Meeting Minutes 5/20

Hey, hey, hey! It's Fat Albert! Jes' kiddin'. It's only Sam, sorry to disappoint. Any-skidoodle, on Monday, May 20th in the year 2013, the Tigard High School Thespian Troupe #2833 held a meeting to initiate new members and to discuss pressing issues. The following are among the items discussed:

 Improv-A-Java

• Wednesday, May 22
• Set-up will begin immediately following school. All thespians are required to be there. Set-up will conclude around 5.
• The cafeteria will be open at 6 for guests to come and enjoy refreshments. Thespians are required to be here by 6.
• The improv show starts at 7, and will be followed by the awards presentation. We should conclude around 9 to 9:30-ish.
• All thespians and advanced theatre students are required to be there. Advanced theatre will be performing, non-advanced theatre thespians will be running concessions, ticket sales, etc.
• Uniform for Improv-A-Java is all black with a splash of color. One small article of clothing that is bright and colorful (tie, socks, headband, etc.) and the rest, completely black.
• If you would like, you may bring a change of clothes for the awards presentation, but it is completely and utterly optional.
• The awards presentation is optional if you are not a thespian, but not optional if you are a thespian.
• If you volunteered to bring things, please don't forget. If you can't remember, just refer back to the earlier post.
• We are still looking for a handful more syrup flavors. If individuals could please, please volunteer to bring a flavor not already purchased, it would be much appreciated. And if you do so, go ahead and comment on the items-list post where others have commented in regards to syrup flavors, so as to avoid multiple purchases of one flavor.

Thespian Overnighter

• Friday, May 31
• We are still looking for a place to host this. If your house is available, please comment on this post, so we have an idea of who is able to host.
• If you do host, we will all be chipping in both monetarily and through food donations as well. We could even go pot-luck style if people are so inclined.

The Next Thespian Meeting

• Monday, June 3rd
• At this meeting we will be initiating the new Thespian Officers
• We will also be going over patronage stuff, so it's crucial that you be there.
• And it'll be the last for the seniors. I believe the last of this year, as well.

As always, if you missed the meeting, go ahead and meet me in the commons at a table near the gym for the TMM. You'll be excused for missing the meeting, and all will be well.
Initiates, Congratulations! Happy initiation, and welcome to our family!

Improv-A-Java Item List

This is a reminder of who volunteered to bring what for Improv-A-Java.

Nicholas - Coolers
Tyler -Ice
Danielle - Half & Half
Rachel - Straws
Nina - Club Soda
Emily - Cookies, and pick up coffee from Primo
Harrison - Cookies
Olivia - Cookies
AJ - Bottled Water
Madison - Crayons
Ryan Carnell - Cups for Hot beverages
Aria - Hot Chocolate

Some things we also need are: Syrup, and more crayons. Go ahead and comment on what flavor of syrup you'll buy, and if a handful of people will buy different kinds of syrup, we'll be golden. Also, Cash & Carry is a fabulous place to shop for these kind of things. A lot of stuff for a little $$$. Thanks to all those who're bringing something. Remember, it'll be needed at the very latest on Wednesday, May 22nd. Obviously ice cannot be purchased much earlier, but that other stuff probably can. Thanks!

Meeting Minutes 5/6/13

Hey guys! So, yeah, we did have a meeting. And if you weren't there, you missed Rachel and I not having voices. Missed out, man. Missed out. You also missed some key information. But that's why we have Tuesday meeting make-ups, and the meeting minutes. And without further introduction, the meeting minutes:

Initiations

• They will be held next Monday.
• Location is TBA, but they will be next Monday.

Point sheets

• Must be turned in by Friday.
• Get them from Bussey.
• Turn them into Bussey, or the folder on the Thespian board in the Scene shop

Strike

• We are finishing Strike tomorrow, Tuesday May 7th.
• It is required for everybody who was involved in Our Town.
• If you will, spread the word to your friends so they'll be there, too.

The Theatre scholarship is due on Monday, May 13th. Information can be found in the theatre.

The Second-Semester One-Acts will be on May 28th. All Thespians are required to go.

The Thespian Over-nighter will be on Friday, May 31st. If you would like to host it, please talk to your parents, and see if they would be ok with it. We will be giving preference by seniority, but underclassmen can still host, if it's available.

Mr. Nick Bussey had to pay for those individuals who did not pay at Red Robin, and also paid for directors gifts. If you will please give him a dollar, or two, it would be greatly appreciated.

As always, DO SCRIP. Talk to Bussey about it. He'll hook you up.

