theatre handbook - Servite High School
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theatre handbook - Servite High School
THEATRE HANDBOOK TRI-SCHOOL CLASSES FALL, WINTER AND SPRING PRODUCTIONS COMEDY SPORTZ HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE TRI-SCHOOL THEATRE DANCE ACADEMY THESPIANS CAPPIES INTERNSHIP 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE CONTENT 2 Table of Contents 3 Welcome 4 Philosophy 5 Tri-School History 6 Production History 7 MACY Award Winners 8 MACY Award Winners 9 Capies, JRAY, National Youth Award Winners 10 Brian Shucker Awards 11 Class Policies and Expectations 12 Class Policies and Expectations 13 Tri-School Classes 14 Tri-School Theatre Dance Academy (TSTDA) 15 The Cappies Critics Program 16 Internship Program 17 Auditions 18 Audition Information 19 Rehearsal and Performance Discipline 20 Comedy Sportz 21 The International Thespian Society 2 WELCOME Congratulations! You’ve chosen to become involved in Tri-School Theatre. Whether you are enrolling in a class, participating in one of the shows or serving as a Cappies Critic, you’ve become a part of a unique and wonderful theatrical community. Over its twenty four year history, TriSchool Theatre has distinguished itself as one of the foremost theatre training programs on the secondary level, having been honored with awards from The Educational Theatre Association, The Music and Arts Commendation for Youth, The John Raitt Awards for Youth, The California State Thespian Society and The Cappies Critics Program. In 1999, TriSchool was recognized by the Educational Theatre Association with the Outstanding School Award. In 1999 and 2007, Tri-School was selected as the California State Thespian Honor Troupe. In 2006 and 2009, Tri-School Theatre performed at the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland. Together, Connelly, Rosary and Servite High Schools have made a commitment to the value of arts in education. At a time when schools are cutting arts programs, Tri-School has continued to grow and expand, offering its participants opportunities to deepen their understanding of theatre, make new friends, and develop their unique, God-given talents. This handbook is designed to answer some of your questions. We hope it will be a useful reference and orient you as you become involved in the many exciting opportunities offered by Tri-School Theatre. Keep it handy, and share it with your family. Welcome to the world of Tri-School Theatre! Tri-School Theatre 1952 West La Palma Avenue Anaheim, CA 92801 Phone: (714) 774-7575 x1155 Fax: (714) 774-1404 www.trischool.org 3 PHILOSOPHY MISSION STATEMENT Tri-School Theatre is an educational Theatre ministry that uses the performing arts as a way for students to discover themselves and to nurture their God-given talents through process-oriented training in a Christcentered environment. PHILOSOPHY Through the philosophical, financial, and educational commitment of the administrations of Connelly, Rosary and Servite High Schools, Tri-School Theatre is a model of cooperation and support for the value of arts in education. Tri-School Theatre is committed to nurturing the individual gifts of each student in a community which recognizes that an individual's talents are a gift from God and are to be shared with others in a spirit of gratitude. Although Tri-School Theatre strives to maintain the highest standards for performance and production quality, the focus is on the process of educating the student. While studying the skills of acting, musical theatre, movement, vocal technique, improvisation, playwriting, directing, and stagecraft, Tri-School Theatre students learn life skills such as critical thinking, leadership, and responsibility through discovery, collaboration, and affirmation in a process oriented, Christ- centered environment. GUIDING PRINCIPLES 1. As a community of faith, we acknowledge that each individual person - whether in the capacity of teacher, student, parent or staff, has been endowed with unique gifts. Through the sharing of those gifts, we are making our unique contribution to the Tri-School community. (Matthew 5:14-16) 2. We acknowledge that each of us is a part of the Body of Christ. Therefore, our actions, words, and deeds come from a place that recognizes the spark of the divine in each other. (1 Corinthians 12:12-30) 3. God has no hands but our own. Through work and commitment, we recognize that God lives in our effort to serve one another. (John 13:4-8) 4. We treat one another with respect. We recognize that each member of our community is on his or her own spiritual journey, and we honor that unique journey. We recognize that we are each undergoing our own process of unfolding and discovery. We are facilitators of each other's growth, but God is the source and inspiration. (Romans 8:28-29) 5. The educational focus of Tri-School Theatre Conservatory is on the development of the whole person, using the arts as a means of expression and self-discovery. (John 3:2-3) 6. Each teacher and staff member of Tri-School Theatre is charged with the responsibility of upholding the standards for educational excellence as outlined in the Expected School Wide Learning Results through the WASC accreditation. The educational method is on process. If the process has integrity, the product will have integrity. (Col 1:28) 7. All teachers, directors, and staff members are expected to possess a mastery of subject matter, a love of teaching young people, excellent communication skills, a commitment to process oriented teaching, and an acceptance of the responsibility as a role model of Christian values. (Luke 6:40; 1 Cor 4:1-4) 8. Curriculum and material introduced to students is expected to reflect Christian values. Use of explicit language or inappropriate subject matter are unsuitable for use in classes or performance. (2 Peter 2:1-4) 9. Tri-School Theatre offers students of all levels opportunities to explore their creative potential in a physically and emotionally safe, nurturing, loving, disciplined, Christ-centered environment. (Romans 12:15) 10. We endeavor to create by the power of the Holy Spirit, an artistic community in which faculty may teach with joy and facilitate the development of students' maturity, character, responsibility, integrity, accountability, and uniqueness, in a spirit of gratitude, humility, affirmation, service and love of one another and God. (John 13:34; Phil 2: 1-11) 4 TRI-SCHOOL