21.5.10
Shakespeare Workshop Coming This Wednesday!
Don't miss it! And bring an English teacher friend who teaches Shakespeare. This should be a really good workshop! Plus - I'd love to see you all!
Let me know you're coming...
Shakespeare Workshop by Intrepid Shakespeare Company
May 26th, 4 - 6 pm
Hoover High School
Review MacBeth and come ready to play!
Here's a copy of the text: http://shakespeare.mit.edu/macbeth/full.html
Here's a cheat sheet: http://www.cliffsnotes.com/study_guide/literature/Macbeth.id-65.html
We plan on introducing a handful of exercises that will take the play out of it's traditional setting and make it more relevant for students today. We will also introduce ways to get students on their feet and explore the play as an actor. This will be fun for the experienced Shakespeare teacher, as well as the newbie.
RSVP: mtreger1@sandi.net PLEASE DO IT NOW! :0)
PATRICK HENRY IMPROV TEAM TO PERFORM AT FAIR
The Patrick Henry High School Improv Team has signed a contract with the San Diego County Fair. They will be performing on Friday, July 2 at 9:00pm on the SDG&E Showcase stage. Be sure to spread the word among your students and get out to support them! Looking for a good deal on Fair tickets? There is a great season pass this year. Check this out!
THEATRE SUB
Need a good theatre sub?
Cindy Lewis (La Jolla Playhouse, North Coast Rep and SDSU Credits)
Employee #143018
Phone # 619-808-6433
Kerianne Rice (Miller) (Local actress and credentialed theatre teacher)
Employee #151494
Phone # 619-602-2402
If you have more names to add to my list, please let me know!
HIGH SCHOOL HONOR THEATRE A GO FOR 2010-2011
I am happy to announce that Dennis Hollenbeck, SDUSD retired theatre teacher and fantastic director, has agreed to direct the 3rd Annual Honor Theatre Project. We are now researching play titles and will keep you posted. Belinda Brown and University City High School will host/produce.
Please plan on encouraging your students to be a part of this project. The sense of community that has been built by this project over the past two years is incredible. Many theatre teachers have reported having a bigger audience base because of their own students connections to other theatre programs. If you have a thought to share about Honor Theatre, please comment at the end of this post!
Performance dates for Honor Theatre will be March 16 - 19. Auditions will be before Winter break.
Please consider not scheduling a big mainstage production during this time. If you are planning to participate in Honor Theatre I suggest staging a Fall play the end of October or early November, a Spring play in May and going easy in the middle! Consider only doing two big plays, maybe a one act or 10 minute plays, student directed event and taking your students to events off campus! Just a thought. Do less and play more! Let me know how I can support you.
MIDDLE SCHOOL MONOLOGUE EVENT?
I have spoken with some of you about this and there seems to be some interest. I am aware that there is the need for an event geared specifically for middle school students. So, if the support is there, I am thinking of starting a "Middle Youth Monologues Festival" for student grades 5 - 8.
I'd love your input on this idea, suggestions on format, location and the best time to have it. Right now it looks like January is the best time...
Support a Show!
As You Like It
Serra High School
Directed by Ruth Howell
May 21
For tickets and more information, contact Ruth at rhowell@sandi.net
A Midsummer Night's Dream
SCPA
Directed by Richard Trujillo
May 21 at 7:00pm
May 22 at 2:00pm
For tickets and information, contact the box office at (619) 475-8556.
Figments
University City HS
Directed by Belinda Brown
May 21 at 7:00pm
For tickets and information, contact Belinda at bbrown3@sandi.net
Lady Dracula
San Diego High School
Produced by Ian McAvoy
May 19 - 21
For tickets and information, contact Ian at imcavoy@sandi.net
Beauty and The Beast
Pershing Middle School
Directed by Terry Miller
May 19, 9:15 & 1:00
May 20, 9:15, 1:00 & 7:00
May 21, 9:15, 11:30 & 1:00
For tickets and information, contact Terry at tmiller2@sandi.net
Alice in Wonderland
Hoover High School
Directed by Laura Williams
May 20th 4:00pm, May 21 5:00pm, May 22 6:00pm
For tickets and information, contact Laura at lwilliams5@sandi.net
Moon Over Buffalo
La Jolla High School
Directed by Ann Lyon-Boutelle
May 26 - 30
For tickets and information, contact Ann at alyon-boutelle@sandi.net
A Lesson in Hamlet
Dana Middle School
Directed by Kelly Kocar
June 3 & 4
For tickets and information, contact Kelly at kkocar@sandi.net
High School Musical Jr.
