theatre handbook - servite high school
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THEATRE
HANDBOOK
TRI-SCHOOL CLASSES
FALL, WINTER AND SPRING PRODUCTIONS
COMEDY SPORTZ HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE
TRI-SCHOOL THEATRE DANCE ACADEMY
THESPIANS
CAPPIES
INTERNSHIP
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CONTENT
Table of Contents
Welcome
Philosophy
Tri-School History
Production History
MACY Award Winners
MACY Award Winners
Capies, JRAY, National Youth Award Winners
Brian Shucker Awards
Class Policies and Expectations
Class Policies and Expectations
Tri-School Classes
Tri-School Theatre Dance Academy (TSTDA)
The Cappies Critics Program
Internship Program
Auditions
Audition Information
Rehearsal and Performance Discipline
Comedy Sportz
The International Thespian Society
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Congratulations! You’ve chosen to become involved in Tri-School
Theatre. Whether you are enrolling in a class, participating in one of the
shows or serving as a Cappies Critic, you’ve become a part of a unique and
wonderful theatrical community. Over its twenty four year history, Tri-
School Theatre has distinguished itself as one of the foremost theatre
training programs on the secondary level, having been honored with
awards from The Educational Theatre Association, The Music and Arts
Commendation for Youth, The John Raitt Awards for Youth, The California
State Thespian Society and The Cappies Critics Program. In 1999, Tri-
School was recognized by the Educational Theatre Association with the
Outstanding School Award. In 1999 and 2007, Tri-School was selected as
the California State Thespian Honor Troupe. In 2006 and 2009, Tri-School
Theatre performed at the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Together, Connelly, Rosary and Servite High Schools have made a
commitment to the value of arts in education. At a time when schools are
cutting arts programs, Tri-School has continued to grow and expand,
offering its participants opportunities to deepen their understanding of
theatre, make new friends, and develop their unique, God-given talents.
This handbook is designed to answer some of your questions. We
hope it will be a useful reference and orient you as you become involved in
the many exciting opportunities offered by Tri-School Theatre. Keep it
handy, and share it with your family.
Welcome to the world of Tri-School Theatre!
Tri-School Theatre 1952 West La Palma Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92801
Phone: (714) 774-7575 x1155 Fax: (714) 774-1404
www.trischool.org
WELCOME
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MISSION STATEMENT
Tri-School Theatre is an educational Theatre ministry that uses the performing arts as a way for students to
discover themselves and to nurture their God-given talents through process-oriented training in a Christ-
centered environment.
PHILOSOPHY
Through the philosophical, financial, and educational commitment of the administrations of Connelly, Rosary
and Servite High Schools, Tri-School Theatre is a model of cooperation and support for the value of arts in edu-
cation. Tri-School Theatre is committed to nurturing the individual gifts of each student in a community which
recognizes that an individual's talents are a gift from God and are to be shared with others in a spirit of grati-
tude. Although Tri-School Theatre strives to maintain the highest standards for performance and production
quality, the focus is on the process of educating the student. While studying the skills of acting, musical thea-
tre, movement, vocal technique, improvisation, playwriting, directing, and stagecraft, Tri-School Theatre stu-
dents learn life skills such as critical thinking, leadership, and responsibility through discovery, collaboration,
and affirmation in a process oriented, Christ- centered environment.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
1. As a community of faith, we acknowledge that each individual person - whether in the capacity of teacher,
student, parent or staff, has been endowed with unique gifts. Through the sharing of those gifts, we are making
our unique contribution to the Tri-School community. (Matthew 5:14-16)
2. We acknowledge that each of us is a part of the Body of Christ. Therefore, our actions, words, and deeds
come from a place that recognizes the spark of the divine in each other. (1 Corinthians 12:12-30)
3. God has no hands but our own. Through work and commitment, we recognize that God lives in our effort to
serve one another. (John 13:4-8)
4. We treat one another with respect. We recognize that each member of our community is on his or her own
spiritual journey, and we honor that unique journey. We recognize that we are each undergoing our own proc-
ess of unfolding and discovery. We are facilitators of each other's growth, but God is the source and inspiration.
(Romans 8:28-29)
5. The educational focus of Tri-School Theatre Conservatory is on the development of the whole person, using
the arts as a means of expression and self-discovery. (John 3:2-3)
6. Each teacher and staff member of Tri-School Theatre is charged with the responsibility of upholding the
standards for educational excellence as outlined in the Expected School Wide Learning Results through the
WASC accreditation. The educational method is on process. If the process has integrity, the product will have
integrity. (Col 1:28)
7. All teachers, directors, and staff members are expected to possess a mastery of subject matter, a love of
teaching young people, excellent communication skills, a commitment to process oriented teaching, and an ac-
ceptance of the responsibility as a role model of Christian values. (Luke 6:40; 1 Cor 4:1-4)
8. Curriculum and material introduced to students is expected to reflect Christian values. Use of explicit lan-
guage or inappropriate subject matter are unsuitable for use in classes or performance. (2 Peter 2:1-4)
9. Tri-School Theatre offers students of all levels opportunities to explore their creative potential in a physically
and emotionally safe, nurturing, loving, disciplined, Christ-centered environment. (Romans 12:15)
10. We endeavor to create by the power of the Holy Spirit, an artistic community in which faculty may teach
with joy and facilitate the development of students' maturity, character, responsibility, integrity, accountabil-
ity, and uniqueness, in a spirit of gratitude, humility, affirmation, service and love of one another and God.
(John 13:34; Phil 2: 1-11)
PHILOSOPHY
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Tri-School Theatre was born out of a vision to create a theatre arts training program for students
attending three Catholic, single-sex high schools in North Orange County: Cornelia Connelly School in
Anaheim, Rosary High School in Fullerton, and Servite High School in Anaheim. Unique in that it com-
bines three separate high schools, the program, which emphasizes the philosophy of process, discipline,
and professionalism in a loving, nurturing, creative environment, grew from seven students to a remark-
able 175 in less than thirteen years.
