JTC STAAR Principles

STUDENTS -- We will provide an exceptional theatrical learning experience for all students.

TEAM -- All participants: actors, musicians, crew, staff and volunteers will share in our success.

QUALITY -- We will have fun, work hard and take pride in all we do.

ACCOLADES -- We will be regionally recognized for the quality of our productions.

FUTURE -- We will continuously provide for our future.
Adopted by JTC  Board,
Feb. 2010
Announcements for Cast, Crew and Volunteers!
Congratulations to the cast and crew of “All Shook Up.”
Any questions, contact director Russ Purdy at Rpurdy@bloomington.k12.mn.us or (651) 983-3164.
 
REHEARSALS THIS WEEK - Tech doesn’t have to attend yet; they will be notified when to start attending rehearsals.
Monday Feb. 20          No School
Tuesday Feb. 21          5:30-7:30         Cast Blocking                           
Wednesday Feb. 22     5:30-7:30         Cast Blocking
Thursday Feb. 23         No Rehearsal
Friday Feb. 24             2:30-4:00         All Cast Vocals                                   
    4:15-6:00         Choreography             C’Mon Every & Review
 
See the complete schedule of rehearsals below.
 
PARENT MEETING – MON., MAR. 5
Parents, please attend the “All Shook Up” Parent Meeting, Monday March 5 at 6:00 p.m. in the Choir Room at JHS. In addition to show announcements, we will have a volunteer sign-up sheet available that night. Thanks to Tammy Price, who will be organizing the list of volunteers. Feel free to email her with your area of interest now (tprice014@gmail.com). We will also need as many people as possible to help with poster distribution -- it is an extremely important part of publicizing the show and your help is appreciated. We will have black JTC shirts available for purchase that night (see attachment - click here). Also, you can use the attached fee order form to order an “All Shook Up” show t-shirt. Bring the form and check with you to the Parent Meeting.

COSTUMES
Does anyone know where we can get a bunch of white scrubs super cheap? We need to turn them into prison uniforms for this show. Stephanie would also like to get volunteers for sewing (especially for hemming & snaps) as well as backstage help. Let her know if you can help! Stephanie Harmon, sneffyh@aol.com
 
SET CONSTRUCTION
We’ll be finalizing the set design and will have a comprehensive plan by the end of next week. After that, we’ll share the design, schedule, and components that we will need help with. Don’t forget -- we need a minimum of four hours from everyone in the cast and crew to help make short work of this big project! Set construction leads Dan Widerski (dwiderski@msn.com) and Gregg Simonson are looking forward to working with you! Thanks in advance for your help.
 
REMINDER – BTAC OPPORTUNITY – MARCH 12
The Bloomington Theatre and Art Center (BTAC) welcomes Broadway stage manager Rachel S. McCutchen to BTAC on Monday, March 12 for a workshop called “Stage Management in the Professional Theater.” See attached flyer for more details (click here). Register soon, as BTAC expects this event to sell out. 
 
 
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE (click here)
 
CAST LIST (click here)
 
  • SET CONSTRUCTION:  All cast & crew is required to work four (4) hours on set construction for All Shook Up. This is a big job and we need everyone’s help -- and hands! No building experience necessary. There are lots of easy tasks and you will be given tasks based on skill level. We are still creating the set design and organizing a schedule – stay tuned.
 
PARENTS/BOOSTERS – We still need your help in these areas. Contact Pam Nieting if you can help! 952-884-5450 or via email: nietboys@gmail.com
 
Banquet! Work with Marie Becker on planning and coordinating the end-of-the-year JTC banquet. The JTC banquet provides important recognition and wrap-up for the students. You don’t have to do everything, you just have to figure out and organize what has to be done, and put out a volunteer list for sign-ups for other parents to help. We have (or can get) the history on last year’s banquet. 
 
  • SAVE THE DATE -- JTC BANQUET – MAY 29:  The annual JTC Banquet to celebrate this year’s successes will be held Tuesday, May 29 at the Minnesota Valley Country Club. Contact Pam Nieting if you can help plan it! 952-884-5450 or via email: nietboys@gmail.com. More details to come...
 