Taft Middle School (YMCA/PrimeTime)
Directed by Paula Zuill
May 26 - 28 at 5:00pm
FREE!
Aladdin
Bell Jr. High at the Kroc Theatre
Directed by Hale Maher
June 3
For tickets and information, contact Hale at hmaher@sandi.net
High School Musical Jr.
Wilson Middle School
Directed by Donna Bates, Molly Petersen and Patty Reece
June 30, July 1 - 2 at 6pm
$3 general admission, $1 student admission
Let me know if I missed anything, got it wrong or you have more details to share.
If you have something you want me to share on the blog - just shoot me an email! mtreger1@sandi.net
12.5.10
RSVP for Professional Development Meeting
Shakespeare Workshop by Intrepid Shakespeare Company
May 26th, 4 - 6 pm
Hoover High School
Review MacBeth and come ready to play!
Here's a copy of the text: http://shakespeare.mit.edu/macbeth/full.html
Here's a cheat sheet: http://www.cliffsnotes.com/study_guide/literature/Macbeth.id-65.html
We plan on introducing a handful of exercises that will take the play out of it's traditional setting and make it more relevant for students today. We will also introduce ways to get students on their feet and explore the play as an actor. This will be fun for the experienced Shakespeare teacher, as well as the newbie.
RSVP: mtreger1@sandi.net PLEASE DO IT NOW! :0)
RESOURCES
I've had some requests recently about box office software. Here are two companies I can recommend; Vendini and Box Office Pro. If you have others to share, please post a comment below!
Looking for an inexpensive award company for the end of year events? I've been happy with Crown Awards. Locally, Southwest Trophy always does nice work but it more expensive.
When I was still in the classroom, I did only one fundraiser a year: Entertainment Books. Most kids could sell at least one book. (I always love to buy one!) It was an easy way to raise $2000 right off the bat! If you're interested, contact Jason Jones at 619-804-0302 and he'll set it up for you.
Starting soon, Varsity Paint will be giving us some free paint each month! It will be an assortment of colors from projects they did. I'll have it delivered here and then let you know so that you can come and get it to use for your sets! At the very least, it will be great for a base coat!
If you are new to teaching theatre or would like some new inspiration and do not yet have this book, I highly recommend it! Raising the Curtain: Activities for the Theatre Arts Classroom
If you need a book to help students become directors (or could use some daily inspiration for rehearsal) try Notes on Directing: 130 Lessons in Leadership from the Director's Chair
. I have used it for several years now and find it very helpful!
Support a Show!
As You Like It
Serra High School
Directed by Ruth Howell
May 13 - 14, 20 - 21
For tickets and more information, contact Ruth at rhowell@sandi.net
A Midsummer Night's Dream
SCPA
Directed by Richard Trujillo
May 14, 15, 21 & 21 at 7:00pm
May 22 at 2:00pm
For tickets and information, contact the box office at (619) 475-8556.
