Drama Festival 2009
Time really flies when you’re having fun. It’s hard to believe we are less than a month away from the Eastern School District Drama Festival 2009. We are excited to have two adjudicators at every session this year. All performing groups will have a 15 minute clinic after their performance and directors will be provided with a written adjudication. A reminder to everyone that the clinics are not optional. It is essential to the authentic learning experience we are rying to provide for you and your students. All performing groups are expected to be part of the audience for the other productions after completing their clinics. The festival will run from April 14 to April 17. Notices should be going home to your students’ families informing them of their performance time, the cost of admission, and the possibility of performing in the gala performance on April 17. I would love to give you more notice for gala participation however my hands are tied. Those groups chosen to perform will be notified by lunch time on April 17.
Admission this year is $2.00 per student and $4.00 for adults. Participants are not expected to pay.
Be very proactive in generating your audience. Talk to your staff and administrators about supporting your hard work by attending your performance session. PArt of the curriculum we need to teach is how to behave appropriately in formal situations. This is a great opportunity for your school’s students to practice their concert etiquette. Discuss with your young actors the importance of telling their family and friends about their performance time. Encourage them to invite people to come see them perform.