Rosary Alumna Amy Luskey-Barth who holds a BFA from the USC School of Theatre established the Tri
-School Program in 1989. A charter was developed through the combined efforts of the administrations of
each school in 1994, formally establishing the Tri-School Theatre Program into the curriculum of Con-
nelly, Rosary and Servite High Schools. Since its inception, the program has grown into a four-year Per-
forming Arts Program with an individualized mentorship program. The program operates out of the 989-
seat, fully-equipped Servite Theatre.
In addition to classes, Tri-School Theatre produces four main stage shows, three showcases, and various
other projects each year. The program has been honored multiple times with the Music and Art Com-
mendation Award (MACY) for the Best High School Musical in Orange County: for its 1992 production of
Brigadoon, in 1994 for Into the Woods; in 1996 for Fiddler on the Roof; in 1997 for The Secret Garden, and in 2004 for The King and I. Tri-School also received the Theatro Del Arte Award for Artistic Excel-
lence for the 1995 production of Carousel. In 1998, The MACY organization created the Non-Pareil
award for the Tri-School Theatre production of Children of Eden and, in 2000, Tri-School received The
Spirit of the Macy Award for The Pajama Game. The 2001 production of Carnival received the Showstop-
per Award, and in 2002, Godspell recieved the Childress Award. In 2007 Tri-School earned the Comme-
dia dell’Arte Macy award for Annie Get Your Gun. In 2010, Curtains earned the Nouveau Del Arte
Award, and in 2011, Kiss Me, Kate received the Theatromania MACY Award.
Other highlights include the 1994 World Premiere production of an original musical about life in high
school called Yearbook by Darcy Rice, Glenn Mehrbach and Michael Michetti. The musical received two
staged readings in the 1993/94 Conservatory and a fully produced production in the fall of 1994. Stu-
dents were interviewed extensively for source material for the script and Conservatory members partici-
pated in question and answer sessions following the readings. Dramatic Publishing Company has pub-
lished Yearbook and Tri-School Theatre is credited as the original producer and cast of the show. In Feb-
ruary of 1995, the Tri-School Theatre Thespians performed an excerpt of Yearbook at the California
State Thespian Festival and won 1st place for their performance, garnering them an invitation to per-
form a 1/2 hour excerpt from the show at the International Thespian Festival in Lincoln, Nebraska. In
1998, the restaged Yearbook was performed as the fall main stage production and Tri-School was invited
to perform the show on the main stage of the International Thespian Festival. In 2003, Tri-School Thea-
tre returned to the main stage with its premier song and dance group A Joyful Noise in A Sentimental Journey.
After an extensive application process, Tri-School Theatre was selected to represent the United States at
the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland. In August of 2006, in conjunction with the American High
School Theatre Festival, 36 students of Tri-School performed the UK Premier production of Yearbook at
The Fringe. This was a great honor, as The Fringe Festival is the largest arts festival in the world. Tri-
School Theatre was selected to attend the Fringe Festival again in 2009.
TRI-SCHOOL HISTORY
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1989 Spring Pippin
1989 Fall An Evening of One Acts: All the World’s a Stage Some Enchanted Evening The Long Christmas Dinner 1990 Spring Hello, Dolly! 1990 Fall David and Lisa 1991 Spring West Side Story
1991 Fall The Crucible 1991 Spring Brigadoon
1992 Fall The Miracle Worker
1993 Spring 25th Anniversary Revue Encore
1993 Fall The Skin of Our Teeth
1994 Spring Into the Woods
1994 Fall World Premiere Production of
YEARBOOK Our Town
1995 Spring Carousel 1995 Fall A Midsummer Night’s Dream
1996 Spring Fiddler on the Roof 1996 Fall The Merry Wives of Windsor The Fantasticks 1996 Spring The Secret Garden
1997 Fall Arsenic and Old Lace
1998 Spring Children of Eden
1998 Fall YEARBOOK
1999 Spring Guys and Dolls
1999 Fall The Diviners 2000 Spring The Pajama Game
2000 Fall Everyman Revisited 2001 Spring Carnival 2001 Fall Godspell 2002 Spring Let Your Life Sing! 2002 Fall The Matchmaker 2002 Winter The Little Prince 2003 Spring How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying A Joyful Noise: Sentimental Journey 2003 Fall Much Ado about Nothing
2004 Winter Faculty Follies
An Evening of One Acts
2004 Spring The King and I
2004 Fall Alice in Wonderland 2005 Winter Blithe Spirit A Joyful Noise: Seasons of Love
2005 Spring The Wizard of Oz 2005 Fall Fahrenheit 451
A Joyful Noise: Hooray for Hollywood
2006 Winter Yearbook in Concert 2006 Spring West Side Story 2006 Summer UK Premiere Production of
YEARBOOK 2006 Fall Antigone Don’t Drink the Water A Joyful Noise: A Whole New World 2007 Winter The Diary of Anne Frank
2007 Spring Annie Get Your Gun 2007 Summer Don’t Drink the Water
2007 Fall Fools 2008 Winter Tartuffe Forever Plaid 2008 Spring Beauty and the Beast 2008 Summer The Mousetrap 2008 Fall Dead Man Walking A Joyful Noise: Being Alive 2009 Winter The Taffetas Working 2009 Spring Thoroughly Modern Millie
2009 Summer You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
2009 Fall Romeo and Juliet 2010 Winter Christmastime is Here G.I Jukebox A Murder is Announced
2010 Spring Curtains 2010 Fall The Man Who Came to Dinner 2011 Winter Dracula 2011 Spring Kiss Me, Kate 2011 Fall The Hobbit
2012 Winter Little Shop of Horrors
2012 Spring Seussical
PRODUCTION HISTORY
