SCRIPT FOR DEBUT Introduction Good Evening Ladies and Gentlemen. May we have your attention please. We are about to begin Franzyn Maryel's 18th Birthday Party Celebration so please find your seats or table and make yourselves comfortable and enjoy the rest of the evening. Production Number A: A very good evening to each and every one and welcome Franzyn Maryel's 18th Birthday Party. We would like to thank everyone for gracing this very momentous occasion because as they say, you only get to be 18 once. C: We are gathered here tonight to witness the transformation of a young girl to a beautiful lady. We are very lucky for we are chosen to be here and be part of this momentous occasion in the debutant's life. Ladies and Gentlemen, Franzyn Maryel in her opening salvo! INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS A: We would like to acknowledge the key persons who took a great part in making this joyous affair possible. Ladies and gentlemen, it is with great pleasure that I introduce to you the family of our lovely debutant ____________. A big round of applause please. Thank you very much. Roll call of guests Candles Roses Bills Treasures GRAND ENTRANCE OF PARENTS C: Before we proceed to the main part of the occasion, let us first give this moment to the people who made all these a success: from the planning to the execution, for the foods, the details of the party. Without these people, this event would not be possible. May I call in the proud parents of our debutant Mr and Mrs Incon to give and share to us their commitment to their loving daughter. (welcome message mother) SLIDESHOW GRAND ENTRANCE OF DEBUTANT A: You see her grow up. You see her smile. You see her laugh. You see her everything. And now you are about to see her as a grown-up lady. A lady of good heart, character and ambition. An 18th birthday marks almost the steps from youth to young adult, with all its relative responsibilities. Join us as we celebrate this wonderful girl's coming of age. Let us all celebrate as our girl becomes a full-bloomed lady tonight. C: Tonight, calls for a grand celebration and it is our distinct pleasure to introduce to you for the very first time, the reason why we are all gathered here tonight, ladies and gentlemen. So without further ado, let us all rise and give a warm round of applause, would you please welcome, our lovely debutante, Franzyn Maryel A: Such a spectacular grand entrance by our lovely debutante, I would say. Ceremonials (wla ko kabalo sa meaning2 ani) hahahaha abas kaog bayabas Shoes (father) Crown (mother) Earrings (mother) Bouquet (father) 18 ROSES A: Flowers often symbolize degrees of love and affection, but they can also send a variety of messages. Messages of forgiveness, purity, modesty, hope, beauty and love. The 18 roses signify 18 very special gentlemen in the life of the debutant, like her friends, relatives, brothers, boyfriend and of course we can never forget the father for he is always the first or last dance. C: The 18 roses signify the debutante’s coming of age. We have now come to the part of our program that the guys have been waiting for. A chance to hold the hand of our lovely debutante for a short dance. A: To begin with, let us call all the gents to gather on the side for the smooth flow of the program. As your name is called, it is your chance to offer a flower and to dance with the debutant. So the first dance goes to ____ HOST: (In the middle of the father and daughter dance) The father and daughter dance is probably one of the most loved traditions in any Filipino debut celebration. This signifies the daughter’s first step to womanhood and the father’s acceptance of this period in his daughter’s life. DINNER Emcee: We are nearing the most awaited part of the evening, dinner… but before we partake of the sumptuous buffet that ____________ catering has provided for us, may we now call on Mrs. ____ to say grace. Emcee: ""How is everybody doing so far? Is everybody happy? Is everyone also hungry? (Yes!) There you go. Don’t worry folks, we wouldn’t be delaying your delicious dinner any further. Emcee: "While some of you are still feasting on the delicious buffet and the decadent dessert, We will now continue with our program 18 BILLS (WLA KOY LARLAR HAHAHAHA) 18 TREASURES C: Let us now proceed to the 18 treasures. It doesn’t matter how expensive, how elegant or how precious the gift is, what matters most is the thought, the value and the essence that the gift contains. These gifts are significant to the debutant and that she will truly treasure these for the rest of her life A: The 18 treasure gifts signify the 18 person that she will treasure and these gifts will be her inspiration and armor in her journey towards fulfilling her dreams. Ladies and gentlemen, the 18 gifts (3 batches for 18 treasures – 1 in each batch to say something about the gift) 18 CANDLES A: Let us now have the 18 Lights. Candle often reveal a sense of mystery and supernatural guidance. It symbolizes security as it may illuminate circumstances. It may also signify 18 significant people in our celebrant's life who serve as her guide as she grows up. C: These are also the people who care for her and love her unconditionally. As you hear your name, please be on stage, light your candle and give a brief message or birthday wish for Franzyn Maryel Happy birthday song. "Happy Birthday Franzyn! Let us give 18 claps for Franzyn.. Thank you very much. You can now blow your 18 candles and make a wish. It is now time to slice the cake. As Jam has reached the age of maturity, she will now slice the cake and give a portion to her parents as a symbol of her love and gratefulness to them." CLOSING MESSAGE A: Tonight’s celebration tells me that the best demonstration of gratitude in response to a wonderful experience like this one can be contained in an overwhelming thank you. Maraming salamat po for making me a part of this memorable occasion. C: And if there’s one person here tonight who is more than grateful to see all of you, that would be our beloved celebrant, Franzyn. I’m giving the floor to our dear debutant to give her message for all of us. "And now a word from our lovely debutante, Franzyn." A: And with that our program has officially concluded. We would like to thank Franzyn's suppliers who have made this momentous night a success. We would like to thank you all for making it to this wonderful celebration of Franzyn's 18th birthday. C: For those who are going home, may God bless you. Be safe everyone. And for those who are staying, the night is young and the floor is now open for dancing. This is your host, _____, signing off. A: Aimee Both; Thank you and have a blessed night."
