Alpha Psi Omega at CNU

April 21 Last Meeting of the Semester!

2009-04-23T10:47:00.002-04:00

Events!!!
Children of a Lesser God- This weekend Fri 24 and Sat 25 at 8 and Sun 26 at 2 in the Studio Theater

Sat 25- Long Live the Laugh at 8pm in the Yoder Barn

Mon 27-29- Tech Week for Directing Projects (DON'T FORGET TO SEND NOMINATIONS TO MICHELLE POLERA AND EMAIL HER IF YOU CAN'T COME TO THE DIRECTING PROJECTS!!)

Wed 29- Last Majors/Minors Meeting of the semester

May 2- Cabaret at 7pm in the Yoder Barn, Rabbit Rabbit at 9pm

May 3- Gala at 7pm at the Omni Hotel. Don't miss out! Buy your tickets!!! Also, seniors, send your headshots to Michelle Polera as soon as possible.

As for next year....
The following things are in the works:
Audition Workshop, Musical readings (hopefully at least one per semester), new points policy, 2 AFKAP classes(!!!), more readings, more brother bonding.

Thanks for a great year!!!

April 8 General Meeting

2009-04-08T10:00:00.003-04:00

END OF THE YEAR PLANS!!!

April 20: Glengarry Glen Ross
Directed by Chris Blake
5:30pm. Studio Theater

April 21: Jason Linnett Comedic Hypnotist
$3 at the door
Yoder Barn

April 22: Portrait of a Nude
Directed by Jeremy Hanes
In conjunction with the Art Department

May 1: Best of RABBIT RABBIT
location and time TBA soon

May 2: Cabaret!!
Details are still in the works

MAY 3: THEATERCNU GALA!
get tickets now...20 dollars....theater library!

remember to send nominations for end of the year awards soon!

the end is coming....next APO meeting is April 21...run by YOUR NEW EBOARD!
finish strong brothers. it's the last 100 meter dash. don't throw up at the end.

WELCOME BACK MEETING!!!

2009-02-04T08:15:00.003-05:00

Gentle Reminders from Gregg:

~We are a vehicle of Inclusion!!

~Ask the question: What does membership mean?

~It's a beginning to your service to the department

~Active members should be redundant

Events to consider:

Phi Mu Dance-a-thon on April 21

Groups of 6 people dance for a total of 4 hours

CAB springfest

Jason Linett the comedic hypnotist!

For brothers and AFKAPS:

Dues due NOW (15 for the semester)

REVEALING:

This saturday, February 7, at 12pm in the Studio (party starts at 12:30)

INDUCTIONS:

THIS SUNDAY! February 8

Brother's arrive to the amphitheater at 12:30pm

AFKAPS arrive at 1pm

Stage readings, Rabbit Rabbit, No Shame and all your favorite APO events are planned for the semester! Stay in touch for more details!

act hard. dream big. yes we can.

our new AFKAP class!!

2009-01-28T08:57:00.003-05:00

CONGRATS TO OUR NEW AFKAPS:

Sarah Bella Alderson

Gracie Beach

Jen Bukovsky

Brandi Buisset

Cate Carney

Sawyer Heppes

Riley Leonhardt

Doug Mekanik

Kristen Merek

Melissa Robilotta

Rachel Simpson

Kallye Silies

Rachel Simpson

Kyle Talley

Tall Tom Watson

Kelsea White

THANK YOU WHO ALL SENT LETTER!

Keep coming to APO meetings, volunteering, auditioning, and earning points!

We're proud of all of you!

Important Dates for AFKAPS;

Big/Little Week: Feb. 2-6

Revealing: Feb. 7

Initiation: Feb. 8

our first general meeting is on Tuesday Feb. 3! Come out to learn about all the exciting things planned for this semester!!

peace out boy scout.

NEW E-BOARD ANNOUNCED

2008-11-17T22:09:00.003-05:00

At our November 17 meeting, Alpha Psi Omega voted on the 2009-2010 E-Board.

They are as follows:

PRESIDENT: Jacob Mills

VICE PRESIDENT: Sawyer Heppes

SECRETARY: Caitlin Fitzgerald

BUSINESS MANAGER: Kristen Merek

PUBLIC RELATIONS: Chris Withers

and last, but certainly not least

HISTORIAN: Peter Adams

Congrats to all of you!!

other stuff:

if interested in doing scenes at the Zoo, contact Hannah or Prof. Gillman

also,

our first staged reading is coming up (beginning of Feb.), and ideas are encouraged!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE

(come see I HATE HAMLET this weekend!! yayy)

OCTOBER MEETING!!

