Teenage drama workshop

July 29, 2009

Congratulations The shows this summer are outstanding!! We are so proud of the students' work. It has really been an exemplary season.

Performances - The “10 Minute Play Festival” is Thursday and Friday evenings July 30 and 31 at 7pm. These are plays written and performed by TADW students. The festival takes place in the Studio Theater and often sells out, so be sure to purchase tickets. A Cautionary Note: The content of some of the plays may not be suitable for children under the age of 12.

Parent/Guardian Advisory Committee - Our final meeting will be this Friday, August 1, from 3:00 - 4:00 PM in conference room 103. We hope you can attend.

Photos - A big thank you to Danielle and Brian Fairlee and Stephen Stewart for taking photos of both The Wiz and Pinocchio casts at the photo shoots.

Program and Class Evaluations - Students completed class evaluations in each morning class as well as an overall TADW program evaluation. In addition, we would like parents to evaluate the program from their perspective. The parent evaluation is attached to this newsletter. Please either compete it and send it back to Beth or hand it in at Munch & Crunch. We will have additional copies Sunday at Munch & Crunch.

Strikes - At the end of each of the show's runs, we strike the stage. This is a "housecleaning" for each of the theater spaces we have used, in order to return the spaces to the condition they were in before we started. We will disassemble the set, and return all of the props and costumes to their proper locations. Strike dates will occur immediately after the closing performance of each show: "The Wiz"-July 31; "Pinocchio"-August. 1; and the "10 Minute Play Festival"-July 31. IT IS ABSOLUTELY MANDATORY THAT ALL TADW MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN STRIKE UNTIL THEY ARE RELEASED. NO EXCEPTIONS

Munch & Crunch - Sunday, August 2, from 10am to approximately 2pm, we will present the TADW culmination program known as Munch & Crunch. This free event is a must see, as the Musical Theater students, under the direction of Candy and Ed, perform numbers from musicals. The morning also includes recitals from some of theclass work students have accomplished. The show lasts about 2 1/2 hours. Lunch is served afterward. TADW students and staff eat for free. If family members want to join us for Subway, chips, drinks and cake, they can pay $5 per person. Order forms went home Tuesday, ask your child for a copy. After lunch, we reassemble in the theater for certificates, honors and awards. Thanks to Cathy Kazan for supplying the cakes this year.

Sunday Morning Coffee - Musical Theater students need to be on campus by 8am Sunday morning. If you do not want to drive home and then back again for Munch & Crunch, come join some of the parents for coffee at the Starbucks on Reseda Blvd just south of Plummer.

DVDs - Don't forget to order your DVDs. $25 a piece for Pinnochio, 10 Minute Play Festival and Munch & Crunch. Thursday, July 30 is the last day for orders.

TADW Party – Bailey Harrisberger and her family have generously invited all TADW members to a pool party at their home. The party will start after Much & Crunch on Sunday August 2 and end at 7pm. Everyone is asked to bring $7 to help cover the cost of food. Because they live in a gated community, everyone must RSVP before Saturday by signing up on the RSVP list on the TADW bulletin board or calling (818) 348-9688.

July 22, 2009

Performances - “Pinocchio” opens tonight at 7pm! Both of the shows are outstanding! We are so proud of everyone's hard work. It is so exciting to see the talent exploding on the stage. Spread the word!

Ticket Sales - Ticket sales are going fairly well, however there are still a number of shows with very few tickets sold. PLEASE DO YOUR BEST TO LET PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT OUR SHOWS AND HAVE THEM ATTEND!! Here is a breakdown of UNSOLD seats:

The WIZ (unsold seats out of 400 total - as of 7/22)
• Thu 7/23 @ 7pm----273
• Fri 7/24 @ 11am---292
• Sat 7/25 @ 11am---184
• Sat 7/25 @ 7pm----237
• Wed 7/29 @ 11am---SOLD OUT
• Thu 7/30 @ 11am---97
• Fri 7/31 @ 11am---104

Pinocchio (unsold seats out of 200 total - as of 7/22)
• Wed 7/22 @ 7pm---132
• Thu 7/23 @ 7pm---110
• Fri 7/24 @ 11am---138
• Fri 7/24 @ 7pm---127
• Sat 7/25 @ 11am---97
• Sat 7/25 @ 7pm---51
• Wed 7/29 @ 11am---72
• Thu 7/30 @ 11am---SOLD OUT
• Fri 7/31 @ 11am---14
• Sat 8/1 @ 11am---43

Parent/Guardian Advisory Committee - Our next meeting will be this Friday, July 24, from 2:30 to 4:00 PM in conference room 104. We hope you can attend. We will be discussing The 10 Minute Plays and Munch and Crunch.

