Oklahoma - Additional Performances - Respond by 4/30/2024

Dear Cast and Crew,

I hope you are all well and keeping on top of everything during these last few weeks of school.

We have been asked to perform numbers from "Oklahoma!" at several events. I am asking you to be there as a team so that we can be at our best! We will have limited rehearsals for the singing events (Roots Reception and the Concert), and you will need to review your vocal parts. If we are nominated for the Kellys, that will require more time to restage the dancing. 

I am also looking to take a group of you to an outside event, if possible. If you have ideas of a place we could go, please feel free to share with me.

Please answer ASAP so that we can plan.

https://forms.gle/RX9haHDPmFD3LaEZ6

PS - Don't forget to order your Kelly tickets. Responses are due May 1st. Ticket payment is due by May 3rd, unless your family makes other arrangements with me.

PPS - Theatre Thursday is BACK! Join us if you can.

PPPS - Keep an eye on the OLSH Theatre Blog. It's a busy time of year!!

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Dolores Manuel

Theatre Arts Department Director

Gene Kelly Ticket Order - Event RSVP - Due 5/01/2024

Gene Kelly Awards

Event RSVP - Due 5/01/2024

Event: Gene Kelly Awards - Saturday, May 25th, 2024

School ticket price: $27 for students, $41 for adults.

You must bring EXACT CASH (change will not be given - if you overpay it will be donated to OLSH Theatre) OR CHECK made out to OLSH Theatre with "GKA Tickets" in the memo.

OLSH will submit our entire group order together. Tickets cannot be added after that time. Do not miss the deadline!

The event often sells out. Any orders placed after the initial order will not be seated with our school. If any tickets are available to the general public, they will be sold at a higher priced  (last year they were $51) and must be purchased through the main ticket line. 

Nominations will be announced in MAY, usually around Mother's Day. We need to have ticket orders in place BEFORE the announcement. It's always a fun evening. I hope you and your family attend.

We hope to have an After Party so that we can enjoy each other's company and share thoughts on the event. Please answer below so that we can gauge interest in the After Party.

Email questions to dmanuel@olsh.org

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Please complete ONE FORM per Theatre Family

https://forms.gle/1tEQPJhBgbU3RV7W9

2024 SUMMER THEATRE CAMPS

Registration is OPEN for the OLSH Theatre Camps and they are filling up fast!

We offer three different camps, based on grade levels. 

Mini Camp and Junior Camp will have two separate one week sessions each. Each session will feature a different show/material. Students can do one OR the other OR both weeks of camp.

To sign up for these or OTHER Summer Camps offered at OLSH, click the link below:

https://www.olsh.org/apps/pages/summercamp

Summer Theatre Bootcamp for High Schoolers

Dates: Monday, June 10 through Friday, June 28

Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Grades: 9-12

Cost: $200

Capacity: 20

Registration Due (for T-shirt): May 27

The award-winning OLSH Theatre Department is hosting this camp for high school students to work on their performing techniques. This level of camp will include more intensive/specific work on their stage presence, performance skills, dancing, and vocal ability. Camp will conclude with a performance on the final evening. For questions, please contact OLSH Musical Director Dolores Manuel at dmanuel@olsh.org.

 

Mini Theatre Summer Camp

Dates: Monday, June 17 through Friday, June 21 AND/OR Monday, June 24 through Friday, June 28

Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Grades: 2-4

Cost: $100

Capacity: 18

Registration Due (for T-shirt): June 3

The OLSH Theatre Department is hosting this camp that will provide students with opportunities to work on their performing, dancing, and singing skills. Camp will conclude with a short performance on the final day! Campers may choose to attend either one or both camp sessions. For questions or additional information, please contact OLSH Musical Director Dolores Manuel at dmanuel@olsh.org.

 

 

Junior Theatre Summer Camp

Dates: Monday, June 17 through Friday, June 21 AND/OR Monday, June 24 through Friday, June 28

Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Grades: 5-8

Cost: $100

Capacity: 30

Registration Due (for T-shirt): June 3

The OLSH Theatre Department is hosting this camp that will provide students with opportunities to work on their performing, dancing, and singing skills. Camp will conclude with a final performance at the end of each week! Campers may choose to attend either one or both camp sessions. For questions or additional information, please contact OLSH Musical Director Dolores Manuel at dmanuel@olsh.org.

