AAA Stars and Clowns Meeting

August 31, 2018

5:30pm - Auditorium

Welcome

Introduction of ACT Board

President Charelle Hudgins
VP of PR and Production Kristen Durham
VP of Ways and Means Tanisha Smith and Sarah Haynes
Properties Mistresses Julie Lockard and Courtney Hawkins
Stars and Clowns Rep Andrea Johnson
Treasurer Jessica Bumbalough and Patricia Lloyd
Secretary Kristen Ardal
Technical Theater Henry Kyemba
and Production
Members at Large Mary Becher

Parent Commitment Contract

Stars and Clowns

Costumes & Make-Up

Stars
Distribute and Review Handout

Clowns
Distribute and Review Handout
Discuss Caboodle Checklist

Q&A
Important Dates

1st Semester
12/21 Stars and Clowns last day of semester
10/20 Magnet Fair Performance at Lee High performance

10/19 Checklist items are due 2nd Semester

10/26 Costume Fitting Panoply 4/26-28

11/16 Costume Parade/1st Check 5/17 Stars and Clowns Tour

11/30 Costumes are due 5/21 ACT Night

12/14 Stars and Clowns Tour 5/23 Stars and Clowns last day of school
performance
12/18 ACT Night - Winter
 AAA Stars Costumes, Hair and Make-Up

The Huntsville City Schools magnet program in conjunction with the Academy Children’s Theatre will
provide costumes.

Students who participate in the Academy Stars wear coordinated costumes that will be measured,
fitted, and altered by a contracted team of costumers commissioned by ACT to ensure proper fit and
consistency. Costumes will be ordered through Southeastern Apparel by Ms. Stricklin.

Girls Checklist
• Black character shoes (1.5” regular strap not t-straps)
• Dance tights to match skin tone. These should be seamless tights, not pantyhose.
Some Store Options
•Bloom Dancewear
• 3050 Leeman Ferry Road
Huntsville, AL 35801
256.533.2623
•DiscountDance.com
• Items in stock (1-2 weeks)
• Items out of stock (4-6 weeks)
• Make-up (You do not need to purchase lipstick, it will be provided by the school)
• Foundation and powder to match skin tone
• Blush
• Mascara
• Neutral eyeshadow
• Eyeliner

Girls are expected to comply with hair and make-up guidance provided by
Ms. Stricklin and the makeup artist. Girls will receive a class on hair and make-up.

Boys Checklist
• Solid Black t-Shirt
• Black, lace-up dress shoes (leather soles), properly shined
• Black Socks
• Black Belt

For performances, boys are expected to present a clean-cut appearance. They may be required
to get haircuts at Ms. Stricklin’s direction.

All items are due by Friday, October 19th. If assistance for any purchase(s) is needed, please
email Jenny Stricklin at jennifer.stricklin@hsv-k12.org. All requests are strictly confidential.
 Stars Parent Commitment Contract
Your child worked very hard during Stars auditions, and they succeeded! Parents play a vital role in
the group’s overall success. It is important that we are all clear on the parent’s level of support and
commitment to the Stars and their leaders. Please carefully read the following agreement, sign and
date it, and return it to us. Thank you for your support.

Stars Sponsor,
Jenny Stricklin

______________________________________________________________________

My child, ____________________________________________, has been selected to be an

Academy Star. As his/her parent, I promise to:

· Attend ALL mandatory parent meetings. If I absolutely cannot attend a meeting, I will send
another adult representative in my place.
· Keep track of the rehearsal and performance schedules.
· Observe the guidelines for conflicting activities, as follows:
- If a different activity has practice at the same time as a Stars’ rehearsal or performance,
my child will attend the Stars’ rehearsal or performance.
- If a different activity has a game or performance at the same time as the Stars’
rehearsal, then my child is excused from Stars’ rehearsal.
- If a different activity has a game or performance at the same time as a Stars’
Performance, then my child will attend the Stars’ performance.

__________________________________ ____________________
Parent’s or Guardian’s Signature Date

Parent Name Printed: ________________________________________________

Parent Email: _____________________________________________________

Parent Phone Number: __________________________________________________