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After seeing a couple different high school plays, in our town, I saw that many are doing messages in the playbill from the parents, family, or friends to the actors and technicians.  I really like the idea and the use of it as a fundraiser.  I have decided to do it in the programs for this year's productions.  All the ones I have seen call them "Well Wishes", but do any of you do them and call it something different or have a different idea for what to call them?  I like the idea of the messages, but I don't really like the title "Well Wishes".

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Richard Gremel
Theatre Teacher, Empire High School
Tucson AZ
Playwright
www.richardgremelplaywright.com
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We call ours "Shout Outs".

They are a great way to generate extra funds for the production.

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Christopher Hamilton
Drama Teacher
Kennewick WA
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-10-2017 11:17
From: Richard Gremel
Subject: Parent Messages in the Program

After seeing a couple different high school plays, in our town, I saw that many are doing messages in the playbill from the parents, family, or friends to the actors and technicians.  I really like the idea and the use of it as a fundraiser.  I have decided to do it in the programs for this year's productions.  All the ones I have seen call them "Well Wishes", but do any of you do them and call it something different or have a different idea for what to call them?  I like the idea of the messages, but I don't really like the title "Well Wishes".

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Richard Gremel
Theatre Teacher, Empire High School
Tucson AZ
Playwright
www.richardgremelplaywright.com
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I help out with publicity/graphic design for a few teacher friends (including my mother, @Jasmine Bucher​​!), and I've seen "Shout Outs," "Spotlights," "Music Grams, "Well Wishes," and for one production of The Sound of Music, "Yodels." I also know a friend who did "Arias" for The Phantom of the Opera!

It's something that many schools do as a fundraiser opportunity, and it's a great way to give love to students, staff, and community members who donate their time and talents.  


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Rosemary Bucher
Licensing Representative, Educational Theatre
Samuel French
New York NY
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-10-2017 11:46
From: Christopher Hamilton
Subject: Parent Messages in the Program

We call ours "Shout Outs".

They are a great way to generate extra funds for the production.

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Christopher Hamilton
Drama Teacher
Kennewick WA

Original Message:
Sent: 10-10-2017 11:17
From: Richard Gremel
Subject: Parent Messages in the Program

After seeing a couple different high school plays, in our town, I saw that many are doing messages in the playbill from the parents, family, or friends to the actors and technicians.  I really like the idea and the use of it as a fundraiser.  I have decided to do it in the programs for this year's productions.  All the ones I have seen call them "Well Wishes", but do any of you do them and call it something different or have a different idea for what to call them?  I like the idea of the messages, but I don't really like the title "Well Wishes".

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Richard Gremel
Theatre Teacher, Empire High School
Tucson AZ
Playwright
www.richardgremelplaywright.com
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Original Message------

We call ours "Shout Outs".

They are a great way to generate extra funds for the production.

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Christopher Hamilton
Drama Teacher
Kennewick WA
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Original Message------

We call ours "Shout Outs".

They are a great way to generate extra funds for the production.

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Christopher Hamilton
Drama Teacher
Kennewick WA
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Hey there!

We call them "Break a Legs". :) 

I would be happy to send you order forms, tips, and what they look like in the final program; just let me know!

Christina

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Christina Marshburn
Theatre Teacher and Director
Williamsburg VA
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-10-2017 11:17
From: Richard Gremel
Subject: Parent Messages in the Program

After seeing a couple different high school plays, in our town, I saw that many are doing messages in the playbill from the parents, family, or friends to the actors and technicians.  I really like the idea and the use of it as a fundraiser.  I have decided to do it in the programs for this year's productions.  All the ones I have seen call them "Well Wishes", but do any of you do them and call it something different or have a different idea for what to call them?  I like the idea of the messages, but I don't really like the title "Well Wishes".

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Richard Gremel
Theatre Teacher, Empire High School
Tucson AZ
Playwright
www.richardgremelplaywright.com
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Hi Christina,
Please share your forms and samples!  Thank you.

