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Handbook
2013- 2014
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WHAT’S IN THIS HANDBOOK?
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How to Join Theatre Troupe
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Participation in Productions
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Thespian Board
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Faculty & Staff
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Communication
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Thespian Affiliation Information
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What's a Thespian?
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Westerville South Thespian Point Scale
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Yearly Awards
HOW TO JOIN THE THEATRE TROUPE
SHOW UP! We will have troupe meetings the first week of each month and workshops throughout
the year (most are FREE!) There will be 5 productions, 3 conferences, and LOTS of Tech Crew
building sessions. Being involved is easy…just check the callboard daily (located outside the Lway
and on our facebook group) and show up! All troupe members will need to pay 15.00 dollars
(check made out to Westerville South High School).
THESPIAN BOARD
Troupe President
Troupe Vice-President
Troupe Secretary
Troupe Point Clerk
Troupe Treasurer
Troupe Historian
Troupe Webmaster
Jacob Williams
Elise Wesley
Scott Barclay
Caitlin Calhoon
Matt Charleston
Lilly Tesfai
Zac Wilson
THEATRE FACULTY & STAFF
Director
Mr. Matt Wolfe
Technical Director
Mr. Derrick McPeak
Musical Director
Orchestra Director
Choreographer
Movement Coach
Mr. James Sargent
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PAID TECH CREW
Auditorium Manager
Auditorium Staff
Jacob Williams
Matt Charleston
Jessica Skoglund
Lilly Tesfai
Jarrett Williams
Zac Wilson
How To Stay in Touch:
Stay Connected:
Website - http://wshstheatre.wikispaces.com/Theatre+Home+Page
Facebook - ask to join group
- Westerville South Theatre 2013-2014
Offices are located in the Lway near the Scene Shop.
The callboard is located in the hallway outside of the scene shop.
Phone & Email (Emergency)
Mr. Matt Wolfe
614-774-2374 cell
Mtwolfe@otterbein.edu
Mr. Derrick McPeak
614-203-2192 cell
Derrick.McPeak@gmail.com
THESPIAN AFFILIATION
Westerville South High School is affiliated with the Educational Theatre Association / The
International Thespian Society as Troupe #513
Thespian Motto: "Act well your part, there all honor lies."
PAY TO PARTICIPATE:
Westerville South High School theatre is subject to a participation fee. 15.00 dollars for participation in the Theatre Troupe,
and 50.00 dollars per show. Is the fee paid to Westerville South. Checks are made out to Westerville South High School .
Additionally, students will be asked to provide their own makeup and articles of clothing (street shoes, tee shirts, trousers,,
etc)
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WHAT'S A THESPIAN?
Theatre Troupe: By participating in theatre, you begin to earn Thespian points that will eventually
mean induction into The International Thespian Society and a varsity letter in Theater at
Westerville South High School. The Theatre Troupe is an excellent way to meet people, participate
in theater workshops, see shows, and get involved. There are numerous leadership opportunities.
Theatre Troupe refers to all aspects of the theatre.
Thespian Troupe #513 is an honor society of theatre students at Westerville South High School.
Membership into the troupe happens only after the student has been involved with at least two full
length shows; worked each full strike they were involved with and earn ten (10) Thespian points.
*Please note: If you do not help with the entire strike of a South production, you will NOT be
awarded any points for that particular show. Once you become a Thespian, you become
eligible to participate in the programs specifically for Thespians, which include auditioning for the
state Thespian production, applying for State Student Officer (SSO), and auditioning for the Bob
Fose Thespian Scholarship. Additionally, you will receive one one-year subscription to Dramatics
magazine, a certificate of induction, a membership card into ITS, and a South varsity letter.
SOUTH THESPIAN POINT SCALE
The points listed below are the maximum that may be earned for a specific assignment. The
directors will evaluate your performance and determine your points accordingly. As a rule of
thumb, one point is equal to about 10 hours of quality work. Remember, the points you receive
are based upon responsible and quality work. If you are late, miss rehearsals, goof around, etc.,
you may receive fewer points than are listed on this suggested index.
