I hope this first blog of the school year finds you back in your classrooms, well-rested and inspired to practice your craft!
When you have a moment, please email me your teaching schedule and course outlines.
As always, if there is anything that I can do to support your program, give me a holler! I love to come out and visit, brainstorm, assist with lesson planning, lead a specialty workshop, watch a rehearsal, etc...
SAVE THESE DATES
September 17th
SDETA Annual Theatre Teacher Conference
Old Globe Theatre
January 29th
DramaFEST
Grossmont College
March 16 - 19
Honor Theatre Project
University City High School
April 23rd
ImprovFEST
Clairemont High School
April 30th
Shakespeare Festival
Balboa Park
http://www.sandiegoshakespearesociety.org/festival.html
(Please note: There will be NO Tech Fest this year)
MUCH ADO ABOUT FEES
As you probably know, there has been a lot of talk in our community about not charging any fees to SDUSD students. Some of you may have charged "production" fees in the past and this is something you can no longer do.
Here are some things you CAN charge for:
- Tickets to performances that are not mandatory
- Food/Concessions (consider selling snacks/water at rehearsal as a fundraiser)
- Field Trips, Transportation and Show Tickets
- Costume rental (even if it is from your own stock)
- Eye protection (safety glasses for tech kids)
For more info see http://tinyurl.com/2e69zra
RESOURCES
Mallat Makeup and Costumes. 10% Discount for students and schools. No minimum order.
Pierre’s Costumes. Special theatre packages for school groups. Get a costume as little as $2.32 a day.
NEW BOOKS
Lots of beginning type exercises along with ideas for assessment. Great to kick off the year.
Primarily for middle school students. Familiar games with great variations.
Making the connections from the classroom to the professional world.
Vol. 2 (ages 4 – 12) & 
Vol. 4 (13 – 18)
Short & Sweet Skits for Student Actors: 55 Sketches for Teens
NEW PLAYS TO CONSIDER
by Moses Goldberg. Influenced by Japanese anime and Noh spirit plays.The Great Alphabet Adventure 
by Julia Flood. About the power of discovery that is unlocked through reading and learning.
by Julia Flood. About the power of discovery that is unlocked through reading and learning.Here's to a great year! Please feel free to comment on these blog posts. It's wonderful to have ongoing conversation.
Best-
Marjorie