Show Marketing Chair - Email publications, various JHS people and community contacts about each show. Assist with poster distribution. Set up large posters on stands and stock with flyers. Work with director on marketing ideas & marketing budget for each show.
 
Concessions Apprentice (Learn from existing leads now and take over in 2012-2013) Stock concession area for each show and coordinate volunteers for concessions.
 
Thanks for being involved with JTC. We look forward to a great show!
 
FORMS
These forms are attached (click on forms to open up in new browser window) and need to be completed and brought to auditions:      
 
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Fees ($90 cast/$35 tech, $35 orchestra -- checks payable to JTC) are due at the time of auditions (see JTC Fee Policy below). 
 
JTC spirit wear for sale! Great for volunteer wear!
These t-shirts are black with white printing on the front.
 
* Front is the logo, back of shirt is plain.
 
*Available in sizes S, M, L, XL, and (XXL in long sleeve only),   quantities limited!  Parents, you may want one too!
 
*T-shirt (light fabric, slightly more form fitting) - $15
(long-sleeved shirt (traditional t-shirt fabric and cut) - $20
 
This is not a pre-order; they are available NOW!  Contact Pam Nieting (nietboys@gmail.com). Pay with cash or make your check payable to JTC.
 
NOTES:
·  Show t-shirt orders are optional. Cost per shirt is $15, checks payable to JTC.
 
PARENT/BOOSTER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES – When you sign-up and work in a volunteer area, your admittance (one ticket) to the show is free.
 
Star Grams/Flowers - Sign up to work “star grams” for the shows! Come half an hour before the show (and also at intermission) and sell these star grams. We also sell flowers at this table – the audience can buy them to give to a cast member. If you can help, contact Sue Nelson at snelson@barr.com.
 
Concessions – Sign up to help sell candy and bottled water at the shows. Students who aren't in the production may also help sell concessions. Arrive about 40 minutes before the show and set up to start selling 30 minutes before the show and again at intermission. Need 1 more person to help with the Tuesday show and 3 more people for the Saturday shows (1 for 3:00 show and 2 for the 7:00 show). If you can help, contact Kate Panetti at katepanetti@hotmail.com
 
Marketing:
We need everyone’s help to get the word out. If you can help hang posters in various locations around town, contact Pam Higgins at higgins952@gmail.com.  
 
•  Program Ads -  Advertise your business or create a larger well wish. Prices: Business card ads- $30, Half page ads - $50, Full page ads - $100.  If you are interested in putting an ad in the program, please contact Jay McGivern at mcgiverns@earthlink.net
 
Facebook:
The group name is Jefferson Theatre Company 2011-2012. It’s a closed group, which means if you want to join the group, a captain has to “friend you” and then they can add you to the page. This year’s captains are Nicole Mellin, Michael Long, Sophie Panetti, Noah Nieting and Grant Simonson. Here’s the link to the Facebook page,
 
To promote shows on your existing Facebook page. Here’s the link to the show’s write-up on Facebook. If you have a Facebook page, click on this link, then click on “Share” and write a message and this event will be linked from your Facebook wall.
 
NEW – JTC FEE POLICY                                     
In accordance with other activities at Jefferson High School, the JTC participation fee form, or waiver, and check will now be required with audition forms. Put your check (payable to JTC) in an envelope with your student’s name on it and attach it to the audition form. Unable to pay? Waiver forms are available from the JHS activities secretary, Chris Larson. When cast and crew lists are announced, the checks of those students selected to be part of the show WILL NOT be deposited until the student has accepted his/her role in the production (students who are not selected for this show can pick up their check from Chris Larson.) If payment is not submitted with the audition form, the student will not be allowed to participate in rehearsal until payment (or wavier form) is received. Questions? Contact Pam Nieting, nietboys@gmail.com, 952-884-5450
A special note of thanks always to our booster club, parents, family members, community supporters, school officials and volunteers whose enthusiasm and generosity make our productions possible. 

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