LaVilla Theatre Performance Groups
The LaVilla Theatre Department offers several
performance opportunities:
The first opportunity to perform and grow is in the
classroom. Our classes are designed to get students up and in front of the
class as soon as possible. There are so many skills to be developed, so many
growth opportunities that there will be few times when your student actor does
not have some drama related activity they need to be working on at home and in
class which will develop there skills and maturity as an actor. The primary
source of development is in the classroom.
There are limited opportunities to work outside the
classroom. We encourage your student to take advantage of these, while
remembering that his or her primary work is in the classroom. Auditioning for
the outside of class opportunities is a competitive activity, not every student
will have the opportunity to appear on Main Stage or with one of the Touring
groups, this in no way lessens your students ability to grow, develop and mature
as an actor.
Any student in good standing with the department and
the LaVilla academic departments is eligible to audition as indicated:
The Fall 2007 musical was the Fabulous Fable Factory.
Performances were at LaVilla Theatre on November 7, 8, and 9 at 7:30PM.
November 10 at 2:30PM.
A Letter from the Director
To the Cast
and Crew of the "Fabulous Fable Factory",
When a
director begins a show he owns the show, he knows the plot, the characters and
where he wants it to go. The director hopes that as rehearsals progress that
ownership will transfer to the cast. It will become their show, they will own
the story, the characters and the relationship with the audience.
Unfortunately, that does not always happen.
With
Fabulous Fable Factory it has been a slow process, each of you has been
somewhat timid in taking control of your part of this magical world. Last night
that changed. The Cast, Crew and Musicians took full ownership of the world of
the Fabulous Fable Factory.
It was a
joy and honor to watch the performance last night, to see the characters come
fully to life with all their uniquenesses and beauty. Congratulations.
Please
share the new world that you own with the audiences Friday and Saturday.
I am
immensely proud of all of you.
Congratulations.
DeS
DVD and Picture Sales
A DVD of the Fabulous Fable Factory performance is on sale
now for $25.00. Order forms will be
available at the Drama Booster Meeting every first Thursday of the month at 7 pm
in Mr. DeSpain's room.
Pictures of the Fabulous Fable Factory musical are also for
sale. Pictures will be available for viewing and order forms will be available at
the Drama Booster Meeting every first Thursday of the month at 7 pm in Mr.
DeSpain's room. If you have any questions you can email
Shelley Cain.
The Spring Show is a non musical production. This
year's performance is "Actors Playground". This is a show about bullying and
promotes character education. The show is 1 hour 55 minutes in length.
Performance Dates:
Thursday, April 17, 2008 Matinee Performance for the
entire 6th grade class (2nd Period)
Thursday, April 17, 2008 Evening Performance 7:15 PM
for General Admission. Show promptly starts at 7:30 PM
Friday, April 18, 2008 Dinner at 5:30 PM and
Evening Performance 7:15 PM for General Admission. Show promptly starts at
7:30 PM
Remaining Rehearsals and Performance Info for Cast Members:
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Wed April 9th: First Act Rehearsal, ends 4:55
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Thurs April 10th: 2nd Act Rehearsal, ends 4:55
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Mon April 14, Tues April 15, Wed April 16th:
rehearsal for both acts, wnds 6:00 PM. STUDENTS WILL NEED TO HAVE
TRANSPORTATION. DRESS AND TECHNICAL REHEARSAL DAYS.
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April 17th Matinee performance: Students will
report to Ms. Amerson in the middle of 1st period to get ready for the
show and perform second period. All students will report to their
regular lunch and third period class.
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April 17th Evening performance: All student
performers will have to go home and take a rest on Thursday before the
show and return for call time at 6:45
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April 18th Evening performance: Any student
whose parents or family members are attending the Friday dinner, may
stay with me at school from 3:10 until the time of the dinner so as to
help parents with transportation. Otherwise call time for the Friday
evening performance is at 6:45 PM.
