Westerville North Theatre Boosters’ Theatre Family Quick Guide 2019-20 Will Call – Booth window where patrons pick up tickets they’ve purchased in advance. Wings – Backstage areas that are to the left and right of the stage; people and things in the wings are generally not visible to the audience. Theatre Traditions Thursday/Opening Night of Show – All cast and crew dress up for ...
Westerville North Theatre Boosters' Theatre Family Quick Guide 2019-20 Theatre Lingo Alumni Angel A WNTB sponsor category open to WNHS graduates who participated in North's Theatre program. Angel Fund WNTB helps cover theatre expenses for students/families with financial hardships; all Angel Alumni membership revenue supports the Angel Fund. Audition Opportunity for students to try out for cast roles; open to ANY WNHS student. Backstage Parent Parent who is present backstage from the start of call time to the end of the performance; this parent responds in case of emergency and may assist as needed with costume changes/props and reminders for student thespians to keep the backstage volume down. Blocking The movement or location of actors onstage. Body Mics Battery-operated microphones worn by key cast members to help project dialogue. Booth The control room in the rear of the auditorium where lighting and sound is managed. Break a Leg A theatre saying meaning "good luck" before a performance. Callback Students who audition are invited back for another reading; students not invited to callbacks may still be cast in roles and in the show. Call Time The time that cast and crew are to report to the high school before the start of a performance. Cast Students who are acting/singing/dancing in a performance (speaking and ensemble roles). Cast Party A social gathering of the cast/crew after an evening performance to celebrate; depending on the cast/ crew's size, the party is held in the WNHS Commons (occasionally at a private home); food/snacks/decorations for the party are often donated or covered by WNTB. Circle Up Cast and crew meet before the start of each performance for director notes and inspiration. Concessions Pepsi products, popcorn and single-serve snacks/candy sold before the first act and during intermission of performances. WNTB accepts donated items for concessions resale. Items are generally priced at $1 each. Costumer Oversees the design, storage and maintenance of clothing and costumes (Ms. Jude Berger). Crew Students who create, build, paint, coordinate and/or move the set, props, costumes, lights and sound. Build crew refers to students who help build show items; run crew refers to students who work backstage and/or in the booth. Curtain Call Cast/crew bow at the end of a performance. Curtain Sales WNHS Theatre Department fundraiser; pieces of the theatre curtain used during the 1989-90 school year through "The Addams Family" production in October 2017 are available for purchase. Dine-out Events WNTB partners with local restaurants who donate a portion of sales from customers who identify themselves as WNTB supporters on a specific day or days (e.g., Chipotle, City Barbeque, Raising Canes). Director Responsible for acting and blocking onstage; oversees all aspects of theatre production (Ms. Mary DeWitt). District Thespian Conference An optional, one-day, theatre-focused conference held on a Saturday at a Central Ohio high school. It features hands-on workshops about performance and technical/crew development plus short performances. The conferences are usually in January or February. Door 24 Back door of the high school; it enters the scene shop. Drama Club After-school club focused on theatre/drama; it meets monthly on Tuesdays from 2:15 3:30 p.m. Drama Dogs Hot dogs sold in the WNTB concession area during performances. Dressing Room Area backstage where thespians change costumes and put on makeup. Dress Rehearsal A full rehearsal with all elements (technical/creative) brought together during Tech Week. Ensemble Cast members who play supporting roles. Flower Sales Flower(s) wrapped in tissue paper with a note card addressed to a cast/crew member; sold by WNTB volunteers before the first act and during intermission of performances. Flower Sales Runner Adult or responsible sibling/student who delivers flowers/candy/gifts backstage before each performance and during intermission. Fly System The ropes and counterweights (bricks) used to raise/lower backdrops (only trained, approved cast members may operate). Gala Year-end evening celebration and awards ceremony; new members are inducted into the International Thespian Society; students are recognized for their participation in WNHS Theatre. Students and families may attend. Westerville North Theatre Boosters' Theatre Family Quick Guide 2019-20 Golden Flamingo Flock A fundraising/spirit-raising "flock" of golden flamingos; for a nominal fee, the flock is placed in the front yard of a Westerville-area home for about 24 hours. House Manager Person in charge of opening the doors to the auditorium when the audience may be seated; the House Manager helps ushers and addresses special needs/emergencies in the auditorium. Laundry Basket Each cast member brings in a laundry basket with their name labeled on it; the basket is used to store personal clothing/items, costumes, shoes, socks, etc. This helps reduce missing items by keeping crowded dressing rooms neat and orderly. Level 1 Volunteer An individual who has registered with Westerville City School District and a school (e.g., WNHS); volunteer activity does not involve unsupervised contact with access to students. Read