1. With Ms. Weed and Mr. Michael
IMS Drama!!
With Ms. Weed and Mr. Michael

2. How to get to the IMS drama website
IMS Homepage:
-Click “Activities”
-Click “Clubs”
-Click “Drama”
Ms. Weed will post schedules, announcements, requests there.
Schedules are posted under “Documents” and in the Calendar (from now on)
She will also you all!
Feel free to get in touch with questions or concerns 

3. The Rules of Comedy: Show-verview!
A hilarious slapstick comedy where actors teach the audience the “rules of comedy,” then prove they work by applying them to the final scene of Shakespeare’s Hamlet.
Memorizing Shakespeare with your student!
Not as hard as it sounds!
Great way to bond with your child and find out how they’re doing.
WE’VE ADDED AN EXTRA SHOW!!
Sunday, November 21st at 2 PM!
Double-casting: what does that mean?

4. Drama at IMS
Turning the drama program from just shows to actual classes
Throughout the shows, actors will be exposed to true theatrical work: lessons in physical theatre, crafting characters, and Shakespeare
We have high expectations. We request your students be present, engaged, ready and committed to put in work in and out of rehearsal
Memorizing lines
Memorizing blocking
Being present (conflict policy)

5. Schedule overview: What can I expect from Tech?
Tech week: the week before the show where we put it truly “on its feet”
Running the show with light and sound cues
Full costume and props rehearsals
It runs later than our typical rehearsals
Plan out a carpool!

6. How Can I get involved?
There are lots of ways to support your student’s theatre experience!
Parent Volunteer Positions
Ushers (seats and concessions) – 2 parents needed!
Costumes (wash, help costume crew keep track) – 2 parents needed!
Ticket Booth – 2 parents needed!
Photographers! – any parent with photography skills to take pictures!
Post-Show Party Coordinator!! – COOKIES NOT CUPCAKES!
Publicity!!
Driving posters around town!
Marketing shows to parent groups, places of worship, family and friends!