Concessions Stand – Thank you to all of the families who have donated items for concessions. All proceeds from the stand go to the Parent Advisory Committee scholarship fund.

Publicity - Thank you again to Danielle Fairlee who has been writing those wonderful stories for our blog. Make sure you check it out at www.csun.edu/tadw. She is now working on a story about the 10 Minute Plays. How wonderful!!

DVDs - If you haven't ordered your DVDs, DO IT NOW. Orders are taken for Pinocchio, 10 Minute Plays and Munch & Crunch. Each DVD is $25. You should have received an email about The WIZ .

Schedule Updates – An updated schedule was emailed yesterday, 7/21. It is attached to this newsletter. Some of you already know there was a change for today for the Musical Theater students. Thank you for your flexibility!!

10 Minute Play Festival.-.If you don’t have your tickets for either July 30 or 31, get them now. These shows always sell out. Students from the Script Writing class write the plays, and students from the Improv and Tech classes perform!! A cautionary note, sometimes the content of the plays are NOT suitable for young children.

Munch & Crunch - Sunday, August 2, from 10am to approximately 2pm, we will present the TADW culmination program known as Munch & Crunch. This free event is a must see, as the Musical Theater students, under the direction of Candy and Ed, perform numbers from musicals. The morning also includes recitals from some of the class work students have accomplished. The show lasts about 2 1/2 hours. Lunch is served afterward. TADW students and staff eat for free. If family members want to join us for Subway, chips, drinks and cake, they can pay $5 per person. Order forms will be going home next week. After lunch, we reassemble in the theater for certificates, honors and awards.

Program and Class Evaluations - This year students will be completing class evaluations in each morning class as well as an overall TADW program evaluation. In addition, parents will be asked to evaluate the program from their perspective. The parent evals will be available at Munch & Crunch. Please be sure to fill one out.

Strikes - At the end of each of the show's runs, we strike the stage. This is a "housecleaning" for each of the theater spaces we have used, in order to return the
spaces to the condition they were in before we started. We will disassemble the set, and return all of the props and costumes to their proper locations. Strike dates will occur immediately after the closing performance of each show: "The WIZ"-July. 31; "Pinocchio"-Aug. 1; and the "10 Minute Play Festival"-August 1. IT IS ABSOLUTELY MANDATORY THAT ALL TADW MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN STRIKE UNTIL THEY ARE RELEASED. NO EXCEPTIONS

July 15, 2009

Communication - Please let us know how things are going. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Beth at 677-2725 or email her at beth.lasky@csun.edu.

Invitational - The Invitational or Preview for "WIZ" is Thursday, July 16 at 7pm and for "Pinocchio" is Tuesday, July 21, at 7pm. These shows are only attended by TADW students and alumni. Traditionally, TADW students arrange to go out afterwards to Sizzler. Please note this is not a TADW event and isn’t supervised. Parents and guardians are advised to make clear plans with your kids. Many parents decide to come to Sizzler to “chaperone”.

Parent/Guardian Advisory Committee - Our next meeting will be this Friday, July 17, from 2:30 to 4:00 PM in conference room 103. We hope you can attend. It is great when parents are able to attend.

Performances - "WIZ" opens Friday, July 17 at 7pm. “Pinocchio” opens next Wednesday, July 22 at 7pm. Be sure to check the performance schedule. Call times were emailed and given to students last week. We’re so excited about the work that the company is doing. All the shows promise to be outstanding!

