Meeting Notes

4.8.09

1:30 pm meeting was called to order.

Get your Foreigner bios to Mrs. Etheredge (Nile's mom!)!!
States Meeting Monday (4/13) after school!! Bring your report card to prove your GPA is high enough- 2.5!!
We have Foreigner pre-sale ticket order forms!! Fill em out, turn em in= receive Booster credits towards banquet!!
Dunedin's variety show is this Friday (4/10)!! They came out in full force to support us, let's do the same!!! It's 7 pm at Dunedin High School!
Jillian recited a beautifully written Matt Stewart poem.
SENIORS- KP needs 5 baby pictures ASAP!!

1:41 pm meeting was adjourned.

4.1.09

Spring Break

3.18.09

1:31 pm meeting was called to order.

Buy Countryside Drama Shirts!! Talk to Florio!!
District 4 Picnic at Philippee Park!! 3/28/09
3 Musketeers 3/19 and 3/20!!
Pirates of Penzance Friday!!
Wanna be an officer? Papers pleading for positions are due to Mrs. Florio April 27.
Ruth Eckerd is doing Urinetown this summer!!

1:40 pm meeting was adjourned.

3.11.09

1:35 pm meeting called to order.

Mentors without point papers need to sign the ol' loose leaf paper!
Black gentleman with bald head who showed us shirt ideas: we made a design! sign up with your shirt size!
Return to Florio anything you have checked out from her this year!
Steak'n'Shake fundraiser night is Wednesday, March 25!
Broadway to Go is Friday March 20! Help usher, we need your guidance for audience members!
TECHIE MEETING TODAY!!
Flo has our States schedule! No pieces overlap!
Wanna be an officer? Write Flo an officer paper! Due 4/27.
In May, there will be a hxc clean-up of the ol' auditorium! We don't know exactly when, so keep your month relatively free.
Distric 4 picnic of fun: Phillippee Park Sat. 3/28. 1-6 pm. Hooray!
If you are interested in doing publicity for BTG or Foreigner talk to Andrew!

1:45 pm meeting adjourned.
 

3.4.09

Inductee Meeting.
Talk to Hannah or KP for details!
 

2.25.09

Mentor Meeting.
Talk to Hannah or KP for details!
 

2.11.09
 

1:34 pm meeting was called to order.

Happy hump day!
The calendar is posted- check it out!

Auditions for THE FOREIGNER are this Monday at 12:30pm. Be prepared for dry-reads.. pantomime.. improv.. you name it!

AND if you are casted, a cast meeting will be held Thursday (2/19) right after school!
---Interested in tech? Talk to your stage manager KP for all the details!

Be sure to view the poster boards by the bottom of the stage for State piece rehearsal schedules!!

Guest Speaker:
Mr. Alan! He custom designs shirts! They have an Abercrombie and Finch feel!
Donte, Nicole, Nathan, Chelsey, Shea, Claire, and Erika modeled. Alvard translated.

Nathan is in "Bye, Bye Birdie" being performed in Dunedin. They need chorus and named characters!! It goes up the 2nd week in March!

Visit chstroupe900. com!! [YOU ARE HERE]
-->Abner videos up!

**INDUCTIONS INFO**
*Wednesday 2/25 - Mentor meeting after Drama Club!
*Wednesday 3/4 - Inductee meeting after Drama Club! This is MANDATORY.

The love never stops social - Friday 2/20!! Celebrate Valentine's day with the club!

Broadway to Go auditions are March 3 & 4!!
BTG is March 20!!

1:45 pm the meeting was adjourned.

 

2.4.09

1:31 pm meeting was called to order.

Matt discussed districts and passed out awards to our
fabulous district crew. WORKING IS GOING TO STATESS!!!!
District wide picnic? Possibly?
Valentines day social, details forthcoming.
We will set a date to see Seussical and The Music Man as a troupe soon.
"Sign up for Theatre Classes" -Mrs. Florio

1:35 pm meeting was adjourned.

