Theatre Handbook

THEATRE HANDBOOK

TRI-SCHOOL CLASSES FALL, WINTER AND SPRING PRODUCTIONS COMEDY SPORTZ HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE TRI-SCHOOL THEATRE DANCE ACADEMY THESPIANS CAPPIES INTERNSHIP

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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2 Table of Contents 3 Welcome 4 Philosophy 5 Tri-School History 6 Production History 7 MACY Award Winners 8 MACY Award Winners 9 Capies, JRAY, National Youth Award Winners 10 Brian Shucker Awards 11 Class Policies and Expectations 12 Class Policies and Expectations 13 Tri-School Classes 14 Tri-School Theatre Dance Academy (TSTDA) 15 The Cappies Critics Program 16 Internship Program 17 Auditions 18 Audition Information 19 Rehearsal and Performance Discipline 20 Comedy Sportz 21 The International Thespian Society

WELCOME

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

PHILOSOPHY

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 education. 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 gratitude. 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 theatre, movement, vocal technique, improvisation, playwriting, directing, and stagecraft, Tri-School Theatre students 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 process 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) 4

TRI-SCHOOL HISTORY

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 combines 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 published 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 perform 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. 5

PRODUCTION HISTORY

2004 Spring The King and I 1989 Spring Pippin 2004 Fall Alice in Wonderland 1989 Fall An Evening of One Acts: 2005 Winter Blithe Spirit All the World’s a Stage A Joyful Noise: Seasons of Love Some Enchanted Evening 2005 Spring The Wizard of Oz The Long Christmas Dinner 2005 Fall Fahrenheit 451 1990 Spring Hello, Dolly! A Joyful Noise: Hooray for Hollywood 1990 Fall David and Lisa 2006 Winter Yearbook in Concert 1991 Spring West Side Story 2006 Spring West Side Story 1991 Fall The Crucible 2006 Summer UK Premiere Production of 1991 Spring Brigadoon YEARBOOK 1992 Fall The Miracle Worker 2006 Fall Antigone 1993 Spring 25th Anniversary Revue Encore Don’t Drink the Water 1993 Fall The Skin of Our Teeth A Joyful Noise: A Whole New World 1994 Spring Into the Woods 2007 Winter The Diary of Anne Frank 1994 Fall World Premiere Production of 2007 Spring Annie Get Your Gun YEARBOOK 2007 Summer Don’t Drink the Water Our Town 2007 Fall Fools 1995 Spring Carousel 2008 Winter Tartuffe 1995 Fall A Midsummer Night’s Dream Forever Plaid 1996 Spring Fiddler on the Roof 2008 Spring Beauty and the Beast 1996 Fall The Merry Wives of Windsor 2008 Summer The Mousetrap The Fantasticks 2008 Fall Dead Man Walking 1996 Spring The Secret Garden A Joyful Noise: Being Alive 1997 Fall Arsenic and Old Lace 2009 Winter The Taffetas 1998 Spring Children of Eden Working 1998 Fall YEARBOOK 2009 Spring Thoroughly Modern Millie 1999 Spring Guys and Dolls 2009 Summer You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown 1999 Fall The Diviners 2009 Fall Romeo and Juliet 2000 Spring The Pajama Game 2010 Winter Christmastime is Here 2000 Fall Everyman Revisited G.I Jukebox 2001 Spring Carnival A Murder is Announced 2001 Fall Godspell 2010 Spring Curtains 2002 Spring Let Your Life Sing! 2010 Fall The Man Who Came to Dinner 2002 Fall The Matchmaker 2011 Winter Dracula 2002 Winter The Little Prince 2011 Spring Kiss Me, Kate 2003 Spring How to Succeed in Business Without 2011 Fall The Hobbit Really Trying 2012 Winter Little Shop of Horrors A Joyful Noise: Sentimental Journey 2012 Spring Seussical 2003 Fall Much Ado about Nothing 2004 Winter Faculty Follies An Evening of One Acts

