Dare to Live (2014)

Theme: Carnival
This show was about a bunch of carnival workers/performers who needed to find some direction and motivation to bring their carnival back to life. Everybody was excited to put on a great show this year, but they couldn't agree on how to make that happen. Some were in it for the money, or to get famous. Some people realized that there was a lot more work to do before they could achieve fame and fortune. After discussing the lengthy to-do list, a lot of people just wanted to give up, but, realizing that the public was waiting for them to open the gates, they reminded themselves that the show must go on.

The turning point in the show was the line "It's not just about the dreams or the to-do list, it's about the people." This is when everybody agrees that they should "Dare to Live" making the most of every moment, whether it's hard or easy, boring or fun. Nothing can stop them from making this is best carnival ever!

Songs
0. Crazy Train (Ozzy Osbourne)
 * 1) A.D. 1928/Rockin' the Paradise (Styx)
 * 2) Carnival medley:
 * 3) The Show Must Go On (Three Dog Night)
 * 4) Tears of a Clown (Smokey Robinson & The Miracles)
 * 5) Ticket to Ride (The Beatles)
 * 6) I Want It All (High School Musical 3)
 * 7) Girl/Boy Medley
 * 8) People Don't Get What They Deserve (Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings)
 * 9) Danger Zone (Kenny Loggins)
 * 10) The Show Must Go On (Queen)
 * 11) Dare To Live (Andrea Bocelli)
 * 12) I Lived (One Republic)
 * 13) You Can't Stop The Beat (Hairspray)

Stage
This year's stage was one of the more elaborate designs. Before the show starts the audience sees a staircase to the left, curtained doorway in the middle and what seems to be a stack of large crates to the right. During the first song performers come out and set up the carnival. some bring out flags and informational signs, some "open" the crates to reveal a ticket booth with working marquee lights and carnival posters, and a blue and yellow striped stage, and one raises a circus tent canopy. There are also lights along the edges of the stairs that flash different colors during the show.

Costumes
The costumes followed a strict color scheme of primary shades (red, yellow, blue, black, and white). Performers wore an assortment of pants, skirts, dresses, t-shirts, and button ups in these colors. Many were also patterned in stripes or polka dots. Accessories included headbands, hair bows, belts and neckties, plus a top hat for the ring master. This was one of the only years when performers were allowed to wear colored shoes (as long as they were primary).

The Band was more uniform, all black shorts and white button up shirts, with suspenders, bow ties, and sunglasses in primary colors.

Favorite Quotes and Memories
"It's really thick out there guys, don't go outside today" -A.D. Michael S. reporting for WXKQRT News