1. Welcome to Advanced Theatre Arts
Mrs. Chenard
Dorothy McElhinney Middle School
Room B119
The Colts
The Colts
The Colts

2. “To be, or not to be? That is the question!”
Expectations
“To be, or not to be? That is the question!”
~William Shakespeare
Sincere heart and positive spirit
Respect for all (including the room)
Strong Commitment to the class, our program, and to each other
Participation and best efforts
Team work
Open communication

3. Advanced Theatre – What to Expect 1st Semester…
Journals – Randomly assigned as a beginning reflection; Assigned after each performance event.
Friday, Sept. 29th Disney Performing Arts Workshops (more info to follow)
October 2nd -6th parent conference week
Wednesday, November 1st – no school
Friday, November 10th – no school
Nov – Thanksgiving break
Monday, November 27th Set building/prop making/painting 3:30-7pm MPR
Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 29th and 30th – alternate set building as needed 5:30-7:00pm
Saturday, Dec. 2nd – final set building 12:30pm-5pm
Tuesday, Dec. 5th Full Dress and Tech Rehearsal 2nd period (8:30 am call)
Wednesday, Dec. 6th full dress and tech rehearsals 3rd period (10:52 am call)
Thurs. Dec. 7th 6:30-9pm Period 2 evening performance (6pm call) (daytime performance during class)
Friday, Dec. 8th 6:30-9pm Period 3 evening performance (6pm call) (daytime performance during class)

4. What else is going on?
Date TBD - Middle School Monologue Competition (tentatively hosted at Warm Springs or Thompson Middle School) (after school event)
Wednesday, March 20th and Thursday, March 21st DMMS mini Shakespeare Competition during class – to determine groups moving on to festival – as needed
Thursday, April 19th DMMS Annual Shakespeare Night – “An Evening with the Bard” 6:30-9pm MPR We will be selling advanced tickets again this year and seeking reservations for themed table sponsorships!!!
Saturday, April 21st Jr. High/Varsity Shakespeare Festival (8th grade and high school participation only) location yet to be determined – optional participation
Saturday, April 28th Middle School Shakespeare Festival – location TBD – We will participate 
Friday, June 1st 6:30-9pm pm Adv. Theatre Arts “Student Showcase”
Extra credit – Seeing a live theatre performance during the semester is a great way to support other theatre programs and earn extra credit. I will keep you posted on extra credit live theatre opportunities in the area as I am made aware of them. 5pts for each performance attended.
Participation in other fundraising activities as they arise throughout the year.
Please…check the webpage regularly for updated information and reminders

5. Volunteer Sign-Ups
Volunteer Coordinator (Oversees the putting together of volunteers for various events - includes coordinating ticket sales and concession table volunteers for events)
Fundraising Organizer
Costume/props Coordinator
Building/painting sets (moveable flats/backdrops, etc.)
Transporting set pieces to school and back again
Shakespeare Night Coordinator
Disneyland/Shakespeare Festival Chaperones
VR Cast Party and End of year theatre party coordinator
Videographer/photographer
Stage helpers (Supervising/assisting actors during performances)
If you can help in any of these roles, please sign up tonight or me of your interest!  Thank you, in advance!

6. In this classroom I hope my students…
Care
Offer positive input
Live, love, learn…and laugh (when appropriate!)
Turn challenges into opportunities!
Support each other in their theatrical pursuits
And remember…
Please me with your best contact
COLTS LEAD by Example!!!