2008-10-29T00:17:00.002-04:00

NOVEMBER 1: Rabbit Rabbit sketch comedy show

Yoder Barn, 9pm, 5 dollars.

all the cool kids are doing it...

and

Arts Garden Work day! 9am-3pm. Help out Prof!!

NOVEMBER 7: Capture the Flag!!

10:30pm, meet in the amphitheater

the meat of this blog...

NOMINATIONS FOR 2009-2010 EBOARD

PRESIDENT:

Peter Adams

Jake Mills

Caity Schmidt

Kevin Scott

VICE PRESIDENT:

Peter Adams

Bryan Austin

Sawyer Heppes

Caroline Rigby

Caity Schmidt

Stephanie Swift

SECRETARY:

Alex Cirves

Caitlin Fitzgerald

Stephanie Swift

BUSINESS MANAGER:

Kristen Merek

Kyle Talley

PUBLIC RELATION:

Kristen Merek

Chris Whithers

HISTORIAN:

Peter Adams

Kristen Merek

Sept 29 meet and greet

2008-10-01T09:57:00.002-04:00

some special APO thankyous:

Jamie: thanks for all your work for the best APO trip possibly ever on this side of the pond.

Hannah and Jake: thank you for driving! and following

Michelle: thanks for your lovely keyboard

Chris Withers: thank you for your vision of an awesome APO event

Our Broadway madlibs table sitters...THANK YOU!!!

Some things to consider:

***Do you want to do a float representing APO on homecoming (Nov 8)? If interested, sign up on the call board!

***EMAIL JAKE BIWEEKLY TO TELL HIM ABOUT WHAT YOU'RE DOING WITH YOUR CA. it's a good thing. people do good things. so do it.

***Capture the flag! Ferg style. Sign up sheet on call board if interested!

*** Summer and Smoke Table sitters still needed for second weekend! If you are interested, contact Kasey or Hannah

next events:

Oct 11: HAMLET BOWL

Oct 15: ART reading (directed by your own Kristen Merek)

contact stuff:

Our email: cnuapo@yahoo.com

Jake's CA email: apojake@yahoo.com

check out our flikr account and google calendars! (links are posted here)

breathe. take one moment at a time. nothing is given to us that is too impossible for us to handle...

First Meeting of 2008!!

2008-09-03T09:07:00.002-04:00

BEACH TRIP! this Saturday...sign up by THURSDAY

Croatoan Beach. Meet in the Ferg parking lot at 10:30 AM

AMY'S VIEW! Stage Reading. September 13

Studio Theater, 8pm.

EQUUS! $100 due to E-board on WED SEPT 3!!

BROADWAY MADLIBS! September 27.

Yoder Barn. Free

See Chris Withers if you're interested

ARTS GARDEN! we need volunteers

September 20 and 27

LOOK FOR:

Summer and Smoke TALKBACK (second Saturday of the Show)

ART in the Falk Gallery (directed by Kristen Merek)...October 15

NO SHAME theater...October 25

REMEMBER:

Brothers... DUES ARE DUE ASAP ($15 for semester/ $30 for year)

Freshman...Use your CA for whatever you need

CA...contact your freshman and HANG OUT...they are amazing.

If you didn't sign up for a committee, please see an E-Board member

Interested in the play Katrina? See Caity Schmidt

Heads up: We will be assigning CO-CHAIRS for each committee. These are the people that will execute events planned along with the entire committee. Look out for the announcement of this!

Always remember to be involved in APO...its an honor to serve, not an end reward!!

seek a life useful.

FINAL APO MEETING OF THE YEAR!!!

2008-05-01T09:34:00.004-04:00

So so so sad that this year is coming to a close, but what an AMAZING year it has been for APO!!! we nearly doubled in size with our two fabulous AFKAP classes and have put on some of the most outstanding student productions TheaterCNU has seen. THANK YOU TO ALL!!!

THEATERCNU GALA! is this SUNDAY.

at the OMNI HOTEL!

down j. clyde

left on Dilligent Drive

right on Omni way for hotel entrance!!

It starts at 7, dinner will be at 7:30.

Cash bar for those 21+.

So much fun!!

Your eboard is already starting to plan for next year's events. If you have ANY SUGGESTIONS please feel free to contact us over the summer so we can implement those!

Also, be thinking of becoming a member of the Collaborative Artists (CA) program for the incoming freshman. We really want to make it stellar for next year's department.

See you Sunday and HAGS!!!

RABBIT RABBIT!!

2008-04-23T15:24:00.003-04:00

This SATURDAY (April 26) at 9pm APO presents
RABBIT RABBIT
starring:
Andrew Bentley
Chris Blake
Jake Mills
Johnny O'Malley

the innagural student production at THE YODER BARN
660 hamilton drive
Directions from CNU:
Take a left on J. Clyde Morris
Left on Jeffeson
Left on Criston
Left on Hamilton (660 Hamilton)
THEN YOU ARE THERE!!!

