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Mrs. Andrea Roney, NPHS Theatre Teacher, Producer, Director & NPHS Thespian Troupe #5464 Advisor roneya@npenn.org OR 215.368.9800 OR 215.853.1294 OR cell phone 215.872.2226 NO TEXTING!
Mrs. Debra Buckner, Co-Director & Choreographer
Mr. John Buckner, Technical Director
Mr. Jim Overholtzer, Lighting Designer
Ms. Angela Hoerner, Costume Designer
Mrs. Marianne Brady, Costume Shop Manager
Mr. Chris Doerr, Sound Designer & Tech Advisor
Mrs. Sandy Wood, Artistic Designer
Ms. Judi McGuriman, Ticket Manager (K31)
Mrs. Sally Kauffman, House Manager
Mr. Bob Brady, Snack Bar Manager
Mr. Matt Klenk, Musical Director & Conductor, spring musical
Mr. Sean Burns, Assistant Musical Director
Mr. Ken Gerges, Assistant Technical Director
Below are the Eligibility Guidelines for Non-athletic Student Activities: The academic eligibility guidelines for non athletic student activities at North Penn High School are categorized into two divisions.
Academic Eligibility for Athletics/Activities: (NPHS Theatre & Thespian participation)
Student athletes will be ineligible to participate if they are (1) failing two one-credit subjects, (2) failing a one-credit subject and two partial credit subjects, or (3) suspended. If a student has an incomplete grade for two consecutive weeks in a subject, he or she will be considered as failing that subject.
A student will be placed on probation for ten school days if the student is failing a one-credit subject and a partial credit subject, OR two partial credit subjects. If at the end of the probationary period the student is still failing a one-credit subject and a partial credit subject, OR two partial credit subjects, the student will become ineligible. Eligibility will be cumulative from the beginning of the grading period and shall be reported on a weekly basis. When a student’s cumulative work from the beginning of the grading period does not meet the standards for the week, he or she what be ineligible for the following Sunday through Saturday (PIAA
Regulations).
In cases where the student’s work at the end of the marking period does not meet the standards of the eligibility guidelines for student athletes, the student shall be ineligible to participate in interscholastic athletics for 15 school days of the next grading period beginning on the first day report cards are issued.
1. Students who are members of the Marching Band, Jazz and Lab Band, Percussion Ensemble, Visual Ensemble, Theater, and editors of the Yearbook, Newspaper, and Literary Magazine are held accountable to the same academic requirements and accountability
system as athletes. The Student Government Association officers, class government officers and coordinators, and National Honor
Society members follow the grade requirements and eligibility guidelines outlined in their existing constitutions.
2. Students who are club members, members of the vocal jazz ensemble, chamber singers, SGA representatives, senators, steering committee members, and publication staff members will be under the same academic requirements as athletes, but their grades will be checked at the conclusion of each marking period rather than each week. Students failing to meet these eligibility provisions will be placed on probationary status for a two-week period. The student’s grades will be reviewed at the end of the second week of ineligibility. If the grades then meet the guidelines, the student will become eligible for participation. If grades have not met requirements, the student will continue to remain ineligible for additional two-week intervals.
Attendance Eligibility for Athletics/Activities:
To be eligible for participation in after-school activities including athletics, students must be in attendance by 11:00a.m. the day of that activity. Early dismissal times are coordinated to accommodate student preparation for proms and special events. In order to attend these events, students must attend school from 7:25 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on the day of the event. Any lateness to school on early dismissal days will have to be made up prior to participation in an activity scheduled for that day/evening.
Main Question concerning policy: If a student is academically ineligible -- does that mean no rehearsal or just no performance in a play?
Response: They may not participate. They may watch or do homework at practice but cannot be an active participant.
Which means: If you are academically ineligible on the list generated on a Friday morning, you may NOT actively participate in rehearsals for the following week – Sunday through Saturday (which can mean a Sunday matinee!)