Photo Calls – An All-Cast Photo Call has been made for all cast members of the WIZ for the Saturday, July 18, 11 am show after autographs. This will take about 1 hour. Parents may come in to take photos, but need to understand that they will not hold for parents to focus or take shots, once the photographer has his shot, he'll move on. The Photo Call for Pinocchio will be Saturday, July 25, 11 am show after autographs.

Concessions Stand – Thank you to all of the families who have donated items for concessions. Let’s keep those donations coming! We particularly need candy!! Families might prefer to make a cash donation. All proceeds from the stand go to the Parent Advisory Committee scholarship fund.

Waiver to Go Off Campus- Now that the productions are beginning, students may want to go toward Reseda Blvd for food. Don't forget that they cannot leave campus unless you have signed a waiver giving permission for your child to leave the CSUN campus. If you have not signed the waiver, ask your son or daughter to bring one home.

Buying Tickets - Tickets for all performances may be purchased through the TADW website at www.csun.edu/tadw or at the Associated Students Ticket Office at the University Student Union. Their hours of operation are Monday-Saturday from 10 am - 6 pm. Tickets may be ordered by calling (818)677-2488. Additionally, tickets may be purchased 2 hours before a performance, at the Ticket Office opposite the Little Theater in Nordhoff Hall.

Parking - Please inform friend and relatives coming to the shows about parking. If they park on campus, they will need to buy a parking permit. Permit parking on campus is enforced 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Permit dispenser machines are located in Lot B1 and inside parking structure B3. Daily permits are $5 and are available from 7am-9pm, at the kiosks on Prairie (just off Darby). There are weekly passes that can be purchased for $8 a week. This special pass can only be purchased through the Department of Public Safety (DPS) office. The DPS building is on Darby at Prairie.

Ticket Selling - We need everyone’s help to fill up the theatre. We’re asking everyone to sell 25-50 tickets each. Please help your child by letting friends and family know how they can buy tickets. Consider sending an email to people you work with. We have a poster which was attached to the email with this newsletter.

Sponsors – Please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to sponsor tickets for under privileged youth groups.

REHEARSAL UPDATES – We’re trying our best to provide you with the most up-to- date info regarding rehearsal schedules. Please know that flexibility is really important and appreciated. We will be sending home a revised schedule that includes afternoon rehearsals for the 10 Minute Play Festival and Munch ‘n Crunch. Make sure and ask your child about it.

Thanks for your support and flexibility. ENJOY THE SHOWS!!

July 9, 2009

Communication - Please let us know how things are going. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Beth at 677-2725 or email her at beth.lasky@csun.edu.

Parent/Guardian Advisory Committee - Our next meeting will be this Friday, July 10, from 2:30 to 4:00 PM in room 103. We hope you can attend.

Performances and Tech Rehearsals – Shows are nearly ready and everything is coming together beautifully. An email was sent Monday (to WIZ parents) with the most recent WIZ schedule. Make sure you are clear about the times your child needs to be here. No one is permitted to miss rehearsals, classes, shows, and/or strike. When we have 11am shows, we still have classes starting at 8:15am on the weekdays. Call time for Saturday morning shows is 9:00am. Schedules will be going out for Pinocchio and the 10 Minute Plays in the next few days.

Publicity for TADW - A great way to ensure ticket sales is to promote TADW. Danielle Fairlee writes a wonderful blog for our website. Direct your friends and family to http://tadwbackstage.blogspot.com/ to read about what is happening at TADW. Danielle has also been busy writing pieces for local community newspapers. Thanks Danielle!!

Buying Tickets - The easiest way to purchase tickets is to go to our website at www.csun.edu/tadw. Tickets can also be purchased at the Associated Students Ticket Office at the University Student Union. Their hours of operation are Monday-Saturday from 10 am - 6 pm. Tickets may be ordered by calling (818)677-2488. Additionally, tickets may be purchased 2 hours before a performance, at the Ticket Office opposite the Little Theater in Nordhoff Hall. A little tip for you and your friends: By the end of the runs, we very often sell out the house. So, consider seeing the show early in the run!

Picking Up and Dropping Off - Remember, Etiwanda Street is not for loading and unloading of passengers. Please use the parking lot for dropping off and picking up your child. Stopping on Etiwanda ties up traffic and is inconsiderate.