MACY AWARD WINNERS

Karl Abad Thoroughly Modern Millie Melanie Duffin Pajama Game Jessica Alaniz Carousel Krista Engle Thoroughly Modern Millie Justin Alonzo Godspell Sean Faley Beauty and the Beast Alan Alvarez Godspell Working Brian Baron Children of Eden Thoroughly Modern Millie Brendan Barth West Side Story Lara Fernando The King and I Brian Bedard Kiss Me, Kate West Side Story Joe Bedard Pajama Game Nina Fernando West Side Story Mark Bedard Guys and Dolls Sumayah Ferris Thoroughly Modern Millie Carrie Beidelman Children of Eden Working Cyndy Binoya The Secret Garden Spencer Fovell Kiss Me, Kate Hunter Berecochea Little Shop of Horrors Little Shop of Horrors Seussical Seussical Brandon Berg Beauty and the Beast David Franklin How to Succeed Working Matthew Galligan Beauty and the Beast Thoroughly Modern Millie Working Curtains Curtains Matthew Blashaw Into the Woods Kiss Me, Kate Eric Bower Children of Eden Brian Galvez Annie Get Your Gun Guys and Dolls Daniel Garcia West Side Story Pajama Game Jessica Gaston Kiss Me, Kate Hillary Bower The Secret Garden Maliha Ghazali Beauty and the Beast Jennifer Boyd Into the Woods Katie Gibson Brigadoon Jenna Brady Thoroughly Modern Millie Into the Woods Karla Briesemeister Into the Woods Leean Gill Working Amanda Brown Working Thoroughly Modern Millie Kiss Me, Kate Curtains Courtney Burfeind Carousel Kiss Me, Kate Hannah Butler Little Shop of Horrors Mel Gonzalez Little Shop of Horrors Seussical Seussical Joe Callinan The King and I Jodanna Harding Into the Woods Jeffrey Caluag Seussical Carousel Ashley Cappel Brigadoon Fiddler on the Roof Encore Danny Harris Godspell Marshal Carolan How to Succeed Christina Hernandez Thoroughly Modern Millie Francesca Carpello Beauty and the Beast Ivey Hernandez Little Shop of Horrors Thoroughly Modern Millie John Herrera West Side Story Danielle Carr Little Shop of Horrors Grant Hodges Kiss Me, Kate Jennifer Carreon West Side Story Little Shop of Horrors Gina Certeza Brigadoon Seussical Elizabeth Cherney Into the Woods Gregory Jenn Kiss Me, Kate Carousel Little Shop of Horrors Alaina Childs How to Succeed Seussical Nick Coad Little Shop of Horrors Candace Johnson Children of Eden Seussical Guys and Dolls Emma Cofer The Wizard of Oz Matt Johnson West Side Story Chance Connor West Side Story Brigadoon Alex Covington How to Succeed Encore Brian Cox Seussical Jennifer Jones Brigadoon Blake Cross Working Encore Kiss Me, Kate Sammy Juliano West Side Story Lexi Cross Kiss Me, Kate Andrew Jurgensen The Secret Garden Little Shop of Horrors Guys and Dolls Kyle Daly The King and I Pajama Game The Wizard of Oz Matt Kahler Fiddler on the Roof West Side Story The Secret Garden Annie Get Your Gun Danny Kane Kiss Me, Kate Hannah De Los Reyes Annie Get Your Gun Little Shop of Horrors Holly De Los Reyes Fiddler on the Roof David Kane Curtains The Secret Garden Kiss Me, Kate Children of Eden Maya Karon Curtains Gina Delacruz How to Succeed Amanda Kay The Secret Garden Bridget Devoy Godspell Guys and Dolls Nakesha Dodson Guys and Dolls Melissa Kay Into the Woods Pajama Game Fiddler on the Roof Christine Doidge Beauty and the Beast Jessica Kelly Carnival Thoroughly Modern Millie Shane Kennedy Godspell Brian Domino West Side Story Peter Klojda Godspell Nicole Dubuc Fiddler on the Roof Anthony Kocal The King and I Robert Dudley The King and I West Side Story The Wizard of Oz Zoe Krengel-Wolf Into the Woods West Side Story Carousel Annie Get Your Gun Fiddler on the Roof Beauty and the Beast 7

