Theatre Arts - Frequently Asked Questions
Match dates are as follows:
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What fundraisers will we have this year?
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Carwashes at Kroger’s on Fry Road scheduled for September 6th 10:00-3:00, & TBA additional dates
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Program Ads-for businesses advertisement and individuals who would like to wish their student “Break a leg” this year in theatre.
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Fine Arts Gala. Catered dinner and Performances by all areas of the Fine Arts and a Silent Auction on, tenative date: Saturday, December 6 in the MRHS Commons. Tickets are $15.00 per person reserved in advance.
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Fun Run on December 13.
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Patron Program. For contribution levels your business and/or your name will be placed on the Theatre Patron Plaque in the Lobby of the PAC. The Patron Program begins in August and runs throughout the year.
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Fundraising projects are necessary throughout the year for a successful and active program. We are responsible for any operating expenses not provided by the Katy ISD. Throughout the year there will be certain fundraisers that students should participate in and is highly recommended for any student that plans to advance in the program.
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How can I purchase tickets for the shows and Comedy Sportz?
Show tickets may be purchased at the box office beginning 10 days before the Musical. All other tickets are for open seating and can be purchased at the door. Ticket prices vary from show to show. Please see above for ticket prices.
Season Tickets area available if you are a Theatre Patron!
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What are Thespian Points and how can I accrue them?
Thespian Points are given for student participation. The points can be earned for fundraiser participation, show participation, Comedy Sportz, or show attendance. Twenty (20) Thespian Points allow the student to become a member of the International Thespian Society. Students are responsible for turning in their activities in the Thespian file located in the theatre office so that the Vice President of Thespians can tabulate their points. It is usually best if students turn these in after each show. Points will not be tabulated for the current year after May 1.
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What is OAP (One Act Play)?
One Act play is an annual competition among Texas high schools held during the Spring of each year.. The competition begins at the ZONE level (local area high schools), expands to DISTRICT competition, the AREA competition, REGION competition, and finally the STATE competition. The same play is performed at each level but each group of shows is different at each level. Two shows are chosen by a critic judge to advance to the next competition level.
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What are the requirements to letter in theatre?
To earn an Award Jacket in Theatre, A STUDENT MUST
1) Meet all T.E.A. academic requirements
2) Be a member in good standing of the Theatre Program * (see below)
3) Been enrolled in and/or completed an “upper” level Theatre class, e.g. Theatre Arts 2,3,4; Tech Theatre 2,3,4; Theatre Production 2,3,4
4) Accumulate 40 Thespian Points (400 hours), as per “ITS Official Point System, as per Katy ISD revision” (noted in campus handbook)
5) Have recommendation of the Theatre Director
In addition to the above criteria, the student must also:
complete ONE (1) of the following:
6) Advance to the “Region” level in U.I.L. One Act Play
7) Participate in U.I.L. One Act Play for 2 or more years
8) Participate in 4 or more productions; participation should be in a minimum of 2 separate categories (i.e. acting, production)
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* Member in good standing is a critical prerequisite to earn an Award Jacket in Theatre. The criteria for this component will be defined by the theatre director and approved by the campus principal. It will be published in the campus theatre handbook/information as distributed by the campus theatre director.
“Students wearing letter jackets represent more than their own individual achievement. Any student committing a serious offense as described in the KISD Student Code of Conduct, or the organization bylaws, which brings disrepute on the organization, school, or district will forfeit the award jacket if the offense occurs at any time during the remainder of the student’s high school career.”
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What is the State Thespian Convention?
The Texas State Thespian Convention is a competition attended by all high schools. Some categories are for individuals and some are group events. Typically only the Juniors and Seniors are chosen to attend. The convention gives the student an opportunity to participate in the workshops, compete against other Thespians in various categories and audition for colleges (Seniors only). The convention is not only fun but very educational. The convention itself usually costs around $80 and additional fees are paid for hotel and transportation. Those who win advance to Nationals held in Lincoln, Nebraska, and that costs around $800. Students area expected to pay for these fees and travel expenses.
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What is TETA?
Texas Educational Theatre Association is an opportunity for seniors only. Students audition for scholarships from Texas and out of state colleges when they are seniors. Only a limited number of students are allowed to audition.
There are several other opportunities available for Seniors to also audition for college programs and scholarships throughout the year.
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How do I become a member of the Theatre Arts Booster Club?
Meetings take place at 7:00 pm in room 1134(Theatre Room) usually the first Monday of each month.. For further information, contact Mr. Wayne Smith at 281/~~~-~~~~. There are monthly meetings held usually on the first Monday of each month, which review all upcoming events. Please bring any questions or suggestions you may have. There are sign-up lists for anyone able to volunteer their time. MRHS’s Maverick Theatre has a busy schedule which requires as much parent assistance as we can get. Booster participation is a great way to be involved in your child’s school year and have fun.
Tentative Booster Club Meeting Dates for 2008-2009
August 4
September 2 (Tuesday)
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What are the Theatre Opportunities for High School Students?
FRESHMEN:
- Can audition for all shows, including One-Act Play
- Can participate in all shows by signing up to be part of a crew
- Can earn Thespian points
- Can receive awards at the Theatre Banquet in May, in the Black Box Theatre
- Best Rookie Actor
- Best Rookie Tech
- One-Act play plaque if they participated
- Certificates of participation
- Can run for a Thespian Officer position (if inducted into Thespian Society at end of freshman year)
- Can be chosen to talk to Junior High students about Theatre participation
- Must earn 12 crew hours per semester if enrolled in a theatre class
- Can participate in all theatre fundraisers
- Can earn points toward their letter jacket
- Can audition for Comedysportz, HSL
FRESHMEN CANNOT:
- Attend the annual Thespian Convention in Ft. Worth, TETA or other audition venues
SOPHOMORES & JUNIORS:
- Can do all that freshman can do
- Can be elected to a theatre office
- If an officer, can attend Convention
- MAY earn letterjacket award
- Earn 25 Production hours as an advanced theatre student
SENIORS:
- Can do all that freshman, sophomores, and juniors can do
- Can audition to attend TETA (and audition)
- Can audition to attend HSPVA auditions
- Can earn a theatre scholarship from MRHS
- May earn a letterjacket award
- Earn 25 Production hours as an advanced theatre student
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- The TETA scholarships are available for theatre and musical theatre students. The scholarships accrue callbacks from colleges expressing interest in the student. Any monetary award is decided on an individual basis. Because Morton Ranch High School Theatre Department is an Institutional Member of TETA, MRHS Seniors who are chosen to audition may audition for the Founders’ Scholarship award from TETA.
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- The Morton Ranch Theatre Arts Booster Club will offer scholarships that are awarded to students majoring in acting, technical, or educational theatre fields at recognized universities. The Booster Club and high school representatives will choose the recipient and awards up to $750 per scholarship.
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What kind of traveling does the MRHS Theatre program do?
- Travel to the State Thespian Convention is by bus. It is in Ft. Worth, and any fees are added to the convention fees. Specific costs will be announced as the convention draws closer.
- Travel to TETA which is in Dallas this year, for auditions is by carpool as only a few students attend. Travel release forms are completed and returned to the school, and the parents are responsible for the student transportation to and from the convention site as well as any other expenses.
- The recruiting trip to the junior highs that feed into MRHS is also by carpool. Students are assigned a driver and can only ride with that person. Travel release forms must be filled out and returned to MRHS before a student can go.
- All daily/overnight travel requires a notarized release form.
- Field Trips to TUTS, downtown Houston to see plays/musicals
- Tommy Tune Awards at the TUTS in May
- UIL One Act Play contests when not held at the MRHS campus.
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