Cover Charge: 2 Dollars!!

Don't forget THEATERCNU Gala Ticket Sales end on Friday!! (30 dollars per person!)

What we did on March 18th!!

2008-03-21T14:58:00.002-04:00

THIS SATURDAY:
NO SHAME THEATER
8pm--sign up at 7:30pm

April 5th
CABARET

March 22nd
Jr. and Sr. Workshop with Steven Breese

CHRIS ROSS IS DIRECTING CLOSER!!
contact him if you are interested

apo tshirts are here! yayy! check your box if you haven't already...

info for the MARCH THIRD general meeting

2008-03-07T14:29:00.002-05:00

FIRST AND FORMOST:
CONGRATS AFKAPS!!!
Melody Dawson
Caitlin Fitzgerald
Jess Lee Harms
Leigh McManamy
Jenn Moore
Sharon Philippou
Caroline Rigby
Chris Whithers

Important dates for y'all:
March 17th: First meeting
March 29th: COMING OUT PARTAY!
April 5th: Inductions

STICKERS ARE IN! yay!!
April 5th is the CABARET!
April 27th is the GALA!!

have an amazingly wonderful perfect fabulous and safe spring break.

The APO Constitution (this is long, and I am sorry)

2008-03-03T22:02:00.001-05:00

The Alpha Delta Zeta Cast
of Alpha Psi Omega
Christopher Newport University

Drafted: September 2003

Article 1 – Name
The name of this theatre honorary fraternity shall be the Alpha Delta Zeta cast of Alpha Psi Omega at Christopher Newport University.

Article 2 – Purpose
The purpose of this cast of Alpha Psi Omega is to stimulate professionalism, edutactional opportunities and interest in dramatic activities at Christopher Newport University, to secure for the University all of the advantages and mutual support by a large national honorary fraternity, and to recognize student participation in University theatre productions.

Article 3 – Membership
Section 1 – To be considered for membership the candidate must be enrolled as a full or part time student at Christopher Newport University.

Section 2 – To be considered for membership, the candidate must have a 2.0 cumulative grade point average.

Section 3 – To be considered for memebership, the candidate must have accrued ten points on the following point system, at least fifty percent of which must have come from Theater CNU productions, while demonstrating a high degree of professionalism in all qualifying activities.
For TheaterCNU productions or professional work at a theatre under an Actor’s Equity Association (AEA) contract:

Lead Roles – 4 Points
Principal Acting Roles
Directing
Stage Management
Design

Supporting Roles – 2 points
Character or Supporting Actor with assigned text or vocal parts
Assistant Designer
Assistant Director
Assistant Stage Manager
Master Electrician
Props Manager
Costume Mistress

Minor Roles – 1 point
Non Speaking Roles or roles with less than five lines
Volunteer Running Crew (10 hour minimum for credit)*
Volunteer Electrician, Set Construction, etc. (10 hour minimum for credit)*
Publicity
*Required crew assignments do generate points for APO. (Scenes for classes and lab hours have been struck from this amendment)

For Off Campus Activities (i.e.: other collegiate productions, community theatre, workshops, non-AEA professional work:

Lead Roles --- 2 points
Supporting Roles --- 1 point
Minor Roles --- 1/2 point
(Off-campus points accrue only after the student’s first participation in a TheatreCNU production)

For Understudying any role, the point values will be cut in half. If the Understudy performs the role more than once, he receives full credit.

For Lunch Boxes, Directing Studios, and related activities:

All Roles – 1 point by approval of the Alpha Psi Omega Executive Board

In order to receive full credit for a performance in a One Act Play, the show must run longer than 25 minutes and be more than a one night engagement.

Musicians performing on any CNU stage or in an orchestra shall earn 2 points.

Additional points may be assigned on a case-by-case basis upon Executive Board evaluations of the activity based on a unanimous vote of the Executive Board.

Section 4 – After initiation, every member must accrue not fewer than 2 points per semester, attend at least fifty percent of regular meetings and maintain a 2.5 grade point average within their major. Members who maintain a 3.0 or higher cumulative grade point average will be designated Alpha Psi Omega Scholars.

Section 5 – Exemptions to any requirements can be made by a two thirds simple vote of active members.

Section 6 – Interested students who are working towards their membership requirements may participate in all meetings and activities, excluding initiation meetings. Those non-voting members will be known as Understudies.

Article 4 – Faculty Advisors
The Alpha Delta Zeta cast of Alpha Psi Omega will require at least one, but not more than two faculty or staff advisors. At least one of these advisors should be a TheaterCNU faculty member. Preference shall be given to Alpha Psi Omega members.