HISTORY Tri-School Theatre was born out of a vision to create a theatre arts training program for students attending three Catholic, single-sex high schools in North Orange County: Cornelia Connelly School in Anaheim, Rosary High School in Fullerton, and Servite High School in Anaheim. Unique in that it combines three separate high schools, the program, which emphasizes the philosophy of process, discipline, and professionalism in a loving, nurturing, creative environment, grew from seven students to a remarkable 175 in less than thirteen years. Rosary Alumna Amy Luskey-Barth who holds a BFA from the USC School of Theatre established the Tri -School Program in 1989. A charter was developed through the combined efforts of the administrations of each school in 1994, formally establishing the Tri-School Theatre Program into the curriculum of Connelly, Rosary and Servite High Schools. Since its inception, the program has grown into a four-year Performing Arts Program with an individualized mentorship program. The program operates out of the 989seat, fully-equipped Servite Theatre. In addition to classes, Tri-School Theatre produces four main stage shows, three showcases, and various other projects each year. The program has been honored multiple times with the Music and Art Commendation Award (MACY) for the Best High School Musical in Orange County: for its 1992 production of Brigadoon, in 1994 for Into the Woods; in 1996 for Fiddler on the Roof; in 1997 for The Secret Garden, and in 2004 for The King and I. Tri-School also received the Theatro Del Arte Award for Artistic Excellence for the 1995 production of Carousel. In 1998, The MACY organization created the Non-Pareil award for the Tri-School Theatre production of Children of Eden and, in 2000, Tri-School received The Spirit of the Macy Award for The Pajama Game. The 2001 production of Carnival received the Showstopper Award, and in 2002, Godspell recieved the Childress Award. In 2007 Tri-School earned the Commedia dell’Arte Macy award for Annie Get Your Gun. In 2010, Curtains earned the Nouveau Del Arte Award, and in 2011, Kiss Me, Kate received the Theatromania MACY Award. Other highlights include the 1994 World Premiere production of an original musical about life in high school called Yearbook by Darcy Rice, Glenn Mehrbach and Michael Michetti. The musical received two staged readings in the 1993/94 Conservatory and a fully produced production in the fall of 1994. Students were interviewed extensively for source material for the script and Conservatory members participated in question and answer sessions following the readings. Dramatic Publishing Company has published Yearbook and Tri-School Theatre is credited as the original producer and cast of the show. In February of 1995, the Tri-School Theatre Thespians performed an excerpt of Yearbook at the California State Thespian Festival and won 1st place for their performance, garnering them an invitation to perform a 1/2 hour excerpt from the show at the International Thespian Festival in Lincoln, Nebraska. In 1998, the restaged Yearbook was performed as the fall main stage production and Tri-School was invited to perform the show on the main stage of the International Thespian Festival. In 2003, Tri-School Theatre returned to the main stage with its premier song and dance group A Joyful Noise in A Sentimental Journey. After an extensive application process, Tri-School Theatre was selected to represent the United States at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland. In August of 2006, in conjunction with the American High School Theatre Festival, 36 students of Tri-School performed the UK Premier production of Yearbook at The Fringe. This was a great honor, as The Fringe Festival is the largest arts festival in the world. TriSchool Theatre was selected to attend the Fringe Festival again in 2009. 5 PRODUCTION HISTORY 1989 1989 Spring Fall 1990 1990 1991 1991 1991 1992 1993 1993 1994 1994 Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall 1995 1995 1996 1996 Spring Fall Spring Fall 1996 1997 1998 1998 1999 1999 2000 2000 2001 2001 2002 2002 2002 2003 Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Winter Spring 2003 2004 Fall Winter Pippin An Evening of One Acts: All the World’s a Stage Some Enchanted Evening The Long Christmas Dinner Hello, Dolly! David and Lisa West Side Story The Crucible Brigadoon The Miracle Worker 25th Anniversary Revue Encore The Skin of Our Teeth Into the Woods Spring Fall Winter 2005 2005 Spring Fall 2006 2006 2006 Winter Spring Summer UK Premiere Production of 2006 2007 2007 2007 2007 2008 World Premiere Production of YEARBOOK Our Town Carousel A Midsummer Night’s Dream Fiddler on the Roof The Merry Wives of Windsor The Fantasticks The Secret Garden Arsenic and Old Lace Children of Eden YEARBOOK Guys and Dolls The Diviners The Pajama Game Everyman Revisited Carnival Godspell Let Your Life Sing! The Matchmaker The Little Prince How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying A Joyful Noise: Sentimental Journey Much Ado about Nothing Faculty Follies An Evening of One Acts 2008 2008 2008 2009 2009 2009 2009 2010 2010 2010 2011 2011 2011 2012 2012 6 The King and I Alice in Wonderland Blithe Spirit A Joyful Noise: Seasons of Love The Wizard of Oz Fahrenheit 451 A Joyful Noise: Hooray for Hollywood Yearbook in Concert West Side Story 2004 2004 2005 YEARBOOK Antigone Don’t Drink the Water A Joyful Noise: A Whole New World Winter The Diary of Anne Frank Spring Annie Get Your Gun Summer Don’t Drink the Water Fall Fools Winter Tartuffe Forever Plaid Spring Beauty and the Beast Summer The Mousetrap Fall Dead Man Walking A Joyful Noise: Being Alive Winter The Taffetas Working Spring Thoroughly Modern Millie Summer You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown Fall Romeo and Juliet Winter Christmastime is Here G.I Jukebox A Murder is Announced Spring Curtains Fall The Man Who Came to Dinner Winter Dracula Spring Kiss Me, Kate Fall Fall Winter Spring The Hobbit Little Shop of Horrors Seussical MACY AWARD WINNERS Karl Abad Jessica Alaniz Justin Alonzo Alan Alvarez Brian Baron Brendan Barth Brian Bedard Joe Bedard Mark Bedard Carrie Beidelman Cyndy Binoya Hunter Berecochea Brandon Berg Matthew Blashaw Eric Bower Hillary Bower Jennifer Boyd Jenna Brady Karla Briesemeister Amanda Brown Courtney Burfeind Hannah Butler Joe Callinan Jeffrey Caluag Ashley Cappel Marshal Carolan Francesca Carpello Danielle