is about 5 minutes. However, the average length for a '''skit is twice as much''' (10 minutes). We have seen skits that were 20 minutes long! This time includes the setting up of props and adjusting of microphones in the beginning, the announcement by the MC, and the applause at the end of the performance. If you plan for a 90-minute program, not including the closing song and prayer, then you should sign up '''no more than 18 acts''' (individuals or groups) to perform, and '''count each skit''' (i.e. an act, as opposed to a song) as '''taking up the time of two acts.''' So if you have one group of Twinkles, Moons, Suns, and Quasars each, and two groups of Comets and Supernovas each, you already have 8 skits which counts as 16 acts, and you only room for two more individual acts if you want to be sure that you won't go over the 90 minutes.


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−	''Put together by Claude Aubert, June 2015, updated in ~~March~~ 2018''	+	''Put together by Claude Aubert, June 2015, updated in September 2018''