Article 5 – Induction Process
The induction process will be conducted twice every academic year, once in the fall and once in the spring.

Section 1 – Nominations will be open for the first three weeks of the semester. Nomination letters will be accepted from anyone connected with TheaterCNU. TO nominate a candidate, one must submit a letter to the Alpha Delta Zeta cast explaining why they feel the candidate is worthy of membership and have it signed by one other affiliated person. Any person demonstrating outstanding participation in theatre at CNU is eligible for nomination.

Section 2 – The fourth week of the semester, members of the Alpha Delta Zeta cast will meet to review nomination letters and make additional nominations if necessary to insure that all worthy persons receive consideration.

Section 3 – By the end of the fourth week of the semester, accepted nominees will be notified in writing of their nomination to the Alpha Delta Zeta cast and asked to submit an acceptance letter if they wsh to be considered for membership.
(Original Section 4 eliminated)

Section 4 – The Alpha Delta Zeta cast will notify all nominees of the election results in
person as soon as possible. AFKAPS are required to memorize the Greek alphabet and twelve consecutive lines of Shakespeare, and to learn the required technical vocabulary and the history of this cast of Alpha Psi Omega in preparation for their induction. The lines cannot be from a production in progress. AFKAPS must be informed of the required dues, to be collected at the induction ceremony.

Section 5 – Members of the cast will plan an induction ceremony.

Article 6 – Executive Officers
Section 1 – The officers of this cast shall be President, Vice President, Business Manager, Secretary, Liaison, and Public Relations Director.

Section 2 – The President of the cast shall preside at all meetings, cast meetings, appoint committees and have general supervision of the affairs of the fraternity.

Section 3 – The Vice President shall assume the responsibilities of the president in his absence, oversee the preparations for induction ceremonies and other fraternity functions, keep accurate records of membership requirements for all members, pledges and understudies.

Section 4- The Secretary shall be responsible for maintaining minutes for every meeting and distribute minutes to all members for the following meeting. If any changes need to be made to minutes, the Secretary will make them. The secretary acts as webmaster for Alpha Psi Omega at CNU. The secretary is the point of contact for any member who has to miss a meeting.

Section 6 – The Public Relations Director shall publicize all Alpha Psi Omega activities to the University and to the community, keep an up-to-date file of all outside opportunities, post all outside opportunities on the Alpha Psi Omega bulletin board, and provide that information to members.

Section 7 – The Liaison shall serve as head of a committee of which he is also a member. The committee will be responsible for maintaining contacts to SGA, CAB area theatres, and any other group that Alpha Psi Omega deems worthwhile.

The previously-existing position of Historian shall be ad-hoc.

Article 7 – Elections
Section 1 – Elections shall be held every spring semester.

Section 2 – Officers shall be elected by a t 2/3 majority vote of the active cast.

Section 3 – Nominations shall be made at regular spring semester meetings.

Section 4 – Elections shall be held by secret ballot over the course of the week after nominations. All cast members shall fill out a ballot, sign it, and deposit it into a locked ballot box. The faculty advisor(s) shall retrieve an d count the ballots after the week of voting period has passed.

Section 5 – Officers will be sworn in no later than commencement at a mandatory transition meeting.

Section 6 – In case officers fail to return to school, new officers shall be elected to fill vacancies at the next meeting.

Section 7 –In the event that an officer fails to perform their duty or acts in a way that is detrimental to the interests of the fraternity, he or she may be removed by a two thirds majority in a formal vote.

Article 8 – Meetings
Section 1 – Regular meetings shall be held every other week during both fall and spring semesters. Special meetings shall be at the discretion of the Executive Board.

Section 2 – meeting shall be conducted informally unless the president chooses to invoke Robert’s Rules of Order.

Section 3 – A quorum shall consist of 2/3 of the active cast membership. A quorum must be present for all formal votes.

Section 4 – A simple hand vote can suffice for informal voting, but all fomal votes require a secret ballot.

Section 5 – Attendance: If AFKAPS miss more than three meetings during their semester of induction, they will not be initiated in that semester. If a cast member misses more than three meetings in any semester without prior notice to the Secretary of the Board, the member will be fined five dollars. The AFKAP and cast member can be exempted from this fine by vote of simple majority.

Article 9 – Dues
Section 1 – There shall be an initiation fee, as specified by the national fraternity, paid before any prospective member can be initiated.

Section 2 – Dues of $10 shall be paid at the first regular meeting of each semester following initiation.

Article 10 – Amendments
Section 1 – This constitution may be amended or altered in whole or in part at any meeting by a 2/3 vote of the members of the fraternity provided such amendment or proposal be given in writing at the previous regular meeting at least two weeks prior to the vote.

