Dear Parents,

 

The following contains information regarding mandatory rehearsals and performances as well as other items of importance to your son or daughter.  Please read it through carefully and be sure to mark the important dates on your calendar.

 

Also, enclosed is also an ECA form.  Please consider making an ECA donation (even $25.00 helps). With budget cuts and all of us on frugal alert, this is a positive way to make a difference, and for Arizona Tax Payers you will receive all of that money back on taxes next year (be sure to always council with a tax representative). See ECA information.

 

There are numerous ways for your child to become involved in the Theatre Arts Program.  This program  is designed to prepare and strengthen your child in the following areas, to name just a few:

 

Public Performance

College/Job Interviews

Public Speaking

Academic Classroom Presentations

Business Management                          

Creativity

Public Relations

Interpersonal Skills

Effective Communication

Collaborative Processes

Please be aware that the more effort your child puts forth in these endeavors, the more they will receive from the program.  The attached calendar provides important dates, tournaments and conferences that take place during the year.  Please note that the class performances are required for the class—students must attend.  They are listed in bold.  All other conferences, tournaments and competitions are extra curricular.

 

MANDATORY ATTENDANCE DATES:

Beginning Drama-1st hour class

            Thursday, August 20--Parent/Guardian Drama Orientation 7:30pm-rm 205

            Wednesday, Sept. 30-dress rehearsal 3:00-9:00pm

            Thursday, Oct. 1-Drama I parent and school performance 7:00pm

 

Intermediate Drama-2nd hour class

            Thursday, August 20—Parent/Guardian Drama Orientation 7:30pm-rm 205

            Monday, Nov. 23-dress rehearsal 3:00-9:00pm

            Tues/Wed, Nov. 24, 25-school performance 7:00pm

 

Advanced Drama-3rd hour class

            Thursday, August 20-SPOTLIGHT Parent/Guardian Drama Orientation 7:00-rm 205

            Mon/Tues, Dec. 7/8-dress rehearsal 3:00-9:00pm

            Wed/Thurs/Fri, Dec. 9, 10, 11-One Act parent/school performances 7:00pm

 

Please notify all responsible parties of your child’s commitment to be in attendance at Mesa High on these dates and times.  Please make arrangements with work and coaches now.  These are curricular event and students must be present.

 

The following calendar is a list of all competitions, tournaments, festivals, and other events that your child may take part in.  I will provide more information on the evening of Drama Orientation, August 20 at 7:30pm in room 205.