Welcome to Advanced Theatre Arts Mrs. Chenard Dorothy McElhinney Middle School mchenard@murrieta.k12.ca.us Room B119 The Colts The Colts The Colts

“To be, or not to be? That is the question!” Expectations “To be, or not to be? That is the question!” ~William Shakespeare Sincere heart and positive spirit Respect for all (including the room) Strong Commitment to the class, our program, and to each other Participation and best efforts Team work Open communication

Advanced Theatre – What to Expect 1st Semester… Journals – Randomly assigned as a beginning reflection; Assigned after each performance event. Friday, Sept. 29th Disney Performing Arts Workshops (more info to follow) October 2nd -6th parent conference week Wednesday, November 1st – no school Friday, November 10th – no school Nov. 20-25 – Thanksgiving break Monday, November 27th Set building/prop making/painting 3:30-7pm MPR Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 29th and 30th – alternate set building as needed 5:30-7:00pm Saturday, Dec. 2nd – final set building 12:30pm-5pm Tuesday, Dec. 5th Full Dress and Tech Rehearsal 2nd period (8:30 am call) Wednesday, Dec. 6th full dress and tech rehearsals 3rd period (10:52 am call) Thurs. Dec. 7th 6:30-9pm Period 2 evening performance (6pm call) (daytime performance during class) Friday, Dec. 8th 6:30-9pm Period 3 evening performance (6pm call) (daytime performance during class)

What else is going on? Date TBD - Middle School Monologue Competition (tentatively hosted at Warm Springs or Thompson Middle School) (after school event) Wednesday, March 20th and Thursday, March 21st DMMS mini Shakespeare Competition during class – to determine groups moving on to festival – as needed Thursday, April 19th DMMS Annual Shakespeare Night – “An Evening with the Bard” 6:30-9pm MPR We will be selling advanced tickets again this year and seeking reservations for themed table sponsorships!!! Saturday, April 21st Jr. High/Varsity Shakespeare Festival (8th grade and high school participation only) location yet to be determined – optional participation Saturday, April 28th Middle School Shakespeare Festival – location TBD – We will participate  Friday, June 1st 6:30-9pm pm Adv. Theatre Arts “Student Showcase” Extra credit – Seeing a live theatre performance during the semester is a great way to support other theatre programs and earn extra credit. I will keep you posted on extra credit live theatre opportunities in the area as I am made aware of them. 5pts for each performance attended. Participation in other fundraising activities as they arise throughout the year. Please…check the webpage regularly for updated information and reminders http://www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID=27325

Volunteer Sign-Ups Volunteer Coordinator (Oversees the putting together of volunteers for various events - includes coordinating ticket sales and concession table volunteers for events) Fundraising Organizer Costume/props Coordinator Building/painting sets (moveable flats/backdrops, etc.) Transporting set pieces to school and back again Shakespeare Night Coordinator Disneyland/Shakespeare Festival Chaperones VR Cast Party and End of year theatre party coordinator Videographer/photographer Stage helpers (Supervising/assisting actors during performances) If you can help in any of these roles, please sign up tonight or e-mail me of your interest!  Thank you, in advance!

In this classroom I hope my students… Care Offer positive input Live, love, learn…and laugh (when appropriate!) Turn challenges into opportunities! Support each other in their theatrical pursuits And remember… Please e-mail me with your best contact e-mail COLTS LEAD by Example!!!