TEXAS THESPIANS
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By: STO Lia Graham, Texas High School, Troupe 2526
Happy Valentine's Day! We hope you are enjoying this day full of love with your special someone or (even better) a cuddly pet. Grab a sheet of paper and something to write with and get ready for Dusty’s Valentine Adventure: Mad-libs edition. Before you start, below is a list of nouns, adjectives, verbs, and more that you will make up and then fill them in to the story. Copy and paste the story below to a doc to fill it in with your words, and share your stories with us on social media! Remember to keep it fun and clean! You will need… adjective ending in ed Verb name of a restaurant Item of clothing Noun Verb Adverb Type of car Verb Verb Adverb Type of food Adjective Plural noun Name of an STO Number between 1-49 Big number Adverb Exclamation Happy adjective Plural noun Verb ending in ed Adverb Dear Duck Diaries, Tomorrow is Valentine's day and I am absolutely (adjective ending in ed)! I can’t wait to take my (verb) date to the fanciest restaurant in town, (name of a restaurant). Her name is Puddles, and her feathers are so soft. Yesterday, I went to the Texas Thespian website and bought her all sorts of merch like a (item of clothing) and a (noun)! I just know she’s going to (verb) when she sees what I bought her. -(adverb) Dusty the Duck Dear Duck Diaries, Today’s the day! I am going to pick Puddles up with my (type of car) at 6:00 sharp for our date! However, the STOs have invited me to lunch, and I couldn’t tell them no. I will not stay too long because I don’t want to (verb) my date. The last time I hung out with the STOs, we played hide and go (verb) for 7 hours! They sure do love their games. -(adverb) Dusty the Duck Dear Duck Diaries, Holy Moly! I’m going to be late! After eating (type of food) with the STOs, they wanted to play a (adjective) round of Theatre In Our (plural noun) Month board game. Little did I know that STO (Name of an STO) would suggest we play the extended board game where we try to get the whole nation to declare March as Theatre in our Schools Month and not just Texas. After the first round, we got (number between 1-49) which wasn’t enough for these overachievers so we played (big number) more rounds until we finally got all 50 states to declare March as Theatre in our Schools Month. It’s 5:45, so I think I can get there right on time. Wish me luck! -(adverb) Dusty the Duck Dear Duck Diaries, (Exclamation)! My valentines date with Puddles went (happy adjective)! I arrived right on time to present her with a bouquet of (plural noun) along with her bundle of Texas Thespian merch. When she came to the door, I almost (Verb ending in ed) because of how beautiful she looked. I must be the luckiest duck on Earth. -(adverb) Dusty the Duck Whatever your plans are for this love-filled day, make sure to eat plenty of chocolates and sweets. Don’t forget to share your stories with us! With much love, Your 2020 Texas State Thespian Officers
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By: STO Lia Graham, Texas High School, Troupe 2526
For us thespians, long rehearsal hours and theatre jargon is just what we’re used to. To an outsider, however, our gibberish warmups and unique traditions might seem a bit bizarre. Whether it be playing in the pit or making dance numbers look easier than they are, students in other organizations don’t always get the recognition they deserve but immeasurable in value. Here are a few ways that schools in Texas incorporate other organizations in their musicals. “For our school musical, we always have the school’s chamber orchestra play in the pit. It is quite a surreal experience to have live music while performing and get to meet members of other groups.”
“Inclusivity is something we have truly focused on. We usually have choir and orchestra participate in the school musical, and it helps people to realize how a team is supposed to work. This year, in our production of Godspell, not only were most of the cast members in both choir and theatre or just choir, but the choir director helped with the musical direction. This helped the theatre students gain new friends, make meaningful connections, see how other organizations do things, and what it means to truly collaborate.”
“At my school we incorporate other organizations by having the band play the score for us, and the choir director helps with vocals. By doing this, we build a bond between the programs, especially since some kids are a part of at least 2 of these, and a form of mutualism is created.”
“We have a big musical every year where students from theatre, choir, and dance all come together to create a beautiful show! We love getting to support one another throughout the year, but we love musical time when we can all work alongside one another!”
Whatever purpose they serve in our musicals, we are so grateful for the dancers, singers and musicians that join to create beautiful works of art. Thank you from the 2020 and 2021 board. Keep advocating! Your 2020 and 2021 Texas State Thespian Officers |
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