TODAY is the Day

So your NYC deposits are due TODAY. If you want to call it in, call Bob Guymon at Thomas Travel, 801-266-2775 and tell him it's about the Eaton Theatre Group. Come and see this show:


EVITA!

2 Weeks

So exactly 2 weeks from today your NYC deposit is due. In tribute to that, here is a clip of one of my favorite Broadway performers ever (and I've only seen her live at Hale Orem), Audra McDonald. This will be playing when we are in NYC...

16 Days

So you have 16 days to turn in your deposit for NYC- would anyone be interested in seeing this? (I'm considering it if Sister Act closes):

Rigor

It's funny to me that the first words out of parents mouths at Parent Teacher Conference when they discover that their child has a bad grade in my classes is- "How can they be failing theatre/musical theatre/film/stage crew?"
By the tone of voice they are using, are they assuming that all their child needed to do to pass was to attend?
I then point out the 7 Shakespeare related assignments that are weeks past due and they look at the grade sheet in amazement that I actually have assignments. That I actually have written work that is required (and that most students should be able to fill out and turn in before the class period is over). I always wonder what they assume I do with them during class. Sit in a circle, hold hands and sing Kumbaya? Stare in a mirror at themselves until they find their inner reality?
It's also funny to me that in Film Studies, the parents turn to their child and say, "How can you be failing Film Studies? You LOVE movies!" Again, I point out that their little darling has not turned in any papers- and papers are 40% of the grade.
Just because someone loves something does not actually mean it will be easy.

Shakespeare Festival

We leave today with 39 high school students to the Utah Shakespeare Festival High Shcool Competition. We will be competing in acting, dance and technical theatre. We will also be seeing this:

and this:

Oh- I also had my first polygamist parent teacher conference last night-
and 22 days until NYC deposit.

23 Until...

If you turn in your deposit (and if this show is still playing), we will be seeing this:

24 Days Until...

If you turn in your deposit for NYC, then you will probably be seeing this show:

New York 2012 Annoucement...

So, you have exactly 25 days to turn in your $350 deposit if you want to go on our NYC trip in June of 2012.
As of right now, I'm doing two trips:

Trip #1: RHS students and parents (and if you prefer these dates, come with them).
June 12th-18th.

Trip #2: Adults, faculty, staff, RHS alumni (we need 40 for this tirp to happen).
June 19th-25th.

It's $1950 total for 4 people in a room (that'll get you 6 Broadway shows, hotel in Times Square, a day activity every day, airfare- even from Boise or Portland..., unlimited Subway card, plus me and Jackie as your guides!!) You'll even have the chance to see 3 additional shows of your choice (including The Book of Mormon- I'm not taking the group- but our travel agent will get you a ticket if you want one).

And...drum roll...chances are very high that one of our 6 shows will be this:



So come!! You'll have a blast!