Carr Jennifer Carreon Gina Certeza Elizabeth Cherney Alaina Childs Nick Coad Emma Cofer Chance Connor Alex Covington Brian Cox Blake Cross Lexi Cross Kyle Daly Hannah De Los Reyes Holly De Los Reyes Gina Delacruz Bridget Devoy Nakesha Dodson Christine Doidge Brian Domino Nicole Dubuc Robert Dudley Thoroughly Modern Millie Carousel Godspell Godspell Children of Eden West Side Story Kiss Me, Kate Pajama Game Guys and Dolls Children of Eden The Secret Garden Little Shop of Horrors Seussical Beauty and the Beast Working Thoroughly Modern Millie Curtains Into the Woods Children of Eden Guys and Dolls Pajama Game The Secret Garden Into the Woods Thoroughly Modern Millie Into the Woods Working Kiss Me, Kate Carousel Little Shop of Horrors Seussical The King and I Seussical Brigadoon Encore How to Succeed Beauty and the Beast Thoroughly Modern Millie Little Shop of Horrors West Side Story Brigadoon Into the Woods Carousel How to Succeed Little Shop of Horrors Seussical The Wizard of Oz West Side Story How to Succeed Seussical Working Kiss Me, Kate Kiss Me, Kate Little Shop of Horrors The King and I The Wizard of Oz West Side Story Annie Get Your Gun Annie Get Your Gun Fiddler on the Roof The Secret Garden Children of Eden How to Succeed Godspell Guys and Dolls Pajama Game Beauty and the Beast Thoroughly Modern Millie West Side Story Fiddler on the Roof The King and I The Wizard of Oz West Side Story Annie Get Your Gun Beauty and the Beast Melanie Duffin Krista Engle Sean Faley Lara Fernando Nina Fernando Sumayah Ferris Spencer Fovell David Franklin Matthew Galligan Brian Galvez Daniel Garcia Jessica Gaston Maliha Ghazali Katie Gibson Leean Gill Mel Gonzalez Jodanna Harding Danny Harris Christina Hernandez Ivey Hernandez John Herrera Grant Hodges Gregory Jenn Candace Johnson Matt Johnson Jennifer Jones Sammy Juliano Andrew Jurgensen Matt Kahler Danny Kane David Kane Maya Karon Amanda Kay Melissa Kay Jessica Kelly Shane Kennedy Peter Klojda Anthony Kocal Zoe Krengel-Wolf 7 Pajama Game Thoroughly Modern Millie Beauty and the Beast Working Thoroughly Modern Millie The King and I West Side Story West Side Story Thoroughly Modern Millie Working Kiss Me, Kate Little Shop of Horrors Seussical How to Succeed Beauty and the Beast Working Curtains Kiss Me, Kate Annie Get Your Gun West Side Story Kiss Me, Kate Beauty and the Beast Brigadoon Into the Woods Working Thoroughly Modern Millie Curtains Kiss Me, Kate Little Shop of Horrors Seussical Into the Woods Carousel Fiddler on the Roof Godspell Thoroughly Modern Millie Little Shop of Horrors West Side Story Kiss Me, Kate Little Shop of Horrors Seussical Kiss Me, Kate Little Shop of Horrors Seussical Children of Eden Guys and Dolls West Side Story Brigadoon Encore Brigadoon Encore West Side Story The Secret Garden Guys and Dolls Pajama Game Fiddler on the Roof The Secret Garden Kiss Me, Kate Little Shop of Horrors Curtains Kiss Me, Kate Curtains The Secret Garden Guys and Dolls Into the Woods Fiddler on the Roof Carnival Godspell Godspell The King and I West Side Story Into the Woods Carousel Fiddler on the Roof MACY AWARD WINNERS Nicole Kuklok Ronald Lathrop Crystal Lathrop Anthony Lee Carrie Leonard Zack Linnert Stephanie Lincoln Gunnar Lindfors III Bernadette Magallanes Laura Marcin Frankie Marrone Marlene Martinez Mercedes Martinez Bucky Mason Beth Mawhinney Max McCann Michael McCoy Nina McEntee Sean McGee Paul McGill Sarah McGuire Erin McNally Dominic Melanson Brooke Medina Christopher Meditz Joseph Mendizza Tyler Mercer Erin Miller Kellie Montanio Megan Moore Elizabeth Mule Matthew Murray Sarah Murray Kristen Nash Christian Navarro Laurie Nellesen Benjamin Newton Virginia Nolde Amy Northrop Eric Orr Chris Palmer Emily Pankau Sam Pelle Lisa Perez Jennifer Poyer Armand Rainville Katie Reinbold Lorenzo Reyes Fiddler on the Roof Guys and Dolls Pajama Game Godspell Kiss Me, Kate Into the Woods Fiddler on the Roof The Secret Garden Children of Eden Pajama Game Guys and Dolls The Wizard of Oz West Side Story Working Thoroughly Modern Millie How to Succeed Guys and Dolls Brigadoon Into the Woods Brigadoon Into the Woods West Side Story Annie Get Your Gun Children of Eden West Side Story Brigadoon Into the Woods Working Curtains Kiss Me, Kate Kiss Me, Kate Little Shop of Horrors Seussical West Side Story Carnival Seussical The Secret Garden The Secret Garden Children of Eden Annie Get Your Gun Beauty and the Beast Working Thoroughly Modern Millie Beauty and the Beast Thoroughly Modern Millie Carousel Carnival West Side Story Annie Get Your Gun Working Working The King and I Guys and Dolls Godspell The King and I Into the Woods Carousel Fiddler on the Roof Beauty and the Beast Thoroughly Modern Millie Kiss Me, Kate Beauty and the Beast Beauty and the Beast West Side Story Annie Get Your Gun Guys and Dolls The Secret Garden Children of Eden Into the Woods Beauty and the Beast The King and I The Wizard of Oz West Side Story Melissa Reyes Katelyn Rigler Lisa Robles John Rocha Aaron Roethe Alicia Ross David Ruegg Jeanne Nicole St. Laurent LJ Santanello Frank Sarco Erica Schaeffer Adam Silos Elizabeth Smith Matt Smith Amanda Steinfeld Jessica Steffy Maureen Stone Marione Tamase Natalie Taormina Maureen Toner Tasha Tormey Natasha Tran Matthew Trojnar Crystal Tugadi Nick Van Hoogmoed Danielle Velasco Jasmen Villagomez Allison Viviano Melvin Walker, Jr. Eric Walswick Reed Watson Nathan Willingham Joanne Wozniak Lara Wozniak Chris Wiedel Elizabeth Wydra Mary Eileen Young Christy Zail Carlos Zavala 8 West Side Story Curtains The King and I The Wizard of Oz The Secret Garden The Secret Garden Children of Eden Pajama Game Fiddler on the Roof Annie Get Your Gun Brigadoon Curtains Kiss Me, Kate Little Shop of Horrors Seussical Seussical Into the Woods Carnival Pajama Game Godspell Beauty and the Beast Curtains The Secret Garden How to Succeed Seussical West Side Story Guys and Dolls Pajama Game Curtains Beauty and the Beast Kiss Me, Kate Carousel Fiddler on the Roof Godspell Curtains Seussical Little Shop of Horrors Pajama Game The Wizard of Oz How to Succeed The King and I Carnival Godspell The King and I West Side Story Carnival Children of Eden Guys and Dolls Pajama Game How to Succeed Brigadoon Into the Woods The Wizard of Oz Carnival Curtains CAPPIES, JRAY, and National Youth Theatre Awards Cappies Awards JRAY Awards 2004 The King and I Best Song 2009 Male Soloist Silver Award: Brandon Berg Thoroughly Modern Millie 2004 Kyle Daly The King and I