Concessions Stand - Donations for the TADW concessions stand have started. Please consider making a run to Costco or Smart and Final!! Families may donate canned sodas/bottled water/juice boxes (or other re-sellable drinks) and/or candy bars/cookies/chips/etc. There is always a need for chocolate! All items must be pre- packaged. Remember, you can bring your items when you drop off your children in the morning. One of our staff will be standing in the parking lot to accept your contributions. If you would prefer to make a cash donation for the purchase of snacks or drinks, that’s fine, too. All proceeds from the concessions go to the Parent Advisory Committee scholarship fund.

Ushers - We still need ushers for some of the daytime shows. A sign-up sheet for ushers is available at the Parent Meetings or you can contact Beth at beth.lasky@csun.edu. All ushers arrive a half-hour before the show begins, take tickets, pass out programs, and work at the concession stand. A TADW staff member will serve as house manager and be able to answer any questions. All ushers see the show for free.

Parking - If you park on campus, you will need to buy a parking permit at all times. Permit parking on campus is enforced 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Permit dispenser machines are located in Lot B1 and inside parking structure B3. Daily permits are $5 and are available from 7am-9pm, at the kiosks on Prairie (just off Darby). There are weekly passes that can be purchased for $9 a week. This special pass can only be purchased through the Department of Public Safety (DPS) office. The DPS building is on Darby at Prairie.

Ticket Selling - We need everyone’s help to fill up the theatre. We’re asking everyone to sell 25-50 tickets each. Please help your child by letting friends and family know they can buy tickets from you. We have PLENTY of brochures. Come and take a handful. We particulary need to sell tickets during the first week of each show.

Sponsors – Please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to sponsor tickets for under privileged youth groups.

DVDs Order Forms - Don't forget to order the DVD of the shows for this year. Each DVD is $25.00.

Invitational - The Invitational or Preview show for The Wiz will be Thursday, July 16. This show is only for current and past TADW participants. Be sure to ask your child about the non TADW sponsored "After Invitational Get Together". We would tell you about it, but since it isn't sponsored by TADW, we aren't suppose to know that it is held at Sizzler. Parents sit at one side of the restaurant and the TADW participants at the other. It is fun for everyone!

Stay healthy! - This is the toughest part of the program. The rehearsals are longer and tougher. Remind your kid(s) to eat well and get enough sleep.

June 30, 2009

Communication - Please let us know how things are going. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Beth at (818)677-2725 (day) (818)883-7314 evenings or email her at beth.lasky@csun.edu. Ask your child if any important TADW information was given out for parents.

Parent/Guardian Advisory Committee - We held our first meeting last week, that was very well attended. Thank you to the 20 parents and guardians who were able to attend. Our next meeting will be Thursday, July 2nd from 2:30 to 4:00 PM in conference room 103.

Buying Tickets - Tickets for all performances may be purchased at the Associated Students Ticket Office at the University Student Union or by going to the TADW website at www.csun.edu/tadw. Their hours of operation are Monday-Saturday from 10 am - 6 pm. Tickets may also be ordered by calling (818)677-2488. Additionally, tickets may be purchased 2 hours before a performance, at the Ticket Office opposite the Little Theater in Nordhoff Hall.

Concessions Stand - Families may donate canned sodas/bottled water/juice boxes (or other re-sellable drinks) and/or candy bars/cookies/chips/etc… for the TADW concessions stand. All items should be pre-packaged. Starting Monday, July 6th, bring your items when you drop off your children in the morning. TADW staff will be in the parking lot to accept your contributions. If families would prefer to make a cash donation for the purchase of snacks or drinks, that’s fine, too. All proceeds from the stand go to the Parent Advisory Committee scholarship fund.

Ushers - We still need ushers for some of the shows. A sign-up sheet for ushers is be available at the Parent Meetings or you can email Beth at beth.lasky@csun.edu. All ushers arrive a half hour before the show begins, take tickets, pass out programs, and work at the concession stand after the show. A TADW staff member will serve as house manager and be able to answer any questions. All ushers see the show for free.