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Rick Osann
Theatre Teacher
Maine Chapter Director
Standish, ME
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-11-2017 06:53
From: Christina Marshburn
Subject: Parent Messages in the Program

Hey there!

We call them "Break a Legs". :)

I would be happy to send you order forms, tips, and what they look like in the final program; just let me know!

Christina

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Christina Marshburn
Theatre Teacher and Director
Williamsburg VA

Original Message:
Sent: 10-10-2017 11:17
From: Richard Gremel
Subject: Parent Messages in the Program

After seeing a couple different high school plays, in our town, I saw that many are doing messages in the playbill from the parents, family, or friends to the actors and technicians.  I really like the idea and the use of it as a fundraiser.  I have decided to do it in the programs for this year's productions.  All the ones I have seen call them "Well Wishes", but do any of you do them and call it something different or have a different idea for what to call them?  I like the idea of the messages, but I don't really like the title "Well Wishes".

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Richard Gremel
Theatre Teacher, Empire High School
Tucson AZ
Playwright
www.richardgremelplaywright.com
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I'd love a copy of your form if you have one!
sheartt@nvusd.org

Thank you!!
Summer

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Summer Heartt
Theatre Arts - Teacher/Director
American Canyon High School
American Canyon, California, USA
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-11-2017 06:53
From: Christina Marshburn
Subject: Parent Messages in the Program

Hey there!

We call them "Break a Legs". :)

I would be happy to send you order forms, tips, and what they look like in the final program; just let me know!

Christina

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Christina Marshburn
Theatre Teacher and Director
Williamsburg VA

Original Message:
Sent: 10-10-2017 11:17
From: Richard Gremel
Subject: Parent Messages in the Program

After seeing a couple different high school plays, in our town, I saw that many are doing messages in the playbill from the parents, family, or friends to the actors and technicians.  I really like the idea and the use of it as a fundraiser.  I have decided to do it in the programs for this year's productions.  All the ones I have seen call them "Well Wishes", but do any of you do them and call it something different or have a different idea for what to call them?  I like the idea of the messages, but I don't really like the title "Well Wishes".

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Richard Gremel
Theatre Teacher, Empire High School
Tucson AZ
Playwright
www.richardgremelplaywright.com
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Original Message------

After seeing a couple different high school plays, in our town, I saw that many are doing messages in the playbill from the parents, family, or friends to the actors and technicians.  I really like the idea and the use of it as a fundraiser.  I have decided to do it in the programs for this year's productions.  All the ones I have seen call them "Well Wishes", but do any of you do them and call it something different or have a different idea for what to call them?  I like the idea of the messages, but I don't really like the title "Well Wishes".

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Richard Gremel
Theatre Teacher, Empire High School
Tucson AZ
Playwright
www.richardgremelplaywright.com
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Original Message------

After seeing a couple different high school plays, in our town, I saw that many are doing messages in the playbill from the parents, family, or friends to the actors and technicians.  I really like the idea and the use of it as a fundraiser.  I have decided to do it in the programs for this year's productions.  All the ones I have seen call them "Well Wishes", but do any of you do them and call it something different or have a different idea for what to call them?  I like the idea of the messages, but I don't really like the title "Well Wishes".

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Richard Gremel
Theatre Teacher, Empire High School
Tucson AZ
Playwright
www.richardgremelplaywright.com
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We call them Bravo ads and charge $20 for each one with the money going to our program. We have a parent that coordinates them. We provide a variety of graphic choices (umbrellas for Mary Poppins, etc.) that are related to the particular show, which the parents can choose from and just add their message to.

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[Andy] [Simon]
[Theater Teacher]
[Naperville North High School
[Naperville] [IL]
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-10-2017 11:17
From: Richard Gremel
Subject: Parent Messages in the Program

After seeing a couple different high school plays, in our town, I saw that many are doing messages in the playbill from the parents, family, or friends to the actors and technicians.  I really like the idea and the use of it as a fundraiser.  I have decided to do it in the programs for this year's productions.  All the ones I have seen call them "Well Wishes", but do any of you do them and call it something different or have a different idea for what to call them?  I like the idea of the messages, but I don't really like the title "Well Wishes".