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Karl Abad Thoroughly Modern Millie
Jessica Alaniz Carousel Justin Alonzo Godspell Alan Alvarez Godspell Brian Baron Children of Eden Brendan Barth West Side Story Brian Bedard Kiss Me, Kate
Joe Bedard Pajama Game Mark Bedard Guys and Dolls Carrie Beidelman Children of Eden Cyndy Binoya The Secret Garden Hunter Berecochea Little Shop of Horrors Seussical Brandon Berg Beauty and the Beast Working Thoroughly Modern Millie Curtains Matthew Blashaw Into the Woods Eric Bower Children of Eden Guys and Dolls Pajama Game Hillary Bower The Secret Garden Jennifer Boyd Into the Woods Jenna Brady Thoroughly Modern Millie Karla Briesemeister Into the Woods Amanda Brown Working Kiss Me, Kate
Courtney Burfeind Carousel Hannah Butler Little Shop of Horrors Seussical Joe Callinan The King and I Jeffrey Caluag Seussical Ashley Cappel Brigadoon Encore Marshal Carolan How to Succeed Francesca Carpello Beauty and the Beast Thoroughly Modern Millie Danielle Carr Little Shop of Horrors Jennifer Carreon West Side Story Gina Certeza Brigadoon
Elizabeth Cherney Into the Woods Carousel Alaina Childs How to Succeed Nick Coad Little Shop of Horrors Seussical Emma Cofer The Wizard of Oz
Chance Connor West Side Story
Alex Covington How to Succeed Brian Cox Seussical Blake Cross Working Kiss Me, Kate Lexi Cross Kiss Me, Kate Little Shop of Horrors Kyle Daly The King and I The Wizard of Oz West Side Story Annie Get Your Gun
Hannah De Los Reyes Annie Get Your Gun Holly De Los Reyes Fiddler on the Roof The Secret Garden Children of Eden Gina Delacruz How to Succeed Bridget Devoy Godspell Nakesha Dodson Guys and Dolls Pajama Game Christine Doidge Beauty and the Beast Thoroughly Modern Millie Brian Domino West Side Story
Nicole Dubuc Fiddler on the Roof Robert Dudley The King and I The Wizard of Oz West Side Story Annie Get Your Gun Beauty and the Beast
Melanie Duffin Pajama Game Krista Engle Thoroughly Modern Millie
Sean Faley Beauty and the Beast Working Thoroughly Modern Millie Lara Fernando The King and I West Side Story
Nina Fernando West Side Story
Sumayah Ferris Thoroughly Modern Millie Working
Spencer Fovell Kiss Me, Kate Little Shop of Horrors Seussical David Franklin How to Succeed Matthew Galligan Beauty and the Beast Working Curtains Kiss Me, Kate
Brian Galvez Annie Get Your Gun Daniel Garcia West Side Story Jessica Gaston Kiss Me, Kate
Maliha Ghazali Beauty and the Beast Katie Gibson Brigadoon Into the Woods Leean Gill Working Thoroughly Modern Millie Curtains Kiss Me, Kate Mel Gonzalez Little Shop of Horrors Seussical Jodanna Harding Into the Woods Carousel Fiddler on the Roof Danny Harris Godspell Christina Hernandez Thoroughly Modern Millie
Ivey Hernandez Little Shop of Horrors
John Herrera West Side Story Grant Hodges Kiss Me, Kate Little Shop of Horrors Seussical Gregory Jenn Kiss Me, Kate Little Shop of Horrors Seussical Candace Johnson Children of Eden Guys and Dolls
Matt Johnson West Side Story Brigadoon Encore Jennifer Jones Brigadoon Encore Sammy Juliano West Side Story
Andrew Jurgensen The Secret Garden Guys and Dolls Pajama Game Matt Kahler Fiddler on the Roof The Secret Garden Danny Kane Kiss Me, Kate Little Shop of Horrors
David Kane Curtains Kiss Me, Kate
Maya Karon Curtains Amanda Kay The Secret Garden Guys and Dolls Melissa Kay Into the Woods Fiddler on the Roof Jessica Kelly Carnival Shane Kennedy Godspell Peter Klojda Godspell Anthony Kocal The King and I West Side Story
Zoe Krengel-Wolf Into the Woods Carousel Fiddler on the Roof
MACY AWARD WINNERS
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Nicole Kuklok Fiddler on the Roof Ronald Lathrop Guys and Dolls Pajama Game Crystal Lathrop Godspell Anthony Lee Kiss Me, Kate
Carrie Leonard Into the Woods Zack Linnert Fiddler on the Roof The Secret Garden Children of Eden Stephanie Lincoln Pajama Game Guys and Dolls
Gunnar Lindfors III The Wizard of Oz
Bernadette Magallanes West Side Story
Laura Marcin Working Thoroughly Modern Millie
Frankie Marrone How to Succeed Marlene Martinez Guys and Dolls
Mercedes Martinez Brigadoon Into the Woods
Bucky Mason Brigadoon Into the Woods Beth Mawhinney West Side Story
Annie Get Your Gun Max McCann Children of Eden Michael McCoy West Side Story Brigadoon Nina McEntee Into the Woods Sean McGee Working Curtains Paul McGill Kiss Me, Kate
Sarah McGuire Kiss Me, Kate Little Shop of Horrors Seussical Erin McNally West Side Story Dominic Melanson Carnival Brooke Medina Seussical Christopher Meditz The Secret Garden Joseph Mendizza The Secret Garden Children of Eden Tyler Mercer Annie Get Your Gun Beauty and the Beast Working Thoroughly Modern Millie Erin Miller Beauty and the Beast Thoroughly Modern Millie Kellie Montanio Carousel Megan Moore Carnival Elizabeth Mule West Side Story Annie Get Your Gun
Matthew Murray Working Sarah Murray Working Kristen Nash The King and I
Christian Navarro Guys and Dolls Laurie Nellesen Godspell The King and I Benjamin Newton Into the Woods Carousel Fiddler on the Roof Virginia Nolde Beauty and the Beast Amy Northrop Thoroughly Modern Millie Eric Orr Kiss Me, Kate
Chris Palmer Beauty and the Beast Emily Pankau Beauty and the Beast Sam Pelle West Side Story Annie Get Your Gun
Lisa Perez Guys and Dolls Jennifer Poyer The Secret Garden Children of Eden Armand Rainville Into the Woods Katie Reinbold Beauty and the Beast Lorenzo Reyes The King and I The Wizard of Oz West Side Story