Parking - If you park on campus, you will need to buy a parking permit at all times. Permit parking on campus is enforced 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Permit dispenser machines are located in Lot B1 and inside parking structure B3. Daily permits are $5 and are available from 7am-9pm, at the kiosks on Prairie (just off Darby). There are weekly passes that can be purchased for $8 a week. This special pass can only be purchased through the Department of Public Safety (DPS) office. The DPS building is on Darby at Prairie.

Ticket Selling - We need everyone’s help to fill up the theatre. We’re asking everyone to sell 25-50 tickets each. Please help your child by letting friends and family know they can buy tickets from you. We have PLENTY of brochures and posters. Come and take a handful.

Sponsors – Can your family sponsor an organization for under-privileged youth by buying tickets for them to see our shows? Please contact Doug Kaback if you would like to make a donation or to sponsor a group of your choice this summer. We’ve invited 120 kids from Stone Soup Childcare in Norwalk and 65 kids from William Grant Still Arts Center in South L.A. They’re all thrilled! Thank you!!

Carpool List - A list of all TADW members is available and has been distributed. If your son or daughter did not give it to you, please ask for it!

DVDs Order Forms - Don't forget to order the DVD of the shows for this year. DVDs will be available for The Wiz, Pinocchio, 10 Minute Play Festival and Munch and Crunch. Each DVD is $25.00.

Schedules - Rehearsal schedules for each show have been distributed. If you did not receive one, contact Beth. Please note that both The Wiz and Pinnochio have Preview Shows the evening before their openings. These shows are only for current and past TADW participants. More will be included in next week's Newsletter about the Invitational (Previews).

Pizza - Pizza will be available on Thursday, July 2 this week, because there are NO CLASSES OR REHEARSALS JULY 3!!

Silent Auction at Munch & Crunch - You will be hearing lots more about Munch & Crunch in coming weeks. For now, please read on the next 2 pages, how you can help with the Silent Auction.

June 24, 2009

WE’RE OFF TO A GREAT START! Rehearsals and classes have begun and everyone is really excited. Thanks to all the students, families and staff of TADW.

Communication - Messages to parents are put on the TADW website (www.csun.edu/tadw) and sent home. Please ask your child, daily, if anything was distributed to take home. In addition, feel free to contact Beth Lasky at beth.lasky@csun.edu or (818)677-2725 (campus) or (818)883-7314 (evenings), or Doug Kaback at doug.kaback@csun.edu or (818)677-5811 (campus) or Brent Rosen at brentrosen79@gmail.com or (818)571-4007 (campus).

Dance Shoes - Everyone needs jazz or ballet shoes for dance. You can buy them at Apparel Warehouse at 6010 Yolanda in Tarzana or Capezio Dance Shop at 7120 Topanga Canyon Blvd in Canoga Park.

Drop-Off and Parking - When dropping off or picking up your child, we suggest you enter lot B1 from Darby, drop your child off and then either exit at Etiwanda or Darby. Parking is available in Lots B1, B2, B3 surface lots and the B3 parking structure between Darby and Etiwanda just north of Nordhoff. Permit parking on campus is enforced 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Permit dispenser machines are located in Lot B1 and inside parking structure B3. Daily permits are $5 and are available from 7am-9pm, at the kiosks on Prairie (just off Darby) and on Lindley (just off Nordhoff).

Parent/Guardian Committee meeting - Friday, June 26, 2009 from 2:30-4:00pm in the Theater Conference Room 104 or another room which will be posted. Each summer this committee helps organize several aspects of TADW like ushering and concessions. The weekly Friday meetings are a great opportunity to meet other families and share questions and concerns. All parents and guardians are welcome!

NO CLASSES OR REHEARSALS - Friday, July 3, 2009

Concessions Stand - We will be collecting your contributions to the TADW concessions stand beginning Monday, July 6 – canned sodas/bottled water/juice boxes (or other re-sellable drinks) and/or candy bars/cookies/chips/etc. All items should be pre-packaged. If families would prefer to make a cash donation for the purchase of snacks or drinks, that’s fine, too. All proceeds from the concessions stand go to the TADW scholarship fund.

Ushers - A sign-up sheet for ushers will be available at the Parent Meeting starting June 26th. All ushers see the show for free.