Figments
University City HS
Directed by Belinda Brown
May 19 & 21 at 7:00pm, May 20th at 2:20pm
For tickets and information, contact Belinda at bbrown3@sandi.net
Lady Dracula
San Diego High School
Produced by Ian McAvoy
May 19 - 21
For tickets and information, contact Ian at imcavoy@sandi.net
Beauty and The Beast
Pershing Middle School
Directed by Terry Miller
May 19, 9:15 & 1:00
May 20, 9:15, 1:00 & 7:00
May 21, 9:15, 11:30 & 1:00
For tickets and information, contact Terry at tmiller2@sandi.net
Alice in Wonderland
Hoover High School
Directed by Laura Williams
May 20th 4:00pm, May 21 5:00pm, May 22 6:00pm
For tickets and information, contact Laura at lwilliams5@sandi.net
Moon Over Buffalo
La Jolla High School
Directed by Ann Lyon-Boutelle
May 26 - 30
For tickets and information, contact Ann at alyon-boutelle@sandi.net
A Lesson in Hamlet
Dana Middle School
Directed by Kelly Kocar
June 3 & 4
For tickets and information, contact Kelly at kkocar@sandi.net
Let me know if I missed anything, got it wrong or you have more details to share.
Shakespeare Workshop by Intrepid Shakespeare Company
May 26th, 4 - 6 pm
Hoover High School
Review MacBeth and come ready to play!
Here's a copy of the text: http://shakespeare.mit.edu/macbeth/full.html
Here's a cheat sheet: http://www.cliffsnotes.com/study_guide/literature/Macbeth.id-65.html
We plan on introducing a handful of exercises that will take the play out of it's traditional setting and make it more relevant for students today. We will also introduce ways to get students on their feet and explore the play as an actor. This will be fun for the experienced Shakespeare teacher, as well as the newbie.
RSVP: mtreger1@sandi.net PLEASE DO IT NOW! :0)
RESOURCES
I've had some requests recently about box office software. Here are two companies I can recommend; Vendini and Box Office Pro. If you have others to share, please post a comment below!
Looking for an inexpensive award company for the end of year events? I've been happy with Crown Awards. Locally, Southwest Trophy always does nice work but it more expensive.
When I was still in the classroom, I did only one fundraiser a year: Entertainment Books. Most kids could sell at least one book. (I always love to buy one!) It was an easy way to raise $2000 right off the bat! If you're interested, contact Jason Jones at 619-804-0302 and he'll set it up for you.
Starting soon, Varsity Paint will be giving us some free paint each month! It will be an assortment of colors from projects they did. I'll have it delivered here and then let you know so that you can come and get it to use for your sets! At the very least, it will be great for a base coat!
If you are new to teaching theatre or would like some new inspiration and do not yet have this book, I highly recommend it! Raising the Curtain: Activities for the Theatre Arts Classroom
If you need a book to help students become directors (or could use some daily inspiration for rehearsal) try Notes on Directing: 130 Lessons in Leadership from the Director's Chair
. I have used it for several years now and find it very helpful!Support a Show!
As You Like It
Serra High School
Directed by Ruth Howell
May 13 - 14, 20 - 21
For tickets and more information, contact Ruth at rhowell@sandi.net
A Midsummer Night's Dream
SCPA
Directed by Richard Trujillo
May 14, 15, 21 & 21 at 7:00pm
May 22 at 2:00pm
For tickets and information, contact the box office at (619) 475-8556.
Figments
University City HS
Directed by Belinda Brown
May 19 & 21 at 7:00pm, May 20th at 2:20pm
For tickets and information, contact Belinda at bbrown3@sandi.net
Lady Dracula
San Diego High School
Produced by Ian McAvoy
May 19 - 21
For tickets and information, contact Ian at imcavoy@sandi.net
Beauty and The Beast
Pershing Middle School
Directed by Terry Miller
May 19, 9:15 & 1:00
May 20, 9:15, 1:00 & 7:00
May 21, 9:15, 11:30 & 1:00
For tickets and information, contact Terry at tmiller2@sandi.net
Alice in Wonderland
Hoover High School
Directed by Laura Williams
May 20th 4:00pm, May 21 5:00pm, May 22 6:00pm
For tickets and information, contact Laura at lwilliams5@sandi.net
Moon Over Buffalo
La Jolla High School
Directed by Ann Lyon-Boutelle
May 26 - 30
For tickets and information, contact Ann at alyon-boutelle@sandi.net
A Lesson in Hamlet
Dana Middle School
Directed by Kelly Kocar
June 3 & 4
For tickets and information, contact Kelly at kkocar@sandi.net
Let me know if I missed anything, got it wrong or you have more details to share.