Melissa Reyes West Side Story Katelyn Rigler Curtains Lisa Robles The King and I The Wizard of Oz John Rocha The Secret Garden Aaron Roethe The Secret Garden Alicia Ross Children of Eden David Ruegg Pajama Game Jeanne Nicole St. Laurent Fiddler on the Roof LJ Santanello Annie Get Your Gun Frank Sarco Brigadoon Erica Schaeffer Curtains Kiss Me, Kate Little Shop of Horrors Seussical Adam Silos Seussical Elizabeth Smith Into the Woods Matt Smith Carnival Pajama Game Godspell Amanda Steinfeld Beauty and the Beast Curtains Jessica Steffy The Secret Garden Maureen Stone How to Succeed Marione Tamase Seussical Natalie Taormina West Side Story Maureen Toner Guys and Dolls Pajama Game Tasha Tormey Curtains Natasha Tran Beauty and the Beast Kiss Me, Kate Matthew Trojnar Carousel Fiddler on the Roof Crystal Tugadi Godspell Nick Van Hoogmoed Curtains Danielle Velasco Seussical Jasmen Villagomez Little Shop of Horrors Allison Viviano Pajama Game Melvin Walker, Jr. The Wizard of Oz
Eric Walswick How to Succeed The King and I Reed Watson Carnival Godspell Nathan Willingham The King and I West Side Story
Joanne Wozniak Carnival Lara Wozniak Children of Eden Guys and Dolls Pajama Game Chris Wiedel How to Succeed Elizabeth Wydra Brigadoon Into the Woods Mary Eileen Young The Wizard of Oz
Christy Zail Carnival Carlos Zavala Curtains
MACY AWARD WINNERS
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2004 The King and I Best Song
2004 Kyle Daly The King and I Cameo Actor
2004 Laurie Nellesen The King and I Lead Actress (Musical)
2004 Eric Walswick The King and I Lead Actor (Musical)
2005 Marian Quiroz
Junior Critic of the Year
2005 Tri-School Theatre
Critics Team of the Year
2006 Beth Mawhinney West Side Story Featured Actress (Musical)
2006 Jenna Brady
Freshman Critic of the Year
2007 Beth Mawhinney Annie Get Your Gun Lead Actress (Musical)
2007 Grace Nolde
Senior Critic of the Year
2007 Grace Nolde
Special Service Award
2008 Robert Dudley Tartuffe Comic Actor (Play)
2008 Amy Northrop Tartuffe Comic Actress (Play)
2008 Robert Dudley Beauty and the Beast Featured Actor (Musical)
2008 Gaston & Lefou Beauty and the Beast Best Ensemble (Musical)
2008 “Gaston” Beauty and the Beast Best Song
2012 Special Effects Crew Seussical Special Effects Crew of the Year
2012 Props Crew Seussical Props Crew of the Year
2012 Jack Vogt The Hobbit Featured Actor (Play)
2009 Male Soloist Silver Award: Brandon Berg
Thoroughly Modern Millie
2009 Best Choreography Bronze Award
Thoroughly Modern Millie
2009 Best Ensemble Gold Award:
Thoroughly Modern Millie
2009 Best Male Soloist: Brandon Berg
Curtains
2009 Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play
Amy Northrop Dead Man Walking
2009 Creativity Award
Dead Man Walking
2010 Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical
Brandon Berg, Curtains
2010 Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical
Leann Gill, Curtains
2010 Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical
David Kane, Curtains
2010 Outstanding Ensemble, Curtains
2010 Outstanding Direction
Hillary Pearson, Curtains
2010 Outstanding Production
Curtains
2011 Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical
Amanda Brown, Kiss Me, Kate
2011 Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical
David Kane, Kiss Me, Kate
2011 Outstanding Lighting Design
Scott Kahler, Isaac Gleason, Alex Winkle & Michael Kellogg, Dracula
2012 Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical
Sarah McGuire, Seussical
2012 Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical
Erica Schaeffer, Seussical
CAPPIES, JRAY, and National Youth
Theatre Awards
National Youth Theatre Awards
Cappies Awards JRAY Awards
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THE BRIAN SHUCKER INSPIRATION AWARD is given at the conclusion of the final performance
of each Tri-School production to the cast or crew member whose dedication, commitment and generosity of
spirit touched, inspired and set an example for others throughout the course of the production.
As one of the founders of the Tri-School Theatre program, Brian shared his professional expertise and
passion for musical theatre with the Tri-School Theatre students as Musical Director of the 1990 production
of Hello, Dolly, as accompanist for Some Enchanted Evening and The Gift of Magi, as well as for a number of
workshops throughout the 1989-90 season.
Brian wrote his first musical while he was in high school and began his professional career at the age
of 18 in the musical revue A-5, 6, 7, 8. He subsequently went on to appear in more than 20 productions, all
musicals. As a pianist and musical director, Brian toured America with two different cabaret acts and served
as resident musical director of Orange County’s Curtain Call Dinner Theatre. Always interested in encour-
aging young people in the arts, Brian worked with the Young Actors Company, the Young Americans, the
Imagination Machine, Orange County High School of the Arts, and Tri-School Theatre. Brian’s original mu-
sical, Babes, opened off-Broadway the summer of 1992. The musical garnered him the L.A. Drama Critics
and Dramalogue Awards for best music.
Brian made his last visit to Tri-School for West Side Story auditions in February 1991, having been
released from the hospital a few days earlier. He said at the time that he had a burst of energy and wanted
to use it. Brian lived every day to the fullest and chose to give the last healthy year of his life to Tri-School
Theatre students. His life and death served as an inspiration to all who knew him.
With this award, Brian Shucker’s gentle presence will always be a part of the Tri-School Theatre Pro-
gram and the music of his life will live in the hearts of those whose lives he directly and indirectly touched.
Brian Shucker died on April 12, 1991, of a brain tumor caused by AIDS.