Section 2 – Additional by-laws may be adopted at any meeting by a 2/3 vote of the active members of the cast.

Section 3 – The President shall convene a constitutional review committee annually. All proposed changes must be ratified in accordance with Article 10, Section 1.

Section 4 – In the event of any outstanding dues or fines, any benefits or privileges provided by the Alpha Delta Zeta cast shall be revoked until debts are paid.

Article 11 – National Membership
Section 1 – Plays to be produced by the department or the fraternity shall be reported at the beginning of each school year to the National Grand Business Manager.

Section 2 – The colors shall be moonlight blue (L 183) and bastard amber (R 02).

Article 12 – Ratification
This constitution shall become effective upon ratification by unanimous vote of the founding constitutional convention, submission to the National Grand Cast and approval of the Student Government Association.

FIRST GENERAL MEETING OF THE NEW YEAR!! YAY!!

2008-02-05T19:22:00.001-05:00

CONGRATS NEW E-BOARD!!

this is your 2008-2009 e-board:

President: Hannah Vaughn

Vice President: Jake Mills

Business Manager: Holly Strickland

Public Relations: Jamie Monahan

Historian: Peter Adams

Secretary: Kasey Arnold

Other Important Stuff for this Semester:

STAGE READING THIS SATURDAY: THE PILLOWMAN directed by Chris Ross, 8pm

No Shame Theater: February 23

Arts Garden Work day THIS SATURDAY!

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof coming to the M&T...Get your tickets now!

the TheaterCNU GALA will be in the Studio Theater (more information much later)

If you want to be in APO....send in your letter to become an AFKAP!

Letters due to William Harley by February 26.

Keep these dates open:

March 17: First meeting

March 29: Coming Out Party

April 5: Inductions

And finally, DUES MUST BE TURNED IN BY OUR NEXT MEETING!

15 dollars, cash or checks written out to CNU APO.

have a great life everyone!

December 4th meeting

2007-12-08T16:57:00.000-05:00

APO CHRISTMAS PARTY (brothers only)

at Hannah's house:

505 Oscar Loop #103c

Kingstowne Apartments

8:30-11:30 pm

Bring a gift to play the White Elephant game!!

NOMINATIONS!!!

voting will take place the third week of school at our first meeting!

President:

Hannah Vaughn

Vice President:

Peter Adams

Andrew Bentley

Chris Blake

Jake Mills

Michelle Polera

Business Manager:

Jake Mills

John O'Malley

Caity Schmidt

Holly Strickland

Lauren Wiesner

Secretary:

Kasey Arnold

Public Relations:

David Carter

Jamie Monahan

Historian:

Peter Adams

Michelle Polera

Congrats to all who were nominated! please be prepared to give a short speech to the fraternity explaining why you are qualified for your position!

have a very merry christmas and hanukah and kwanzaa and new years and mlk day!!

November 19 meeting

2007-11-20T13:53:00.001-05:00

first of all:
CONGRATS NEW BROTHERS! you are part of an elite, talented group of theater students. so proud.

Your 30 dollars for national dues are due to Hannah or Chelsea ASAP. Please write all checks to CNU APO.

Christmas Party on Dec 11th…we will be sending invitations (more details to come)
We are playing the White Elephant game--get a wonderful present so that people can fight over it!

ADDING MACHINE stuff:
~Table sitting Sign ups:
still need for 30, 1 and 7th

~Preview for Adding Machine: Contact Stacey

~Adding Machine talk back…December 6th at 6 pm
Rachel Beeman will facilitate

Other announcements:
~See Tim Bartlett for APO pins….16 dollars for pin and shipping
Orders due in January (bring money then)
~ELECTIONS are coming!! Nominations are due Dec 4th

Say whaat? (General Meeting for November 6)

2007-11-08T08:30:00.000-05:00

APO brother T-Shirts!!
Get excited....on the back it will say "Put that on the Stage". hott.

SETC...in Chattanooga, TN! (Super fun)
Because VTA has already passed, if you are in Design/Tech this is for YOU!
It's in February during Little Shop...
See Hannah if you are interested.

AFKAPS:
Remeber you are manning the APO table for the One Acts (Thursday and Friday)
COMING OUT PARTY (for Brothers and AFKAPS only) Sunday, the 11 at 10:30 PM
INITIATION is November 18....More Specific time is coming!!

BROTHERS:
To be reinitiated you MUST say your 16 lines of Shakespeare and Greek Alphabet by the 16th.

have a great week everyone.
loveyoumissyoubye

CONGRATS TO THE NEW AFKAPS!!!