Cameo Actor 2009 Best Choreography Bronze Award 2004 Laurie Nellesen The King and I Lead Actress (Musical) 2009 Best Ensemble Gold Award: Thoroughly Modern Millie Thoroughly Modern Millie 2004 Eric Walswick The King and I Lead Actor (Musical) 2009 Best Male Soloist: Brandon Berg 2005 Marian Quiroz Junior Critic of the Year 2005 Tri-School Theatre Critics Team of the Year Curtains National Youth Theatre Awards 2006 Beth Mawhinney West Side Story Featured Actress (Musical) 2009 Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play Amy Northrop Dead Man Walking 2006 Jenna Brady Freshman Critic of the Year 2009 Creativity Award Dead Man Walking 2007 Beth Mawhinney Annie Get Your Gun Lead Actress (Musical) 2010 Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical Brandon Berg, Curtains 2007 Grace Nolde Senior Critic of the Year 2010 Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical Leann Gill, Curtains 2007 Grace Nolde Special Service Award 2010 Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical David Kane, Curtains 2008 Robert Dudley Tartuffe Comic Actor (Play) 2010 Outstanding Ensemble, Curtains 2010 Outstanding Direction Hillary Pearson, Curtains 2008 Amy Northrop Tartuffe Comic Actress (Play) 2010 Outstanding Production Curtains 2008 Robert Dudley Beauty and the Beast Featured Actor (Musical) 2011 Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical Amanda Brown, Kiss Me, Kate 2008 Gaston & Lefou Beauty and the Beast Best Ensemble (Musical) 2011 Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical David Kane, Kiss Me, Kate 2008 “Gaston” Beauty and the Beast Best Song 2011 Outstanding Lighting Design Scott Kahler, Isaac Gleason, Alex Winkle & Michael Kellogg, Dracula 2012 Special Effects Crew Seussical Special Effects Crew of the Year 2012 Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical Sarah McGuire, Seussical 2012 Props Crew Seussical Props Crew of the Year 2012 Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical Erica Schaeffer, Seussical 2012 Jack Vogt The Hobbit Featured Actor (Play) 9 BRIAN SHUCKER AWARDS THE BRIAN SHUCKER INSPIRATION AWARD is given at the conclusion of the final performance of each Tri-School production to the cast or crew member whose dedication, commitment and generosity of spirit touched, inspired and set an example for others throughout the course of the production. As one of the founders of the Tri-School Theatre program, Brian shared his professional expertise and passion for musical theatre with the Tri-School Theatre students as Musical Director of the 1990 production of Hello, Dolly, as accompanist for Some Enchanted Evening and The Gift of Magi, as well as for a number of workshops throughout the 1989-90 season. Brian wrote his first musical while he was in high school and began his professional career at the age of 18 in the musical revue A-5, 6, 7, 8. He subsequently went on to appear in more than 20 productions, all musicals. As a pianist and musical director, Brian toured America with two different cabaret acts and served as resident musical director of Orange County’s Curtain Call Dinner Theatre. Always interested in encouraging young people in the arts, Brian worked with the Young Actors Company, the Young Americans, the Imagination Machine, Orange County High School of the Arts, and Tri-School Theatre. Brian’s original musical, Babes, opened off-Broadway the summer of 1992. The musical garnered him the L.A. Drama Critics and Dramalogue Awards for best music. Brian made his last visit to Tri-School for West Side Story auditions in February 1991, having been released from the hospital a few days earlier. He said at the time that he had a burst of energy and wanted to use it. Brian lived every day to the fullest and chose to give the last healthy year of his life to Tri-School Theatre students. His life and death served as an inspiration to all who knew him. With this award, Brian Shucker’s gentle presence will always be a part of the Tri-School Theatre Program and the music of his life will live in the hearts of those whose lives he directly and indirectly touched. Brian Shucker died on April 12, 1991, of a brain tumor caused by AIDS. Mike Ahmad Andy Anderson Matthew Ballestero Gillian Barth Amanda Beckman Nathan Beckman Katie Bowen Eric Alan Bower Jennifer Boyd Matthew Brinegar Alena Cabral Cris Calabria Ashley Cappel John Caton The “Children” of Eden The “Antigone” Chorus Kevin Costello Michael Crabtree Christina Craig-San Vicente Amy Crismon Christopher Cutts Hannah De Los Reyes Nicolas Doidge Emma D’Onofrio Robert Dudley Tom Eberly The Fantasticks: Cast & Stage Manager Lara Fernando Teresa Finnegan Heather Franklin Maliha Ghazali Sameen Ghazali Melanie Galyon Jessie Gaston Leean Gill Isaac Gleason David Green Andrew Halberstadt Kevin Halverson Patrick Harrington Daniel Harris Joey Hennings Kathrina Hirschfield Joe Holper Into the Woods: Cast & Crew Ariel Jaroscak-Oxman Morgan Janssen Andrew Jurgensen Matthew Kahler Scott Kahler McKenna Kelly Linda Kintz Anthony Kocal Catilin Leong Zack Linnert Bernadette Magallanes Elizabeth Markman Frankie Marrone Karissa Masciel Buck Mason Beth Mawhinney Sarah Mawhinney Paul McGill Dominic Melanson Michael Monahan Angelica Morales A Murder is Announced: Cast & Crew Tricia Navato Laurie Nellesen Darla Nesbit Taryn Nesbit Ben Newton Amy Northrop Christopher Ohlmacher Chelsea Palumbo Sarah Pass 10 Ignacio Pena Christina Perry Sara Qahoush Lorenzo Reyes Michael Ritchey Lisa Robles Andrea Rodriguez Alicia Ross Justin Roth Secret Garden Maids Evangelina Savala Elizabeth Smith Jamal Smith Matthew Smith Maureen Stone Maureen Toner Nick Van Hoogmoed Rachel Vine Eric Walswick Reed Watson Christopher Wiedel Alex Winkle Andy Winkle Cynthia Wihardja Nikki Yacono Mary Eileen Young Carlos Zavala TRI-SCHOOL POLICIES AND CLASS EXPECTATIONS Tri-School Theatre Classes Tri-School Theatre classes offer students of all levels— from beginner to advanced— opportunities to explore their creative potential in theatre arts within a nurturing, disciplined environment. TriSchool Theatre participants make friends with students from Connelly, Rosary and Servite and have the opportunity to develop their individual artistic talents with professional instructors in many areas of theatre arts. Tri-School Theatre students learn by doing. As a culminating experience to course work, all students have the opportunity to perform in or work on a showcase. Showcases are held at