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By not being academically eligible, you will be letting down the whole cast / run crew
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The missed rehearsals will NOT count as excused rehearsals, but UNEXECUSED rehearsals and will jeopardize your continued presence in the cast or run crew.
 ALL missed work MUST be cleared by Wednesday of any week as teachers cannot be expected to get work graded and in grade book by Thursday afternoon when grades are pulled for the Friday list.
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Parents/Guardians – we need your help with making certain students are eligible & within policy.
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NOTE: There is no wiggle room here! This is your responsibility! Teachers/Advisors will see an “A” by a student’s name and will not be able to allow that student to participate.
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Thespian Middle School Workshops: Friday, January 24, 2014 (Becca)
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Auditions BC/EFA Knight of the Arts: January 28, 2014 after school
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Shakespeare Competitions Auditions: January 30, 2014 after school
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NPHS Theatre & Thespian Elementary School Workshops: Saturday, February 8, 2014
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English-Speaking Union Shakespeare Competition Philadelphia Branch: Monday, February 17, 2014
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BC/EFA Gala Knight of the Arts: Friday, February 21, 2014 (Nicole and Taryn)
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PA Shakespeare Festival High School Competition at DeSales University: Saturday, March 15, 2014
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Spring Musical: April 30 (1:30 PM Gold Card Matinee), May 1, 2, 3 @ 7:30 PM and May 4 @ 2:00 PM
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NPHS Theatre Banquet & Thespian Inductions: Friday, May 30, 2014 Marjeane’s Caterers – ALL FAMILIES ARE
WELCOME. $30.00 per attendee. Menus and RSVPs out in March.
Rehearsal and most likely crew on Monday, April 21 from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM unless we have more snow and it becomes a school day. Then we will rehearse at night!
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Wednesday, April 16: Rehearsal /Crew at night
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Thursday, April 17: Not sure. If people available after school we will use it!
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Friday night rehearsals may be called in March and April depending on facility usage.
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We are being squeezed for time!
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Rehearsal / Crew calendar being developed this Saturday!
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March 8, 2014
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May 3, 2014 (weekend of Spring Musical)
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June 7, 2014
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Get permission from Home Offices and visits on school days count as an excused activity and you can be at rehearsal that night.
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PLEASE PUT ANY DATES YOU CAN’T COME TO REHEARSAL OR CREW ON YOUR CONTRACTS AND SUBMIT GREEN
ABSENCE SLIPS.
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$50.00 ALL Cast and Crew.
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Covers: Show T-Shirt, meals, pizza party, and production photos
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If you only work CONSTRUCTION CREWS for the show and do NOT work PRODUCTION RUN CREWS for performances, you will get TWO free tickets to the show.
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Contracts now available.
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$30.00 in sponsorships of either cash or gifts-in-kind are expected for all cast and crew.
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If you bring in an additional $100.00 or more = perks such as returned Activity Fee (seniors) or Activity fee applied to future production (under classmen)
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Covers student scholarships, graduation awards, & production costs to supplement ticket sales
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Monetary or gift-in-kind donation – tax deductible

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Auditioning for the play not just a particular character
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Casting Philosophy
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If you have been cast and have auditioned for any other productions this spring, you need to let Mrs. Roney and
Mrs. Buckner know immediately.
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Approved Excuse forms
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Students are expected to commit to a particular schedule, but you do NOT have to come to every crew.
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Green Excuse slips must be submitted to Mr. Buckner if you cannot attend a scheduled crew call.
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Those wishing to be student leaders are expected to be at all crew calls, unless otherwise directed by Mr.
Buckner
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Those wishing to be student leaders are expected to watch any run-throughs of the show or parts of the show.
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We are also looking for students to work on marketing/publicity, program, and so forth. See Mrs. Roney.
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High School – students take responsibility for productions under guidance of staff
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Help is needed especially with fundraising and some other areas.
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Adult Survey gives you opportunities to help! Please join us as you can!
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If you don’t sign up for something, you can still volunteer when Mrs. Roney sends out “help” alerts!
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Jackson Simpson was elected as a PA State Thespian Officer (STO)
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Kuhoo Verma and Juliette Shipp qualified in the Individual Event Solo Musical Category to compete at the
International Thespian Festival.
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Thank you to Tucker Breder for serving two terms as a PA State Thespian Officer (STO).
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Permission to go if: o Qualified with an Individual Event at States o Senior Scholarship Audition – audition first at NPHS o Junior College Auditions – audition first at NPHS o Applying for International Thespian Officer (ITO) o Audition and accepted for any special performances at Internationals
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Approx. $1200 in past when traveling by plane
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Mrs. Roney must know by February 3 if you wish to attend Internationals.
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Introduction to Acting
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Stage Crew & Design
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Advanced Acting
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Drama Major - History of American Musical Theatre is the curriculum next year!
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Academics and NPHS Theatre and Thespians support each other
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All Theatre classes allow you to complete the Graduation Project through the class of 2016!
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OFFICERS: o President: Rebecca Rosenblatt o Vice-Presidents: Ryan Aragona & Erica Hutchinson o Recording Secretary: Chelsea Aubert

o Corresponding Secretary: Jackson Simpson o Treasurer: Amanda Kloth o Historian: Kristina Stidham
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CABINET o Activity Coordinator: Alexa Duffy o BC/EFA Coordinators: Nicole Mitchell & Taryn Murphy o Backstage Coordinators: Caroline Ford & Courtney Jirsa o Costume Coordinators: Sarah Wittman o Fundraising Coordinator: Siena Catanzaro o Publicity Coordinator: Tatiana Knies-Smith o Membership Volunteer Coordinator : Danica Clauser
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THESPIAN GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS (GMMs): o February 20 o March 20 o April 24 o May 15 o Inductions on May 30 at Marjeane’s Caterers as part of Annual NPHS Theatre, Thespian, & Green Room
Banquet – Mark your calendars now!
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COMMUNICATIONS: o Edmodo: (Address) NPHS Theatre & Thespians / (Code) g4o6tu o NPHS Theatre Web Page: http://www.npenn.org/domain/93 o Mrs. Roney’s Web Page: Roney, A (NPHS Theatre tab) o E-Mail – It is imperative that we have your current e-mail address! Please check it daily for updates for rehearsals and crew. o Bad Weather? Check NPTV or www.npenn.com
for building closings. If the building is closed; we aren’t in!