I second the video/photo montage suggestion, but also second the live performance aspect (which would take more planning and finagling...though it depends on how you plan it.)
By that I mean, you could have alumni performing numbers from past shows. Or you could have current students doing all the performing of numbers from past shows. Or you could have a mix...whichever way you choose, it'll be super inspiring and encouraging. I gotta confess I would personally wanna see alumni perform with current students...that'd be priceless.
Also, maybe there could be a space left in the program? You know, like the blank pages they leave in yearbooks for kids to write messages to one another? If you're having social mingling time, some folks are just better expressing themselves in writing rather than in person (guilty!)
What a cool idea. Good luck!
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Phillip Goodchild
Theatre Arts Instructor
Etobicoke ON
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Original Message:
Sent: 04-03-2018 13:09
From: Teri Turner
Subject: 30th Anniversary
Hello Thespians!
We are celebrating our Thespian troupe's 30th Anniversary this month! We are holding a small reception type affair for our alumni and current students to make connections and help to establish a stronger support network for the students to make post high school.
Our plan at the reception is to:
- have old yearbooks out for everyone to peruse
- a place where stories can be shared
- a welcome and a summary of the last 30 years' accomplishments
-Group photo
-Cake and punch
Has anyone else done this before? Have any additional ideas? We would love more ideas!
Thank you again!
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Teri Turner
Missouri
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