1.21.09

1:31 pm meeting was called to order.

Website update: Vote in the POLL!!
Districts is the 29-30!! Don't forget to stay after in the auditorium on Friday to help set up for Individual Events!
HUGE SURPRISE NEXT WEEK!!!
We just sold/rented out our Li'l Abner set, costumes, props- you name it, to a school in Boca Raton! How cool is that?

1:36 pm meeting was adjourned.

 

1.7.09

1:32 pm meeting was called to order.

Where is Ricky Morgan?
It's a new year, so Andrew is going to make new membership cards! If you cant find yours, let him know!
There is a MANDATORY Districts meeting tomorrow after school. All drama club members MUST attend.
Ricky Morgan is in Indiana. In 2 Wednesdays we will have compiled a video in his remembrance- stay tuned.
Questions/Comments/Concerns:
-Club meeting next week?
--Nope, exams complicate things.
-D.A.N.E. asked if you can't sing, dance, or act, what can you do in musical theatre?
--Be a technician! It is just as rewarding and techies are always needed! :)
*A hint to whom DANE is: either a man or a woman.
-Are Matt and Emily still dating?
--Yes, they are...

1:38 pm meeting was adjourned.

 

12.17.08

1:45 pm meeting was called to order.

We took our Drama Club and ITS pictures for the yearbook!! 
Tonight is Steak'n'Shake night! Stop by the S'n'S on 580 and spend spend spend! 20% of purchases being stated as Drama-Club-from-CHS buyers will go straight to the club!
Friday is our Christmas* Extravaganza social from 2-4pm in the auditorium! There is a goofiest holiday sweater contest- compete and the winner gets a prize!!

1:50 pm meeting was adjourned.

12.10.08

1:34 pm meeting was called to order.

Happy Hump Day!

We are very proud of our new NHS members!!

ALL NON-MUSICAL THEATRE CLUB MEMBERS-- You are expected to be at school 1/30 (Friday) to help out for Districts from 2-4pm.
>>> Also-- Not in MT and doing something for BTG? Talk to Andrew!

BTG IS FRIDAY! There's a Silent Auction! Tell your parents!
The money goes straight to Drama! :)
*Tickets are 7/students and 10 adults*
CORRECTION: Tickets are 7$ for all.

Member of the Week: Malcolm Garcia!
New Member: AJ! He filmed Abner for us!

You can view the *NEW* "Member of the Week" video on the Drama Club myspace!!

The Basket winner for the BTG Silent Auction is... the Italian basket!
>>>KP's thoughts on the matter: "I'm jealous. The pet basket should have won- there were 2!"
Better luck next time, KP.

Monday, 12/15 - Tie-Dye Day! Bring a white shirt!
Wednesday, 12/17 - Thespis Day! Drama Club yearbook photo after school! AND Steak'n'Shake night!
Friday, 12/19 - Christmas* Extravaganza!! Bring your most ridiculous holiday sweater! Win prizes!

1:40 pm meeting was adjourned.

12.3.08

1:35 pm meeting called to order.

Middle School Districts, better known as Junior Districts, is this Saturday (12/6) at our own CHS, arrive at 8 am! Want to help out? Sign-up with Mark! 

Broadway to Go is next Friday (12/12)! We've been holding auditions since yesterday, thanks to all who have tried out! 
Not in the class? You can help usher! Talk to Matt!
We are also supporting Broadway Cares!

Check and join the Myspace and Facebook groups for our Troupe!! Links are on this site!

STAY TUNED FOR: Member of the week video interviews!! To be posted on the Troupe Myspace!

Our Holiday Social is the last Friday before break (12/19)! There will be awesome theatre games and a cheesiest Christmas sweater contest! The winner gets a prize!

THESPIS DAY ANNOUNCED TO BE CELEBRATED ON December 17! In 2 Wednesdays!
Don't have anything blue and yellow to wear?? Don't you worry, we are hosting our first ever TIE-DYE PARTY the Monday before (12/15)!!! Bring a white shirt and an attitude ready for a good time!