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Richard Gremel
Theatre Teacher, Empire High School
Tucson AZ
Playwright
www.richardgremelplaywright.com
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What is the deadline for parents to submit so that you can organize your program in a timely manner?

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GraciJohnsonTheatre DirectorCENTERTONAR
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-11-2017 11:26
From: Andrew Simon
Subject: Parent Messages in the Program

We call them Bravo ads and charge $20 for each one with the money going to our program. We have a parent that coordinates them. We provide a variety of graphic choices (umbrellas for Mary Poppins, etc.) that are related to the particular show, which the parents can choose from and just add their message to.

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[Andy] [Simon]
[Theater Teacher]
[Naperville North High School
[Naperville] [IL]

Original Message:
Sent: 10-10-2017 11:17
From: Richard Gremel
Subject: Parent Messages in the Program

After seeing a couple different high school plays, in our town, I saw that many are doing messages in the playbill from the parents, family, or friends to the actors and technicians.  I really like the idea and the use of it as a fundraiser.  I have decided to do it in the programs for this year's productions.  All the ones I have seen call them "Well Wishes", but do any of you do them and call it something different or have a different idea for what to call them?  I like the idea of the messages, but I don't really like the title "Well Wishes".

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Richard Gremel
Theatre Teacher, Empire High School
Tucson AZ
Playwright
www.richardgremelplaywright.com
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Generally 3-4 weeks in advance.

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Andy Simon
Theater Teacher
Naperville North High School
Naperville, IL
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-11-2017 13:07
From: Graci Johnson
Subject: Parent Messages in the Program

What is the deadline for parents to submit so that you can organize your program in a timely manner?

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GraciJohnsonTheatre DirectorCENTERTONAR

Original Message:
Sent: 10-11-2017 11:26
From: Andrew Simon
Subject: Parent Messages in the Program

We call them Bravo ads and charge $20 for each one with the money going to our program. We have a parent that coordinates them. We provide a variety of graphic choices (umbrellas for Mary Poppins, etc.) that are related to the particular show, which the parents can choose from and just add their message to.

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[Andy] [Simon]
[Theater Teacher]
[Naperville North High School
[Naperville] [IL]

Original Message:
Sent: 10-10-2017 11:17
From: Richard Gremel
Subject: Parent Messages in the Program

After seeing a couple different high school plays, in our town, I saw that many are doing messages in the playbill from the parents, family, or friends to the actors and technicians.  I really like the idea and the use of it as a fundraiser.  I have decided to do it in the programs for this year's productions.  All the ones I have seen call them "Well Wishes", but do any of you do them and call it something different or have a different idea for what to call them?  I like the idea of the messages, but I don't really like the title "Well Wishes".

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Richard Gremel
Theatre Teacher, Empire High School
Tucson AZ
Playwright
www.richardgremelplaywright.com
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We do two options.  The inexpensive option we call "Happy Grams" (though I'm not sure that I'm in love with the name) that are limited character messages (as a tweet would be).  We sell those to parents but also to the student body in the cafeteria as a way to give a shout out to friends in the cast.  But of course the other option is that parents are free to buy business card, quarter-page, half-page, or full-page ads at the same rate we charge businesses for advertising.

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Ryan Moore
Theatre Teacher and Forensics Coach
Royal Oak MI
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-10-2017 11:17
From: Richard Gremel
Subject: Parent Messages in the Program

After seeing a couple different high school plays, in our town, I saw that many are doing messages in the playbill from the parents, family, or friends to the actors and technicians.  I really like the idea and the use of it as a fundraiser.  I have decided to do it in the programs for this year's productions.  All the ones I have seen call them "Well Wishes", but do any of you do them and call it something different or have a different idea for what to call them?  I like the idea of the messages, but I don't really like the title "Well Wishes".

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Richard Gremel
Theatre Teacher, Empire High School
Tucson AZ
Playwright
www.richardgremelplaywright.com
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