Monday, October 28, 2019

Latest News, Information, and Requests!!

Upcoming Events:

November 6 2019 - November Troupe Meeting
  • Students will receive information about Student Baskets for the Silent Auction. Please look for this information.
  • This is also a potluck event, meaning that Troupe members will be asked to bring a food item to share.
  • Students will also be getting information about our Toy Drive service project. 

November 8, 2019 - Host School for Zone II of the Middle School UIL One-Act Play
  • Theatre Productions: Eligible students will be on field trip to work this event. 
  • Advanced Theatre Arts has been asked to volunteer to work the second half of the day from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM
  • This is the perfect opportunity for Advanced Theatre Arts parents to get involved.  We will need several Parent volunteers to work box office, concessions, and assist in Ushering duties. 

November 14, 15, and 16, 2019 - Lies and Legends: The Musical Stories of Harry Chapin and Silent Auction
  • For this show, students in the Advanced Theatre Arts and Theatre Production classes will be required to sell tickets to this show
  • Theatre Productions will be required to sell 10 tickets to this production.
  • Advanced Theatre Arts will be required to sell 5 tickets to this production
  • This event includes our Silent Auction to benefit the LCHS Ensemble Scholarship fund. Some items will be available online.  Announcements to go out soon!
November 20-23, 2019 - Texas Thespians Festival in Grapevine, TX
  • For this trip, we will need donations of snack items: Trail mix, chips, crackers, etc. 
  • For this trip, we will need donations of breakfast items: mini muffins, pop tarts, danishes, individual cereals, etc.
  • For this trip, we will need donations of bottled water, 8 oz. bottles only please.
December 5, 2019 - Children's Show performance - Squirrel Girl Goes to College
  • These performances are for invited Elementary schools.
  • Parents, Family, and friends are welcome to come see one of the two performances on that day.  Performance times are 9:30 and 11:15 AM.
  • I have not been able to secure an evening performance time for this show yet.  If this changes, I will send out that information.
Links: 
Troupe Website:  www.lchsensemble.com
Ticket Sales (direct link): https://form.jotform.com/92904775459977

Department Donation Wish List and needs:
General needs:
Tech Needs for Productions:
  • Coveralls 
  • Painting drop clothes
  • Painting materials: Rollers, Roller handles, Roller trays, 4" brushes
  • Cleaning materials: Clorox wipes
  • Rocks glasses, beer mugs, general bar ware
  • Fake ice
  • benches, stools, chairs, love seats, sofas
  • cafe tables, coffee tables, side tables

Friday, October 18, 2019

Reminders and Deadlines, Oh MY!!

Good afternoon,

Things are moving along very well this year. Even though we had to cancel our first Black Box show, the musical is well on its way.  This year we are presenting Lies and Legends: The Musical Stories of Harry Chapin. You will hear many familiar songs from the well-known storyteller, Harry Chapin.  I'm sure you will remember Cats in the Cradle and Taxi! This production hits the stage on November 14, 15, and 16 at 7:00 PM.  Tickets will be on sale soon!  We also invite you to participate in our Annual Silent Auction to benefit the LCHS Theatre Ensemble Scholarship Fund.  We have already started the On-Line auction!  Check it out HERE.

Reminders:

Meetings will be in the LCHS Auditorium
Theatre Parent Meeting - Oct. 21st @ 6:30 PM - Required for Adv. Theatre Arts Parents and Theatre Production Parents
Mandatory Texas Thespian Meeting - Oct. 21st @ 7:15 PM - All students Attending Texas Thespians and their Parents.

Deadline for Class fees - Dec. 1, 2019 (School Cash or Cash only)
Ensemble Production fee - Dec. 1, 2019 (Cash or Check to the LCHS Theatre Booster Club, Online payment at www.lchsensemble.com)
LCHS Theatre Troupe Dues - Nov. 6, 2019 (Cash or SchoolCash Only)
Final Payment for Texas Thespians - Nov. 15, 2019 (Cash or Check to LCHS Theatre Booster Club)

We will be having 2 Work Days to work on the Technical aspects of the Musical.  Please dress appropriately for potentially messy work! Closed-toed Shoes Required!!
Work Day #1 - Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019 - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Work Day #2 - Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019 - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

We need as much assistance as possible.  Parents are welcome to join us and help build!

Thank you so much for your time and attention! Please do not ever hesitate to reach out if you have questions.


C. J. Brock 
Theatre Instructor
Dept. Chair - Fine Arts

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