Opening of Schools and more

Remember Saturday August 12 will be the Thespian Information Meeting. 

No Presidents or Kids on August 12 or 15 

All Sponsors/Teachers are welcome!!

Presidents/Vice Presidents will have their workshop/meeting on Workshop Day  October 7, 2023 – Please Plan

Theatre PD Offerings – August 2023

1. Theatre: Opening of Schools 2023

Session Code: 2-008-348 Session: 6028

Program: District Sponsored PD

Activity Owner/Manager: XENIA ALVARENGA  – 205622@Dadeschools.net

Location: 6052: MIAMI ARTS STUDIO 6-12 at ZELDA GLAZER (MIAMI, FL) – Miami Arts Studio[map]

Audience: Theatre Teachers

Dates:  Aug 12, 2023

Location: Miami Arts Studio

This opening of the school’s workshop will provide an overview of theatre performance opportunities, assessment information, and instructional resources for the upcoming school year. Teachers will have breakout sessions where they will participate in hands on workshops that cover various instructional techniques to support their theatre curriculum and lessons.

  • Hours: 7
  • Enrolled: 0/300
  • Wait: 0/50

2. Theatre: The Theatre Teacher Toolbox

Session Code: 2-008-348 Session: 6029

Program: District Sponsored PD

Activity Owner/Manager: XENIA ALVARENGA  – 205622@Dadeschools.net

Location: 5961: WINSTON PARK K-8 CENTER (Miami, FL) – Winston Park K-8[map]

Audience: Theatre Teachers

Dates: Aug 15, 2023

Location: Winston Park K-8

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This workshop will be presented by District 8 Thespians board. The PD day will provide several sessions that will enhance theater education programs. In addition, they will cover an overview of theatre performance opportunities, assessment information, and instructional resources for the upcoming school year. Teachers will have breakout sessions where they will participate in hands on workshops that cover various instructional techniques and best practices to support their theatre curriculum and lessons. Session topics include, lesson planning, assessment, mental health, productions, parent communication, Admin support, collaboration, forms and paperwork, competitions, clubs, fundraisers and professional development opportunities.

CONGRATS TO ALL THESPYS PARTICIPANTS

NOVEMBER 16-19, 2022 WE HELD OUR DISTRICT 8 ONE ACT FESTIVAL AND THESPYS AT HIALEAH HIGH SCHOOL AND THE MIAMI AIRPORT CONVENTION CENTER.

With 50 schools and over 1500 students attending, it was a theatrical success. Big congratulations to the whole population of District 8 for bringing your passion for theatre and the arts alive is such a beautiful way! From the whole administrative team, we humbly thank you for your participation.

 Congratulations, to the Following Thespians!!!!  They will be receiving a $500.00

JaylinGargurevichMAS
Carina HernandezMAS
Gianna Joyce Coral Reef High School
Zoe KollarasMiami Arts Charter 
MariannaMirandaMiami Arts Charter 
Katty RubioRobert Morgan High School
Alexandra SerranoSouth Dade High School
Josie SomozaCoral Reef High School
Addison StoneCoral Reef High School
IannaVelazquezMAS

NEXT STEPS

WE NEED TO PICK TWO STATE REPRESENTATIVES: ONE IN PERFORMANCE AND ONE IN TECH to represtent District 8 at the Opening Ceremonies at the Florida State Thespian Festival.

ALL TOP HONORS WILL SUBMIT A VIDEO OF THEIR PERFORMANCE TO : https://forms.gle/2pHRseuqD9qjHVUV6

  1. Make sure you video is clear and your students can be heard.
  2. No editing and adding cuts. Video should be from the front and in one take.
  3. upload to YouTube unlisted and attach the link to the google form above.
  4. Deadline for submittal Thursday December 8, 2022
  5. A voting link will be submitted to sponsors only

This process and the announcement of the district representatives will be completed before we leave on Winter Break.