TEXAS THESPIANS
  • Texas Thespians
    • Chapter Board
    • Staff
    • Our Organization
    • History
    • Hall of Fame >
      • Educator Awards
    • Contact Us
  • Events
    • State Festival >
      • 2022 Award Winners
    • Virtual Thespy and College Auditions 2022 - 2023
    • Educator Conference
    • Leadership Academy
    • Fine Arts Admin Day
    • Junior Regional Festivals
  • Opportunities
  • I Am A...
  • Resources
    • Texas Thespians Monthly
    • Flickr
    • Educator Resources
    • Job Postings
  • Advocacy
    • Local Advocacy
    • State/National Advocacy
    • Premiere Communities
    • Student Ambassadors
    • STOs >
      • Become an STO
      • STO Bios
      • STO Blog
    • Texas Theater Scholars
    • Theatre in Our Schools Month
    • Diversity & Inclusion
    • DemocracyWorks Winners
    • Advocacy Resources
  • Store

Dusty's Valentine Adventure

2/14/2021

0 Comments

 
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

​
0 Comments

Mixing Up Musicals

2/4/2021

0 Comments

 
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.”
  • 2021 STO Abi Colburn
    Woodlands HS, Troupe 1053

“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.”
  • 2020 STO Campbell Lemons, Chair
    Obra D. Tompkins HS, Troupe 7963

“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.”
  • 2021 STO Folarin Oyeleye  
    John and Randolph Foster HS, Troupe 7961

“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!” 
  • 2020 STO Brenna Kenney
    Rouse HS, Troupe 7679


    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



0 Comments

    Archives

    November 2022
    September 2022
    August 2022
    July 2022
    May 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    August 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    August 2019
    November 2018
    March 2018
    November 2017
    October 2017
    August 2017

    Categories

    All
    Festival
    TIOSM
    Your STOs

Picture
Amy Jordan, Chapter Director
15 Circle Drive
Denison Texas 75021
TEA CPE Provider #902-342
WEBMASTER@TEXASTHESPIANS.ORG
​© COPYRIGHT 2022 TEXAS THESPIANS
​. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
CONTACT US.
  • Texas Thespians
    • Chapter Board
    • Staff
    • Our Organization
    • History
    • Hall of Fame >
      • Educator Awards
    • Contact Us
  • Events
    • State Festival >
      • 2022 Award Winners
    • Virtual Thespy and College Auditions 2022 - 2023
    • Educator Conference
    • Leadership Academy
    • Fine Arts Admin Day
    • Junior Regional Festivals
  • Opportunities
  • I Am A...
  • Resources
    • Texas Thespians Monthly
    • Flickr
    • Educator Resources
    • Job Postings
  • Advocacy
    • Local Advocacy
    • State/National Advocacy
    • Premiere Communities
    • Student Ambassadors
    • STOs >
      • Become an STO
      • STO Bios
      • STO Blog
    • Texas Theater Scholars
    • Theatre in Our Schools Month
    • Diversity & Inclusion
    • DemocracyWorks Winners
    • Advocacy Resources
  • Store