the end of each seven-week program. Core year-long students may be selected to perform in the fall, winter, and/or spring. Learning in the arts is both collaborative and individualized. In order to meet the needs and to nurture the individual talents of students, as well as to address a student’s challenges in risk-taking, Tri -School Theatre is committed to small class sizes. Classes meet on selected Thursdays or Fridays at the Servite theatre, 1952 W La Palma in Anaheim. Dance Academy classes meet on select weekdays at Rosary High School, 1340 N. Acacia in Fullerton. Students must provide their own transportation. Non-School Students Tri-School Theatre was created for and is subsidized by Connelly, Rosary and Servite High Schools. However, we do allow limited participation from students outside our three school community. There is a non-school fee of $250 charged to any student participating in a class or production who is not an enrolled student at Connelly, Rosary or Servite. This fee is only charged once annually and allows a student’s participation in all classes and productions for that school year. The fee remains the same whether a student participates in one or more activities. This fee is in addition to the participation fee for a classes and productions. Lead roles in each production are limited to being cast from students who attend Connelly, Rosary or Servite. Refunds Tri-School does not issue refunds for withdrawals from classes, field trips, show participation fees, or any other charges, regardless of the reason. Enrolling or signing up for a program is considered your commitment. Our costumes, travel arrangements, and other costs are paid by Tri-School, and unless we can be reimbursed by a substitute or receive credit for a cancellation, we cannot offer reimbursements for fees paid. Tri-School is only able to offer a refund if no costs have been incurred and if Tri-School will not be charged penalties for the cancellation. In some cases, you may be able to find a substitute for a field trip, and have the substitute reimburse you in part or in full. 11 CLASS POLICIES AND EXPECTATIONS Dress Students are expected to wear appropriate clothing that allows for freedom of movement and floor work— no skirts or restrictive clothing, such as tight jeans. Exercise or athletic wear is best. Hair must be pulled back off of faces, jewelry, belts and watches minimized. Tech students must wear closed-toed shoes, and may be given additional guidelines by their instructor. Students should come dressed for class, or allow time to change before classes begin. Attendance Attendance is a vital part of Tri-School Theatre classes. While classes are not graded, the courses build on material from each previous class. Students may be removed from classes due to excessive absences. For an elective course, a student who is absent for 2 or more classes may be removed from the roster at the teacher’s discretion. For a year long course, a student who is absent for 5 or more classes may be removed from the roster at the teacher’s discretion. No refunds will be issued if a student is removed from the roster due to absences. Students must arrive at classes on time. Excessive tardiness may result in a student being removed from the roster at the teacher’s discretion. Conduct Learning can only take place in an environment in which all participants support and respect one another. Instructors at Tri-School are expected to treat students with respect and care. Likewise, students are expected to act in a respectful manner towards instructors and fellow classmates. Students are expected to support and encourage one another through all aspects of class work. Conduct that does not meet the standards of Connelly, Rosary and Servite High Schools will result in the following actions: 1st infraction: Warning given 2nd infraction: Detention at home school, school and parent called 3rd infraction: Conference with parent, student and Tri-School faculty member (s) 4th infraction: Immediate dismissal from Tri-School Theatre Severe infractions, such as use or possession of drugs, alcohol or a weapon, sexual harassment, or violence may result in more severe consequences. Tri-School reserves the right to skip any steps listed above, should a student’s actions warrant additional immediate disciplinary action. 12 TRI-SCHOOL CLASSES ACTING I FALL YEAR-LONG COURSE THURSDAYS, 3:30-5:00 PREREQUISITE: NONE This class is a foundation for all future work at Tri-School. Students will learn to work as an ensemble, and begin developing storytelling, monologues and scenes. Other projects may include improv, movement and voice. This course is geared for students who have not yet studied theatre in high school, though some may have experience from elementary school or junior high. MUSICAL THEATRE THURSDAYS, 4:45-6:15 FOR GRADES 9-12 This class will help you select, prepare, and present a musical theatre song for auditions, and to showcase your talent. No experience necessary—singers and non-singers welcome! Class is repeatable. MONOLOGUE ACTING II YEAR-LONG COURSE THURSDAYS, 3:30-5:00 PREREQUISITE: GRADES 10-12, ACTING I This course provides a more intense study of scene work and monologues, and may include such topics as movement and voice. This class requires a year of theatre experience at the high school level. THURSDAYS, 4:45-6:15 FOR GRADES 9-12 Receive individualized coaching on a monologue selected especially for you. This course is highly recommended for students who audition for plays. No experience necessary. Class is repeatable. ACTING III/IV YEAR-LONG COURSE THURSDAYS, 3:30-5:00 PREREQUISITE: GRADES 11-12, ACTING II, CLASS IS REPEATABLE This advanced-level class will build on the ensemble with such topics as theatre genres, styles, and acting methods. This course is a continuation of the study of voice and movement. Students are encouraged to bring ideas for original works to be used in class projects. This class requires two to three years of theatre experience at the high school level. TECHNICAL THEATRE I YEAR-LONG COURSE FRIDAYS, 3:30-5:00 PREREQUISITE: NONE This class is a foundation for any student interested in learning about technical theatre. Course topics include lighting, sound, set shop, stage management, and production coordination. This class combines classroom work with hands-on experiences. There is no previous training or experience necessary. Students from this class will receive priority