Mike Ahmad
Andy Anderson
Matthew Ballestero
Gillian Barth
Amanda Beckman
Nathan Beckman
Katie Bowen
Eric Alan Bower
Jennifer Boyd
Matthew Brinegar
Alena Cabral
Cris Calabria
Ashley Cappel
John Caton
The “Children” of Eden
The “Antigone” Chorus
Kevin Costello
Michael Crabtree
Christina Craig-San Vicente
Amy Crismon
Christopher Cutts
Hannah De Los Reyes
Nicolas Doidge
Emma D’Onofrio
Robert Dudley
Tom Eberly
The Fantasticks:
Cast & Stage Manager
Lara Fernando
Teresa Finnegan
Heather Franklin
Maliha Ghazali
Sameen Ghazali
Melanie Galyon
Jessie Gaston
Leean Gill
Isaac Gleason
David Green
Andrew Halberstadt
Kevin Halverson
Patrick Harrington
Daniel Harris
Joey Hennings
Kathrina Hirschfield
Joe Holper
Into the Woods: Cast & Crew
Ariel Jaroscak-Oxman
Morgan Janssen
Andrew Jurgensen
Matthew Kahler
Scott Kahler
McKenna Kelly
Linda Kintz
Anthony Kocal
Catilin Leong
Zack Linnert
Bernadette Magallanes
Elizabeth Markman
Frankie Marrone
Karissa Masciel
Buck Mason
Beth Mawhinney
Sarah Mawhinney
Paul McGill
Dominic Melanson
Michael Monahan
Angelica Morales
A Murder is Announced:
Cast & Crew
Tricia Navato
Laurie Nellesen
Darla Nesbit
Taryn Nesbit
Ben Newton
Amy Northrop
Christopher Ohlmacher
Chelsea Palumbo
Sarah Pass
Ignacio Pena
Christina Perry
Sara Qahoush
Lorenzo Reyes
Michael Ritchey
Lisa Robles
Andrea Rodriguez
Alicia Ross
Justin Roth
Secret Garden Maids
Evangelina Savala
Elizabeth Smith
Jamal Smith
Matthew Smith
Maureen Stone
Maureen Toner
Nick Van Hoogmoed
Rachel Vine
Eric Walswick
Reed Watson
Christopher Wiedel
Alex Winkle
Andy Winkle
Cynthia Wihardja
Nikki Yacono
Mary Eileen Young
Carlos Zavala
BRIAN SHUCKER AWARDS
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Tri-School Theatre Classes Tri-School Theatre classes offer students of all levels— from beginner to advanced— opportuni-
ties to explore their creative potential in theatre arts within a nurturing, disciplined environment. Tri-
School Theatre participants make friends with students from Connelly, Rosary and Servite and have the
opportunity to develop their individual artistic talents with professional instructors in many areas of
theatre arts.
Tri-School Theatre students learn by doing. As a culminating experience to course work, all
students have the opportunity to perform in or work on a showcase. Showcases are held at the end of
each seven-week program. Core year-long students may be selected to perform in the fall, winter, and/or
spring.
Learning in the arts is both collaborative and individualized. In order to meet the needs and to
nurture the individual talents of students, as well as to address a student’s challenges in risk-taking, Tri
-School Theatre is committed to small class sizes.
Classes meet on selected Thursdays or Fridays at the Servite theatre, 1952 W La Palma in Ana-
heim. Dance Academy classes meet on select weekdays at Rosary High School, 1340 N. Acacia in Fuller-
ton. Students must provide their own transportation.
Non-School Students Tri-School Theatre was created for and is subsidized by Connelly, Rosary and Servite High
Schools. However, we do allow limited participation from students outside our three school community.
There is a non-school fee of $250 charged to any student participating in a class or production who is not
an enrolled student at Connelly, Rosary or Servite. This fee is only charged once annually and allows a
student’s participation in all classes and productions for that school year. The fee remains the same
whether a student participates in one or more activities. This fee is in addition to the participation fee
for a classes and productions. Lead roles in each production are limited to being cast from students who
attend Connelly, Rosary or Servite.
Refunds Tri-School does not issue refunds for withdrawals from classes, field trips, show participation fees, or
any other charges, regardless of the reason. Enrolling or signing up for a program is considered your
commitment. Our costumes, travel arrangements, and other costs are paid by Tri-School, and unless we
can be reimbursed by a substitute or receive credit for a cancellation, we cannot offer reimbursements
for fees paid. Tri-School is only able to offer a refund if no costs have been incurred and if Tri-School will
not be charged penalties for the cancellation. In some cases, you may be able to find a substitute for a
field trip, and have the substitute reimburse you in part or in full.
TRI-SCHOOL POLICIES AND CLASS
EXPECTATIONS
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Dress
Students are expected to wear appropriate clothing that allows for freedom of movement and
floor work— no skirts or restrictive clothing, such as tight jeans. Exercise or athletic wear is
best. Hair must be pulled back off of faces, jewelry, belts and watches minimized. Tech stu-
dents must wear closed-toed shoes, and may be given additional guidelines by their instructor.
Students should come dressed for class, or allow time to change before classes begin.
Attendance
Attendance is a vital part of Tri-School Theatre classes. While classes are not graded, the
courses build on material from each previous class. Students may be removed from classes due
to excessive absences. For an elective course, a student who is absent for 2 or more classes may
be removed from the roster at the teacher’s discretion. For a year long course, a student who is
absent for 5 or more classes may be removed from the roster at the teacher’s discretion. No re-
funds will be issued if a student is removed from the roster due to absences. Students must ar-
rive at classes on time. Excessive tardiness may result in a student being removed from the
roster at the teacher’s discretion.
Conduct
Learning can only take place in an environment in which all participants support and respect
one another. Instructors at Tri-School are expected to treat students with respect and care.
Likewise, students are expected to act in a respectful manner towards instructors and fellow
classmates. Students are expected to support and encourage one another through all aspects of
class work.
Conduct that does not meet the standards of Connelly, Rosary and Servite High Schools will re-
sult in the following actions:
1st infraction: Warning given
2nd infraction: Detention at home school, school and parent called
3rd infraction: Conference with parent, student and Tri-School faculty member (s)
4th infraction: Immediate dismissal from Tri-School Theatre
Severe infractions, such as use or possession of drugs, alcohol or a weapon, sexual harassment,
or violence may result in more severe consequences. Tri-School reserves the right to skip any
steps listed above, should a student’s actions warrant additional immediate disciplinary action.
CLASS POLICIES AND EXPECTATIONS
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ACTING I YEAR-LONG COURSE
THURSDAYS, 3:30-5:00
PREREQUISITE: NONE
This class is a foundation for all future work at Tri-School. Students
will learn to work as an ensemble, and begin developing storytelling,
monologues and scenes. Other projects may include improv, move-
ment and voice. This course is geared for students who have not yet
studied theatre in high school, though some may have experience from
elementary school or junior high.
