October, 2023
Seckinger Theatre Students and Families,
Our first One Act Play Festival is nearly here! Four separate plays produced in Advanced Theatre class and after school. The finale of our festival is Seckinger's GHSA One Act Competition piece, which competes October 21st!
In addition, the Thespian Council has launched a fundraising event for the program and our trip to Thescon. We will sell tickets to performances to take place during 8th block through October. Wild-'n-SKG on October 4th, and The One Act Play Festival preview October 12th.
Thescon Registration is NEARLY DUE! Thespians, $100 to secure your spot is due by October 10th. Don't miss out!
Please take a moment to look through highlights from September and opportunities for October and beyond. Feel welcome to reach out for any reason.
Warmly,
Caroline Sandrew
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THESCON 2024!
Thespians have the opportunity to attend THESCON February 1-3!
Students must secure their spot with $100 deposit by OCTOBER 13th on MPP
Let's try to get ALL OUR AVAILABLE THESPIANS INCLUDED on our trip!
The total per student for the trip is $350. All students participating in the 8th Block Productions have so far raised $236 toward their trip fees! That's nearly $20 off so far! More Fundraising to come!
Seckinger Theatre SWAG on SALE NOW!
Seckinger Theatre Swag is on sale NOW!
The first round of orders is
due by October 20th!
The Second Round by November 24th!
Visit our store today!
We can't wait to rep Seckinger Theatre!
Limited Edition T's designed by Advanced Theatre and Tech Classes are only available NOW through November 24th!
One Act Play Festival October 18-20th!
Our First Annual One Act Play Festival opens in weeks! The actors, technicians, and assistant directors have worked so hard to bring an excellent production to life!
One Act T-Shirts will be passed out next week to cast and crew who sold program ads and theatre sponsorships! If you missed your opportunity, contact Caroline Sandrew!
Tickets are HALF PRICE through October 15th! Get yours today!
One Act Competition October 21st!
GHSA Sub-Region Competition: Saturday, October 21, 2023
Attendance is FREE!!! COME SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL AND STUDENTS!
Advanced Theatre Competition Agenda
5:45am: Arrive at Seckinger High School
5:45-6:00 Load U Haul of Set and Props
7:00am: Bus Drop-Off at North Oconee High School
7:00-7:30 Unload U Haul of Set and Props
7:30am Load-In into North Oconee High School Hallway
8:30-9:00 Warm-Up
9:00-9:10 Potty Break
9:10 On Deck
9:30-9:45 TECH IN / WALK THROUGH
9:45-10:40 PERFORMANCE
10:40-10:45 LOAD-OUT
10:45-11:00 Load Set and Props back into the U Haul
11:00 Watch “Nevermore”
12:00-12:30 Pizza Lunch
12:30-1:45 Watch Show #4
1:45-3:00 Watch “Dearly Departed”
3:00- ? Theatre Games outside while we wait for Judges’ Results
Awards Program to follow!
POSSIBLE ADVANCEMENT COMPETITION DATES:
Wednesday, October 25: GHSA One Act Regional Competition
Saturday, November 11: GHSA One Act State Competition
Ways One Act Families can Lend a Hand
Families! We need your HELP!
Thank you to those of you who have expressed willingness to help our students with these events! I cannot TELL you how grateful I am for your assistance! Let's make this a memorable experience for our kids! Thank you to those who have already contributed! Heroes!
Please click the link and see how you can help support our students!
October Students of the Month
Congratulations to our Students of the Month!
Thank you for your hard work and dedication to the theatre program, and for sharing your talents with us all!
Vertical Raise Fundraiser SUCCESS!
Our Vertical Raise fundraising efforts were a SUCCESS!
We raised nearly $10,000 for our theatre program!
We can now move confidently into launching our ambitious season!
To all the students, families and friends who contributed, THANK YOU!
Seckinger is NOW part of the
International Thespian Society!
International Thespian Society Troupe 11550
Seckinger now OFFICIALLY has its own International Thespian Soceity Troupe! Thespians are recognized at the End of the Year Awards Showcase for points earned for contributions to the Theatre Department and the Troupe.
Thespians and Aspiring Thespians are invited to meetings on Fridays 2:30-4:00. During these meetings we will prepare Thescon Competition Pieces, GHSA Literary Competition Pieces, and plan other activities for the troupe!
Thespians should expect their official sweatshirts next week!
We can't wait to represent our brand new troupe!
Introducing our Thespian Council
Congratulations to our Thespian Council, elected last month!
In an effort to spread awareness of our Theatre Department and raise money on behalf of the department and the troupe, these students have within mere weeks planned and executed an 8th block performance! That energy is AMAZING!
The council will lead production of SKG's First Ever Lip Sync Battle, running auditions and hosting the performance!
They are vibrant, talented, and passionate thespians that want the rest of Seckinger to feel the joy theatre brings to all who encounter it! I cannot WAIT to all they accomplish this year!
Want to be a council member next year? Come to Thespian Meetings and Immerse yourself in theatre! Your time to shine is coming!
Wild-'n-SKG Improv
8th Block Show!
8th Block Show!
OUR SHOW was a SUCCESS!
This was Seckinger Theatre's first attempt at an 8th Block performance. The audience had a blast, there were tons of volunteers and everyone had tons of laughs! Thanks to our Hosts: Nora Branch, Kit Foster, Th'Yana Fuller, Kennedy Kirk, Fikemi Pratt, and Kashea Watson-Burnett for leading the way! Thanks to Administration for your support! We look forward to doing it again soon!
SKG's Lip Sync Battle!
After The One Act Play Festival, we will be hosting our first ever Lip Sync Battle!
Students prepare their own act to a school-appropriate song to audition on Tuesday, November 7th.
The performance is Wednesday, September 15th, and will feature every theatre class performing a routine from a Broadway musical!
Students- start preparing your show-stopper!
Our Spring Musical: GREASE: High School Edition
We are THRILLED to announce our spring musical to be the High School Edition of GREASE! Mrs. Archer, Mrs. Kimmel and I discussed this prior to decision making and landed on this as the perfect musical to build enthusiasm and involve as many students as possible in the production!
Director and Technical Director: Caroline Sandrew
Music Director: Stephanie Archer
Choreographer: Kris Kimmel
MANDATORY MUSICAL PARENT/ GUARDIAN AND PERFORMER INFORMATIONAL MEETING WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6th at 7:00pm
No students without parents/guardians present will be in Cast or Crew for Grease: High School Version
Zoom Option Available:
https://zoom.us/j/93445230080?pwd=VTJsallhZU55V1lxdm1ZeEFUZ2I0Zz09
Meeting ID: 934 4523 0080 Passcode: W3spZy
Auditions in January! More info to come!
A Few Good Men: Advanced Theatre's Spring Full-Length Play
I'm looking forward to our upcoming project, A Few Good Men!
Casting will be gender-blind and multiple-cast, with black-box staging.
It's going to be an amazing process bringing this drama to life, and our Advanced Actors and Tech Theatre students will execute the mission with honor!
Stay Informed!
I invite you to browse the rest of this website for further information.
Please follow us on Social Media- @SKG_Theatre!
Our students have ALREADY accomplished so much! Wish our actors and techs to break all the legs in their performances and competitions this month! I'll see you soon in the theatre!
✌❤🎭