on crew assignments productions. WINTER MUSICAL THEATRE THURSDAYS, 4:45-6:15 FOR GRADES 9-12 This class will help you select, prepare, and present a musical theatre song for audition, and to showcase your talent. No experience necessary—singers and non-singers welcome! Class is repeatable. MONOLOGUE THURSDAYS, 4:45-6:15 FOR GRADES 9-12 Receive individualized coaching on a monologue selected especially for you. This course is highly recommended for students who audition for plays. No experience necessary. Class is repeatable. TECHNICAL THEATRE II YEAR-LONG COURSE FRIDAYS, 3:30-5:00 PREREQUISITE: GRADES 10-12, TECHNICAL THEATRE I This second level class is the next step for students interested in learning about technical theatre. Course topics are expanded to include design. This class combines classroom work with hands-on experiences. Students from this class will receive priority on crew assignments for productions. SPRING CABARET THURSDAYS, 4:45-6:15 FOR GRADES 10-12 Create a musical performance about your life through song. Develop and perform your own one-person act. Recommended for juniors and seniors with some theatre experience, instructor approval required. Class is repeatable. TECHNICAL THEATRE III/IV YEAR-LONG COURSE FRIDAYS, 3:30-5:00 PREREQUISITE: GRADES 11-12, TECHNICAL THEATRE II, CLASS IS REPEATABLE. This advanced-level course will include topics from the previous courses, but in more depth and with an emphasis on design, for example, in lighting and set shop. Students from this class will receive top priority on crew head assignments productions. MAKE-UP DESIGN THURSDAYS, 4:45-6:15 FOR GRADES 9-12 This hands-on course will show you how to apply basic stage make-up, as well as scars, wounds, and old-age effects. No experience necessary. Class is repeatable. 13 Tri-School Theatre Dance Academy (TSTDA) Tri-School Theatre is proud to announce our new Dance Academy! Classes will be held on select evenings at Rosary High School, 1340 N. Acacia Ave. Fullerton, and at Servite High School. Course Descriptions Tap 1st & 2nd Semester, Mondays 7:00pm-8:00pm at RHS Instructor: Michael Lopez Learn the basics of tap or refine your technique in this class that will use different styles of music (contemporary, musical theater, pop, jazz, etc.) that will encompass the different styles of tap. This class is open to all grade levels, and welcomes all levels of dance. Ballet I 1st Semester, Wednesdays 7:00pm-8:00pm at RHS Instructor: Laurie Cantrell The concentration in this class is on teaching students correct alignment, dance positions, exploring movement, flexibility, strengthening all while having fun and learning dance routines and combinations in ballet. This class is open to all grade levels, and welcomes all levels of dance- from students with little or no dance experience, to those students who would like to refine their dance technique and further their training. Ballet II 2nd Semester, Wednesdays 7:00pm-8:00pm at RHS Instructor: Laurie Cantrell The concentration in this class is on teaching students correct alignment, dance positions, exploring movement, flexibility, strengthening all while having fun and learning dance routines and combinations in ballet. Prerequisite: Ballet I or other previous ballet training. Musical Theater 1st& 2nd Semester, Fridays 3:30pm-5:00pm at SHS Instructor: Michael Lopez Come learn the many different styles of dance that Musical Theater encompasses. We will dance, sing and act to songs from Chicago, Nine, A Chorus Line, and many others. This class is open to all grade levels, and will address the needs of students new to dance as well as those with previous training. Adult Musical Theater 1st & 2nd Semester, Tuesdays 7:00pm-8:00pm at RHS Instructor: Michael Lopez Come back to the stage and relive the joy of performing those great dances from West Side Story, Hello Dolly, Grease, Hairspray, and many others. This class is open to all adults in our community—teachers, parents and alums. No experience necessary. 14 THE CAPPIES CRITICS PROGRAM Be a part of the award-winning tri-school cappies theatre critics team! See and review shows from Orange County high schools! Vote on performance and technical awards for students! Attend a formal awards ceremony like the Tonys! Meet students from other high schools! Be eligible to win awards for writing! Two reviews for each show are published on the Orange County register website and in local papers, such as the Anaheim Bulletin and Fullerton Tribune! Apply to be a part of the cappies critic team for tri-school theatre! Up to 9 students will be accepted as team members. This is open to students who: - Are strong writers who can meet deadlines - Want to learn how to write professional reviews - Enjoy theatre and have a good understanding of productions - Are willing to attend 8 or more shows at other high schools Questions? Please talk to mrs. Hillary pearson or Shannon Annarella ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— CAPPIES APPLICATIONS ARE DUE 5:00 pm THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 2011 Want to read published reviews? Visit the OC register website at http://www.ocregister.com/education/cappies/ 15 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM This program is designed for THESPIANS who have a financial need and wish to work in the Tri-School office to help offset the cost of classes and show participation fees. Duties will be assigned as the need arrives. Examples of duties include: - Administrative work (stuffing envelopes, updating ticket sales credit, creating mailing envelopes, helping with box office, organization/filing) - Assisting set-up for various events - Assistance on production organization This is a compensation-based program. The student’s Tri-School account will be credited at a rate of $8.00 per hour. There will be no money exchanged. CREDIT CAN APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING FEES: Thespian Dues Class fees Show participation fees CREDIT CANNOT APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING FEES: Ad sales/Ticket requirements/Tickets Festivals/Conferences/Field Trips Videos/Pictures The maximum amount of hours a student may work is 6 hours a week. The maximum amount of yearly hours a student may work is 180 hours. INTERNSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE SEPTEMBER 15th, 2012 16 AUDITIONS ALMOST, MAINE Audition Workshop September 17th 3:30-5:30 A free, non-required