Ticket Selling - We need everyone’s help to fill up the theatre. We’re asking everyone to sell 25-50 tickets each. Please help by letting friends and families know they can buy tickets – Tickets may be ordered online by going to the TADW website at www.csun.edu/tadw or by calling the TICKET OFFICE 818/677-2488. We have beautiful brochures that you can give out. We also have posters that can be displayed in local stores.

Sponsors - We are looking for individuals, families, and businesses who would like to make a tax-deductible contribution and sponsor under-privileged youth organizations by buying tickets for them to see our shows. This summer we have already committed to Stone Soup Child Care, as well as Devonshire PALS. Please contact Doug Kaback to make a donation or to sponsor a group of your choice.

Carpool List - A list of all TADW members is available and has been distributed. If your son or daughter did not give it to you, please ask for it!

May 21, 2009

To all registered TADW students:
If you have sent in your application or enrolled online, then you are a registered member of the Teenage Drama Workshop 2009!

We are excited to see you audition on Saturday, June 6th and 13th, 2009, from 8:45 AM until 12:15 PM, at the Theatre building, Nordhoff Hall, at Cal State Northridge.

These auditions serve the dual purpose of familiarizing the faculty with your abilities and casting the productions. We will be dividing the PERFORMANCE students into three groups based on age and grade level. You will rotate with your group from acting (improvisation) to voice/music to dance/movement audition rooms (not necessarily in that order). Please prepare a brief song for the voice/music audition. Bring a boom box for accompaniment, if necessary. You do not need to prepare a routine for the dance/movement audition or a monologue for the acting audition. Arrive early (8:30 AM) so we can get started on time.

MAKE SURE AND LET US KNOW IF YOU HAVE ANY SCHEDULING CONFLICTS.

TECH STUDENTS: Your attendance at the auditions will give you a glimpse into the beginning stages of a production and provide an opportunity for your instructor to assess current knowledge and interests. Also on these audition days, tech students will begin working and learning about professional theatre in various design and management capacities. All tech students will be assigned a job that is necessary and crucial to the productions. We will place students based on interest as best we can.

We will attempt to cast all of the PERFORMANCE students in one of the productions this summer. We are planning to produce two shows. We will present the musical "The Wiz" (directed by Joanne Archer) and "Pinocchio" (directed by Ronnie Sperling with Chris Halsted). We also will be producing the 10 Minute Play Festival with scripts written by TADW students in the playwriting elective as well as our Musical Theatre Revue at the closing day known as Munch ‘n Crunch on August 2nd.

The balance of tuition fees (payable to: University Corporation) is due by June 6th. An email will be sent out to families (not receiving scholarship) so that they may pay the balance via credit card online. Scholarship students will need to pay by check or credit card on the 6th (or 13th) of June based on your payment agreement with TADW.

STUDENTS WHO HAVE NOT PAID THEIR FEES WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO BEGIN CLASSES.

Soon, you will be immersed in the TADW experience. It is certain to be a fun and challenging summer filled with new friends, great theatre, and artistic growth. The staff of the Workshop looks forward to seeing you on June 6th and beginning the fun/work.

Sincerely,

The TeenAge Drama Workshop

March 21, 2009

TADW’s new Technical Theatre track is led by Ced with such companies as LA Opera Education and Communities, Will Power to Youth (Shakesaroline Law, who has been working in professional technical theatre for the last 10 years. She has workpeare Festival LA), and PLAY's Speak to Me program (hosted by Center Theatre Group).

This year, TADW is taking a step further to offer a TECH-DESIGN MAJOR program for participants to learn at a professional level what goes into making the show happen. Participants will be offered an overview of all things technical in theater, and then decide which specific aspect of theater they want to learn more about: lighting/sound, sets, costume, or stage management. Students will explore the technical aspect of their choice and not participate in the performance area. These classes will be taught by professional designers and theater technicians. All students will be required to participate in the hands-on mounting of each production. During show time, students will be the stage managers, running crew, board operators, and any other position needed to run the show.