4.5.10
COME CELEBRATE YOUR PEERS AT BRAVISSIMO!
Congratulations SDUSD Theatre Teachers! More than 50% of the Bravissimo awards being given this year are from our school district!
Buy your tickets for the event by Wednesday, May 5th! Here's the link: http://sdcoe.k12oms.org/1023-36451. Do it now! Only $20 for a great dinner and event at the La Jolla Playhouse. The event is Monday, May 10th.
Clairemont High School and Mira Mesa High School will be receiving DISTINGUISHED THEATRE PROGRAM awards.
Ann Lyon-Boutelle (La Jolla HS), Cathy Hickman (CPMA) and Daniel Kriley (Mira Mesa HS) will all be receiving BRAVISSIMO CHOICE awards.
Lenora Smith (Principal at Clairemont HS) will receive an ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR award.
OUR NEXT MEETING
Brush Up Your Shakespeare
(or just bring him into this century)
Mark your calendars and be sure to come for a bardy good time!
Presented by the lovely folks from Intrepid Shakespeare (http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/mar/28/married-to-the-bard-christy-yael-and-sean-cox-are/)
May 26th, 4 - 6 pm
Hoover High School
We thought it would be fun to take a look at the Scottish play! Is fun the right word? ;0)
We plan on introducing a handful of exercises that will take the play out of it's traditional setting and make it more relevant for students today. We will also introduce ways to get students on their feet and explore the play as an actor. This will be fun for the experienced Shakespeare teacher, as well as the newbie.
RSVP: mtreger1@sandi.net
Eight SDUSD Schools Participate in
Annual Shakespeare Festival
This year we had our best participation levels yet at the Shakespeare Festival in Balboa Park. Congratulations to the students and teachers from Hoover, Mira Mesa, San Diego High, Hawthorne Elementary, Valencia Park, Dana Middle School, Pershing Middle School and Serra! Mira Mesa took home top honors in their category. Way to go! Check out this article about the festival: http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/apr/25/all-the-prados-a-stage/
Unfortunately, next year's event is scheduled for April 9th, when our schools will be on spring break. I've contacted the Shakespeare Society and they are trying to change the date. It's a problem because Balboa Park schedules the calendar more than a year in advance. I'll keep you posted.
Support a Show!
As You Like It
Serra High School
Directed by Ruth Howell
May 13 - 14, 20 - 21
For tickets and more information, contact Ruth at rhowell@sandi.net
Figments
University City HS
Directed by Belinda Brown
May 19 & 21 at 7:00pm, May 20th at 2:20pm
For tickets and information, contact Belinda at bbrown3@sandi.net
Lady Dracula
San Diego High School
Produced by Ian McAvoy
May 19 - 21
For tickets and information, contact Ian at imcavoy@sandi.net
Beauty and The Beast
Pershing Middle School
Directed by Terry Miller
May 19, 9:15 & 1:00
May 20, 9:15, 1:00 & 7:00
May 21, 9:15, 11:30 & 1:00
For tickets and information, contact Terry at tmiller2@sandi.net
Alice in Wonderland
Hoover High School
Directed by Laura Williams
May 20th 4:00pm, May 21 5:00pm, May 22 6:00pm
For tickets and information, contact Laura at lwilliams5@sandi.net
Moon Over Buffalo
La Jolla High School
Directed by Ann Lyon-Boutelle
May 26 - 30
For tickets and information, contact Ann at alyon-boutelle@sandi.net
A Lesson in Hamlet
Dana Middle School
Directed by Kelly Kocar
June 3 & 4
For tickets and information, contact Kelly at kkocar@sandi.net
Let me know if I missed anything, got it wrong or you have more details to share.
