2023-2024
Troupe 89407 Headquarters
trip to atwater 3/6/24
The troupe went to Atwater Elementary to work with 3rd-5th grade students. They performed, played theatre games with them and talked about theatre in middle school and of course troupe info!
State 2024 is in the books!
Here are some highlights from our trip to Orlando
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State is Feb 22-24
State 2024 Schedule
Take note that events are being held on Friday and Saturday this year
State Registration 2024
This year, State is in Orlando at the Orange County Convention Center. All JITS's members are encouraged to go, even if not performing. There are a lot of workshops for students to participate in and of course supporting our troupe in their performances. Anyone that is attending needs to register here. No one under 18 can attend unless they are a part of the troupe (that means no young siblings). All money is due by December 4th.
I will put a list of hotels that are giving special rates. To get the rate, you must click on the link for the hotel you want to use. Last year, many used Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando. It is a 10 min walk to convention center)
Didn't register yet?
Let Mrs. Buckstein know TODAY that you are going!!!
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fun shirt for 1st day at state (not required)
Sorry for the long link
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Be at Blake High School (1701 North Blvd, Tampa, Fl 33607) by 8:30am
Here is the schedule. Students must perform within their scheduled hour. We will move as a group. I have to be in each performance so no one enter a performance room without me!!!
9:00-
Large Group- Jayde, Collen, Regan, Kyla, Kyandra, Santiago, Keelie, Abigail
Monologue- Samantha
Solo- Elise
Duet- Macy, Riley
Solo- Olivia
10:00-
Improv- Abigail, Collen
Duet- Kyla, Elise
Solo- Keelie
Solo- Riley
Improv- Rylan, Jayde
Duet- Samantha, Kennedy
Duet- Regan, Olivia
Solo- Kyandra
11:00-
Duet- Kennedy, Santiago
Large Group- Jayde, Collen, Regan, Kyla, Kyandra, Santiago, Keelie, Abigail
Monologue- Samantha
Solo- Elise
Duet- Macy, Riley
Solo- Olivia
10:00-
Improv- Abigail, Collen
Duet- Kyla, Elise
Solo- Keelie
Solo- Riley
Improv- Rylan, Jayde
Duet- Samantha, Kennedy
Duet- Regan, Olivia
Solo- Kyandra
11:00-
Duet- Kennedy, Santiago
Upcoming dates:
Individual Exhibition (now called the Thespys) - November 18th- Blake High School
selections are due to Mrs. Buckstein with payment
$55 per performer (includes entry, shirt and lunch)
$15 chaperone (advanced payment) or $20 if you walk up that day
January 24th- Showcase rehearsal- all students that performed at the Thespys will perform on this day at our school. This will allow family that was not able to go in November to see their performer as well as help to get our state competitors up in front of a crowd before the competition.
January 25th- Showcase Performance @ 6:30
State Festival- February 22nd-24th- Orlando - If a student qualifies at the Thespys, they are invited to perform at State. ALL student can attend state as there are many workshops that are great for our students to learn and grow as a performer. No one is required to attend state but encouraged if they can.
$100 per performer (includes entry into workshops/competition and shirt)
$85 chaperone (advanced payment) or $50 per day if you just show up
Individual Exhibition (now called the Thespys) - November 18th- Blake High School
selections are due to Mrs. Buckstein with payment
$55 per performer (includes entry, shirt and lunch)
$15 chaperone (advanced payment) or $20 if you walk up that day
January 24th- Showcase rehearsal- all students that performed at the Thespys will perform on this day at our school. This will allow family that was not able to go in November to see their performer as well as help to get our state competitors up in front of a crowd before the competition.
January 25th- Showcase Performance @ 6:30
State Festival- February 22nd-24th- Orlando - If a student qualifies at the Thespys, they are invited to perform at State. ALL student can attend state as there are many workshops that are great for our students to learn and grow as a performer. No one is required to attend state but encouraged if they can.
$100 per performer (includes entry into workshops/competition and shirt)
$85 chaperone (advanced payment) or $50 per day if you just show up
2022-2023
End of the year awards and induction ceremony
Please come celebrate all the students and their accomplishments for the year as well as welcome new members to the Junior International Thespians Society
May 24th @ 6:30pm
Cost: $10 per person
Theme: Decades- dress in your favorite decade attire
Food: we will be catering the nights dinner.
Cost: $10 per person
Theme: Decades- dress in your favorite decade attire
Food: we will be catering the nights dinner.
WIld Car show info
Thank you everyone that came out to help or baked goodies or both! We made a good amount of money that will be put into our account. Not sure on the total yet, I'll update when I hear.