Now onto the meat of the meeting: Improv-A-Java

• It is scheduled for Wednesday, May 22nd.
• All thespians are required to be there.
• We will be decorating and setting up after school that day.
• If you are not in the advanced theatre class, you will be working the concessions, or ushering.
• Uniform is all black, with a splash of color. (Like a hair ribbon, or a tie, or a bandanna)
• Patrons will be getting comp tickets to the Improv-A-Java.
• Tickets are a $5 suggested donation.
• If we asked you to bring something, please don't forget. We'll beat you up. I'll be posting a separate list of those individuals who offered to bring things, and what you volunteered to bring.
• We will also be presenting awards that evening of Improv-A-Java.
• Awards include:
• Clutch Award
• Best Male and Female Thespian
• Best Actor
• Best Actress
• Best Techie
• Best New Thespian
• Theatre Scholarships
• And others, I believe. I just can't remember them all.
• There will be a ballot to vote for Clutch and Best Female and Male Thespian.
• This will be due Monday, May 13th
• Nominees for Clutch include:
• Evan fixing the lights (As You Like It)
• Cody Breaking the stage (Ink 4-ever)
• Audrey saying "And so I am for Rosalind" (As You Like It)
• Harrison throwing up during rehearsal (Our Town)
• Mitchell skipping an entire page and a half (The Good Doctor)
• Harrison tripping off his podium (Our Town)
• If you remember one, go ahead and comment on this post, and we'll see if we can add it to the ballot.

Thanks, guys! Hope you enjoyed reading this long post. Not! Nobody probably read this far. But thanks, anyway. Oh, yeah: If you missed the meeting, be sure to come talk to me tomorrow morning during access time for TMM. I'll be in the commons at a table near the gym. Good night!

Meeting Minutes 4/29

Hey guys! So the meeting was pretty short, and pretty self-explanatory. For Our Town, be at school, because you can't be involved in after school activities if you're not at school. Make sure to get lot's of rest, and stay healthy. Drink water, eat your vegetables, etc, etc. Also, if you have any Emergen-C, or Airborne, consume those things to help fight off those nasty bugs that could be going around. Ticket Sales: Thanks, again to all of those who volunteered, and if you are selling tickets, make sure to remember when and where. We've only got this week, so we don't want anybody dropping the ball on this one. Another great way to advertise is by writing on your teacher's boards about Our Town. It's very effective. If you happened to miss the meeting, I'll be in the commons at a table near the gym Tuesday morning, waiting for you. It's totally pain free. Just come on down and check in. That's it, and that's all. Merry Christmas!

Our Town Ticket Sales

Hey, ya'll. Just a heads up on who's selling tickets and when. Thank you to all of you who stepped up. And please don't forget when you're selling tickets. That'd be bad. And it's also posted in the theatre. You know, if you forget for some strange reason when you're selling, you can check it there. Sweeeet....

Monday, April 29th - 1st Lunch

Commons: Jacob Davis, Christopher Rebolledo

Cafeteria: Chasen Callahan, Nicole Pellisier

Monday, April 29th - 2nd Lunch

Commons: Hayley Merrick, Patrick Storment

Cafeteria: AJ Saddler, Clarissa Au

Tuesday, April 30th - 1st Lunch

Commons: Ryan Lewis, Summer Badt

Cafeteria: Nicholas White, Sam Richmann

Tuesday, April 30th - 2nd Lunch

Commons: Emily Shook, Blair Bowmer

Cafeteria: Jezeth Zaragoza, Connor Bussey

Wednesday, May 1st - 1st Lunch

Commons: Marry Graham, Byron 

Cafeteria: Summer Badt, Evelyn Lopez

Wednesday, May 1st - 2nd Lunch

Commons: Sam Richmann, Olivia Cordell

Cafeteria: Harrison Herzog, Rachel Cooper

Thursday, May 2nd - 1st Lunch

Commons: Danielle Yoshinaga, Summer Badt

Cafeteria: Ryan Carnell, Mitchell Stephens

Thursday, May 2nd - 2nd Lunch

Commons: Emily Shook, Audrey O'Farrell

Cafeteria: Mica and Aria Hollingsworth

Friday, May 3rd - 1st Lunch

Commons: Rayman Kirby, Jacob Davis

Cafeteria: Nicole Pellisier, Mary Graham

Friday, May 3rd - 2nd Lunch

Commons: Danielle Yoshinaga, Amy Lichenstein

Cafeteria: Evan Lehman, Madison Clayton

Meeting Minutes 4/15

Hey, everybody! I know there was some confusion as to whether there was a meeting or not, and there was, so sorry for any and all miscommunications. But anyway, the meeting was short, so the meeting minutes will be short, as well.

Our Town

• All Thespians are required to participate in Our Town.
• There is a work party for Our Town tomorrow, which is required for all those involved in Our Town, ie, required for all Thespians.
• Your contracts and progress are due to either Mica or Aria by April 22nd.
• All Tech and actors are called from the 18th going forward. So, after the 18th, you're all required to be there.
• Seniors: Don't skip on Senior Skip day. It's imperative that everyone is at rehearsals. Skip in May. Who cares about May?