https://www.westerville.k12.oh.us/Content/1182 for details. Level 2 Volunteer Volunteer activity may involve unsupervised contact with access to student(s) on or off campus. Read https://www.westerville.k12.oh.us/Content/1182 for details. Locker Decorations Promotional/good luck signs attached by magnets to the WNHS school lockers of all cast/crew the week of the show. Makeup Kit Professional foundation/makeup worn by cast during shows; the performer's skin tone is matched to a board of demo colors. Orders are filled and delivered before shows; one makeup kit (costing about $20) can last several shows. Student should NOT share makeup kits. Notes At the end of rehearsal, the director(s) give(s) comments on the performance and tech needs. Open or General Admission Seating Tickets are sold without a specific seat number; seats in the auditorium are filled first-come, first-served. Musicals are usually reserved seating. Production Parent Meeting A kickoff meeting between the director(s) and parents to exchange key information, answer questions and address concerns about upcoming shows (aka productions). Props Set dressing; items large and small which add to the set but are not a fixed part of it. Prop Table Area where cast members pick up and return hand props so they don't get lost during a performance. Read-Thru The director's first meeting with the cast to distribute and read through the script and discuss the show. Reserved Seating Tickets are sold for a specific seat in the auditorium. Musicals are usually reserved seating. Run Crew Students who work on and offstage moving set/props or students in the booth managing sound and lights. Scene Shop Area backstage used for storing materials/equipment for building and painting the set. Senior-Directed One Acts (SD1A) Series of short one-act plays directed by senior students; students from any grade may be cast for SD1A roles. Proceeds from performances support the WNTB scholarship fund. Show Week The week of tech rehearsals and performances. Souvenir Sales Items sold before the first act and during intermission of performances; the items generally complement the show theme. Items can be purchased to send backstage or kept as souvenirs. State Thespian Conference An optional, three-day, theatre-focused conference in the spring; it features hands-on workshops for performance and technical/crew development and short performances. Level 2 volunteers Strike Dismantling the set, putting away the props, organizing costumes for laundering/dry cleaning, cleaning backstage and dressing rooms, etc., after the final performance. All cast/crew members must participate; parents can help too. Tech Director Oversees the building, staging and storing of the show's set and props. Tech Week Three dress rehearsals the week of the show; all cast/crew attend. These dress rehearsals last longer than general rehearsals. Tech Meals WNTB provides meals for all cast/crew after school prior to dress rehearsals. Theatre Booster Scholarship - $500 college scholarships for graduating students to apply toward college expenses; the number of scholarships is subject to vary from year to year, based on proceeds from SD1A. Theatre Work Events Volunteer help from parents/families to help prepare for an upcoming production. Help given may include building/painting set pieces, organizing costumes, basic sewing/hemming, etc. Thespian Relating to theatre/drama; theatre cast and crew members. Thespian Points International Thespian Society's way of measuring theatre involvement and qualification for induction into the Society and other honors. Students need a minimum of 10 thespian points to be inducted; induction takes place at the Gala at the end of the school year. Thespian Troupe WNHS is Troupe 3156 of the International Thespian Society. Westerville North Theatre Boosters' Theatre Family Quick Guide 2019-20 Will Call Booth window where patrons pick up tickets they've purchased in advance. Wings Backstage areas that are to the left and right of the stage; people and things in the wings are generally not visible to the audience. Theatre Traditions Thursday/Opening Night of Show All cast and crew dress up for school to raise awareness of opening night. After school they meet in the Atrium for a cast/crew photo, then they carpool to an area restaurant for a pre-show inner. Students arrange for their own transportation and cover the cost of their own meals. Friday of Show All cast/crew wear the show t-shirt to school and gather for a group photo in the front lobby of the high school during Advisory. Spirit Rock Students (seniors only) in the performance spray paint the WNHS spirit rock to advertise the upcoming show. Strike After the last performance, ALL cast and crew stay to help break down the set, put away props, organize costumes for laundering/dry cleaning, clean backstage and dressing rooms, etc. Parents may also help. WNHS Theatre Staff/Directors Mary Lee DeWitt Director TBA Tech Director Jude Berger Costumer Amy Birtcher Box Office Manager Stephanie McGeorge Advisor Ms. DeWitt email: dewittm@westerville.k12.oh.us Drama Club / International Thespian Troupe 3156 Board 2019-20 Kaitlynn Gleich President Christian Potter Vice President Elise McGann Secretary John Brown Treasurer Addie Schmitt Clerk Autumn Nelson Public Relations Shelby Abayie Historian WNTB Board 2019-20 Lynne Evans and Jenny Jenkins Co-Presidents Lisa Paeltz Vice President Shawn McCann Treasurer Betsy McGann Secretary WNTB email: wnhstheatreboosters@gmail.com WNTB Remind alerts: Text @wnhsthe to 81010 WNTB website: wnhstheatre.orgMicrosoft Word for Office 365