Possible state/one act showcase
We are looking at putting together a showcase of all our State acts and our One Act for family members that were not able to attend and anyone else that would like to come. More on that in the future!
State parent meeting
Tuesday Jan 10th @ 5:30
You can come in person or on ZOOM. Here is the link:
Tricia Buckstein is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://sarasotacountyschools.zoom.us/j/88363196708
Meeting ID: 883 6319 6708
Passcode: state
You can come in person or on ZOOM. Here is the link:
Tricia Buckstein is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://sarasotacountyschools.zoom.us/j/88363196708
Meeting ID: 883 6319 6708
Passcode: state
State information
January 12-14, 2023
Workshops are offered everyday. Missed the one you wanted because you were in another? Go to it the next day. One Acts will will running both days as well. Friday evening, our very own District 5 has the showcase and will be performing Newsies from 8pm-10pm
Workshops offered daily:
Thursday Jan 12th
Saturday Jan 14th (IE Day)
The file has links to local hotels that have discounted rates for the festival. Rosen Inn at Point is in walking distance and is the hotel that was used last year. The rate is $99/night.
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Friday Jan 13th
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Info for One Act Festival Tomorrow!!
Please plan on being at Orange Grove Middle School (3415 North 16th Steet, Tampa, Fl) by 9:45am.
The goal is for students to be able to watch the performance that starts at 10am. Our lunch is at 11am. If you are a parent that is attending the festival and did not specifically say you were chaperoning for one act, you will need to pay for the day pass when you get there. I have 2 parents chaperoning this event.
Our meetings start at 12pm with their performance starting at 2pm if everything is still on time. After our performance, I would like for the students to watch the final performance of the day which starts at 3pm. That means they may be watching in their costumes as their talk-back ends at 2:50pm.
No parents are allowed on stage or backstage. This is a totally student run performance except for me helping to spike the stage. Also, this is a comedy, If you feel the need to laugh, please do. As you know, they have only had 4 rehearsals so the feedback from the audience would be great.
Once we find out that our one act is going to state, I will be sending out info. If you haven’t already, please go into the JITS tab on the website and register your state-bound child. This is only for IE events. Once we know about One Act, I will automatically sign the students up for that and $5 will be added to your balance. (I believe it is $5, if it changes, I will let you know) Due date for registration is this Sunday Dec. 4th.
That’s all for now. I appreciate all the support you show your students. Many parents don’t understand the theatre life and its apparent that you definitely do.
Please plan on being at Orange Grove Middle School (3415 North 16th Steet, Tampa, Fl) by 9:45am.
The goal is for students to be able to watch the performance that starts at 10am. Our lunch is at 11am. If you are a parent that is attending the festival and did not specifically say you were chaperoning for one act, you will need to pay for the day pass when you get there. I have 2 parents chaperoning this event.
Our meetings start at 12pm with their performance starting at 2pm if everything is still on time. After our performance, I would like for the students to watch the final performance of the day which starts at 3pm. That means they may be watching in their costumes as their talk-back ends at 2:50pm.
No parents are allowed on stage or backstage. This is a totally student run performance except for me helping to spike the stage. Also, this is a comedy, If you feel the need to laugh, please do. As you know, they have only had 4 rehearsals so the feedback from the audience would be great.
Once we find out that our one act is going to state, I will be sending out info. If you haven’t already, please go into the JITS tab on the website and register your state-bound child. This is only for IE events. Once we know about One Act, I will automatically sign the students up for that and $5 will be added to your balance. (I believe it is $5, if it changes, I will let you know) Due date for registration is this Sunday Dec. 4th.
That’s all for now. I appreciate all the support you show your students. Many parents don’t understand the theatre life and its apparent that you definitely do.
District 5 Individual Exhibition Info
Congratulations!
Everyone did a FANTASTIC job at districts. We walked away with 6 Superiors, 7 Excellents and 1 Good. I am so proud of everyone for getting ready so quickly after hurricane Ian.
Acts Going to State
Ariel and Jayde- Improv Grace and Jacob- Duet Musical
Macy and Riley- Duet Musical Kayla and Raquel- Duet Musical
Gavin- Monologue Grace- Solo Musical
Natali and Riley- Improv
Daylyn, Gavin, Kaleb, Kayla, Kennedy- Small Group Musical
Macy and Riley- Duet Musical Kayla and Raquel- Duet Musical
Gavin- Monologue Grace- Solo Musical
Natali and Riley- Improv
Daylyn, Gavin, Kaleb, Kayla, Kennedy- Small Group Musical
December 3rd- One Act Festival 3415 N 16th St, Tampa, FL 33605