MACY AWARD WINNERS

Nicole Kuklok Fiddler on the Roof Melissa Reyes West Side Story Ronald Lathrop Guys and Dolls Katelyn Rigler Curtains Pajama Game Lisa Robles The King and I Crystal Lathrop Godspell The Wizard of Oz Anthony Lee Kiss Me, Kate John Rocha The Secret Garden Carrie Leonard Into the Woods Aaron Roethe The Secret Garden Zack Linnert Fiddler on the Roof Alicia Ross Children of Eden The Secret Garden David Ruegg Pajama Game Children of Eden Jeanne Nicole St. Laurent Fiddler on the Roof Stephanie Lincoln Pajama Game LJ Santanello Annie Get Your Gun Guys and Dolls Frank Sarco Brigadoon Gunnar Lindfors III The Wizard of Oz Erica Schaeffer Curtains Bernadette Magallanes West Side Story Kiss Me, Kate Laura Marcin Working Little Shop of Horrors Thoroughly Modern Millie Seussical Frankie Marrone How to Succeed Adam Silos Seussical Marlene Martinez Guys and Dolls Elizabeth Smith Into the Woods Mercedes Martinez Brigadoon Matt Smith Carnival Into the Woods Pajama Game Bucky Mason Brigadoon Godspell Into the Woods Amanda Steinfeld Beauty and the Beast Beth Mawhinney West Side Story Curtains Annie Get Your Gun Jessica Steffy The Secret Garden Max McCann Children of Eden Maureen Stone How to Succeed Michael McCoy West Side Story Marione Tamase Seussical Brigadoon Natalie Taormina West Side Story Nina McEntee Into the Woods Maureen Toner Guys and Dolls Sean McGee Working Pajama Game Curtains Tasha Tormey Curtains Paul McGill Kiss Me, Kate Natasha Tran Beauty and the Beast Sarah McGuire Kiss Me, Kate Kiss Me, Kate Little Shop of Horrors Matthew Trojnar Carousel Seussical Fiddler on the Roof Erin McNally West Side Story Crystal Tugadi Godspell Dominic Melanson Carnival Nick Van Hoogmoed Curtains Brooke Medina Seussical Danielle Velasco Seussical Christopher Meditz The Secret Garden Jasmen Villagomez Little Shop of Horrors Joseph Mendizza The Secret Garden Allison Viviano Pajama Game Children of Eden Melvin Walker, Jr. The Wizard of Oz Tyler Mercer Annie Get Your Gun Eric Walswick How to Succeed Beauty and the Beast The King and I Working Reed Watson Carnival Thoroughly Modern Millie Godspell Erin Miller Beauty and the Beast Nathan Willingham The King and I Thoroughly Modern Millie West Side Story Kellie Montanio Carousel Joanne Wozniak Carnival Megan Moore Carnival Lara Wozniak Children of Eden Elizabeth Mule West Side Story Guys and Dolls Annie Get Your Gun Pajama Game Matthew Murray Working Chris Wiedel How to Succeed Sarah Murray Working Elizabeth Wydra Brigadoon Kristen Nash The King and I Into the Woods Christian Navarro Guys and Dolls Mary Eileen Young The Wizard of Oz Laurie Nellesen Godspell Christy Zail Carnival The King and I Carlos Zavala Curtains 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 8

CAPPIES, JRAY, and National Youth Theatre Awards

Cappies Awards JRAY Awards

2004 The King and I 2009 Male Soloist Silver Award: Brandon Berg Best Song Thoroughly Modern Millie

2004 Kyle Daly The King and I Cameo Actor 2009 Best Choreography Bronze Award Thoroughly Modern Millie 2004 Laurie Nellesen The King and I Lead Actress (Musical) 2009 Best Ensemble Gold Award:

2004 Eric Walswick The King and I Thoroughly Modern Millie Lead Actor (Musical) 2009 Best Male Soloist: Brandon Berg 2005 Marian Quiroz Curtains Junior Critic of the Year

2005 Tri-School Theatre Critics Team of the Year National Youth Theatre Awards

2006 Beth Mawhinney West Side Story Featured Actress (Musical) 2009 Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play Amy Northrop Dead Man Walking 2006 Jenna Brady Freshman Critic of the Year 2009 Creativity Award Dead Man Walking 2007 Beth Mawhinney Annie Get Your Gun 2010 Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical Lead Actress (Musical) Brandon Berg, Curtains 2007 Grace Nolde 2010 Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical Senior Critic of the Year Leann Gill, Curtains

2007 Grace Nolde 2010 Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical Special Service Award David Kane, Curtains

