We create a Google Site for each production and share the link with students and parents. We also enter each student and parent into our Theater Gmail account, creating a contact list for cast, crew and parents for each show.
Students know the site is updated each Sunday, and if we need to make a change, we email any or all of our contact groups. It's a bit of work up front, but makes things so easy for the duration of the show. An added benefit is having all student and parent contacts linked to my phone, so if I am looking for students after school to come early to rehearsal to try on a costume or look for a missing actor, I can text them for immediate contact with them.
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Jen Stover
Director, Souhegan Drama
Souhegan High School
Amherst, NH
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-22-2019 12:09
From: Analiese Hamm
Subject: Line of Communication
Remind 101 has been my go to now for several years to communicate with my students and parents, sending out schedule changes and reminders for upcoming dates, and what not. Now this service is having conflict with our primary wireless provider in the area, Verizon. We have a Facebook page for the community, but I am searching for a more "immediate family" means of updates. I am looking at some other options out there, apps and whether or not to just go with mega social media platforms, so I'm just curious... what ways do you communicate important and timely info with your cast, crew, and parents?
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Analiese Hamm
ECHS Drama Director
Statenville GA
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