October Newsletter

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Cooler temps, sweater weather and ALL things pumpkin spice are here! Our students have acclimated to #thatDALife and they are thriving as they manage academics, auditions, rehearsals and our first productions of the year. Are we having fun yet? We hope so, because there's no stopping our momentum as we have College Showcase, auditions for District Thespians, The Crucible, Once on this Island and many more events to keep you and your student busy! So go grab that pumpkin spice latte, you'll definitely need that coffee fix to keep you going this month at DA!! (Sleep shmeep, you can sleep next month, maybe!)

IMPORTANT DATES

***Dates Listed Subject to Change***

October

1 - Over the Tavern, 2pm

4-6 - On-Campus College Showcase

10 - District Thespians (aka Thespy) Auditions

13 - YoungArts Submission Deadline, 11:59pm

16 - Teacher In Service - NO SCHOOL

17 - Dance Call Auditions for Once on this Island

17 -The Crucible Auditions

18 - Vocal Call Auditions for Once on this Island

19 - Callbacks for The Crucible

19 - Booster General Membership Meeting, 7pm

25 - Early Release Wellness Wednesday

29 - Program Ads Due for Natasha, Pierre and The Great Comet of 1812

31 - Halloween

 

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

17,18 - One Act Festival @ FSCJ Wilson Center

22-24 - Thanksgiving Holiday - NO SCHOOL

29 - Early Release (Wellness Wednesday)

DA College Showcase is THIS WEEK, October 4-6!

 

This event is exclusively for DA juniors and seniors. For a list of participating institutions, as well as audition and master class schedules, please visit the DA Theatre Booster website at https://www.datheatreboosters.org/college-showcase

"Thespy" Auditions Are FINALLY Here!!

“Thespy” auditions will be afterschool on October 10th. 🎭 More information on audition protocol, policy or logistics is COMING SOON! In the meantime, mark your calendars and continue to prepare and polish those audition pieces.

Any questions on how YOU can participate in Thespys (Districts)? Please contact us in one of the following ways:
1️⃣ On IG DM
@dasotathespianssociety
2️⃣ Chat with any of our friendly and wonderful thespian officers!
@liv.demaio @nickbenwick @abbey_ella_
3️⃣Talk to your Theatre Family!
4️⃣Ask Ms. Harrison, Mr. Beaman, Mr. Kemper, Mr. Cooper, Ms.Kilgore or Mr. D!

Auditions for both ONCE ON THIS ISLAND & THE CRUCIBLE will now take place on the same day!

How is that going to work? 🤔🤔So glad you asked! On October 17th, ALL students auditioning will meet in the Gym for pre-audition instructions with Mr. Cooper and Mr. Beaman. Students participating in the dance call audition for Once On This Island will follow Mr. Cooper and the students auditioning for The Crucible will follow Mr. Beaman. Once the Dance Call is finished, Once On This Island auditioners will then go to Mr. Beaman for their Crucible cold read.

This will all be explained at the pre-audition meeting in the gym with Mr. Beaman and Cooper so there will be no confusion as to who goes where.

Students in the cast & crew of The Great Comet folks will read first for The Crucible. Those auditioning for Once On This Island will be excused from Great Comet rehearsals that day!
 

Vocal Call for Once On This Island will be held on October 18 and callbacks for The Crucible will be on October 19th. Clear as mud? Great!

As always, if you have any questions or concerns with conflicts, please be sure to reach out to Mr. Cooper (OOTI) or Mr. Beaman (Crucible) before the audition. Keep your eyes peeled on the Theatre Teams page for score selections, sides and additional details to come. In the meantime, break a leg and enjoy some much needed rest and relaxation on the teacher planning day on Monday, October 16th.

Have You Completed Your Enrichment Fee Acknowledgment Form?

 

Don't miss out on your chance to get a DA Theatre jacket and personalized water bottle by completing the Enrichment Fee Acknowledgement form (complete here). This form not only allows you to select the size of your student's jacket but with your e-signature, you are acknowledging that you have read and understand the definition and purpose of the enrichment fee along with what it is used for. Initial payment of the enrichment is NOT required for your student to receive the water bottle and jacket. As a reminder, you may complete volunteer hours in exchange for monetary credit towards your enrichment fee balance.

  • $250 per student

  • Siblings receive a 50% discount after the first student

For detailed information on the Enrichment Fee and how it is used, click here:

https://www.datheatreboosters.org/enrichment-fee-2023-2024

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. As part of your donation, you can anticipate your name in pre-event promotions, logos and ad placement in the musical's program.

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

BECOME A PATRON!

 

The Douglas Anderson School of the Arts Theatre Patron Club provides valuable assistance to support performances and programs that enrich the lives of all DA Theatre students and community members. The Patrons Club program is a great way to get reserved VIP seating, themed parties, ads in the show programs and much more! Please visit the website for more details on the Patron Benefits available at each member level:

https://www.datheatreboosters.org/patron-membership

Do You Own OR Work for a Company That Supports the Arts?

 

The DA Theatre Boosters' Corporate Partner in Theatre Education Program is the PERFECT opportunity! We have membership levels for every budget. A portion of the sponsorship may be tax deductible.

 

Please email: datheatretreasurer@gmail.com for more information or visit our Patron Membership and Partner in Theatre Education pages on the DA Theatre Booster 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*

THANK YOU to our DA Theatre Booster Volunteers for being such an integral part of the DA Theatre experience! We are so appreciative for all the amazing new volunteers who assisted with Over the Tavern. It was so encouraging to see almost all of the SignUp Genius slots filled, not to mention, all the additional support we received on each performance night!

 

Our next big volunteer sign up will be for the musical Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 . This show will take place in the Lawrence DuBow Theatre. As a result, we will need TWICE the support.  Add in the silent auction and it will be an event you will NOT want to miss. Please keep an eye out for emails from datheatreboostersvolunteer@gmail.com, and continue to follow our Facebook and Instagram pages, for your next opportunity to be a part of the magic!

 

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.)

And 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

Check out our new BRIGHT Colors in the DA Theatre Online Store!

 

We now have BRIGHT colors to flaunt your DA Theatre swag! 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!

 

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