2008 Robert Dudley Tartuffe 2010 Outstanding Ensemble, Curtains Comic Actor (Play) 2010 Outstanding Direction 2008 Amy Northrop Tartuffe Hillary Pearson, Curtains Comic Actress (Play) 2010 Outstanding Production 2008 Robert Dudley Beauty and the Beast Curtains Featured Actor (Musical) 2011 Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical 2008 Gaston & Lefou Beauty and the Beast Amanda Brown, Kiss Me, Kate

Best Ensemble (Musical) 2011 Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical 2008 “Gaston” Beauty and the Beast David Kane, Kiss Me, Kate

Best Song 2011 Outstanding Lighting Design

Scott Kahler, Isaac Gleason, Alex Winkle & Michael Kellogg, Dracula 2012 Special Effects Crew Seussical Special Effects Crew of the Year 2012 Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical Sarah McGuire, Seussical 2012 Props Crew Seussical Props Crew of the Year 2012 Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical Erica Schaeffer, Seussical 2012 Jack Vogt The Hobbit Featured Actor (Play)

BRIAN SHUCKER AWARDS

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 musical, 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 The Fantasticks: Linda Kintz Ignacio Pena Andy Anderson Cast & Stage Manager Anthony Kocal Christina Perry Matthew Ballestero Lara Fernando Catilin Leong Sara Qahoush Gillian Barth Teresa Finnegan Zack Linnert Lorenzo Reyes Amanda Beckman Heather Franklin Bernadette Magallanes Michael Ritchey Nathan Beckman Maliha Ghazali Elizabeth Markman Lisa Robles Katie Bowen Sameen Ghazali Frankie Marrone Andrea Rodriguez Eric Alan Bower Melanie Galyon Karissa Masciel Alicia Ross Jennifer Boyd Jessie Gaston Buck Mason Justin Roth Matthew Brinegar Leean Gill Beth Mawhinney Secret Garden Maids Alena Cabral Isaac Gleason Sarah Mawhinney Evangelina Savala Cris Calabria David Green Paul McGill Elizabeth Smith Ashley Cappel Andrew Halberstadt Dominic Melanson Jamal Smith John Caton Kevin Halverson Michael Monahan Matthew Smith The “Children” of Eden Patrick Harrington Angelica Morales Maureen Stone The “Antigone” Chorus Daniel Harris A Murder is Announced: Maureen Toner Kevin Costello Joey Hennings Cast & Crew Nick Van Hoogmoed Michael Crabtree Kathrina Hirschfield Tricia Navato Rachel Vine Christina Craig-San Vicente Joe Holper Laurie Nellesen Eric Walswick Amy Crismon Into the Woods: Cast & Crew Darla Nesbit Reed Watson Christopher Cutts Ariel Jaroscak-Oxman Taryn Nesbit Christopher Wiedel Hannah De Los Reyes Morgan Janssen Ben Newton Alex Winkle Nicolas Doidge Andrew Jurgensen Amy Northrop Andy Winkle Emma D’Onofrio Matthew Kahler Christopher Ohlmacher Cynthia Wihardja Robert Dudley Scott Kahler Chelsea Palumbo Nikki Yacono Tom Eberly McKenna Kelly Sarah Pass Mary Eileen Young Carlos Zavala

TRI-SCHOOL POLICIES AND CLASS EXPECTATIONS

Tri-School Theatre Classes Tri-School Theatre classes offer students of all levels— from beginner to advanced— opportunities 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.

CLASS POLICIES AND EXPECTATIONS

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 students 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 refunds will be issued if a student is removed from the roster due to absences. Students must arrive 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 result 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.