prep for the auditions the next day! Get practice reading from the script, and learn how to audition. Great for old and new students to brush up their skills. ALMOST, MAINE Auditions Conservatory Students Only September 18th 3:30-9:00 (Invitational callbacks September 19th) CYRANO DE BERGERAC Auditions November 13th 3:30-9:30 DAMN YANKEES Audition Workshop December 17th 3:30-6:30 A free, non-required prep for the auditions the next day! Get practice reading from the script, and learn how to audition. Great for old and new students to brush up their skills. DAMN YANKEES Auditions January 8th 3:30-9:00 (Invitational callbacks January 9th and 10th) For more information about any upcoming auditions, please call or e-mail the Tri-School office at 714-774-7575x1155 or [email protected] 17 AUDITION INFORMATION Productions are cast through an open audition process. You do not have to be enrolled in classes in order to audition for the winter and spring show. You must be enrolled in a class (tech or acting, year long or fall) to audition or crew for the fall show. Student in a tech class may audition, and student in an acting class may apply for crew. A participation fee and parent involvement is required for all students cast in each show. A mandatory meeting for parents of participating students will be held prior to each production. Please see the calendar or show contract for the date. AUDITION TIPS - Arrive on time: It shows responsibility. - Bring your paperwork completed and signed: It shows that you are serious about being a part of the show. - Thank auditionees and staff. These are the people with whom you will be working if you are cast. Start the working relationship right by remembering to be polite. - Volunteer and take risks when the opportunity presents itself. - Learn as much as you can about the show being cast. Read and prepare audition scenes or monologues if they are available. - Enter your audition with confidence. Think of yourself as pulling up the energy of the room. Your confidence can turn a good audition into a great audition. - Assess the audition space. Make sure you come far enough downstage and find adequate light so that you are well seen. - Make eye contact, when appropriate. Don’t bury your eyes in the floor. - You must be heard to be cast. Use your voice effectively. - Don’t offer excuses or apologize for your audition if it doesn’t go as you planned– we are proud of you for coming to the audition, and you should be proud of yourself. - Center yourself. Do not spend the moments before an audition socializing. - Make use of any warm-up exercises that you’ve learned. - Keep focused on your objective: to be cast in the show. - Be kind to and supportive of others auditioning— every show is an ensemble. 18 REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE DISCIPLINE ONCE YOU’VE BEEN CAST: -Arrive at each rehearsal five minutes early so that work can begin at the scheduled time. -Sign in immediately upon arrival. -Do not leave the rehearsal space, crew area, or theatre until you have been released by the director. -Arrange to be picked up promptly at rehearsal's end, as specified on the schedule. An adult will be present only fifteen minutes after rehearsal ends. For safety reasons, students should not linger in the parking lot. -If you are absent from rehearsal you may be cut from the scene being rehearsed and risk being discharged from the cast. Please honor the rehearsal schedule and show consideration to your fellow cast and crew members by being in attendance every time you are needed. -Per school policy, you must attend school to be eligible for rehearsal or performance. -Rehearsals are closed to all visitors. (Parents of cast members under fourteen are the only exception.) -It is your responsibility to bring to each rehearsal the following items: your script and/or vocal score; pencils; a tape recorder to record your vocal part at music rehearsals; water; a sack lunch/dinner for long rehearsals. -Use pencil only to write direction or blocking in your script. Cast members are responsible for erasing all markings from rented scripts/scores before they are returned. -Wear comfortable clothes and appropriate shoes. Hair should be pulled back off the face. -Be quiet in the rehearsal space out of courtesy to the director and actors working onstage. -Do not go on the light deck, grid, or beam unless you are a member of the crew and are directed to do so. -Gum chewing is not permitted in the theatre, rehearsal space and the Servite Campus at any time. -All cast and crew members must assist with Strike at the conclusion of the run. -Understudies are a vital role in the production process and an excellent opportunity for learning. If you are selected as an understudy, you must be prepared to go on in the event of an emergency. -There is only one director for any show. Do not argue with, prompt, or offer suggestions to another actor. -Treat every cast/crew member with the respect and courtesy with which you would like to be treated. -The production staff and crew heads are the director's assistants. As an actor, it is not your place to question their decisions. If a problem needs further resolution, both parties should alert the Stage Manager immediately. -Conversation backstage during rehearsal or performance should be restricted to production concerns. Use nonverbal communication when possible. -Bring your best to each rehearsal and performance and expect the best from those around you. -Practice and review your part between rehearsals so that you bring something new to build upon each time. -Memorize lines promptly according to the rehearsal schedule. -Once final decisions are made, do not deviate from the plan. Perform the play as rehearsed. -Return props to the prop table as soon as you leave the acting area. -Never pick up a prop or sit on prop furniture except in the execution of your role. -Never touch lighting, sound, or stage equipment except in the performance of your duty. -Hang up your costumes when you are not using them. Notify the crew head if your costume needs repair. -Never miss an entrance. -Never speak to or distract an actor waiting for an entrance. -Never play tricks or create any backstage or onstage distractions. -When waiting in the wings, don't allow yourself to be seen by the audience. -Don't enter the stage from the house or the house from the stage before or after the show. -Don't break the curtain call to address the audience or to give/receive flowers or gifts. -Don't leave the theatre in costume or make-up. This is educational theatre. If you have other questions, ask. That is the best way to learn. 