THESPIAN STATES FESTIVAL AND COMPETITION TRIPPARENT AND STUDENT MEETING

3/12/2015 6:30pm Room 413 Mrs. Williams

Tentative Itinerary

Tuesday, March 24th, 2015

Tuesday:7:00pm- Troupe Meet at South Broward with bags (1901 North Federal Highway, Hollywood, FL 33020)(wear comfortable pants: leggings/pajama pants/sweat pants and Act a Fool Shirt)8:00pm- Rest stop for dinner11pm-- Troupe arrives at The Barrymore Hotel (111 W. Fortune Street Tampa, Florida 33602)11:00pm- Troupe meeting in lobby12:00am- Lights out

Wednesday, March 25th, 2015

10:00am- Troupe meets in lobbyDress up in workout clothes for BC/EFA WalkTBA- Williams registers with Marlo11:00am- Eat lunchWednesday:5-9ish- Opening Ceremonies/Dinner at Straz Center(1010 N W C Macinnes Pl, Tampa, FL 33602)(wear Hunger Games inspired formal attire)10:30pm- Troupe meeting in lobby11:00pm- Lights out

Thursday, March 26th, 2015

10:00am- Troupe meets in lobby (wear sneakers, jeans, 2014-2015 troupe t-shirt)11:24am- Nicky Macias’ Publicity Design in Convention Center Room: CC3812:00pm- Eat lunch out2:30pm- Meet in lobby, return to hotel rooms to get dressed for mainstage show (Formal Attire)4:26pm- Marlo Rodriguez and Eddie Nieves Duet Acting in Convention Center Room: CC206pm-9:00pm The Three Penny Opera/Tampa Theatre #1 Showing5-7:00pm- Dinner 9:15pm- Troupe meeting in lobby11:00pm- Lights out

Friday, March 27th, 2015

10:00am- Troupe meets in lobby11:00am- Eat lunch out2:30pm- Meet in lobby, return to hotel rooms to get dressed for mainstage show (Formal Attire)3:35pm- Lindsey Cartwright Playwriting “A Stiff Setup” in Convention Center Room: CC334:54pm- Julianna Rector and Katixa Espinoza Duet Musical Convention Center Room: CC246pm-9:00pm- Night of the Living Dead/Tampa Theatre #1 Showing5-7:00pm- Dinner 9:15pm- Troupe meeting in lobby11:00pm- Lights out

Saturday, March 28th, 2015

10:00am- Troupe meets in lobby 11:00am- Check out (pack your bags to leave in hotel closet in lobby, pack closing ceremonies clothes and comfy clothes for bus trip back home in a book bag)1:31pm- Milici and Company in Convention Center: CC74:00pm- Use book bags to get dressed for closing ceremonies in hotel (Formal Attire)5:00pm- Closing Ceremonies #2 at Straz Center5-11:30pm- Dinner/ Party1:40am- Meet in hotel lobby to collect bags (change out of closing ceremonies clothes into comfy clothes for bus trip back home from your book bag)2:00am- Bus Leaves to South Broward

Sunday, March 29th, 2015

5:00am- Arrive at South Broward (Parents please be prepared to pick up students from South Broward or Somerset around this time.)

1 cooler filled with snacks per room (you can split up and share with your room)1carry-on bag like a book bag or purse (you will be using this every day)1 carry-on suitcase with clothes/toiletries etc. (If it fits in an airplane compartment that’s a good size. If you wouldn’t be able to put it on an airplane as a carryon suitcase then it’s too big.)4-5 Quart sized clear bags with toiletries/makeup etc.2014-2015 Thespian Troupe Biker Hoodie and Shirt, Trojan Women Shirt, Drama Act a Fool Shirt2014 District Green Ninja Turtle Shirt1 Sweater/Jacket1-2 Sneakers/ Dress ShoesTravel size toiletries/ Small First Aid KitContacts/Glasses 2-3 JeansWalk Clothes (Costumes on top of athletic clothing allowed)5-6 Under garments CDs/Scripts/Sheet Music Needed1 PillowHunger Games inspired formal attire (Opening Ceremony Wednesday Night)All black formal attire (Mainstage show Three Penny Opera Thursday Night)Zombie inspired formal attire (Mainstage show Night of the Living Dead Friday Night)

What to Pack

1 Carry-on size bag+

1 Personal bag purse/

book bag

4-5 Quart

Size Bags for

Toiletries/

Makeup

DrugsTobacco ProductsAlcoholic beveragesWeaponsGrillesMicrowavesBlanketsFood that needs microwavingWatergunsClub attire: Nothing with midriff or any other type of extremely revealing clothing. If it is shorter than your middle finger when you put your hands to the side of your legs then it is WAY TOO SHORT.MasksLaptops/ IpadsFull bottles of toiletries

What NOTto Pack

Travel size

toiletries only!

States Rules!

Students must adhere to all Florida States Code of Student Conduct. (see attached)

Students should and could bring one cooler per room. Please do not bring anything that is microwavable as there might not be microwaves at the hotel or in the rooms.

Students may not walk around the hotel room to use hotel features without a chaperone. For instance, students wanting to get a bucket of ice must ask permission from a chaperone before- hand.

For competing students, you must wear all black performance and school appropriate attire.

Students can bring a book, ipod, earphones and a pillow for the bus ride.

Students are responsible for their own personal items. Do not bring expensive sunglasses or earphones etc. that might be left behind somewhere.

Students should pack and wear comfortable clothing. Absolutely no see through, short shorts, mid-driffs, short skirts etc. School appropriate clothing, no club wear, no summer spring break wear.

Students should be with their chaperone groups at all times. Under any circumstance is a student or a group of students allowed to be by themselves without adult supervision. Groups should go to lunch and dinner at the chaperone’s choice. Votes and suggestions can be placed but the ultimate decision is that of the chaperone. Meals will range from $5.00-$10.00 each lunch and night, please bring enough spending money as the chaperones will not be paying for your lunch or dinner.

Students are required to attend as many workshops and watch individual events and one acts as possible.

No students are allowed to have a room key or use a room key. Chaperones are the only ones allowed to open your doors.

No slamming doors, no loud noise or loud music in your rooms.

No rehearsals, only warm ups aloud before performances.

Perfect theatre etiquette behavior at all times. Students must stay in their seats until a performance is over, wait to use the restrooms etc. Phones on silent, not vibrate.

Friday, March 28th: Students must pack their stuff in their luggage and carry with them all day their closing ceremonies formal attire and comfy bus clothes for the trip back. Students will not be permitted to ask hotel lobby for their luggage. Luggage will be stored in the hotel lobby at check out on Friday, so everything students need for Friday must be carried with them at all times.

Important Information

Mrs. Williams Contact:

(305)799- 6366 (for emergencies, calls only)

mawilliams@somersetacademy.com (preferred method of contact)

Mr. Williams Contact:

(305)281-1089 (for emergencies, calls only)

chris@topher.tv

Troupe webpages:

Twitter Updates and Instagram pictures @troupe7510

Parent Pick Up/ Drop Off Location:

South Broward High School

1901 North Federal Highway, Hollywood, FL 33020

Hotel Information:

The Barrymore Hotel

111 W. Fortune Street

Tampa, Florida 33602

(813) 223- 1351

*Events will take place in the Straz Performing Arts Center, Tampa Theatre, Tampa Convention Center and lunch and dinner will take place in the downtown Tampa area near Tampa Theatre. Students will be commuting on foot and via States Trolley.

Chaperones:

Mr. and Mrs. Williams