 

OLSH Theatre Arts Class - NEW ELECTIVE for 2024/2025 School Year

Dear Students and Families - 

I am thrilled to announce that OLSH will be offering a Theatre Arts Class for the 2024/2025 school year.

This class will be an elective and will be for credit.

Class will be open to students in grades 9-12.

If you are interested in signing up for this class (or just to get more information), please complete the form below. 

Theatre Arts Class

Please let your friends know the class will be available. If we have enough interest, more sessions could be added in the future.

Best Wishes,

Ms Manuel

FREE Masterclass Opportunities

Hello Theatre Students - Below is some information I received from the GKAs regarding upcoming Masterclasses offered in the Pittsburgh Area. This is just FYI...in case anyone is interested. 

I do not have any further information regarding these classes, but they are FREE and might be of value to you. 

Ms Manuel

Hello friends!

I wanted to pass along two really awesome and FREE masterclasses we have coming up that I wanted to share with you in the hopes of passing the info along to your students!

COMPANY Acting Through Song Masterclass:

https://pct.formstack.com/forms/company_masterclass 

April 17th 5-6pm at the Trust Arts Education Center

Taught by Matt Rodin who plays Jamie!

 

The Kite Runner Playwriting Masterclass:

https://pct.formstack.com/forms/kite_runner_masterclass 

May 8th 11-12:30pm at the New Hazlett Theatre (Presented with Prime Stage Theatre!)

Taught by Matthew Spangler, Adapter of the Play!

Details about what to expect can be found in the links!

2024 GENE KELLY AWARDS INFO

GENE KELLY AWARDS - THINGS TO KNOW 

• The 2024 Gene Kelly Awards will be held Saturday, May 25, 2024 at the Benedum Center. It will feature group performances by the students from the participating schools, and medleys from the nominees for Best Actor and Actress. 
• Nominations will come out sometime after the first week of May
• Ticket orders will be due PRIOR to Nominations
• Ticket orders will be distributed the week of April 21st
• If nominated for Best Musical Budget Level One we will be performing on the Benedum Stage (this is our goal!!)
• If nominated for Best Musical, all students in the show will be asked to perform
• if nominated for Best Musical, we will rehearse after school the two weeks leading up to the event to restage the song being performed
• Please block off the ENTIRE DAY of May 25th. If performing, we will be rehearsing onstage at the Benedum during the day
• We are working on bussing students to the event
• The will be an "After Party" after the awards ceremony. Information TBD.

MORE INFORMATION WILL BE ADDED AS WE RECEIVE IT.

If you want a link to the Gene Kelly Awards Page - click below:

https://www.pittsburghclo.org/education/gene-kelly-awards

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IF YOU WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT OLSH HISTORY AT THE KELLY AWARDS

• OLSH will be participating in the Gene Kelly Awards again this year. This will be our 27th year participating.
• OLSH has been nominated for 89 awards over our time participating
• OLSH has won 16 awards over our time participating
• OLSH has had the opportunity to perform on the Benedum stage 14 times
• If you would like to see a list of all nominations and awards received click the link below

          https://www.olsh.org/apps/pages/gkahistory   

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OTHER RELATED INFORMATION

• "Oklahoma!" was viewed by 5 different judges over the run of our show
• OLSH will receive judge comments/suggestions and will use these to better our performance next year
• Two students will have the opportunity to perform in the Finale with participants from all participating schools
• Depending on nominations received, students will be selected to accept awards onstage the day of the show
• The Kelly Awards is a celebration of the Performing Arts in High Schools. It is a fun, entertaining night with your theatre peers from over 30 schools in the area. It is a DRESS UP EVENT.
• Students (even if performing) will need to purchase a ticket
• Parents and family members are encouraged to attend but will need to purchase a ticket

Questions or Concerns? Please let me know. 

Dolores Manuel at dmanuel@olsh.org or text 412-860-9567