TRI-SCHOOL CLASSES

ACTING I FALL YEAR-LONG COURSE MUSICAL THEATRE THURSDAYS, 3:30-5:00 THURSDAYS, 4:45-6:15 PREREQUISITE: NONE FOR GRADES 9-12 This class is a foundation for all future work at Tri-School. Students This class will help you select, prepare, and present a musical will learn to work as an ensemble, and begin developing storytelling, theatre song for auditions, and to showcase your talent. No experi- monologues and scenes. Other projects may include improv, move- ence necessary—singers and non-singers welcome! Class is re- ment and voice. This course is geared for students who have not yet peatable. studied theatre in high school, though some may have experience from elementary school or junior high. MONOLOGUE ACTING II THURSDAYS, 4:45-6:15 YEAR-LONG COURSE FOR GRADES 9-12 THURSDAYS, 3:30-5:00 Receive individualized coaching on a monologue selected espe- PREREQUISITE: GRADES 10-12, ACTING I cially for you. This course is highly recommended for students This course provides a more intense study of scene work and mono- who audition for plays. No experience necessary. Class is repeat- logues, and may include such topics as movement and voice. This class able. 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 WINTER This advanced-level class will build on the ensemble with such topics MUSICAL THEATRE as theatre genres, styles, and acting methods. This course is a continua- THURSDAYS, 4:45-6:15 tion of the study of voice and movement. Students are encouraged to FOR GRADES 9-12 bring ideas for original works to be used in class projects. This class This class will help you select, prepare, and present a musical requires two to three years of theatre experience at the high school theatre song for audition, and to showcase your talent. No experi- level. ence necessary—singers and non-singers welcome! Class is re- TECHNICAL THEATRE I peatable. YEAR-LONG COURSE FRIDAYS, 3:30-5:00 MONOLOGUE PREREQUISITE: NONE THURSDAYS, 4:45-6:15 This class is a foundation for any student interested in learning about FOR GRADES 9-12 technical theatre. Course topics include lighting, sound, set shop, stage Receive individualized coaching on a monologue selected espe- management, and production coordination. This class combines class- cially for you. This course is highly recommended for students room work with hands-on experiences. There is no previous training or who audition for plays. No experience necessary. Class is repeat- experience necessary. Students from this class will receive priority on able. crew assignments productions.

TECHNICAL THEATRE II YEAR-LONG COURSE FRIDAYS, 3:30-5:00 SPRING PREREQUISITE: GRADES 10-12, TECHNICAL THEATRE I CABARET This second level class is the next step for students interested in learn- THURSDAYS, 4:45-6:15 ing about technical theatre. Course topics are expanded to include de- FOR GRADES 10-12 sign. This class combines classroom work with hands-on experiences. Create a musical performance about your life through song. De- Students from this class will receive priority on crew assignments for velop and perform your own one-person act. Recommended for productions. juniors and seniors with some theatre experience, instructor ap- TECHNICAL THEATRE III/IV proval required. Class is repeatable. YEAR-LONG COURSE FRIDAYS, 3:30-5:00 MAKE-UP DESIGN PREREQUISITE: GRADES 11-12, TECHNICAL THEATRE II, THURSDAYS, 4:45-6:15 CLASS IS REPEATABLE. FOR GRADES 9-12 This advanced-level course will include topics from the previous This hands-on course will show you how to apply basic stage courses, but in more depth and with an emphasis on design, for exam- make-up, as well as scars, wounds, and old-age effects. No ex- ple, in lighting and set shop. Students from this class will receive top perience necessary. Class is repeatable. priority on crew head assignments productions.

Tri-School Theatre Dance Academy (TSTDA)

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.

THE CAPPIES CRITICS PROGRAM

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 website 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

Questions?

Please talk to mrs. Hillary pearson or Shannon Annarella ————————————————————————————————————————————————————

CAPPIES APPLICATIONS ARE DUE 5:00 pm THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

Want to read published reviews? Visit the OC register website at http://www.ocregister.com/education/cappies/ 15

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

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 envelopes, helping with box office, organization/filing) - Assisting set-up for various events - Assistance on production organization

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.

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

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.

INTERNSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE SEPTEMBER 15th, 2012

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]

AUDITION INFORMATION

 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 production. 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.

REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE DISCIPLINE

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 selected 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.

COMEDY SPORTZ

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 COMEDY SPORTZ SHOWCASE PERFORMANCE DATES PERFORMANCE DATES: At Connelly most matches At Servite

November 16th 7:00 February 22nd 7:00—At Servite March 1st 7:00—CHS January 25th 7:00 March 15th 7:00—CHS April 19th 7:00 April 12th 7:00-CHS May 3rd 7:00—CHS May 10th 7:00 –CHS May 17th 7:00-At Servite

INTERNATIONAL THESPIAN SOCIETY

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 theatre 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 attendance 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.

Contract Page

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

______Student Signature Date

______Parent/Guardian Signature Date

Please sign and return this page to the Tri-School Theatre Office 1952 W La Palma Ave Anaheim, CA 92801