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A N E W S L E T TE R O F T H E THS TH E A T RE P R O G R A M AN D B O O S T E R C L U B ( T T BC)
April 2019

DEADLINES HEADLINES
This past year, the Theatre Department applied for, and won,
Praise Ads for a generous $5000 workshop grant from the Wolftrap Organi-
This magical fami- zation to suppor t the tr aining of students in their fir st
Seussically Playbill
musical is based
ever Sensory Friendly Performance! The students have been
using their training to prepare a very special experience for
on the books of Saturday, May 4 at 11:00am.
due AprilDr.19Seuss, includ- View more of their work online at SitStayWatch.org:
https://www.sitstaywatch.org/accommodations.html
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SHOW DATES
SPIRITWEAR
For a VERY limited time,
Spring Spirit Wear is ON SALE NOW

Due April 15 May 2, 3, 4 7:00pm

$15 reserved
Click here to view the store and order
$10 at door
Reminder of NYC Trip Payments
(if paying in full, pay only a total of $199)
May 4* 11:00am
Next payment due April 15 $5 all tickets
* Special Sensory friendly Matinee
https://www.mytourreservation.com
The sensory-friendly performance is specially
designed for children and adults with sensory-
TTB C B O A R D M E E TI N G input disorders, autism, or other
developmental or cognitive disabilities, as
VOTE F O R B O AR D M EM BER S well as their families and caretakers. We
M AY 8, 2 01 9 promise a judgment-free, fun experience for
the entire family. All children must be
I NT E R E ST E D I N J OI N IN G T H E B OA RD ? accompanied by adult.
C O N TA CT L A U R E N A T
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tuscarora H.S. Theatre creating sensory-friendly 11 A.M. performance May 4: “Seussical”

Training in accessibility provided by industry leaders, made possible by Wolf Trap grant

Leesburg, VA, March 18, 2019 – The award-winning theatre program at Tuscarora High School
seeks to have its theatre students learn how to make performances more accessible for patrons with
disabilities.

With the generous award of a $5 k grant from the Wolf Trap Foundation, Director Justin Daniel
invited Mr. Scott Turner of Imagination Stage to train students in the process of planning and im-
plementing accessible performances. Student leaders learned how to plan accommodations such as
reduced stimuli, modification of traditional audience seating, transportation to the venue, and other
means, for the May 4 matinee (11 A.M.) performance of “Seussical” (Flaherty/Ahrens, presented
by MTI).

Mr. Daniel has served as Director since Tuscarora opened in 2010. He has been nominated as a
leading educator for his contributions towards Special Education. The Theatre Department students
have won recent awards in Cappies (performance & technical), Virginia Thespian Festival
(performance & technical), and Special Education (production/performance). His team of Odyssey
Of The Mind recently placed 7th in Worlds. The department’s “One To The World” programs have
included building custom Halloween costumes to accommodate the needs of youth using wheel-
chairs, and receptions/performances for community groups, centering around themes of inclusion
and justice. Mr. Daniel aims to build on the successful outreach efforts of local arts groups, such as
LYSO (Loudoun Youth Symphony Orchestra), RRPA (Rock Ridge Performing Arts), VSA (Very
Special Arts), and A Place to Be. Always aiming to be inclusive on stage, back stage, and in the au-
dience, Mr. Daniel states he is, “extremely grateful to the Wolf Trap Foundation for giving Tusca-
rora H.S. the chance to make an impact in our community!”

Please visit sitstaywatch.org for information about “Seussical” and the 90 minute relaxed perfor-
mance

Interested individuals, programs, and schools, (& transportation requests) please contact:
Justin Daniel, THS Theatre Instructor/Director Justin.daniel@lcps.org

- Claire De Angioletti, THS Theatre Boosters Ambassador

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 SAVE THE DATES*—Final Quarter
(in addition to the ‘Deadlines’ on front page)
APRIL 2019
28 Seussical Preview—
Flower & Garden Show
4:00 marketing
5:00-5:45 perform

29 Wolf Trap recognition ceremony (field trip)

MAY 2019
2,3,4 SHOWTIME! Seussical
7:00 pm Thurs, Fri, Sat
11:00am Sat—sensory friendly

8 Booster Meeting –Vote the Board

7:00pm THS Library

16 Fine Arts College Acceptance Reception

7:00pm THS Library

18 NYC Day Trip—Waitress

6:00am departure
Make payments by April 30

23 Drama Banquet
7:00pm

27 Cappies Gala

29 Shenanigans performance

JUNE 2019
5 Musical Revue
7:00pm

* Dates subject to change

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January 2019

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