Are we having fun yet? Have you recovered from your Halloween candy hangover? I see you stealing your kids' peanut butter cups, I promise not to tell! We are officially now in November. As we witness the changing of the leaves, embrace the cooler temps, and rotate our wardrobes from sandals and shorts to sweaters and boots, we find ourselves reflecting on all our blessings for which we are grateful. One blessing I know we all share and give thanks for, is the ability for our children to be part of such an amazing school and program that is the theatre department at DA. May we give thanks this month for all the wonderful events and opportunities available to our students from Districts, to the Great Comet, to Crucible and OOTI and so much more! Wishing you the sweetest November!

IMPORTANT DATES

***Dates Listed Subject to Change***

November

1 - Enrichment Fees Due

9 - Panera Fundraiser - 4-8pm on Hendricks Avenue (Get a bite before the Great Comet performance)

9-11 - Natasha, Pierre and The Great Comet of 1812, 7:30pm

10 - No School - Veterans Day

10 - Patrons Dinner for Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, 6:00pm

12 - Natasha, Pierre and The Great Comet of 1812, 2pm

17 - Poinsettia Sales End

17,18 - One Act Festival @ FSCJ Wilson Center

22-24 - Thanksgiving Holiday - NO SCHOOL

27 - Poinsettia Pickup in the Senior Lot

29 - Early Release (Wellness Wednesday)

December

2 - District Thespians at DA

8,9 - Boundless the Musical, 7:30pm

13 - Early Release (Wellness Wednesday)

22-31 - NO SCHOOL - Winter Break

Nothing Says the Holidays Like Poinsettias!
Our Annual DA Theatre Boosters Poinsettia Fundraiser is HERE!

It's time for our BIGGEST fundraiser of the year! We are selling poinsettias (large and small) and Rosemary Cone plants to support our phenomenal theatre department. All theatre students (PT/MT/Tech) have the ability to offset part or all their enrichment fee with sales of our poinsettias. These gorgeous, florist quality plants make excellent in home or office decorations and are even better as gifts. Poinsettia sales will be available now through 12pm on Friday, November 17th. Students who sell poinsettias will be eligible for enrichment fee credit and our top sellers will receive rewards (see below).

• The small plants in 6” pots sell for $15 each (red or white blooms)

• The large plants in 10” pots sell for $25 each (red or white blooms)

• Rosemary Cone Plant in 6” pot sell for $35 each

Awards to TOP Sellers!

“Merch Cash” buys the in-stock DA Theatre Boosters merch of your choice

1st PLACE: $50 in "DA Merch Cash"

2nd PLACE: $25 in "DA Merch Cash"

3rd PLACE: $10 in "DA Merch Cash"

Enrichment Fee Credit!

• Students receive a $5 credit for each small plant sold

• Students receive a $7 credit for each large plant sold

• Students receive a $5 credit for each rosemary plant

PICK UP/ DELIVERY DATE:

4pm-5:30pm Monday, November 27, 2023

in the Student Parking Lot on White Street.

*Delivery is available between 5:30pm–7pm for a $10 fee.

Please contact the Poinsettia Coordinator, Karen Parker at cell: 904-237-2906

or email the datheatreboosters@gmail.com (subject line: POINSETTIA) with any questions.

Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 is finally here and we need LOTS of help to make this show a success. We have over 100 volunteer slots we need filled! Can you dedicate time out of your busy schedule to help us? This is no ordinary high school musical! Our students have been working hard to create an experience worthy of Broadway and we need your help make this show a magical and memorable one. How can you help? We're so glad you asked, simply click on the link below and select the volunteer slot or donations that work best for you! Don't forget, your volunteer hours qualify you for a $20 credit per shift towards your enrichment fees.

Just a gentle reminder about two documents that are relevant to you as you volunteer ...

Please read and agree to the Volunteer Code of Conduct here: https://bit.ly/3ERM0Cl (Copies will also be available at each volunteer event.)

If you wish to receive credit toward your student's Enrichment Fee, please be sure to bring a copy of the Enrichment Fee Credit Form located here: https://bit.ly/3LDnCrM

THANK YOU TO OUR SILENT AUCTION DONORS

We'd like to recognize and offer our heartfelt thanks to our silent auction donors! As you know, our first musical production of the year is Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, and with it, our first silent auction. It is thanks to our silent auctions that we can continue to produce Broadway caliber productions complete extraordinary performers, technicians, costumes and sets. We cannot do it without the incredible efforts of our students, staff and the support of YOU, our community!

Our Silent Auction will be held November 9th-12th and will reach an audience of more than 3,000 attendees. Please consider supporting this annual event by donating items to be auctioned. 100% of the auction proceeds will benefit our students in the form of Master Classes conducted by nationally renowned directors and choreographers, curriculum support and financial resources that allow us to continue creating Broadway caliber productions.

If you or an individual/organization you know is interested in making a donation to our silent auction, OR if you have any questions, please contact our Silent Auction Chair, Silvia Ortiz at DATheatreSilentAuction@Gmail.com

See you there!

EXTRAVAGANZA Pre-Sale Tickets Begin 11/13/23

Keep an eye out for more information to come on FB, IG and the DA website!

We have a goal of 100% participation in the Enrichment Fee program from our Theatre Department Family to make our 2023-2024 budget. If for any reason you are unable to pay this in full by December 2023, please contact us directly (datheatretreasurer@gmail.com) for other available options to fulfill this important need. (fundraisers, volunteering, payment plans, etc.)

*This is your gentle reminder to please pay your enrichment fee. Invoices for outstanding balances will be sent via email this month. Don't forget to complete the enrichment fee agreement so your student may receive their DA Theatre jacket and personalized water bottle*

Check out our new BRIGHT Colors and new Technical Theatre hooded jacket NOW AVAILABLE in the DA Theatre Online Store!

We now have BRIGHT colors to flaunt your DA Theatre swag! Also new to the store is a fabulous hooded tech theatre jacket. If you haven't done so already, check out our online store that is stocked with lots of fabulous merchandise ready to order. There is something for everyone!

Place your orders here: 

https://shop.compass-screenprinting.com/da_theatre_merch/shop/home

Is Your Parent/Student Contact Form Up To Date??

Has your email or phone number changed? Is this your first year at DA? We don't want you to miss out on any important events or information! If you haven't done so already, please be sure to complete/update the Parent Contact Form!

We Have So Many Ways To Connect!

Here's How To "Stay In the Know" :

• Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/dasotatheatre and https://www.facebook.com/groups/datheatreboosters

• Not on FB? That's okay, you can follow us on IG at https://www.instagram.com/datheatreboosters/

• Stay current via our website at: https://www.datheatreboosters.org/

• Sign up for DA Theatre Boosters text reminders on the Remind App (join class code @datheatr)

• Send us a direct email at datheatreboosters@gmail.com