1. Broadcast Your Voice February 9-11, 2017 Columbus State University
Thescon 2017
Broadcast Your Voice
February 9-11, 2017
Columbus State University

2. Portable Chargers and wall chargers should be carried at all times
Portable Chargers and wall chargers should be carried at all times! Phones need to remain charged.
Communication
REMIND TEXT – Please pull out your mobile devices and sign on now if you haven’t already!
Text to 81010
GUIDEBOOK – Download the Guidebook App, Choose Georgia Thespian Conference 2017
CHAPERONES – Students will be assigned a chaperone who they will check in at all meal times and at the end of the night

3. Schedule Thursday, February 9 Arrive at Pope at 8:15 am
Stop for lunch at Steak & Shake in Columbus (*you will need your own money for this)
Sign in, get show tickets – attend shows & workshops 2:00-11 pm
Friday, February 10
Attend shows & workshops 9:30-9:00
Dance 9:30-11
Saturday, February 11
Attend shows & workshops 9:30-5
5:00 Leave for Pope
Stop at Houlihans for dinner (*you will need your own money for this)
Return to Pope around 9 ish – Please be available to pick up your child!!!

4. Packing & Spending Money
Bring a duffle bag AND carry on sized supplies for the bus (we will provide a drawstring bag that morning). Duffle will stay on the bus while we attend the conference throughout the day
Anything you need in between should be carried on the bus, not in the duffle
Dress comfortably! You will need movement clothes!
Food – snacks (granola bars) and water bottle with a lid are all you may need. All other food is provided for the conference, except where otherwise noted
Spending Money – only what you think you may want to purchase in the exhibit hall and 2 meals

5. Miscellaneous School Rules First Aid
All CCSD rules apply for the entire time you are gone and discipline handled by admin upon return.
This is an excused absence from school BUT you should speak to your teachers about missing prior to departure so you know the expectations coming back on Monday.
No drugs, alcohol, stay in assigned area, etc.
Hotel Etiquette – stay in rooms once checked in for the night, keep voices down and respectful to other guests
You represent Pope High School – don’t do anything that may jeopardize our ability to attend in the future!
First Aid
Chaperones will have a supply of basics (Tylenol, Motrin, Band Aids, Feminine Products, etc.)
If you require prescription medication, please let us know

6. Opening & Closing ceremonies, IE’s, Improv
IE’s & IMPROV Competition
We start and end our conference highlighting all things Thescon. We have assigned seats for this show at the Bill Heard Auditorium.
The Opening Ceremonies is a performance of students from throughout the state.
Closing Ceremonies are a combination of the winning IE’s, awards and scholarships.
IE’s are Individual Events – students compete in these events by signing up in advance. Students may go watch in lieu of a show or workshop. You only can enter during a certain window, seats are limited, and no talking is allowed.
Improv Competition – The improv troupe is divided up with other improv students to compete in a multi-round competition. You can go watch this as well.

7. HUG CLIPS
Students exchange these “clips” (clothes pins) with other troupes.
Students make these on their own, but typically will include Pope Thespian Troupe #4448 on them

8. HAVE FUN!