SOME NEW FINDS
I came across this series of books and thought you might find them useful, Playwrights in an Hour. There are several playwrights covered in this series including August Wilson, Chekhov, Shakespeare, Aristophanes and O'Neill. These a great books for students working on theatre history. Check them out!
Congratulations SDUSD Theatre Teachers! More than 50% of the Bravissimo awards being given this year are from our school district!
Buy your tickets for the event by Wednesday, May 5th! Here's the link: http://sdcoe.k12oms.org/1023-36451. Do it now! Only $20 for a great dinner and event at the La Jolla Playhouse. The event is Monday, May 10th.
Clairemont High School and Mira Mesa High School will be receiving DISTINGUISHED THEATRE PROGRAM awards.
Ann Lyon-Boutelle (La Jolla HS), Cathy Hickman (CPMA) and Daniel Kriley (Mira Mesa HS) will all be receiving BRAVISSIMO CHOICE awards.
Lenora Smith (Principal at Clairemont HS) will receive an ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR award.
OUR NEXT MEETING
Brush Up Your Shakespeare
(or just bring him into this century)
Mark your calendars and be sure to come for a bardy good time!
Presented by the lovely folks from Intrepid Shakespeare (http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/mar/28/married-to-the-bard-christy-yael-and-sean-cox-are/)
May 26th, 4 - 6 pm
Hoover High School
We thought it would be fun to take a look at the Scottish play! Is fun the right word? ;0)
We plan on introducing a handful of exercises that will take the play out of it's traditional setting and make it more relevant for students today. We will also introduce ways to get students on their feet and explore the play as an actor. This will be fun for the experienced Shakespeare teacher, as well as the newbie.
RSVP: mtreger1@sandi.net
Eight SDUSD Schools Participate in
Annual Shakespeare Festival
This year we had our best participation levels yet at the Shakespeare Festival in Balboa Park. Congratulations to the students and teachers from Hoover, Mira Mesa, San Diego High, Hawthorne Elementary, Valencia Park, Dana Middle School, Pershing Middle School and Serra! Mira Mesa took home top honors in their category. Way to go! Check out this article about the festival: http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/apr/25/all-the-prados-a-stage/
Unfortunately, next year's event is scheduled for April 9th, when our schools will be on spring break. I've contacted the Shakespeare Society and they are trying to change the date. It's a problem because Balboa Park schedules the calendar more than a year in advance. I'll keep you posted.
Support a Show!
As You Like It
Serra High School
Directed by Ruth Howell
May 13 - 14, 20 - 21
For tickets and more information, contact Ruth at rhowell@sandi.net
Figments
University City HS
Directed by Belinda Brown
May 19 & 21 at 7:00pm, May 20th at 2:20pm
For tickets and information, contact Belinda at bbrown3@sandi.net
Lady Dracula
San Diego High School
Produced by Ian McAvoy
May 19 - 21
For tickets and information, contact Ian at imcavoy@sandi.net
Beauty and The Beast
Pershing Middle School
Directed by Terry Miller
May 19, 9:15 & 1:00
May 20, 9:15, 1:00 & 7:00
May 21, 9:15, 11:30 & 1:00
For tickets and information, contact Terry at tmiller2@sandi.net
Alice in Wonderland
Hoover High School
Directed by Laura Williams
May 20th 4:00pm, May 21 5:00pm, May 22 6:00pm
For tickets and information, contact Laura at lwilliams5@sandi.net
Moon Over Buffalo
La Jolla High School
Directed by Ann Lyon-Boutelle
May 26 - 30
For tickets and information, contact Ann at alyon-boutelle@sandi.net
A Lesson in Hamlet
Dana Middle School
Directed by Kelly Kocar
June 3 & 4
For tickets and information, contact Kelly at kkocar@sandi.net
Let me know if I missed anything, got it wrong or you have more details to share.
SOME NEW FINDS
I came across this series of books and thought you might find them useful, Playwrights in an Hour. There are several playwrights covered in this series including August Wilson, Chekhov, Shakespeare, Aristophanes and O'Neill. These a great books for students working on theatre history. Check them out!
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