February 24, 2009

Professor William Schlosser, the founder of TADW, passed away Dec. 28, 2008, at the age of 88. His wife, Jean Schlosser, plans to have a memorial service for Dr. Schlosser in June near his 89th birthday and their 62nd wedding anniversary. As you may remember from his memorable speech at our 50th anniversary celebration, Dr. Schlosser was an inspiration for so many students and teachers. It was his conviction and dedication to TADW that kept the program alive and vital during its early years. After his retirement, he always inquired about TADW and was thrilled to see that many of the traditions lived on.

2008 also marked the passing of Professor Maryellen Clemons who guided TADW after Dr. Schlosser stepped down. Maryellen was beloved by all and will be remembered for her tireless energy and enormous contributions to the success and life of TADW.

February 23, 2009

Don’t forget the early enrollment deadline!
Save $100 off tuition by enrolling by March 6th.
Save the date: We'll host our second annual TADW Meet and Greet on Sunday, April 19th, from 12pm-3pm, with dancing and favorite show tunes provided by DJ Brent Rosen.

CALLING ALL TECHIES!! TADW will offer a TECH-DESIGN MAJOR with intensive experience in all things technical in the art of theater. Students will decide which specific aspect of theater they want to learn more about: lighting/sound, sets, costumes, or stage management. Tech students will not participate in the performance area. These classes will be taught by professional designers and theater technicians. All students will be required to participate in the hands-on mounting of each production. During show time, students will be the stage managers, running crew, board operators, and any other position needed to run the show.

TADW AUDITIONS: Remember we want to see you on BOTH Saturdays -- June 6th and 13th -- 8:30 am until just after noon. Be sure to put these two mornings on your calendar and let us know if you have any conflicts.

TADW 2009 begins Monday, June 22nd and ends Sunday August 2nd. It's going to be an incredible summer!!

February 6, 2009

Greetings from the new TADW website!
We are so pleased to launch a whole new way of connecting with our students, families, and audiences.  We thank our TADW elf, Chris Rea, for managing our previous website for many years.  Chris will forever be a part of the TADW family, along with his wife Marcia, and daughter Samantha -- a former TADW student, staff member, and CSUN Theatre graduate.

The new website is a result of our collaboration with the Center for Visual Communication at the CSUN Art Department.  TADW is extremely grateful for the talent, hard work, and commitment that "Viscom" has paid to the creation and development of our new site.  Special thanks to Professor Dave Moon, Joe Bautista, Ian Fleming, Warren Curtis, David Mascarina, and Magdy Rizk.  Have fun exploring our official new website.  Please let us know if you have an comments or suggestions as we'll continue ironing out all the details over the next months.

January 12, 2009

Dear TADW student and family:
Happy New Year!  There are a lot of exciting developments with the 2009 Teenage Drama Workshop that we want to share with you.  We’ve heard from many of you that are planning to return and we’d like to make sure that you know about some new aspects of enrolling and some upcoming events that you may be interested in attending. 
We're in the process of completing an entirely NEW WEBSITE that will allow students to enroll and pay online with credit card.  The University Corporation prefers that transactions be handled in this manner.  Of course, we will still accept mailed-in applications with payments by check.  Several of you have already submitted applications and we are processing those that have been received.  As the website and secure payment system will not be operational until the end of January, we ask that you wait until the first week of February and apply online.  Don’t forget the March 6th early enrollment deadline – save $100.
This year, TADW is taking a step further to offer a TECH-DESIGN MAJOR program for participants to learn at a professional level what goes into making the show happen. Participants will be offered an overview of all things technical in theater, and then decide which specific aspect of theater they want to learn more about: lighting/sound, sets, costume, or stage management. Students will explore the technical aspect of their choice and not participate in the performance area. These classes will be taught by professional designers and theater technicians. All students will be required to participate in the hands-on mounting of each production. During show time, students will be the stage managers, running crew, board operators, and any other position needed to run the show.
Get out your calendars.  We’ll host our second annual FYI – Doug is producing a teen conservatory program at the Santa Monica Promenade Playhouse.  GODSPELL auditions are in early February.  Also, come see Doug on stage speaking Yiddish in THE IMMIGRANT!
Please let us know if you have any concerns – 818/677-5811 or 818/571-4007 (Brent)

Doug Kaback – Executive Director                                Brent Rosen – Managing Director