ACTING II YEAR-LONG COURSE
THURSDAYS, 3:30-5:00
PREREQUISITE: GRADES 10-12, ACTING I
This course provides a more intense study of scene work and mono-
logues, and may include such topics as movement and voice. This class
requires a year of theatre experience at the high school level.
ACTING III/IV YEAR-LONG COURSE
THURSDAYS, 3:30-5:00
PREREQUISITE: GRADES 11-12, ACTING II, CLASS IS RE-
PEATABLE
This advanced-level class will build on the ensemble with such topics
as theatre genres, styles, and acting methods. This course is a continua-
tion of the study of voice and movement. Students are encouraged to
bring ideas for original works to be used in class projects. This class
requires two to three years of theatre experience at the high school
level.
TECHNICAL THEATRE I YEAR-LONG COURSE
FRIDAYS, 3:30-5:00
PREREQUISITE: NONE
This class is a foundation for any student interested in learning about
technical theatre. Course topics include lighting, sound, set shop, stage
management, and production coordination. This class combines class-
room work with hands-on experiences. There is no previous training or
experience necessary. Students from this class will receive priority on
crew assignments productions.
TECHNICAL THEATRE II YEAR-LONG COURSE
FRIDAYS, 3:30-5:00
PREREQUISITE: GRADES 10-12, TECHNICAL THEATRE I
This second level class is the next step for students interested in learn-
ing about technical theatre. Course topics are expanded to include de-
sign. This class combines classroom work with hands-on experiences.
Students from this class will receive priority on crew assignments for
productions.
TECHNICAL THEATRE III/IV YEAR-LONG COURSE
FRIDAYS, 3:30-5:00
PREREQUISITE: GRADES 11-12, TECHNICAL THEATRE II,
CLASS IS REPEATABLE.
This advanced-level course will include topics from the previous
courses, but in more depth and with an emphasis on design, for exam-
ple, in lighting and set shop. Students from this class will receive top
priority on crew head assignments productions.
FALL MUSICAL THEATRE THURSDAYS, 4:45-6:15
FOR GRADES 9-12
This class will help you select, prepare, and present a musical
theatre song for auditions, and to showcase your talent. No experi-
ence necessary—singers and non-singers welcome! Class is re-
peatable.
MONOLOGUE THURSDAYS, 4:45-6:15
FOR GRADES 9-12
Receive individualized coaching on a monologue selected espe-
cially for you. This course is highly recommended for students
who audition for plays. No experience necessary. Class is repeat-
able.
WINTER MUSICAL THEATRE THURSDAYS, 4:45-6:15
FOR GRADES 9-12
This class will help you select, prepare, and present a musical
theatre song for audition, and to showcase your talent. No experi-
ence necessary—singers and non-singers welcome! Class is re-
peatable.
MONOLOGUE THURSDAYS, 4:45-6:15
FOR GRADES 9-12
Receive individualized coaching on a monologue selected espe-
cially for you. This course is highly recommended for students
who audition for plays. No experience necessary. Class is repeat-
able.
SPRING
CABARET THURSDAYS, 4:45-6:15
FOR GRADES 10-12
Create a musical performance about your life through song. De-
velop and perform your own one-person act. Recommended for
juniors and seniors with some theatre experience, instructor ap-
proval required. Class is repeatable.
MAKE-UP DESIGN THURSDAYS, 4:45-6:15
FOR GRADES 9-12
This hands-on course will show you how to apply basic stage
make-up, as well as scars, wounds, and old-age effects. No ex-
perience necessary. Class is repeatable.
TRI-SCHOOL CLASSES
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Tri-School Theatre is proud to announce our new Dance Academy! Classes will be held on select evenings at
Rosary High School, 1340 N. Acacia Ave. Fullerton, and at Servite High School.
Course Descriptions
Tap
1st & 2nd Semester, Mondays 7:00pm-8:00pm at RHS
Instructor: Michael Lopez
Learn the basics of tap or refine your technique in this class that will use different styles of music
(contemporary, musical theater, pop, jazz, etc.) that will encompass the different styles of tap. This class is
open to all grade levels, and welcomes all levels of dance.
Ballet I
1st Semester, Wednesdays 7:00pm-8:00pm at RHS
Instructor: Laurie Cantrell The concentration in this class is on teaching students correct alignment, dance positions, exploring movement,
flexibility, strengthening all while having fun and learning dance routines and combinations in ballet. This
class is open to all grade levels, and welcomes all levels of dance- from students with little or no
dance experience, to those students who would like to refine their dance technique and further their training.
Ballet II
2nd Semester, Wednesdays 7:00pm-8:00pm at RHS
Instructor: Laurie Cantrell The concentration in this class is on teaching students correct alignment, dance positions, exploring movement,
flexibility, strengthening all while having fun and learning dance routines and combinations in ballet. Prereq-
uisite: Ballet I or other previous ballet training.
Musical Theater
1st& 2nd Semester, Fridays 3:30pm-5:00pm at SHS
Instructor: Michael Lopez Come learn the many different styles of dance that Musical Theater encompasses. We will dance, sing and act
to songs from Chicago, Nine, A Chorus Line, and many others. This class is open to all grade levels, and will
address the needs of students new to dance as well as those with previous training.
Adult Musical Theater
1st & 2nd Semester, Tuesdays 7:00pm-8:00pm at RHS
Instructor: Michael Lopez Come back to the stage and relive the joy of performing those great dances from West Side Story, Hello Dolly,
Grease, Hairspray, and many others. This class is open to all adults in our community—teachers, parents and
alums. No experience necessary.
Tri-School Theatre Dance Academy
(TSTDA)
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Be a part of the award-winning tri-school
cappies theatre critics team!
See and review shows from Orange County high schools!
Vote on performance and technical awards for students!
Attend a formal awards ceremony like the Tonys!
Meet students from other high schools!
Be eligible to win awards for writing!
Two reviews for each show are published on the Orange County register web-
site and in local papers, such as the Anaheim Bulletin and Fullerton Tribune!
