Dear 25th Year SH Troupe,
I want to give you a time that the cast list/script will go out so you don’t need to keep checking email. We’ll send out the list/script at 6pm on Wednesday.
Please remember to be praying for your director as she casts your show and finalizes your script. It’s also a good idea to pray for each other because we all know that processing disappointment is a part of performing. Even professional actors experience more disappointment than excitement when it comes to auditions/casting. So, learning how to work through that emotion to get to acceptance and positive support is an essential survival tool for acting careers. Blessings, Mrs. Mullan PS – We will ask for a “black-out” on communication until Thursday sunrise to allow everyone time to process privately.
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Costume Fittings Contest
The first group who has everyone signed up for their costume fitting will get a candy treat this coming Friday!
Right now – *JR & SH are tied for the lead with only 4 people* who need to sign up.
Second place tie is *GB and TH (Theatricals) who have 6 people* who need to sign up.
Pulling up the rear are the *Acting class and SR who have 8 people *who need to sign up.
Go to the following link for SR Troupe and look at the tabs on the top to get to your group’s sign-up. www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4daeac28abff2-senior
SR Troupe Script Info
Dear SR Troupe,
You have the sides for your audition (they are on the website). *You can print those and bring them*. Those scenes will be gone over today so you will know what they are about and what the director is looking for. The full script read-through will not happen until after auditions.
Please remember that you have a dance audition during part of today’s rehearsal. Be sure you are in proper attire. Jazz shoes are recommended.
The script will be sent out with the audition results. This allows us to make final adjustments based on casting. Blessings, Mrs. Mullan
Reminder – McD’s Kick-Off 11am to 1pm
Dear 25th Year HST Families,
Today is our *Kick-off celebration for getting our 25th Year started! * We hope you can join us between 11am and 1pm at McD’s (on corner of Redland Rd. and Muncaster Mill Rd.) HST will get a percentage of the income during these 2 hours, but more importantly our students get to socialize and “catch-up” with friends the friends they haven’t seen since last year.
– McD’s – 11am to 1pm (corner of Redland Rd. & Muncaster Mill Rd) – SR & SH & GB Troupes start today:at Redland Baptist Church – 12:30pm for SR & SH – 1pm for GB – All other HST students are invited to hang out at Redland’s playground & patio area after McD’s.
We are super excited to get this year started! Blessings, Marilyn
We need business solicitors! Help us buy New Microphones!
From HST’s hard-working Marketing Team Captains:
*We need your help!* *HST’s fundraising goals are doubled* this year *because of our need to buy new microphones*.
*Our auction is the **backbone of HST’s fundraising efforts*, and the *bulk of our auction proceeds comes from business donations*. However, *we still have over 30 businesses which need solicitors.* *These businesses have donated to HST in the past, so they are easy asks.* You may also sign up to visit a new business of your choosing. *PLEASE, take a peek at the Sign Up here:* 2019/2020 HST AUCTION DOOR-TO-DOOR CAMPAIGN <www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0549aea72ca1fa7-20192020>
– “Easy Ask” Businesses are listed by city – New Businesses can be added at the bottom of the Sign Up – *Use the attached script, letter, and reference list.* *More details are on the Sign Up*. Please add info@signupgenius.com to your contacts. – Parents earn volunteer time, OR your troupe member can earn points for the Thespian Honor Society’s annual contest! (more on that next week). * For new businesses volunteer time will be awarded only if donation is obtained. * – Questions: contact Gerry Marcotte at marcottegerry@yahoo.com or 301-908-9987
Our auction is truly a team effort — thanks for pitching in!
2019-HST-25th-Silent-Auction-Business-Donation-Letter-1.pdfMandatory Parent Meeting – TODAY
Dear 25th Year Families,
The mandatory parent meeting is today, Sept 27th from 1 to 2:30pm. NOTE: New parents meet in the morning 10am to Noon. I apologize for the late reminder. I was out of town because my Dad had a small stroke (and my parents don’t have internet).
*Location:* Redland Baptist Church, 6922 Muncaster Mill Rd.,Derwood, MD 20855
Babysitting/movie will be available across the hall from the meeting. Donations are accepted (this is a fundraiser for Honor Society).
*Bring:*
– Your calendar. – Your checkbook. – You will be writing checks for your prepaid tickets. Use the attached worksheet to determine your prepaid ticket total. You can split your cost into 2 payments. – We will have used/new T-shirts/clothing but *we will wait until the first dance classes to bring the used dance shoes. *Our teachers know that students may not have proper shoes on the first day of class.
*We are going to work hard to get some tasks taken care of early this year*. Our first request is that you get your students signed up for their costume fittings. Note: All of the costume sign-ups are tabbed together, so you can move from one to the other easily. It is essential that you make your student’s fitting happen on their assigned day because of the tight schedule of 6 shows.
Please sign up your student(s) for their costume fittings at Mullan’s:
– Acting www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c48aba922a5ff2-acting1 – Theatricals www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c48aba922a5ff2-travel – GB Troupe www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c48aba922a5ff2-gaithersburg – JR Troupe www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c48aba922a5ff2-junior – SH Troupe www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c48aba922a5ff2-shakespeare – SR Troupe www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4daeac28abff2-senior
Looking forward to getting our 25th Year started. It’s time to start praying for God’s provision! Blessings, Marilyn
2020-HST-Volunteer-Hour-Report-Form.docYay God! Car Wash Success!