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ACTING: IN A FULL-LENGTH PRODUCTION: Major role (5), Supporting role and/or Featured
Dancer (4), Ensemble (3)
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DIRECTING: Asst. director (5), Dance captain (4)
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PRODUCTION: Stage Manager (5), Asst. Stage Manager (4), Building crew (1/4-5), Running crew
(3), Design (4), Make-up Crew (3), Strike (1/4), Prompter (1), Orchestra (4)
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BUSINESS: Box Office (2), Usher (1/4),
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ORIGINAL WRITING: 1-act (3), Full length (5), Screenplay (1-3)
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OFFICERS: President (5), Vice president (4), Secretary (4), Public Relations (3), House Manager
(3), Wardrobe/Makeup Mistress (3), Historian (3)
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CLUB ACTIVITIES: TOTS-EAT (1)
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OTHER: Area festival (1), State festival (3), attending a play (1/8), International festival (4), All-Ohio
auditions (1/4), All-Ohio cast/crew (6), IEs (1), club meetings (1/8 per meeting), Leadership Day (1)
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Point scale reflects that Westerville South students have many more opportunities for participation
in theater events than students in schools that do not have as strong of a program. It is intended to
recognize those individuals who fully participate in the theatre program at South.
Please Note: Points will not be awarded for participation in our productions if the student does not
fully participate in the entire strike of that production. Attendance is always taken at the end of
each strike. It is everyone's obligation and ethical responsibility to help return the theatre to neutral
after any production. Any shows attended or involvement in work outside of South needs to be
turned in to Wolfe with your name, where/when the event took place, what the event is and your
role in the event (character name, audience member, etc).
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Please note that points may vary due to the nature of the production (i.e. one-act vs. full-length at the
Troupe Director’s discretion
YEARLY AWARDS
SENIOR AWARDS – include BEST THESPIAN and SENIOR TECHNICAL THEATRE awards.
Each is a person who gives 100% of him/herself to the theatre. He/she commits him/herself to
excellence and leaves personal problems outside the theatre environment. This person adds a
great deal to the unity of the entire theatre company and to the success of the theatre program.
This award is presented at the Senior Awards Program.
GRADUATING SENIORS – who have earned the rank of Thespian may wear a Thespian Honor
Cord during Commencement/Graduation. We present the Honor Cord to the student at our annual
Thespian Induction program. Those students achieving Honor Thespian status will receive a pin to
wear at graduation.
ERIN MCKENZIE SCHOLARSHIPS - (Senior Thespian Achievement Recognition) is granted to
seniors who have been involved with our program. We present this award at our annual Thespian
Induction program. Through an application and interview process, money is awarded for college.
ANNUAL AWARDS – Each year, the Theatre Troupe hands out awards to those students who
showed an excellence in their field. The directors choose the recipients not as a token of talent,
but appreciation for the hard work and dedication. Those awards include but are not limited to,
Most Improved, Best Technician, Best Thespian, Outstanding Actor, Best Rookie, Outstanding
Freshman. Students from any grade level are eligible for these awards.
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LETTERING IN THEATRE AND THESPIAN AWARDS – Upon earning Thespian rank, students
will earn a Thespian letter. This letter may be worn on a school jacket or placed in a frame or
scrapbook with other Thespian memorabilia. To earn Thespian rank, a student must earn 10
Thespian points. STARS may be earned for every 10 points above the first 10 up to a total of 50
points (4 stars). Star pins will be awarded at the end of each year. Students earning 60 points
become HONOR THESPIANS and receive appropriate recognition. There are levels for those
students that achieve over 60 points. Please visit ohedta.org for information.
Expectations for the 2013-2014 school year
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Rehearsals will be 6-8pm Monday – Friday and 10-4 on Saturdays.
o Please note that not everyone will be called to every rehearsal. It is YOUR
responsibility to be sure that you are on time when you are called.
Troupe Meeting and Auditions will take place at 2:30 on the designated dates.
NAME CHANGE: From here on out our stage crew/management team will be known as
Technicians.
EVERYONE who is in the Theatre Troupe should plan to participate in EVERY show in some
way (acting, technical crew, usher, build/strike). Even you aren’t able to commit to the whole
show, the expectation is that you are still around.
o STRIKE is all hands on deck!
Spaces (including but not limited to: stage, scene shop, costumes storage, prop storage,
dressing rooms, theatre lobby, and LWay) are to be clean and free of clutter at all times. As a
family, we will all have access to these things. Please be respectful of the things and spaces
we are given.
CONFLICTS HAPPEN, I know. HOWEVER, you will be expected to list all major conflicts on
your audition sheet. The two weeks before any show are conflict FREE. You must be able to
attend all rehearsals and performances, including strike.
Since I am not a full time teacher, communication is key! Should you be sick or have an
emergency, please contact me via text message at 614-774-2374. The more time I am given
notice, the more time I am able to adjust rehearsals for the evening.
I want to work with Band students and make it so students involved in Fall Sports and
Marching Band can participate. You need to be organized with your conflicts and honest to
yourself about your time commitment.