Questions/Comments/Concerns:
There were several!

1:47 pm meeting was adjourned.

11.19.08

1:35 pm meeting called to order.

It's a mish mash week:
Li'l Abner goes up- Thursday-Saturday! Starts at 7 pm!
Want to usher? Talk to Matt!

Districts and Broadway to Go Auditions are December 1 & 2- the Monday and Tuesday after we get back from break!

Madison is our newest member!

Jordan R. made a Facebook group for Abner! Invite all of your friends! In fact, there's a link on this site!

Ticket price for Abner: $7 students/seniors, $12 for adults.

Question/Comment/Concern Box:
-Rico is in love with Matt S.
-Andrew is Read Todd Did.
-"I wish I could do a cartwheel."
-"You gotta love South Africans."
- Q: Why does the F&T set live in the balconies?
A: Because there is no space and it went to States!
- D.A.N.E. Q: When is the club yearbook picture?
A: They will let us know, we will let you know.
-Liz lost $5.
-2 more people love Matt.
-D.A.N.E. .. who are you?
- Q: Can black people join?
A: Yes, please.
- Q: How can you get music for pantomime?
A: Ask Mama Z or Alex Flament.

1:45 pm meeting was adjourned

11.12.08

1:35 meeting was called to order.


Dress rehearsals for Li'l Abner are starting this Monday (11/17)! Call is at 5 pm. Those interested in ushering need to wear all black and arrive at 6 pm.
KP filled us in on BTG and Districts. 
Any Districts questions? Ask Kat Carson! *There is a list of shows that you can choose from for Tech pieces.*

Questions/Comments/Concerns:
-"Liz Dow likes all sorts of pie!... Love, Lisa (the ghost)"
-[drawn picture of Nathan]
-"Why is Matt Stewart's head so big ... ? That's weird."
-"The clocks in the auditorium still need to be turned back. It's really annoying. P.S. Shea loves Sebastian!"
-"Remember remember the fifth of November (last Wednesday) [the] gunpowder treason and plot, I [know of] no reason why the gunpowder treason should ever be forgot."
-"How & can you still audition for BTG and Districts if you're not in Musical Theatre?"
" =) Be happy woot woot"

1:46 pm meeting was adjourned.

11.5.08

1:35 pm meeting was called to order.


We're taking our One Act 'Working' to FTC on Friday (11/7/08)!
The favorite officer votes have been tallied and .. drum roll please.... KP is the winner!

Questions/Comments/Concerns:
-Andrew, we told you Obama would win.
-Is Ian Ricci an idiotic socialist or a really smart communist?
-Where do babies come from?
-Matt has crusty, ugly feet.
-Alvard's sexual orientation is: BE-sexual.
-Soldier's Angels - Nathan is not gordo.
-Mark Goodbread business card
-"Ian is a bully."
-Andrew, just because you like McCain doesn't mean everyone else does.

Keep those REAL questions coming!


1:43 pm meeting was adjourned.

10.29.08

1:35 pm meeting called to order.


Steak'n'Shake night is tonight! Go to the S'n'S on 580 and 20% of your purchases will go to the club! 6-9 pm.

THIS SATURDAY November 1 is Boot Camp. 8 am-3 pm. It is mandatory for all Musical Theatre class members!!

How to get involved: 
-Usher for "Li'l Abner"!
-Sign-up, audition, compete in Districts! Or if you would prefer, volunteer!
-Sign-up, audition, perform in Broadway to Go (Friday, Dec. 12)!

Questions/Comments/Concerns Box:
-"make a bulletin board with membership cards instead of spraypainting names in the shop"
-"can we spread love not hate nathen is not gordo"
-"How can you help raise money for the Drama club and Li'l Abner?"
-"How's about a magic trick? (Wanna kiss?)"


1:44 pm meeting was adjourned 

10.22.08

1:33 pm meeting was called to order.