Apply to be a part of the cappies critic team for
tri-school theatre! Up to 9 students will be
accepted as team members.
This is open to students who:
- Are strong writers who can meet deadlines
- Want to learn how to write professional reviews
- Enjoy theatre and have a good understanding of productions
- Are willing to attend 8 or more shows at other high schools
Want to read published reviews?
Visit the OC register website at
http://www.ocregister.com/education/cappies/
Questions?
Please talk to mrs. Hillary pearson or Shannon Annarella
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CAPPIES APPLICATIONS ARE DUE 5:00 pm THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 2011
THE CAPPIES CRITICS PROGRAM
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This is a compensation-based program. The student’s Tri-School account will be
credited at a rate of $8.00 per hour. There will be no money exchanged.
The maximum amount of hours a student may work is 6 hours a week. The maximum
amount of yearly hours a student may work is 180 hours.
This program is designed for THESPIANS who
have a financial need and wish to work in the
Tri-School office to help offset the cost of
classes and show participation fees.
Duties will be assigned as the need arrives. Examples of duties include:
- Administrative work (stuffing envelopes, updating ticket sales credit, creating mailing en-
velopes, helping with box office, organization/filing)
- Assisting set-up for various events
- Assistance on production organization
CREDIT CAN APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING FEES:
Thespian Dues
Class fees
Show participation fees
CREDIT CANNOT APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING FEES:
Ad sales/Ticket requirements/Tickets
Festivals/Conferences/Field Trips
Videos/Pictures
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
INTERNSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE SEPTEMBER 15th, 2012
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AUDITIONS
ALMOST, MAINE Audition Workshop September 17th 3:30-5:30
A free, non-required prep for the auditions the next day! Get practice
reading from the script, and learn how to audition. Great for old and new
students to brush up their skills.
ALMOST, MAINE Auditions Conservatory Students Only
September 18th 3:30-9:00
(Invitational callbacks September 19th)
CYRANO DE BERGERAC Auditions November 13th 3:30-9:30
DAMN YANKEES Audition Workshop December 17th 3:30-6:30
A free, non-required prep for the auditions the next day! Get practice
reading from the script, and learn how to audition. Great for old and new
students to brush up their skills.
DAMN YANKEES Auditions January 8th 3:30-9:00
(Invitational callbacks January 9th and 10th)
For more information about any upcoming auditions, please call or e-mail the
Tri-School office at 714-774-7575x1155 or [email protected]
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Productions are cast through an open audition process.
You do not have to be enrolled in classes in order to audition for the winter and spring
show.
You must be enrolled in a class (tech or acting, year long or fall) to audition or crew for the
fall show. Student in a tech class may audition, and student in an acting class may apply for
crew.
A participation fee and parent involvement is required for all students cast in each show.
A mandatory meeting for parents of participating students will be held prior to each produc-
tion. Please see the calendar or show contract for the date.
AUDITION TIPS
- Arrive on time: It shows responsibility.
- Bring your paperwork completed and signed: It shows that you are serious about being
a part of the show.
- Thank auditionees and staff. These are the people with whom you will be working if
you are cast. Start the working relationship right by remembering to be polite.
- Volunteer and take risks when the opportunity presents itself.
- Learn as much as you can about the show being cast. Read and prepare audition
scenes or monologues if they are available.
- Enter your audition with confidence. Think of yourself as pulling up the energy of the
room. Your confidence can turn a good audition into a great audition.
- Assess the audition space. Make sure you come far enough downstage and find
adequate light so that you are well seen.
- Make eye contact, when appropriate. Don’t bury your eyes in the floor.
- You must be heard to be cast. Use your voice effectively.
- Don’t offer excuses or apologize for your audition if it doesn’t go as you planned– we
are proud of you for coming to the audition, and you should be proud of yourself.
- Center yourself. Do not spend the moments before an audition socializing.
- Make use of any warm-up exercises that you’ve learned.
- Keep focused on your objective: to be cast in the show.
- Be kind to and supportive of others auditioning— every show is an ensemble.
AUDITION INFORMATION
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ONCE YOU’VE BEEN CAST:
-Arrive at each rehearsal five minutes early so that work can begin at the scheduled time.
-Sign in immediately upon arrival.
-Do not leave the rehearsal space, crew area, or theatre until you have been released by the director.
-Arrange to be picked up promptly at rehearsal's end, as specified on the schedule. An adult will be present only
fifteen minutes after rehearsal ends. For safety reasons, students should not linger in the parking lot.
-If you are absent from rehearsal you may be cut from the scene being rehearsed and risk being discharged from
the cast. Please honor the rehearsal schedule and show consideration to your fellow cast and crew members by
being in attendance every time you are needed.
-Per school policy, you must attend school to be eligible for rehearsal or performance.
-Rehearsals are closed to all visitors. (Parents of cast members under fourteen are the only exception.)
-It is your responsibility to bring to each rehearsal the following items: your script and/or vocal score; pencils; a
tape recorder to record your vocal part at music rehearsals; water; a sack lunch/dinner for long rehearsals.
-Use pencil only to write direction or blocking in your script. Cast members are responsible for erasing all mark-
ings from rented scripts/scores before they are returned.
-Wear comfortable clothes and appropriate shoes. Hair should be pulled back off the face.
-Be quiet in the rehearsal space out of courtesy to the director and actors working onstage.
-Do not go on the light deck, grid, or beam unless you are a member of the crew and are directed to do so.
-Gum chewing is not permitted in the theatre, rehearsal space and the Servite Campus at any time.
-All cast and crew members must assist with Strike at the conclusion of the run.
-Understudies are a vital role in the production process and an excellent opportunity for learning. If you are se-
lected as an understudy, you must be prepared to go on in the event of an emergency.
-There is only one director for any show. Do not argue with, prompt, or offer suggestions to another actor.
-Treat every cast/crew member with the respect and courtesy with which you would like to be treated.
-The production staff and crew heads are the director's assistants. As an actor, it is not your place to question
their decisions. If a problem needs further resolution, both parties should alert the Stage Manager immediately.
-Conversation backstage during rehearsal or performance should be restricted to production concerns. Use non-
verbal communication when possible.
