1. Theatre Opportunities at Westfield High School

2. Fall Play October 30 & 31 A Nightmare on Union Street A collection of scary short plays Call-out meeting is September 1 period 6 in LGI (Directors announced, auditions explained etc.) Auditions Sep 2 & 3

3. Fall Play Must fill out a membership form Expectation: pay dues ($5 Apprentices, $10 Thespians) Sign up for audition time at signupgenius.com Fill out and have parents sign audition form Attend all rehearsals Rehearsal calendar and script located on blog & moodle

4. Fall Play Production Staff Supports director and actors at rehearsals (one production staff member must be present at every rehearsal) Costumes, props (including set furniture) and makeup. Responsible for moving props and set furniture on and off stage You must be at one or more of the work sessions to participate. – 8/26, 8/27 & 8/28

5. New Auditorium Manager Mr. Brian Coon New Auditorium Manager also Technical Director – Oversees lights, sound, rigging, and large scenery He will be developing a plan for tech crew that works in his schedule, meets the needs of our shows, and meets the expectations of the administration – Students should expect things to be different

6. Fall Play Tech Crew Tentative Plans: – Actors, production staff, and even parents will help with any set building needed Build/paint dates: 9/26, 10/10, 10/24 – Additional dates may be scheduled by TD as necessary – There will be future plans to train students on lights/sound etc. but nothing set up yet – You must be at one or more of the work sessions to participate: 8/26, 8/27 & 8/28

7. Haunted Trails Dates of Operation are 10/27 – 10/29. – Yes, that’s production week for the fall play – Yes, a student can do both Thespian troupe & Mrs. Adams will decide theme and participants on 8/25 – Be sure to sign up today if interested on signupgenius.com You must be at one or more of the work sessions to participate. – 8/26, 8/27 & 8/28

8. ComedySportz We will field a team of 8-12 actletes Last year’s team members will get priority over positions Tryouts are Sep 1 from 3:30 – 5:00 PM in room 1316 Must be able to attend ALL workshops. If you miss a workshop or a practice, you MUST sit out one match per workshop you miss. Three misses = removal from team.

9. ComedySportz Workshops are held at CSz on Mass Ave in Indy – you are responsible for own transportation – 9/26, 10/3, 10/24, 11/7, 12/5, 1/9. – One exhibition match as a team: 1/23, 1/30 or 2/6 Team trainings at WHS on 11/2, 11/16 Home matches on 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16 Away matches (4) TBD

10. Musical Guys and Dolls – Call-outs will be in late November or early December – Auditions will be Jan 5-8 – Performances will be March 17-19 – More info at the call-out meeting

11. Stay Informed! WHS Thespians facebook group Mrs. Adams blog WHSThespians Moodle – if it asks for enrollment key use “Adams” Tweet @WHSThespians Ask an officer

12. Officers President: Cooper Tennent Vice President of Membership: Sara Jarvis Secretary: Paige Penry Appointed Positions: – ComedySportz team captain: Cooper Tennent – Troupe Publicist: Lily Wessel – Troupe Historian: Jonny Robinson

13. Other Opportunities COME TO BUTLER THEATRE DAY TO EXPERIENCE A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A COLLEGE THEATRE MAJOR. Saturday September 19, 2015 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM Butler University (Lilly Hall) Free Grades: 9-12 Registration is required by September 9, 2015 REGISTER AT: https://butler.formstack.com/forms/theatreday

14. Other Opportunities 2015 Purdue Theatre High School Day TO REGISTER: Fill out and send registration form. Include $10 registration fee. Registration deadline is November 13, 2015. Workshops will be held in Yue-Kong Pao Hall of Visual and Performing Arts. This intensive theatre experience will culminate with a performance of William Shakespeare’s, As You Like It. Registration form available on blog and moodle

15. Frequently Asked Questions Can one person act and do tech for the same show? This year, for the fall play, yes, for the musical, no. I play a sport. Can I also do the shows? In your offseason, it might be possible, but not during your sport season. I have a job. Can I just come to rehearsals whenever I don’t work? Doing a chow is a commitment, juts like a job. Most employers will be flexible if you request off in advance. But generally, no you must be at all the rehearsals.

16. Frequently Asked Questions What is a Thespian? What is an Apprentice? The International Thespian Society is an honor society for students of theatre. You can become a Thespian after earning 10 points in at least two plays and in two different areas, such as acting, tech, workshop participation etc. An Apprentice is a student of theatre working toward becoming a Thespian.

17. More Questions? Email Mrs. Adams at adamsr@wws.k12.in.us Stop by room 1316. Thank you for attending! Go to Mrs. Adams blog or WHSThespians moodle for more info.