1. WELCOME to the BURKE THEATRE & VOCAL BOOSTER MEETING!

2. Boosters Purpose
The purpose of the Theatre/Vocal Music Boosters is to provide support to both the Theatre and Vocal Music departments in the following ways
Volunteering your time
Donating goods
Coordinating fundraisers
Your help will continue to allow us to provide the best fine arts education for your students

3. Reminders and Contact Info
Remind 101 Theatre Boosters
To receive messages via text, to 81010
Mrs. Emily Mokrycki
Remind 101 Vocal Boosters
To receive messages via text, to 81010
Mr. David Groth

4. BOARD MEMBERS Shawn Bonge Kendra Drake Anne Belshan Lisa Reid
(402)
Anne Belshan
(402)  
Heather Tiemann
(402)
Kendra Drake
(402)
Lisa Reid
(402)  

6. AWARDS SHOWCASE FRIDAY, JUNE 7
Purpose
The Omaha Performing Arts Nebraska High School
Theater Academy program
• celebrates the artistic achievements of local high schools, students and teachers involved in musical theatre
• supports high schools by providing high-quality learning experiences for students and
• advocates for the importance of high school theatre education.
AWARDS SHOWCASE FRIDAY, JUNE 7
Burke students honored in the past:
Outstanding Musical Production & Outstanding Ensemble 2016 – Beauty and the Beast
Outstanding Musical Production & Backstage of Excellence 2017 – SHREK
Outstanding Musical Production Crazy For You
Julianna Cooper, Ben Adams, Kelsey Keres, Xander Cox
Featured Ensemble members:
Katelyn Boyes, Nixon Chica, Mia Sherlock, Nadia Williams, Boston Reid, Samantha Simpson, Joseph Wright, & Jordan Speer J

7. TAP WORKSHOP Wednesday, November 7 3:30pm-7:00pm
Provide your own tap shoes
TO REGISTER:
COST: $50 suggested donation
Cash OR Check made payable to Debbie Massey-Schneweis placed in a sealed envelope write your name on the envelope and turn in to Mrs. Mokrycki

8. State Thespian Festival
DATE: January 3-5, 2019
$190 cash or check (includes registration, hotel, and ALL MEALS)
DUE SETPEMBER 27TH
Registration Form Online
Other Opportunities & I.E. Guidelines
NEED 2-4 Chaperones

9. International Thespian Festival
DATE: June 24-29th, 201
$800 cash or check (includes registration, room and board)
DUE FEBRUARY 1st
LAST YEAR IN LINCOLN, NEBRASKA

10. DISTRICT MUSIC CONTEST
April 10-13
Available to Treble Ensemble and Concert Choir Student to participate
Solo, Duets, Trios, Quartets and Misc. Ensembles
Large Group Performances April 11 or 12 at BURKE
Small Group Performance April 13 at Beveridge
District Recital April 17 – For those earning 1 ratings

11. OTHER VOCAL OPPORTUNITIES
OPS Men’s Honor Choir
October Northwest High
Concert Choir NWMSU
Sunday, November 4
All State Auditions
October 5 and 6
All-State Festival
November 14-16
All-City
Sunday, February 3rd

12. Worlds of Fun
May 4, 2019
Registration Deadline with first payment of $100 by January 11
$150-$200 per student
Tickets to the park
One Meal
Transportation- Coach Buses
Competition Fee

13. ALL Shirts – ONLINE STORES
Drama Club Shirt
Choir is Neat
Show Shirts
Synergy
Oynx Ovation

14. Ticket Sales http://bhsne.booktix.com
SEASON TICKETS Flex Package - $50
Four tickets to ANY of the productions
On sale until Saturday, November 3rd
Early Access to Purchase tickets
PatronHitchcock  ($15 ) Until October 14th
PatronBlack   ($15 )   Until November 12th
VIPBigFish ($20) January 28th thru February 17th        
PATRONBigFish  ($15 ) February 18th thru March 17th

15. Fundraisers Entertainment® Apps- ENDS FRIDAY!
Walk-A-Thon- Saturday, October 27th
Raising Cane’s – October 31 or November 8
Concessions During Plays & Musical
Flowers During Plays & Musical
Burke Bash – November 16
Middle School Boot Camp – March 9
Raising Cane’s – March 28th
Snap-Raise® - January 14th-Feb. 11th

16. Walk-A-Thon Saturday, October 27th Point Person: Heather Tiemann
Department Fundraiser:
24 channel snake ($749)
Travel expenses
Individual Student Fundraiser to help pay for such items as:
Shirts
State Festival
International Festival
Show Choir Suggested Donation
Worlds of Fun

17. BURKE BASH Point Person: Anne Belshan Friday, November 16
For every “theatre/vocal” table of 8 $100 is donated back to the musical
Contact Info:

18. Advertisements Point Person: Angie Halstead and Karen Burmood
Can purchase yourself
Need help selling/ contacting potential advertisers

19. Sponsorships Looking for a Point Person GOAL: $5000
$3000 for Musical
$1000 for Vocal Musical
$1000 for Theatre

20. Volunteer Opportunities
Level 1.  Is intended for activities that are at the school. This is the most basic level and does not involve student contact. Examples include clerical work, filing in the office area.
Level 2.   Is intended for activities where the Volunteer is ALWAYS in a group setting with certificated OPS staff member present. This level of clearance will allow you to act as a volunteer in classrooms, support campus activities such as Room Parent, Library Aide.
 Level 3.  Requires a criminal background check and approval through Human Resources. This level is intended for individuals who may be working one on one with a student, with or without direct supervision of a certificated staff OPS staff member, which may be taking place either on or off district property. This level of clearance will allow you to act as a volunteer in activities, involved in supervising students, such as tutors, field trip or dance chaperones, coaches, and mentors.

21. Volunteer Opportunities
OPS REQUIRED Volunteer Form: :
Donation/Volunteer Sign Up:
Contact Info:

22. Department Websites THEATRE: www.burketheatre.wixsite.com/opsdrama
CHOIR: