Dear Parents:

The UIL One Act Play cast, understudies , crews and the directors are thoroughly enjoying the rehearsal process for this year’s MRHS contest play « Bus Stop. » The set is almost complete , the Company t shirt design is complete and ready to order. The cost of the shirt is $15 and is payable by check or cash. Please note the dates and times of our contest work in the calendar below. In addition, if you are a One Act Play parent, you will receive itinerary letters at least one week before any clinic, on site rehearsal or contest. Please know that your support along the way is always appreciated. We will hold a « sneak preview » performance for parents, invited guests and friends on Saturday, March 20, beginning at 2 :00 PM in the MRHS PAC. There is no admission charge for this performance. This is our opportunity to introduce the play to you –especially our parents – and answer any questions regarding the contest experience and your part in that process.

ComedySportz, High School League, has been very active throughout February ! We’re looking forward to our next match this week at Seven Lakes High School. See the calendar below for additional match dates. Please come out and support the team. The work they do to make their audience laugh the evening away are amazing. We’re very thankful for this opportunity to work with the Improvisational Professional « Actletes » from the Houston Arena throughout each year.

We’re also very excited to announce that we will be working in partnership again with the Alley Theatre and the Wood Group in 2010-2011 ! Plans are being coordinated through the Katy ISD Partners in Education office.

On March 6, the Fine Arts Department will sponsor an All School Dance « Hollywood Nights. » We encourage EVERYONE to participate as your favorite celebrity. Tickets are on sale through all lunches in both Commons. Also, take the opportunity to vote for your King and Queen candidates. All proceeds go toward support of the Fine Arts Musical Fund.

The Theatre Boosters meet the first Monday of each Month in the Theatre Room 1134. Come on out and volunteer your time and talents and work alongside other parents to support the Maverick Theatre Company’s students and directors.

We’re doing good things in the theatre department; join us !

March 1: Theatre Boosters meet in room 1134, 7:00 PM.

March 3: Cici’s night at No. Fry Rd. location. EAT PIZZA ! 10% of the cost of your meal goes to support the MTC!

March 4: ComedySportz at Seven Lakes HS at 7:00 PM. $5. Admission at the door.

March 5-6: Debbie Bienhorn Clinic for Musical Vocal Auditions in the Black Box Theatre. $50. Registration payable to the MRHS Choir Boosters.

March 6: “Hollywood Nights” All School Dance sponsored by the Fine Arts Dept. , 7-10 pm in the 9th grade commons. Presale tickets $10 per person/$15 per couple. At the door tickets, $15 per person/$20 per couple. VOTE FOR YOUR KING AND QUEEN DURING ALL LUNCHES .

March 9: Comedysportz Match in the MRHS Black Box Theatre. MRHS vs. Cy Creek HS and Westchester Academy. $3 presale tickets begin Wed., March 3. $5 at the door

March 11: UIL One Act Play Clinic at Katy HS .

March 17-20: UIL OAP Rehearsals 10:00 AM -4:00 PM.

March 20: UIL OAP “Bus Stop” performs for “sneak preview”, 2:00 PM – No admission charged.

March 24: On Site Technical Rehearsal for UIL OAP at Katy HS, 7:00-9:00 PM.

March 26: Zone A UIL OAP Contest at Katy HS. Performances begin at 6:00 PM. No admission charged.

March 27: Zone B UIL OAP Contest at Katy HS. MRHS PERFORMS as the last play of three that evening. Performances begin at 6:00 PM. No admission charged.

Thank you so very much for volunteering!