19 COMEDY SPORTZ So what is Comedy Sportz High School League? Have you ever seen the show "Whose Line is it Anyway?" Well you'll be learning how to play improv games like those, and competing against other 'actletes' in matches, which are performances. The matches are refereed and the audience decides who wins. It's not actually competitive: we don't keep track of who wins or loses, and we switch the teams often. This is open to anyone who wants to give it a shot: athletes, actors, etc! The greatest thing about Comedy Sportz is that YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE FUNNY. You just have to be positive, enthusiastic, and willing to have a good time. We'll teach you the rest. We will practice from 5:00-6:30 on Fridays. AUDITIONS: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH, 5:00-6:30 COMEDY SPORTZ SHOWCASE PERFORMANCE DATES: At Servite COMEDY SPORTZ PERFORMANCE DATES At Connelly most matches November 16th 7:00 January 25th 7:00 April 19th 7:00 February 22nd 7:00—At Servite March 1st 7:00—CHS March 15th 7:00—CHS April 12th 7:00-CHS May 3rd 7:00—CHS May 10th 7:00 –CHS May 17th 7:00-At Servite 20 INTERNATIONAL THESPIAN SOCIETY The International Thespian Society is the only organization to honor secondary school students for outstanding work in theatre. The dedication with which the Society tackles this role is evident in its focus on the students. Student achievements and involvement are basic concerns of ITS. Tri-School Theatre participates in the International Thespian Society through its Troupe 4566. Membership gives students incentives to participate in theatre activities and can be an important factor in gaining admission to a quality drama program at the university level. For those who are not planning a career in theatre, the Society's offerings can increase enjoyment of the art now and later, when the student becomes the adult theatre audience. Thespian membership is granted for the performance or meritorious work in theatre arts, which meets the Society's general guidelines. Specifically, students become members by earning points for their work. Upon graduation, Thespians who have maintained active membership through meeting attendance and service projects, maintained a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and accumulated 60 thespian points (signifying over 600 hours of quality work in the theatre) will be awarded scholar honor cords to wear at graduation ceremonies . Thespians who have maintained active membership and accumulated 60 thespian points will be awarded honor cords to wear at graduation ceremonies. Initiation to the International Thespian Society is earned by gaining 10 points, and participation in 2 TriSchool shows. Eligible shows include Showcases and the Fall, Winter or Spring productions. Only 5 points earned prior to high school will be accepted. Regardless of how many tasks a student performs in one activity, only the points from one task will be accepted. For complete point guidelines, please see the Thespian application or talk to an officer. Attendance at all monthly thespian meetings is mandatory. All Thespians must participate in at least 2 Service Projects per year. Service projects are MANDATORY and Thespians who choose not the participate in 2 events will have their membership deactivated. Thespian Service Projects will include: *Theatre Pride Day / Thespian Car Wash *Collecting food for the Halloween Party *Working with Her Servant’s Kitchen during December *Assisting with the Jr. Thespian show during tech-week *Working at any other Thespian service project event Each year, Tri-School Theatre Thespian Troupe 4566 attends the CALIFORNIA STATE THESPIAN FESTIVAL. Students from all over the state come together to share their love of theatre. The weekend includes workshops, Individual Events auditions, auditioning for PLAYWORKS and the ALL STATE SHOW, attending or performing in SCENEFEST, and for those who are selected, rehearsing and performing in PLAYWORKS or the ALL STATE SHOW. Tech students are encouraged to interview for crew positions as well. The accommodations for the festival are in a local hotel. Students pay in advance for their room and registration. Students should plan to bring extra money for meals not included in the package. Auditions for College Scholarships also take place at the festival for senior students. Two thespians from each troupe may apply for Senior Scholarships. The INTERNATIONAL THESPIAN FESTIVAL is held in Lincoln, Nebraska in June. The Tri-School Theatre Thespians attended the festival for the first time in 1995. Without a doubt, it is one of the greatest experiences you can have while in high school. Thespians attend over 15 mainstage productions over the course of six days! Thespians stay in dorms and attend workshops, perform in the play marathon or Playworks, and have the opportunity to bond with other students from around the world. Students in their junior year who intend to major or minor in theatre arts in college are encouraged to take advantage of the college scholarship auditions. There are also senior scholarships for graduating students, Planning and preparation for these auditions is essential, but well worth the effort. 21 Contract Page Each student participating in Tri-School Theatre is required to read this handbook, and to sign this page, and have a parent or guardian read the handbook and sign the page. Signatures indicate that the student and parent understand and agree to the rules, guidelines and expectations set forth in this handbook. (If a student is a part of a show, signatures will also be required on the contract— this signature does not replace any contracts or registration forms). It is only with the full cooperation of the parents and students that this program can succeed. We thank you for your support of our policies. ______________________________________________ Student Print Name _____________________________________________________________ _________________________________ Student Signature Date _____________________________________________________________ _________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature Date Please sign and return this page to the Tri-School Theatre Office 1952 W La Palma Ave Anaheim, CA 92801 22