One Act Play is our competition performance. The play
may only be one act long, and must be performed (Stage Set, Perform, and
Strike) in 40 minutes. The cast and crew will be judged on their
performance, ensemble, and technical abilities and professionalism.
The cast must learn to move the set and function as a
“touring troupe”. Last year (our first year back in competition) we won
Superior ratings in Performance and Technical. We were one of only two
schools to achieve these ratings at the State Level. This year the One Act
Play is “Chamber Music” by Arthur Kopit. The cast and crew competed at
the North Florida District Thespian Festival
on December 1, 2007 and received a "Superior" rating. They will be competing
at the State Thespian Festival on February 15, 16 and 17, 2008 which
is being held at the
American Heritage School in Plantation, Florida.
DVD and Picture Sales
A two DVD set of the "Chamber Music" performance and
behind the scenes will be available for sale soon. Watch for upcoming
details.
Pictures from the "Chamber Music" performance will also
be available for purchase on CD soon. Watch for upcoming details.
If you have any questions you can email
Shelley Cain.
Thespian
Performance Team
This team will be made up of students from the Drama
department who audition and are accepted. The Team will compete at the
North Florida District Thespian Festival held at LaVilla SOTA on November 30
and December 1,2007.
Selected members of the Team will also be offered an opportunity to
participate at the State and Regional levels. The State Festival is held at
the
American Heritage School in Plantation, Florida on February 15, 16 and
17, 2008, and
the Regional Festival in Augusta, Georgia in March 2008. Competition
rehearsals require an after school commitment. Thespian Team membership is
open to all levels.
Thespians Going to State
Date: February 15 – 17, 2008
Registration Fee: $30.00
Hotel Fee: $77.00
Bus Fee: $25.00
Hotel Fee for parents: $155.00
Bus Fee for parents: $65.00
We have 47 total that will be on the bus for sure that is 32
student, 2 facilty, and 13 parents so far. We still have about 9 seats
available. Please let me know if you are interested in riding the bus.
The money will need to be turned into Mr. DeSpain by Feb 1st.
Festival Location:
American Heritage School
12200 W Broward Blvd.
Plantation, FL 33325
Phone: (954) 472-0022
Hotel:
La Quinta
7901 SW 6th Street
Plantation, FL 33324
Phone: (954) 473-8257
Membership in the Mime troupe is by audition. This is
primarily a 7th and 8th grade activity. The Troupe
accepts a few 6th grade apprentices. With continued training in
the art of classical Mime, the Mime Troupe performs at schools and events
throughout Duval County. Auditions for the 2007-2008 Troup will be in
August. Rehearsals are after school one day every other week. There will
be daytime, evening and weekend commitments.
TBD
During the year we will have visiting artists
presenting classes and workshops on various drama subjects. Attendance at
these classes is open to all student and will be based on grade eligibility,
class size and teacher recommendations. Some of the classes will be after
school and some on weekends.
During the year we will be taking field trips to
various performances in Jacksonville and the Duval county area. These
field trips will both day and evening performances. Attendance
is open to all students and will be based on grade eligibility, class size
and teacher recommendations.
Chicago Field Trip
For the latest information go online at
www.educationaltours.com.
(The booking code for this tour is 909-70654).
Trip details:
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June 19th -22nd, 2008
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Total Estimated cost $1,259
per traveler
(prior to fundraising efforts/balance due in mid April)
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Custom-designed trip by
Chicago-based company will include:
For more information, please
contact Kristen Carroll at 885-2735
or Trudy Padilla at
padillat@aol.com.
End of Year
Drama Banquet
The drama banquet
will be held on May 10th at 6 pm at the historic Five Points Theater. The
theme this year is "Wicked". Plan to come dressed in black and green, or
pink. It will be an enjoyable evening spent with your friends celebrating
all the hard work you've done this year. Hope to see you there. More
information to come as the date grows closer.
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