Anderson Theatre Booster meeting minutes

4/8/10

In attendance: Barbara Coldiron (presiding), Nancy McCourt, Eric Porter, Randy Russell, Susie Doenges, Lynne Chapman, Pierrette Tyson, and Nancy L’Amie

1.       UIL Play - Nancy McCourt gave UIL Play feedback – strong competition/good trip.

-         Mr. Porter’s said that it’s the 1^st time in Anderson’s 5 A history that the One-Act-Play has advanced to Area

-         Barbara Coldiron mentioned that the booster officers voted in favor of the booster club paying for the hotel costs since the kids had to stay overnight.  Due to the quick turnaround in time from the District win, there was not enough time to poll the entire membership. The total cost was $636.65.  Barbara noted that this is an expense we should count on for the future and to plan accordingly in our budget.

-         Mr. Porter said that if there were enough time, Grant Goodman with AISD (downtown) might have paid for a bus, as he has been known to pay for expenses beyond District when students are heading out of town.  Parent drivers were asked instead.

2.      Director’s Comments – Mr. Porter is thinking about how expensive the musical usually is and how tough the schedule is to perform it in January due to the holiday break in the middle of rehearsals.  He thinks he might have a smaller musical next year (like Little Shop of Horrors, with smaller cast and set and cheaper costumes) to perform in October.  Then in early spring, (due to the poor attendance of Trojan Idol) he’d like to do some kind of Anderson Talent/Follies show in the spring, maybe multiple nights ending in a “Best of” night with profits to be shared with other Fine Art departments.  

3.      Ruby’s Story – Anderson Performance, Wednesday, 7:30 pm.  Tickets $2 students, $4 Adults.  Teachers will be free.  Booster members can use their punch cards.  Volunteers– Concessions:  Lynne Chapman and Cheryl Danks (arrive at 6:45) Box Office: ?? (arrive at 6:30)

4.      Treasurer’s Report – Nancy McCourt submitted the report that we have spent $72.80 (on Footloose Concessions, Letter Jackets, and supplies for Bear tags) since last month bringing our balance to $5307.66. 

5.      Student-Directed One Acts – there will be 3- 40 minute shows in the performance.  The same performance will repeat the 2^nd night.   Shows will be May 18 and 19^th at 7:00 pm.  Mr. Porter would like to have monologues presented in between shows, but it seems that none of the students are interested in that.

6.      Theatre Banquet – June 3^rd, 6-10 pm, at Dave ‘n Busters.  Food will be heavy finger food (Pierrette, Nancy L’Amie, and Xan Benton coordinate).  Theme is Speakeasy (20s/30s) (Lynne Chapman and Cheryl Danks coordinate decorations).  We need help with technical stuff for slide show to avoid problems of last year. 

7.      Theatre Parent Dinner – May 23^rd date is proposed.  Dutch treat to have officer exchange and an adult night out.  Restaurant suggestions were given: Bucca de Beppa, Chez Zee, and Mirabelle, as well as, La Morada.  (We are hoping that Cindy Moringy and Theresa Pajares will head this committee up.)

8.     Summer Drama Camp – June 14-18, 9 am – 4 pm.  (Early drop off at 8:30 and Late pick up at 4:30 – for a $25 fee).  Camp cost is $150.

9.      New Priorities Committee - (Pierrette Tyson, chair) with committee members: Susie Doenges, Nancy L’Amie, Barbara Coldiron, Nancy McCourt, and ?  Please contact Pierrette or Barbara to join.  This committee will look at upcoming expenses and need for income and prioritize what we want to accomplish most.  Mr. Porter will provide us with a list of needs and expected expenses for next year.

10.  New Budget Committee – (Nancy McCourt, Chair) with committee members: Theresa Pajares, Pierrette Tyson, Barbara Coldiron, and others.  Please contact Barbara or Nancy McCourt if you’d like to be on this committee.  This committee will work this summer on a plan to pay for the needs and priorities for next year.

11.   Theatre classes for next year – there will be two Technical Theatre classes next, advanced and regular.  Mr. Porter has enough students to have 2 Theatre II classes next year.  Mr. Porter will teacher the Oral Interpretation class (during the school day) again.

12.  Mr. Porter is in a show this spring.  Runs April 30-May 23^rd.  An all male cast performance of Taming of the Shrew.  Hidden Door Theatre.

Respectfully submitted by Pierrette Tyson, 4/10/10