By: STO Alyssa Suarez, Brennan High School, Troupe 7693
This year, Texas Thespians will be having a scavenger hunt on our virtual platform and what else would we be hunting for besides… DUCKS! That’s right, you’ll be on the hunt for ducks all throughout our Super Saturdays at Thespian Festival. You can collect points from these Thespian ducks as they are hidden throughout the environment, you’ll want to be sure to explore every part of the conference so as to not miss any ducks! Along with the hidden ducks, you can also earn points for attending workshops during the festival, watching main stage performances, chatting with booth reps and through so many other activities at our virtual festival! We are so excited to see you all climb the leaderboard and we wish you all luck because there are awesome prizes involved! VTTSF will be awarding prizes provided by our amazing vendors and Texas Thespians to the top placements. The top 7 attendees with the highest points will receive grand prizes! That’s right, not just three winners, not just 5 winners but SEVEN grand prizes! Just remember, these prizes are both applicable to students AND directors! The remaining prizes will be randomly drawn throughout the day on December 5th to those with the highest points. We hope you guys have so much fun with the activities in store for our first virtual festival, Your 2020 Texas State Thespian Officers
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By: STO Brenna Kenney, Rouse High School, Troupe 7679
Get out your popcorn and circus snacks because it is time to sit back, relax, and enjoy the Main Stage shows! During dinner (5:30-7:00 pm), head on over to the Main Stage area and get ready for some marvelous Dinner Theatre performances! For this first Super Saturday, October 24, we have two magnificent productions lined up for you! “Mary Poppins” - Prestonwood Christian Academy, Troupe 6605 Join the Banks children on the adventure of a lifetime when their mysterious new nanny, Mary Poppins, shows up at the door. In the magical and whimsical tale of “Mary Poppins,” you will surely leave with a new profound sense of child-like joy! “Metamorphoses” - Katy High School, Troupe 5168 Take a mesmerizing journey through the tales of gods and goddesses like you’ve never seen before! In this tale, ancient mythology takes a new modern turn leaving you in awe throughout the breathtaking performance. Don’t these shows sound phenomenal? Great news - we still have more to come! Check our blog soon to learn about the next set of remarkable shows put on by Thespians across Texas and Kansas! We are so excited to see you all at Festival, Your 2020 Texas State Thespian Officers By: STO Avery Martin, Denison High School, Troupe 6319
Hey Thespians! Now that festival season is here, it’s time to think of some fun things that you and your troupe can do to further participate in The Greatest Festival on Earth! Decorating is a super fun way to prepare for this year’s circus themed festival. Your troupe can decorate your auditorium or classrooms with balloons, circus cut-outs, or maybe even blow-up circus animals! The circus is always over-the-top, so don’t be afraid to go crazy. You don’t have to spend tons of money to do this either; your troupe may have items in storage already! Go through your crafts closet and find ribbons to decorate with to add a little spice in your department. You can always use your sound and lightboard to create a circus atmosphere by playing circus music and displaying colored lights. Maybe have students do a circus photo challenge with props and costumes. Preparing fun and easy circus games to play between workshops or during breaks is also an exciting event your troupe can do. Games like ring toss, ball in a basket, and more are all affordable DIYs for your department to make. Not only is it an amazing way to have some fun competition within your troupe, but it also gives everyone something to do while waiting for their next workshop to begin. Setting up a small photobooth area somewhere in your auditorium or classroom is a super cute way to involve your troupe in this year’s theme. Find pieces in your costume closet to create circus outfits, take pictures, and tag the Texas Thespian Instagram to show your troupe involvement! If your troupe has a banquet or scrapbook showcasing year-long department events, this is a fantastic way to get more content for those as well! The list does not end here. There are so many events and activities that your troupe can set up for festival; don’t be afraid to get creative and maybe even a little wacky this year to be more involved. The possibilities to be a part of The Greatest Festival On Earth are endless! With much love, Your 2020 Texas State Thespian Officers By: STO Tyler Viator, Clear Falls High School, Troupe 7648
Hey Texas Thespians! I bet you're wondering what to do with all of those ribbons you received? Well here are a few ideas for you to take into consideration!
Of course, you creative types will come up with many more ways to display your ribbons! What is most important is to have fun and enjoy festival! See you November 7th, Your 2020 Texas State Thespian Officers By: STO Annie Bailey, Belton High School, Troupe 3491
So you’ve been mailed a duck. Now what? Many people have been wondering what the fate of their ducks would be, as they are an integral part of our Festival. Fear not; you’ll be receiving a trusty companion with your registration materials. Now, most years, our ducks are in search of their fellow feathered soulmate, but this year they have a unique opportunity to step out of the Gaylord and really see the sights. Of course, Dear Reader, because you're the one with working thumbs, it will be your job to document this new experience. “Oh,” but you ask, “where do they begin? What all can a little duck do in the great state of Texas (or the equally lovely Kansas and Oklahoma)?" Excellent question. To help you begin your journalism journey we have provided you with 4 prompts/challenges to make sure your duck gets a fun, fulfilling trip! 1st Saturday: The IntroDUCKtion: Give your duck a backstory! Really get to know them; you’ll be spending quite a while together. After that, create something to introduce them to everyone and get creative! Perhaps a Tiktok, a Beauty Pageant style runway video, or make a stop motion; it's up to you! Just get ready to show off your creativity and duck-based versatility. Be sure to tag your post. #TTSFDuckdiaries 2nd Saturday: Mallard Heads Town-ward: Now that your duck is fully settled, it's time for them to do some of that steppin’ out we discussed. Take your mallard and head town-ward! Document your duck in all the local haunts, be it the local coffee shop or the best spot on the beach. Whatever is local to you is what the duck needs to see. As you document your journey, collect photos and videos of your travels and post them with #TTSFDuckdiaries to be potentially featured at the end of Festival, and so every Thespian can see where our ducks have gone. 3rd Saturday: Taking a Quack at Theatre: Now, we all know why we’re here at this festival: it’s for a love of theatre. Why not give our duck pals the opportunity to take a quack at it themselves? For this challenge, you are to recreate a scene from one of your favorite plays, or musicals, with an entire duck cast. Of course, you don’t have to act out every scene (unless you feel the need to); rather you can simply pose them and photograph their excellent work. Now, don’t let it be misunderstood- these are meant to be the finest entirely rubber duck produced shows in the states, nay, the world! Don’t be afraid to pull out the scale unit set, tiny clothes, and dollhouse miniatures to really bring your scene to life! And of course, be sure to use the #TTSFDuckdiaries to make sure everyone can witness your artistry. 4th Saturday: All Hands on Duck: Ah, the final Saturday! It seems far away now, but we promise you the weekends will fly by, especially when they’re occupied with ducks and their adventurous whims. So for this last Super Saturday, we ask you to document your troupe and you participating in all of Festival, either together or apart. Ducks during IE filming, ducks learning Viewpoints, ducks reviewing their Design Competition materials, ducks auditioning for college. If your troupe or you have done the work, show it off! Get all hands on duck, and don’t forget the #TTSFDuckdiaries. Well Thespians, we hope we have given you a few ideas for you and your ducks during this Festival season. We’re excited to see all of the awesome and fun ways you think of to interact with your ducks. We can’t wait to see you all at the Greatest Festival on Earth! See you soon, Your 2020 Texas State Thespian Officers |
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