Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.

1. What is the play for the upcoming year?
2. How do I read the rehearsal schedule?
3. When are auditions for the plays?
4. What grades have Drama as a special during the school day?
5. What is the best way to reach Ms. Potoma with a question?
6. What is the International Thespian Society?
7. Will every student who auditions for the play be cast?
8. What is the rehearsal schedule for the play?
9. My son/daughter wants to take extra art classes. Can you recommend something?

What is the play for the upcoming year?

There will be three plays.  A 4th and 5th grade play, a 6-8 grade play and a 
High School Play.

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How do I read the rehearsal schedule?

Each cast/crew member should have a rehearsal schedule once the Play/Musical 
is cast.  Find your group or character.

No After School on Half Days, before or on Holidays or Vacations

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When are auditions for the plays?

Check the announcement page!

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What grades have Drama as a special during the school day?

7th and 8th grade.  7th Grade is about public speaking.  8th grade is about 
the history, design, writing and performance of theatre.

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What is the best way to reach Ms. Potoma with a question?

Email.  My email address is: apotoma@mvrcs.org
I have classes in both buildings all day long.  I very infrequently am in my
office to answer the phone, or check phone messages.  If you email me you 
will get a prompt response.
You can also find me after school in the annex building everyday!

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What is the International Thespian Society?

The International Thespian Society is an honor society for theatre.  Students
in 6th, 7th or 8th grade who qualify may apply for membership.  Membership is
based on hours of participation in the theatre as an actor, designer, crew
member, writer etc.  See Ms. Potoma for more details.

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Will every student who auditions for the play be cast?

While I would love to cast every student who auditions for the play, 
unfortunately not every student will be cast.   
If a student is on academic probation I cannot cast them in the play.  
If a student is failing a class, I cannot cast them, because academics come 
first.  
If a student cannot attend the performances, I cannot cast them. 
 
Ultimately it comes down to availability to rehearse.  For example, if you 
can only come every other Thursday from 5:00 - 5:30, it makes it difficult 
to rehearse the play when a member of the cast is always missing.  Please 
have your student take these things into consideration before committing to 
the play.  Students who are not cast as actors have the opportunity to work 
behind the scenes.

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What is the rehearsal schedule for the play?

I will post the rehearsal schedule in the calendar section of TeacherWeb 
once the play is cast.

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My son/daughter wants to take extra art classes. Can you recommend something?

Yes!  Here is my official list:

Here are some local programs for art classes and programs.  Enjoy!
 
This link is for Boston Central.  It lists all the awesome things for 
activities for kids and families in and around Boston.
http://www.bostoncentral.com/activities/classes.php
 
Mass Art
http://www.massart.edu/at_massart/academic_prgms/continuing/youth/
 
Worcester Museum Art Museum
https://educationreg.worcesterart.org/ShowSchedule.awp?
~~GROUP~YOUTH~All+Youth+Courses~YOU
 
The Boston Museum of Fine Arts
http://www.mfa.org/learn/index.asp
 
Brookline Arts Center
http://www.brooklineartscenter.com/classes/children.html
 
 
Community Art Center in Cambridge
http://www.communityartcenter.org/programs/sacc/index.html
 
 
Here's a link for some events that go on right in Malden!
http://www.maldenarts.com/
 
 
I hope this helps.  There are a lot of choices out there.  I would start 
with the Boston Central Link, because it is a comprehensive guide for all 
art/activities in and around this area.

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