Q: What is Theatre Boosters?
A: Theatre Boosters provide volunteer and financial support for our theatre program through fundraising. Theatre Boosters also grants three scholarships each year to the graduating seniors for continuing theatre in college. SME theatre relies on Theatre Boosters and the community for support. https://www.smetheatreboosters.org/
Q: What is a Frequent Friday?
A: A Frequent Friday is a one act put on by a senior in the Advanced Repertory Theatre class. They are typically about 30 minutes long and are usually how a lot of underclassmen get their start in theatre. Some scripts are adaptations of shows and others are written by the director of the Frequent Friday. They are usually cast about a month in advance and are typically performed on the Little Theatre stage.
Q: How do I get involved?
A: It depends on what you are trying to do. Some people choose to get involved by taking theatre related classes such as Drama and Tech Theatre. If you are looking to work behind the scenes (costumes, set, props, etc...) then you should look into signing up for crew. You can also join our All-Theatre Meetings where you can get even more information and meet people who are also involved in theatre.
Q: What does "no cut " mean?
A: Musical Revue is a no cut production. When a show is no cut, it means that if you audition, you will be given a roll in the production.
Q: what does “mainstage" mean?
A: Mainstages are all of the big shows done in the year. This includes the Fall and Spring Play, the Winter Musical and the Musical Revue.
Q: What is a work day?
A: Work Days are most days after school until 5 and Saturdays 9-3. Everyone is welcome to come and you don't have to come to all of them to be on crew. Work days are when all the crews are working, it is the designated time to create things for shows.
Q: How do I become a Thespian?
A: To become a thespian, you have to accumulate 10 points throughout your time at East.
Q: Do I need to be in the classes to be involved in theatre?
A: Not necessarily. Anyone can audition for shows! It may help you out a little if you are in theatre classes, but they are not required to be involved in theatre.
Q: What is the difference between theater (er) and theatre (re)?
A: Theatre (re) refers to the performing, tech and rehearsal process. Theater (er) refers to the building where all of that stuff takes place.