2007-10-30T23:44:00.000-04:00

here is our KAPPA class:

Bryan Austin
Alex Cirves
Taylor Clark
Kat Dahms
Stephanie Edwards
Caty Schimdt
Kevin Scott
Holly Strickland
Stephanie Swift
Kacy Trexler
Lauren Wiesner

Thank you to all who Pledged:
If you sent in a letter to pledge for this year, see Hannah or Billy to find out how many more points you need. Also, WE WILL TAKE ANOTHER CLASS IN THE SPRING! So, keep coming to meetings and events!

General Meeting for October 16, 2007

2007-10-18T09:06:00.000-04:00

NEW VERY IMPORTANT INFO FOR BROTHERS!
READ CAREFULLY:
ATTENDANCE
We are now taking attendance for our General Meetings every other Tuesday. This means that if you are a brother YOU MUST BE THERE! The only reason why you should not be there is CLASS or REHEARSAL. Prepping for a rehearsal does not include this. A brother is given 3 excused absences.
INFORM HANNAH OR ME (KASEY) IF YOU HAVE TO MISS PRIOR TO OUR MEETING. EMAIL, IM, TEXT, CALL...WHATEVER IT TAKES!
We are excited about this! It's a great way to make sure that our chapter is the most involved that it can be!
INITIATION:
It seems that NONE of us are really brothers. Thus, when the new AFKAP class comes, we must be reinitiated as well. This means relearning the Greek Alphabet and 12 Lines of Shakespeare. A couple of weeks before initiation of the AFKAPS, just stop Gregg whenever and say those two things. BUT YOU MUST BE ABLE TO DO BOTH TO BE REINITIATED!
yay for finally becoming brothers!

TEMPEST TABLE SITTING:
There are new instructions that spell out exactly what must be done.
Table sitters are available to talk to others about APO, get people to donate money and sell candy and flowers.
IF you are interested, SIGN UP ON THE APO BOARD. SPOTS are STILL available!

BINDERS:
For all of our brothers, we will be making BINDERS! They will include a contact list of the other brothers, a calendar, a copy of the constitution, and other important documents. Heading up this is your one and only Hannah. If you want to help, please contact her!

ARTS GARDEN:
October 27 there will be another Arts Garden work day from 9-3. Please come for a couple of hours to help!

VTA:
October 26 and 27 (Friday and Saturday), 10am-4pm
Our favorite (and only) APO brother Prof. Gregg Lloyd is hosting a booth for TheaterCNU at VTA in Richmond. If you are interested in talking to perspective students about the dept we all love and cherish, TALK TO GREGG! He would LOVE for you to come help!

General Meeting (Oct. 2)

2007-10-11T11:44:00.000-04:00

(So so so sorry this is so late; hope no one is suffering from the agony of not knowing apo info)

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!: Rachel Beeman, Caity Schmidt, Sarah Small,
John O'Malley, and Chris Blake for helping with No Shame.
Thanks to Stacey Kruml for organizing Hamlet Bowl and to the
volunteers who came to work in the Arts Garden.

Budget:
National Dues are being sent in soon. Reactivation is almost
complete. All money given has been deposited. Any further budget
questions, contact Chelsea Renner.

Pledge Class:
Notice on the Call Board. Letters are to be put in Billy Harley's
box by THIS FRIDAY!!!. Any further questions, contact Billy Harley.

T-Shirts will be sold at Tempest! Shirts are $15!

Coffee Cart details are in the works - more news coming soon.

Constitution is under review. Will be reviewed and approved by all
brothers.

Check out the new hott and sexy APO call board (designed and created by the ravishing Peter Adams and gorgeous Natalie Fehlner)!

see you next TUESDAY OCT 15 for our next general meeting!!

September 18 General Meeting Notes

2007-09-20T08:13:00.000-04:00

BUDGET:
Yayy! Dues are cheap(er)!!
(only for brothers)
30 dollars for National Dues (should have been turned in Sept. 18)
15 dollars for Fall 2007 (Local dues)
15 dollars for Spring 208 (Local dues)
Turn into Chelsea or Hannah

FUNDRAISING:
Coffee Mugs "Wake up and Smell the Art" (from the Genius of Gregg Lloyd)
and selling coffee in the mornings....
SCHOONER'S NIGHT: Jaime Monahan is on it!
Any other ideas, See Chelsea or Hannah

NO SHAME!!
September 29
Katie Parker and Chris Blake are sitting the Table
Publicity in the works

HAMLET BOWL:
September 30, the Great lawn
Sign up on APO call board so we know how much FOOD we need!

