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  • 1.  Parent Messages in the Program

    Posted 10-10-2017 11:17
    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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  • 2.  RE: Parent Messages in the Program

    Posted 10-10-2017 11:46
    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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  • 3.  RE: Parent Messages in the Program

    Posted 10-10-2017 12:43
    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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  • 4.  RE: Parent Messages in the Program

    Posted 10-11-2017 08:46
    How much do you charge?  It sounds like a great fundraiser!!

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    Maria Madonis Palassis
    Oak Hills High School
    Director of Orchestras
    Director of Thespian Troupe 1256 Productions
    Drama Club Advisor
    Vocal Music Teacher: UnCommon Time,
    Treble Choir
    Musical Theatre Ensemble
    Piano Teacher
    Key Club Advisor



    ------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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  • 5.  RE: Parent Messages in the Program

    Posted 10-11-2017 09:09
    We call them Happy Ads~


    ------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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  • 6.  RE: Parent Messages in the Program

    Posted 10-11-2017 06:54
    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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  • 7.  RE: Parent Messages in the Program

    Posted 10-12-2017 09:51
    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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  • 8.  RE: Parent Messages in the Program

    Posted 08-22-2018 12:49
    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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  • 9.  RE: Parent Messages in the Program

    Posted 10-11-2017 07:02
    We use Thespian Tributes as our tag line.

    Mrs. Dorothea Hackett, M.Ed.
    National Board Certified Teacher
    English/French/Theater Arts
    9-12 English Department Chair
    International Thespian Society 6949 Sponsor
    DuBois Area Senior High School
    425 Orient Avenue
    DuBois, PA  15801
    814-371-8111 x3137
    or


    ------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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  • 10.  RE: Parent Messages in the Program

    Posted 10-11-2017 08:09
    We call it "Fan Mail." At concessions there is also the opportunity to send a candygram.


    ------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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  • 11.  RE: Parent Messages in the Program

    Posted 10-11-2017 11:27
    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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  • 12.  RE: Parent Messages in the Program

    Posted 10-11-2017 13:08
    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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  • 13.  RE: Parent Messages in the Program

    Posted 10-12-2017 10:33
    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


  • 14.  RE: Parent Messages in the Program

    Posted 10-12-2017 10:08
    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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