Improv-a-Java

• The Improv-a-java will be on Wednesday May 22nd
• All thespians are required to work the show, unless you are in the advanced theatre class, in which case, you'll be in it.
• We will be asking for donations for things like Club Soda, Ice, Coffee, etc., so if you can help with things of that nature, please be thinking of that in advance.

Shows at Other Schools

• It'd be great if we could support other Troupes by seeing their shows!
• I know Beaverton High School is showing Legally Blonde: The Musical. (It was enjoyable)
• There's probably a bunch of other shows, too. Check the Oregon Thespians Facebook page, usually they're up there

Scrip

• As always, Talk to Bussey about Scrip! Great opportunity for Free Money!

TMM

• If you missed the meeting, as always, you can make it up by meeting me in the commons at a table near the gym on Tuesday morning during access time.

Also, don't forget to pay for Ablaze, those that are going. Thanks for being so super awesome, guys!

Meeting Minutes 4/1

No April fool's joke here, we so had a meeting today. And it was all about... STATE, STATE, STATE! Oh, Yeah! So, here's some of the important stuff we talked about involving state. And also, super congratulations to the new officer elects. Way to go!

Theme
First off, the theme is Legally State. Like Legally Blonde, but State. And just in case you weren't sure, it's totally this weekend. April 4, 5 and 6. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, respectively. Word on the street is we'll also have dress up days, so watch out for those.

Food
You will need to bring currency to pay for the meals in Salem (American dollars, preferably). As far as I know, there are no prepaid, prearranged meals. So prepare to pay for meals. Now, that being said, there are plenty of options in Salem. If you want to eat cheap, it is totally possible. Same could be said of eating at a ritzy, high class level.
Side note: On Thursday, when we all get down there, we will be eating together like a big Italian Family. I believe we will be eating at a pizza place, so we'll even feel Italian. Just so there is no confusion, though, we will be eating together on Thursday. Again, bring $ for that.

Forms
Second on the agenda, we were given a bunch of forms that are due by Wednesday.  And Todd will not be at school Thursday, so no pity if you miss the deadline. Wednesday. That means you've got two days to fill them out and turn them in. They are as follows:

• Oregon State Thespian Code of Conduct (Turn into Todd, completed)
• Oregon State Thespian Release Form (Turn into Todd, completed)
• Prearranged Absence Form (Turn into Student Services, completed)

In addition, we were also given two itineraries, one for our bus schedule and also a preliminary itinerary for State conference itself. If you have questions about when something is, particularly when you're supposed to be somewhere, refer to those sheets, and I bet your answer will be found. Upon arrival in Salem, we will be receiving the official State Conference itinerary form, but for now, the preliminary one will be sufficient. Make sure you keep those forms handy, as they will come in handy.

Tech Olympics

Don't forget if you're on a team. That'd be bad. And good luck to those on a team. Let's win! If you have any questions about Tech Olympics, just go ahead and ask Bussey. He'll be glad to clarify any confusions.

Dances

Next to discuss are the dances for State Conference. (Usually a hit amongst the under 25 crowd and over 25 crowd alike) The dance for the first night, Thursday, is a masquerade theme dance. It's "Phantom of the Elsinore."

• Now, despite it being a masquerade, full masks are strictly prohibited, for obvious reasons. (You could be a mass murderer masquerading as a harmless Thespian, and no one could see you because of your mask, then BAM! We want that to not happen)
• You are allowed only a half face mask, and your name tag must be visible and prominently displayed.

The second night is "When You Wish Upon a Spotlight," honoring Disney in all it's overly commercialized glory. Be prepared for both dances to:

• Dress accordingly. Following the themes is fun!
• Behave like a civilized human being. Remember, you are acting as delegates of Tigard High School Thespian Troupe #2833. Don't embarrass us.
• Dance your heart out!

Thespian Sweatshirts

For goodness sake, people, if you have not done so already, pay Blair that $30 dollars for your sweatshirt. Those of you who have not paid yet, ya'll being a burden. The sooner the money gets paid, the sooner we get those sweatshirts. And we be wanting them for State.

TMM

Of course, as always, if you were a square and missed the meeting, or were not a square, but still missed the meeting, you gotta make it up. And this time, even more so, it is crucial to come on Tuesday morning to make it up, because I am the sole owner of the forms for State. I've got all the necessary forms in my possession. So if you missed the meeting, you missed the forms, and you'll need them, so you'll need to come Tuesday morning to pick them up so you can fill them out. 

Scrip

As always, we will continue to pester you about turning in those scrip forms to Mr. Bussey.

Huzzah! You made it to the end! Bravo, bravo! Your prize? Knowledge.