PLEDGE CLASS:
We will be taking a class this fall!!
Keep open the weeks of Nov. 4-17.
More information will come later (Start writing your LETTER and your RESUME)

Rabbit Rabbit:
APO's newest addition!
Nov 10 and 17
5 dollars (.5 goes to charity, rest APO)

OTHER STUFF:
Trips to VA Stage company
Study in PRAGUE 2008 and see GREAT THEATER!

whew. that's all. love you guys!

September 4, 2007 MEETING

2007-09-06T08:19:00.000-04:00

Write It DOWN:
September 8: Beach Trip (10:30am Ferg parking lot...bring own lunch and 3 dollars for gas)
September 15: Stage Reading
Josh Hopkins is directing SURE THING in the Studio Theater, 7:30pm
September 29: ARTS GARDEN
Come out Saturday to help (and recieve .5 points to becoming an APO member) 9am-5pm
NO SHAME THEATER! 8 pm
Rachel Beeman is Stage Manager
Caity Schmidt is designing Lights and Sound
November 3: Stage Reading
Tim Bartlett is directing SIX CHARACTERS IN SEARCH OF AN AUTHOR in M&T

DUES
For BROTHERS only:
NATIONAL DUES ($30) MUST BE TURNED IN NEXT APO MEETING (sept. 18)
the other $38 is due later in the semester....

OTHER STUFF
Still in search of CABARET location and time....stay tuned!
APO excursion to see DOUBT...in the making!
Other Stage Reading Directors:
Chris Ross: Pillowman
David Carter: No Exit
Jamie Monahan: Speaking in Tongues

"Why are you in this organization?"
--Gregg Lloyd

IMPORTANT DATES for Back to School Events

2007-08-31T08:54:00.000-04:00

September 2: THE PICNIC
come out and meet the department, including your CA.
2 pm- Amphitheater

September 4: OUR FIRST MEETING
If your a brother or intrested in being a brother, COME AT 5:30 (classrooms upstairs of the Ferg)

September 8: Beach Trip
Annual trip. fun in the sun.
Meet at 10 in the Ferg parking lot.

September 15: Stage Reading
Stay tuned...we'll keep you updated

September 29 : NO SHAME THEATER
Start preparing your act NOW!

NO SHAME THEATER

2007-02-06T20:54:00.000-05:00

"More fun than Christmas!" -Santa Claus

New Executive Board!

2007-01-24T11:38:00.002-05:00

APO announces it's 2007-2008 E-board!

President - Hannah Vaughn
Vice President - William Harley
Secretary - Kasey Arnold
Historian - Stacey Kruml
Business Manager - Chelsea Renner
Public Relations - Natalie Fehlner

Congratutlations to our new officers! This new e-board is "in training" with the current e-board until Fall 2007, when they officially take over. The future of APO looks bright indeed!
____________________________

**** Reminder: NO SHAME THEATER is February 3, 2007 @ 8:00PM. Get your acts ready! ****

Keeps your ears peeled for more APO news and events to come. We are interested in taking another pledge class as well as planning a few social events.

Our next meeting is Tuesday, February 6th @ 5:30PM. All are welcome.

Have a great day!
Aaron Page
APO Secretary

New Executive Board!

2007-01-24T11:38:00.001-05:00

New Executive Board!

2007-01-24T11:38:00.000-05:00

APO Meeting 11/28

2006-11-29T00:10:00.000-05:00

***Cabaret news!***

The APO cabaret is Thursday, November 30th at 8:00PM in the Studio Theater. There are twelve entertaining acts in the line-up, sure to entertain and delight. This will be a fun evening for us all!

The new line of TheaterCNU T-shirts will be sold at the cabaret, as well various AFKAP apparel. Don't be the only one without a season t-shirt and a "Release your anus" button. Get them at the cabaret! All profits go to APO - a very good cause.

Nominations for the 2007-2008 APO executive board are in!

President
Hannah Vaughn
Anna Hemphill

Vice President
Michelle Polera
William Harley
Katie Parker
Tim Bartlett

Business Manager
Chelsea Renner
William Harley

Secretary
Kasey Arnold

Historian
Stacey Kruml

Public Relations
Natalie Fehlner
Josh Hopkins

* Nominations are open until Friday, December 1st, at 5:00PM. Anyone wishing to nominate someone or change their nomination status should email Jordan at JordanMcA@gmail.com

* Voting will take place at the first APO meeting of the spring semester. Keep an eye out for the date and time. It is important that all members attend this meeting.

* Why are we doing this so early? The current e-board is comprised entirely of seniors who are graduating. To allow for a smoother transition, the incoming e-board will shadow the current one for a semester to get a feel for how things are done. This will ensure continued strength for APO.

That's all for now! See you at the cabaret.