Dear 25th Year HST Families,
Join me in thanking God for the success that our highschoolers had with their Car Washes.
The two Car Wash events raised a total of $1517!!
I’d say our highschool students have gotten our year off to a great start! Blessings, Marilyn
Kennedy Ctr. – Dec. 26 – My Fair Lady
Dear 25th Year HST Families,
HST tries to take a group of students to see a Kennedy Center show each year. This year the selection is:
My Fair Lady – at 1:30pm on December 26th. Kennedy Center Cost is $55/ticket. Seats are front row of the 2nd Tier.
This is a 3 hour show that is beautifully costumed – so you will get your money’s worth!
After the show we’ll go up to the terrace to enjoy the beautiful Christmas lights before returning home.
From now until the parent meeting (Sept. 27) we will give priority to HST highschool students. After the parent meeting we will allow parents, HST teachers, and siblings (HST age 14 and up) to sign up.
Tickets for this show can be a great Christmas present! Go to THS’s Socials Sign-up and reserve your spot. *https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0549aea72ca1fa7-social <www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0549aea72ca1fa7-social>*
Blessings, Marilyn
THS Social – Renaissance Fair- Sept. 28
Dear 25th Year HST Highschoolers,
Next Saturday HST’s Honor Society is sponsoring a day trip to the Renaissance Fair. This is an excellent opportunity to see some great Shakespeare scenes performed professionally (*and this year there are TWO Romeo & Juliet scenes!*) as well as lots of other fun performances that include some HST teachers and workshop leaders: *Ms. Steffi (SH Director), Keegan Cassady (TT & video class), Joe Grasso (stage combat wkshop)*. Look at the attached schedule of events. *Some will be required and others are highly recommended.* Students must stay in groups of 3 or more, attend the mandatory performances, and send pictures at designated times.
Cost (students bring a check on the day of event made out to HST).
– Age 16 & up – $27 ($23 if we get 20 attendees) – Age 14 & 15 – $12 ($11 if we get 20 attendees) – Money for lunch/drinks. Here is a link to the foods available: rennfest.com/food-at-the-faire/
Please go to the THS Socials SignUp Genius and sign-up! www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0549aea72ca1fa7-social
We hope you’ll consider joining us for a full day of fun! Blessings, Mrs. Mullan
SR Troupe Audition Info
Dear 25th Year SR Troupe, Your audition information is posted to the website.
– Go to hstonline.org <hstonline.org> – If you are on a lap top click on “HST Families” in blue bar. – If you are on a cell phone or tablet, click on the menu icon (3 lines) in the blue bar. That will bring up a box. Click on “HST Families.” – On HST Families page, look under PROGRAM LINKS for SR Troupe. – Click on SR Troupe. You will need a password: HST25
You will find AUDITION SIDES and AUDITION MUSIC. *Use the YouTube links to learn the songs*, but you *need to look at the sheet music to know which part of the song is being used* for the audition.
Memorization of sides is not required, except for those auditioning for Tony. Tony’s lines in the scene with Doc must be memorized. (*Freshmen may not audition for Tony*.)*NOTE: * Sides should be acted, not just read. You should be familiar with the scene and have a personal strategy for conveying the character you are playing. NO props or costume pieces. Audition Songs *that all girls/guys are asked to learn* will be auditioned as follows:Groups of students will sing the song all the way through. Then groups will be split into smaller groups that sing the song through again. Then, depending on time, some/all will sing a section of the song as a soloist. Note: The Director can pick out specific voices when the group is singing through the entire song, so even if the section of song that you sing as a solo is not your “best” section, it will not impact the director’s ability to assess your vocal abilities. Music is not required to be memorized EXCEPT for the following:Tony – memorize entire song of “Something’s Coming”Maria and Anita – memorize song “A Boy Like That”*All Girls – Learn part of “America”*
*All Guys – Learn part of “Jet Song”*
*Anita and Maria – “A Boy Like That”*
*Maria – All girls should learn entire song of “I Feel Pretty”*
*Tony – “Somethings Coming” (entire song) PLUS pp. 25-26 of “Maria* Please remember that you will have a dance audition during your first class on Oct. 4th. Songs/sides will be auditioned on Oct. 11th.
Finally, a note of encouragement from your Director, Mrs. Alexander: *This can be a stressful, exhilarating, enjoyable, scary time, these auditions. I can assure you that our professional alums go through the same range of crazy feelings as they audition. Everyone does; it’s the nature of theater. Prepare the best you can and then get your mind off you. Be welcoming to the troupe members you meet, polite and gentle with your accompanist and other staff. Know that your Director is always in your corner, wanting you to do your best and looking for the talents she has seen in you as your have grown. Hold the results lightly. You can have your very best year no matter what part you get. We trust in God to reveal what we need to see. You have families who are praying for you. Enjoy the journey.*
Looking forward to getting this year started! Blessings, Mrs. Mullan