-Bring your best to each rehearsal and performance and expect the best from those around you.
-Practice and review your part between rehearsals so that you bring something new to build upon each time.
-Memorize lines promptly according to the rehearsal schedule.
-Once final decisions are made, do not deviate from the plan. Perform the play as rehearsed.
-Return props to the prop table as soon as you leave the acting area.
-Never pick up a prop or sit on prop furniture except in the execution of your role.
-Never touch lighting, sound, or stage equipment except in the performance of your duty.
-Hang up your costumes when you are not using them. Notify the crew head if your costume needs repair.
-Never miss an entrance.
-Never speak to or distract an actor waiting for an entrance.
-Never play tricks or create any backstage or onstage distractions.
-When waiting in the wings, don't allow yourself to be seen by the audience.
-Don't enter the stage from the house or the house from the stage before or after the show.
-Don't break the curtain call to address the audience or to give/receive flowers or gifts.
-Don't leave the theatre in costume or make-up.
This is educational theatre.
If you have other questions, ask.
That is the best way to learn.
REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE
DISCIPLINE
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So what is Comedy Sportz High School League?
Have you ever seen the show "Whose Line is it Anyway?" Well you'll be learning how to play improv games like those, and competing against other 'actletes' in
matches, which are performances. The matches are refereed and the audience decides who wins. It's not actually competitive: we don't keep track of who wins or
loses, and we switch the teams often.
This is open to anyone who wants to give it a shot: athletes, actors, etc! The greatest thing about Comedy Sportz is that YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE FUNNY. You just have to be positive, enthusiastic, and willing to have a good time. We'll teach
you the rest.
We will practice from 5:00-6:30 on Fridays.
AUDITIONS:
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH, 5:00-6:30
COMEDY SPORTZ
PERFORMANCE DATES
At Connelly most matches
February 22nd 7:00—At Servite
March 1st 7:00—CHS
March 15th 7:00—CHS
April 12th 7:00-CHS
May 3rd 7:00—CHS
May 10th 7:00 –CHS
May 17th 7:00-At Servite
COMEDY SPORTZ SHOWCASE
PERFORMANCE DATES:
At Servite
November 16th 7:00
January 25th 7:00
April 19th 7:00
COMEDY SPORTZ
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The International Thespian Society is the only organization to honor secondary school students for outstanding work in theatre. The dedication with which the Society tackles this role is evident in its focus on
the students. Student achievements and involvement are basic concerns of ITS.
Tri-School Theatre participates in the International Thespian Society through its Troupe 4566. Membership gives students incentives to participate in theatre activities and can be an important factor in
gaining admission to a quality drama program at the university level. For those who are not planning a career in theatre, the Society's offerings can increase enjoyment of the art now and later, when the student becomes the adult theatre audience. Thespian membership is granted for the performance or meritorious work in thea-
tre arts, which meets the Society's general guidelines. Specifically, students become members by earning points for their work. Upon graduation, Thespians who have maintained active membership through meeting atten-dance and service projects, maintained a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and accumulated 60 thespian points
(signifying over 600 hours of quality work in the theatre) will be awarded scholar honor cords to wear at graduation ceremonies . Thespians who have maintained active membership and accumulated 60 thespian
points will be awarded honor cords to wear at graduation ceremonies.
Initiation to the International Thespian Society is earned by gaining 10 points, and participation in 2 Tri-
School shows. Eligible shows include Showcases and the Fall, Winter or Spring productions. Only 5 points
earned prior to high school will be accepted. Regardless of how many tasks a student performs in one activity,
only the points from one task will be accepted. For complete point guidelines, please see the Thespian
application or talk to an officer.
Attendance at all monthly thespian meetings is mandatory. All Thespians must participate in at least 2
Service Projects per year. Service projects are MANDATORY and Thespians who choose not the participate in
2 events will have their membership deactivated. Thespian Service Projects will include:
*Theatre Pride Day / Thespian Car Wash
*Collecting food for the Halloween Party
*Working with Her Servant’s Kitchen during December
*Assisting with the Jr. Thespian show during tech-week
*Working at any other Thespian service project event
Each year, Tri-School Theatre Thespian Troupe 4566 attends the CALIFORNIA STATE THESPIAN
FESTIVAL. Students from all over the state come together to share their love of theatre. The weekend includes
workshops, Individual Events auditions, auditioning for PLAYWORKS and the ALL STATE SHOW, attending
or performing in SCENEFEST, and for those who are selected, rehearsing and performing in PLAYWORKS or
the ALL STATE SHOW. Tech students are encouraged to interview for crew positions as well. The
accommodations for the festival are in a local hotel. Students pay in advance for their room and registration.
Students should plan to bring extra money for meals not included in the package. Auditions for College
Scholarships also take place at the festival for senior students. Two thespians from each troupe may apply for
Senior Scholarships.
The INTERNATIONAL THESPIAN FESTIVAL is held in Lincoln, Nebraska in June. The Tri-School
Theatre Thespians attended the festival for the first time in 1995. Without a doubt, it is one of the greatest
experiences you can have while in high school. Thespians attend over 15 mainstage productions over the course
of six days! Thespians stay in dorms and attend workshops, perform in the play marathon or Playworks, and
have the opportunity to bond with other students from around the world. Students in their junior year who
intend to major or minor in theatre arts in college are encouraged to take advantage of the college scholarship
auditions. There are also senior scholarships for graduating students, Planning and preparation for these
auditions is essential, but well worth the effort.
INTERNATIONAL THESPIAN SOCIETY
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Each student participating in Tri-School Theatre is required to read this handbook, and to sign
this page, and have a parent or guardian read the handbook and sign the page. Signatures indi-
cate that the student and parent understand and agree to the rules, guidelines and expectations
set forth in this handbook. (If a student is a part of a show, signatures will also be required on
the contract— this signature does not replace any contracts or registration forms). It is only
with the full cooperation of the parents and students that this program can succeed. We thank
you for your support of our policies.
______________________________________________
Student Print Name
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Student Signature Date
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Parent/Guardian Signature Date
Please sign and return this page to the
Tri-School Theatre Office
1952 W La Palma Ave
Anaheim, CA 92801
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