Expect to be challenged, expect to question everything, expect to respect and be respected,
expect to improvise, expect to be flexible, expect to feel like an artist, expect to have fun,
expect to love.
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BOOSTERS
The Westerville South Theatre Troupe is graciously sponsored by the parent run Drama Boosters
organization. Drama Boosters support the productions, provide meals, run concessions, sew, and
volunteer when needed.
Meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm in the WSHS Guidance Office Classroom.
All parents and students are welcome to attend.
Co-President – Andy Wilson
Co-President – Craig Charelston
Secretary – Cathy Calisle
Treasurer – Heidi Wilson
1st VP (food) – Vicki Williams
2nd VP (membership) – Kathy Hayman
Meetings will be held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month (subject to change based on need)
9/10, 10/8, 11/12, 12/10, 1/14, 2/11, 3/11, 4/8, 5/13
For information visit:
http://wshstheatre.wikispaces.com/Theatre+Home+Page
----------------------------------------------------------------------Complete the following forms and return them to
Wolfe or the theatre mailbox in the office.
Money should be taken to the Athletic office to
pay fees.
Forms will be used for all Conferences/events that we
attend as a troupe, if information changes, please update
and resubmit the form
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Westerville South High School Theatre
Audio / Visual Image Release
I release Westerville City School District, Westerville South High School
Theatre, and their employees and agents to take and use audio/visual images of
my child and/or my child’s likeness. In the event that I am an adult at least 18
years of age, I release Westerville City School District, Westerville South High
School, and their employees and agents to take and use audio/visual images of me
and/or my likeness.
Audio/Visual images are any type of recording, including photographs,
digital images, drawings, renderings, voices, sounds, video recordings, audio
clips or accompanying written descriptions. The images may be used in any
manner or media without notifying me, such as, but not limited to, Westerville
City School District or Westerville South High School Theatre sponsored
websites, publication, promotions, broadcasts, advertisements, posters, and slides.
I waive any right to inspect or approve the finished images or any printed or
electronic matter that may be used with them. I release Westerville City School
District, Westerville South High School Theatre, and their employees and agents,
including any firm authorized to publish and/or distribute a finished product
containing the images, from any claims, damages or liability which I may have in
connection with the taking or use of the images or printed material used with the
images.
I am at least 18 years of age and am competent to sign this release. I have read
this release before signing, I understand its contents, and I freely accept the
terms.
Student Name_____________________________________________________
Student Signature __________________________________ Date _________
Guardian Name __________________________________________________
Guardian Signature __________________________________ Date __________
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2013-2014 Westerville South Theatre
Emergency Medical Authorization
Purpose: To enable the authorization for treatment to any student who may become ill or injured under Westerville City
School District authority when parents cannot be reached. Part 1 OR Part 2 must be completed.
Student’s Name ____________________________ School: Westerville South High School
Student’s Address __________________________ City/ Zip __________________________
Student’s Cell ____________________________
Receive/Send Texts?
Y
N
Student’s Email _____________________________________________________________
Residential Parent or Guardian:
Mother __________________________________
Cell phone ___________________
Mother Email _____________________________
Work phone __________________
Father __________________________________
Cell Phone ___________________
Father Email _____________________________
Work Phone __________________
Emergency Contact:
Name ___________________________________
Relationship __________________
Phone ___________________________________
Part 1: Consent
In the event reasonable attempts to contact me or those listed above are unsuccessful, I hereby give consent for the
following medical care providers an local hospital to be called. I further authorize the administration of any treatment
deemed necessary by the preferred doctors, or in the event the preferred practitioner is not available, by another
licensed physician or dentist, and the transfer of the child to the preferred hospital or any hospital reasonably
accessible
Doctor __________________________________
Dentist _________________________________
Medical Specialist ________________________
Local Hospital ___________________________
Phone _______________________
Phone _______________________
Phone _______________________
Phone _______________________
This authorization does not cover major surgery unless the medical opinions of two licensed physicians or dentists,
concurring in the necessity for such surgery, are obtained before the surgery is performed. Facts concerning the
child’s medical history including allergies, medications being taken and any physical impairments to which a physician
should be alerted:__________________________________________________________________
Signature of Parent/Guardian _____________________________________ Date __________
Part 2: REFUSAL OF CONSENT (Do not complete Part 2 if you completed Part 1)
I do NOT give my permission for emergency medical treatment of my child. In the event of illness or injury requiring
emergency treatment, I wish Hilliard City School District authorities to take no action or to take the following action:
Signature of Parent/ Guardian ____________________________________ Date ___________
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