Sam Stump is handing out Car Wash tickets for $5, the more you sell the more you save later with booster points! Car wash is 8a-2p at Lifestyle's by Countryside Mall.
Wednesday, October 29 - Steak'n'Shake Night. 6-9pm. (The one on 580 by Countryside Mall) 20% of the purchases made that night go to our Drama Department. Buy some grub for our club!
Tonight at Sweet Tomatoes is Chorus's fundraising night! Eat a buffet meal for our singers! See Nathan for fliers.
We have Li'l Abner fliers to start advertising to friends, family, and in the community! Grab some and start selling pre-sale tickets for booster points!
Friday, October 24 - Halloween Social! Friends and food! Costume contest - best guy and best girl will be awarded! 12p-2:30p in the auditorium!
If you are interested in being an usher for our production of Li'l Abner see Claire Gould to sign-up and learn more!

Our question and concern box was over-flowing this week!
-Keishla <3's KP.
-Matt's head is shaped funny.
-'DO IT' [Steak'n'Shake night]
-"My name Darrell."
-Are there ever gonna be real questions?
**FIRST REAL QUESTION: Why are so many of the seats not being fixed?**
-I wish I had a monkey.
-I like turtles.
**ANOTHER REAL QUESTION: How can one not in Musical Theatre help out?**
-Why are surfers on the box?
-Matt is hairy and ugly. Love, us
-Matt needs to shave more.
-...vote the beast.
-A redneck joke about pants and signs and drugs.

(this list is verbatim)
TOP 10 REASONS WHY I WANT TO BE NATHAN DAUGHTERY
10. I want to be a living fat joke.
9. I could sing in an opera.
8. I would like to gravitate small objects around me.
7. So I wear nice clothes without looking like a homeless man.
6. Could be in an opera without shattering glass on accident.
5. Easier to find a Shrek costume my size.
4. People will recognize at McDonald's.
3. I want a last name that no one can pronounce.
2. I wanna have something in common with Chris Farley.
1. Nathan's fat =D

1:44 pm meeting was adjourned.
 

10.15.08

1:35 pm meeting was called to order.

Halloween Social is Friday, October 24! 12-2pm in the auditorium! Bring your best costume for the costume contest!
Car Wash Saturday, October 25! At the Exxon on Curlew and 19. Sam Stump has presale tickets! Sell sell sell and receive booster points for free stuff later!
Questions/Comments/Concerns Box:
New theme song was introduced.
-"Matt you disappoint us."
-"[Redneck joke of sorts]"
-"Matt, can you explain how you are so genetically ugly?" -Daniel
..Constructive criticism, please?
Wednesday, October 29 - Steak'n'Shake Night. 6-9pm. (The one on 580 by Countryside Mall) 20% of the purchases made that night go to our Drama Department. Buy some grub for our club!

1:43 pm meeting was adjourned.
 

10.8.08

1:38 pm meeting was called to order.

Andrew asked for dues - last chance!
Clearwater Central Catholic is performing 2 One Acts, "Bobby Wilson can eat his own face" and "Property Rights". October 9,10,11. Don't miss out! Support our local theatre!
Friday, October 24 is our Halloween Party! 12-2pm, after 4th Block exams! Come festive!
Saturday, October 25 is our Car Wash! 8am-2pm.
Questions and Concerns Box was read.

1:44 pm meeting was adjourned.

10.1.08

1:37 pm meeting was called to order.

Drama parent meeting tonight!
Next social Friday, October 24, after fourth block exams! It's a Halloween costume party! There will be a COSTUME CONTEST and a plethora of Halloween fun! Don't miss out!
If you have paid your dues your membership cards are ready! Be sure to pick them up from Andrew!
Mrs. Florio found an electronic device! Lost something? Ask Flo!
Kat's sound meeting has been moved to Monday, October 6.
Questions/Comments/Concerns Box:
-Shane submitted pictures of skulls and dinosaurs for fear that no one else would submit anything.
-The Daowg (Nile) is running for office of some kind in 2009.
Mark put together a very nice slideshow (3 pictures long) of our late friend, Xavier [the turkey]. R.I.P. 

