Oct 16-17:EO Smith Seniors to Direct One-Act Plays

EO Smith Seniors to Direct One Act Plays

This fall seniors in the EO Smith Drama Club will direct one act plays as part of their senior projects required for graduation.  This is an exciting opportunity for students to have a hands-on experience directing.  The five senior productions will be presented the weekend of October 16 and 17, 2009.  All productions will be held at the E.O. Smith Auditorium in Storrs.  Friday and Saturday performances will be at 7:00 PM.

The one act productions will include Lucia, written and directed by Senior Ava Rose Molnar.  This play is a spin on the classic fairytale Cinderella.  Another play, The Handicapper General, is based on the short story, Harrison Bergeron by Kurt Vonnegut Jr. and has been adapted by Pat Cook.  Senior Chad Dominique, will direct this story of the Bergeron family, George, Hazel, and their all too perfect son, Harrison.

Answers, written by Tom Topor, will be directed by Senior Andrew Bryce.  This one act includes an intense police interrogation that ends asking the questions; who is really guilty, and what does an “answer” really mean?  Senior Lynn Fesenmeyer, will direct a play called Scapino about two friends who seem to fall in love with the wrong girls. This play is adapted by Noyce Burleson from a play by Frank Dunlop and Jim Dale.

The final one act production, Counting to Three written by Joe Anson, will be directed by Senior Lauren Messeck.  In this play Mary catches her shy classmate John perched in a tree writing poetry. She tries everything from jests to threats to get John to come down and talk to her.  John's afraid of jumping -- but he's probably more afraid of Mary.

Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street School Edition will be presented by the E.O. Smith Drama Club this winter.  This production will be directed by Lenore Grunko with musical direction provided by Ken Clark.  The play is based on a book by Hugh Wheeler with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.  If you would like more information about the Drama Club, please contact the Director, Lenore Grunko at 487-0877 ext. 4505 or lgrunko@eosmith.org.

The EO Smith Drama Association is a very active parent support group.  All parents of drama students are encouraged to participate.  Parent volunteers make costumes, attract advertisers, sell tickets and participate in many other activities critical to the success of the productions.  If you’d like more information about the Drama Association, please contact the President, Dara Dominique at DEdominique409@aol.com.

Dee's Musings on the Ashford PTO Stuff Coming Up!

TONIGHT: October 5th - PTO meeting in the school library at 7:00pm. The opening act will be Charro, followed by the comedy stylings of Rich Little.  No..wait.  That's episode 23 of 'The Love Boat'.  PTO meetings...Love Boat. I get them mixed up in my head. In any case, I'll see you on the Toledo Deck...or...maybe in the Library at Ashford School. Childcare is usually provided...I'm guessing that's the case here too. (If you don't know who Charro or Rich Little are, or what the Love Boat is...You're young and I'm officially old. :) )

October 9th -- The big annual Ice Cream Social is going to have two seatings.  The first one is at 6:30 to 7:15 and the second one is 7:30 to 8:15.  The sundaes are $2.75 each, and that includes a raffle ticket.  Everyone's welcome! (Children must be accompanied by an adult.) Mmm...Only something like 14 WeightWatchers points per sundae!  I can totally afford that.  Oh, to be a kid again...

Fall Fundraiser:  There's still time to get your order sheets in. We have a PTO meeting on October 5th and I'm sure you could turn the order forms in there. Remember to turn in both copies of your order form...you'll get one back with the orders. Then you can frame it, or perhaps use it to make a jaunty paper hat!

The Great Pumpkins Haloween Party!  (Actually, I think this might also be a Rec Dept thing...but the PTO probably helps out.) On Friday, Oct 30th from 5:30 to 7:30, kids up to Grade 6 are invited to Ashford School for some Halloween fun.  Jr. High Goblin help is needed for this event, so call Melissa McDonough at 429-6419 if you know a Jr. high monster who would like some community service street cred, yo.

Remember: October 30th is a Half Day, and there's no school on the 12th or 13th (Columbus Day, and the less popular but equally celebrated 'Day After Columbus Day') Wait...no, it's Professional Development Day.  Still, I'm going to be putting up my 'Day After Columbus Day' Tree anyway, in hopes that the Day After Columbus Day Fairy brings me the traditional five pound bag of coffee beans.  I've been very good this year.

-Dee (off to find five pounds of coffee...)

Oct. 9 Ice Cream Social for SE families

Coventry Farmer's Market

Every Sunday, 11-2 at the Nathan Hale Homestead.  Kid (and dog!!) friendly.  Try some amazing new (and healthier) products.  It is free, fun, and a great learning experience.

Learn more at coventryfarmersmarket.com

Just a Hello There!

Hi Fellow Ashfordians!

I figured I'd try my hand at making a group on here.  Since I do the PTO calendar, I can announce various events and reminders.  The first PTO event going on is the Teacher Appreciation Breakfast on August 25th. 

Also, this spring the Jamboree looms large.  If you want to volunteer or do a project for the Jamboree, it would be a huge help. 

Hmm...what else?  Dang. I had all these things I was going to ask as I was driving in my car, and then I get to the keyboard and my mind goes blank.  D'oh.

Well, say a 'Hi', or don't. :) I'll keep babbling in here either way.

-Dee