1:43 pm meeting was ajourned.
 

9.24.08

1:35 pm meeting was called to order.

Mark orbited the meeting and did not sit.
People who still need proof of insurance were brought up to Mrs. Etheridge to sort things out.
Dues & Membership are still being collected! Turn yours in to Ian or Andrew if you haven't already!!
Andrew announced that tomorrow (9/25) at 1:45 pm in the auditorium is the audition for the Large Group Musical performance of "Cat-like Tread" from Pirates of Penzance.
Mark is still collecting Media Release Forms! Get them signed and be able to be featured on this website!
Question/Comment/Concern Box Contents:
No real submissions. 
...Have any genuine suggestions? You can stay anonymous! Jot 'em done, put 'em in the box, and get your feedback the next Wednesday!

1:39 pm meeting adjourned.
 

9.17.08

1:35 pm meeting was called to order.

Turn in dues!! To Ian and Andrew!!
Mrs. Etheridge is collecting signatures for dues paid.
We proudly present the Questions and Concerns Box!
Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays the box will be open for submissions.
Sadie Hawkins Dance Friday! 2-4 pm! Come enjoy the dancing, the food, and the sorbets! =D
Turn in Media Release Forms to Mark! Be a star on the site, don't forget to get them signed!
Next Wednesday Kat is teaching sound after school! Don't miss out on this awesome tech opportunity!
Sign-in will now and forever be posted in the lobby.

1:40 pm meeting adjourned.
 

9.10.08

1:38 pm meeting was called to order.

Donut sales are tomorrow! Starting at 6-6:15am. Be there or be square! Sell some sweets to help the club, and get Booster points to help yourself too!
Dues and membership forms are being collected. If you have not yet turned them in to Ian or Andrew, do so ASAP!
Media Release Forms were distributed. Get them signed and turn them back in to Mark if you would like to be a star on the site!
In two Fridays (9/19) we are having the first Dance Party of the year. But this time, in honor of Li'l Abner, it's a Sadie Hawkins dance party!! Come join the fun!
Membership cards will be given out next week to Musical Theatre class club members. Outside class members will receive cards soon after.

1:45 pm meeting was adjourned.
 

9.3.08

1:37 pm meeting was called to order.

Hello and welcome!
First and foremost, membership forms and dues were due.
Nathan made an announcement about Christmas Caroling in the winter months. If you are interested, be sure to attend the meeting next Tuesday (9/9) at 1:30 pm in the Auditorium!
Donut sales are upon us. Sam Stump is the Donut Manager. If you want to be in charge of the sweet sales, let us know!
Plus, don't forget to arrive early to help sell donuts! Get booster points! Save money!
3 Absences and you're out. Or at least on probation. Don't forget to sign-in! Or if you are unable to attend a meeting don't forget to tell Kelly!

1:42 pm meeting was adjourned.
 

8.27.08

1:37 pm meeting was called to order.

President Matt Stewart introduced himself.
First order of business was school insurance and you.
Vice President Hannah Giuffre introduced herself.
Secretary Kelly Sawtelle introduced herself.
Treasurer Ian Ricci introduced himself.
-Ian went over how members of the club need to pay dues and get school insurance (which can be purchased by visiting http://www.k12studentinsurance.com/). Musical Theatre students must turn in money by Thursday, August 28. Outside of class students must turn in money by the next meeting, Wednesday, September 3.
Historian Kristina Pabon introduced herself.
Membership/Publicity Andrew Richey introduced himself.
Webmaster Mark Hettig introduced himself.
-Mark went over that everyone needs to read the Drama Parent Handbook which can be found on the website, www.chstroupe900.com.
This Friday (8/29) is the first Drama Club social of the school year!

1:46 pm meeting was adjourned.