Your APO secretary,
Aaron Page

APO Meeting 10/17

2006-10-17T19:24:00.000-04:00

Here is a recap of today's APO meeting:

* No Shame Theater has been cancelled for Saturday, October 21st. You'll have to find other ways to be shameless.

* The Exonerated reading is WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18 at 7:00PM in the Studio Theater. All who come will be exonerated!

* Help build the Arts Garden! The first work call for the Arts Garden will be October 28th from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. The second work call is November 11th. The area outside the theater offices is being converted for use by Ferguson students. This will be an exciting place for students to relax between classes, rehearse scenes, practice, and do things arts students do when they are taking a break from studenting. Come help if you are available!

* Cabaret singers must contact Josh Hopkins about singing.

* David Bevington wants YOU...to read Shakespeare! That's right, David Bevington, a very Shakespearean scholar, is coming to give a workshop and needs volunteers to help him. The workshop is Monday, November 13th from 10:00 - 11:30 AM. Everyone needs to go anyway! DO IT!

AFKAP NEWS!!!!!!

- The AKFAPS are having a BAKE SALE this Thursday, October 19, from 11:00 - 1:00 in the Student Union. Also, they will be fundraising with buttons and shirts. Get your stomachs ready!

- The COMING OUT PARTY is coming up! This Sunday from 10:00 PM - 12:OO PM in the Light Lab Theater. All members please come out so you can come out.

- Gemma Smith says the AFKAPS are doing a great job! Let's all be proud.

That is all. Until next time, always remember, "until next time."

Your APO secretary,
Aaron Page

AFKAP letters due September 15th!

2006-09-12T19:12:00.000-04:00

All AFKAP hopefuls,

Don't forget your letters are due this Friday, September 15th, to Gemma Smith's mailbox!

APO Meeting 9/12/06

2006-09-12T18:59:00.000-04:00

Here are the highlights of today's meeting:

* A reading of The Exonerated by By Jessica Blank & Erik Jensen will take place on October 18th. The script will available in the Theater Library by Friday, September 15th. Everyone is encouraged to check out the script and partcipate in this exciting project!

* Coming soon, the APO office. Our new office is located on the third floor of the Student Union. Check back for an announcement about our office hours.

* Don't forget your to turn in your APO Member Brainstorm forms. Check the postings below for the form.

* APO goes to Virignia Stage Company on November 4th to see The Elephant Man. Keep your eyes open for details!

* No Shame Theater this weekend raised $100 to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.

* SETC takes place March 7 - 11 at the Hilton Atlanta in Atlanta, Georgia. VTA Screening Audition forms must be recieved by the VTA office by October 13th. VTA is at the Richmond Marriot in Richmond, VA on November 3rd - November 4th. Check out the VTA site for more info:
www.vtasite.org

Thanks for a great meeting!
See you in two weeks!

shed your shame

2006-09-07T20:48:00.000-04:00

APO Meeting 8/29/06

2006-08-30T00:27:00.000-04:00

Here is a recap of today's meeting:

*DATES TO REMEMBER:
September 9th, 9:00PM - No Shame Theater
October 21st, 9:00PM - No Shame Theater
October 22nd, 11:00AM - Hamlet Bowl 2006
November 28th, 7:00PM - Cabaret Master Class
November 30th, 8:00PM - CABARET!

*A possible APO Reading has been scheduled for October 18th. Any and all ideas are welcome!

*Any AFKAP hopefuls, please address a letter to the APO Eboard about why you wish to join. Include all theater events you have been involved in since arriving at CNU.

*All members, continue to brainstorm ideas about what direction you would like to see APO go in. Do you want to attend SETC? Do you want to bring a headshot photographer to CNU? Do you want APO to take over the world? We are looking for your ideas! A survey was passed out at the meeting and posted online. Please take the time to complete this and return it to Gemma C. Smith's box by 5:00PM on Friday, September 1st!

*The next APO meeting will be Tuesday, September 12th in Ferguson 201. Be there, or be square!

APO Member Brainstorm

2006-08-29T19:02:00.000-04:00

Dear APO Member,
If you were not at the meeting on Tuesday the 29th, here is a Brainstorm we would like you to fill out and return to Gemma Smith's mailbox by 5pm Friday. This is how we are going to gauge the direction our organization will take this year. Here's to an awesome year!

Click this link to download the Brainstorm.

No Meeting This Week

2006-02-20T23:31:00.000-05:00

Due to some conflicts, there will NOT be an APO meeting this week. We will reschedule the general meeting for
next Tuesday, February 28, 5:30 p.m., Ferguson 201.

All are welcome!

Members: Please remember that dues are due at this meeting!

Thanks! Have a great week.

Mike Raymond
Vice President
mike.raymond.04@cnu.edu

P.S.- I heard a rumor that there might be cookies at the next meeting...

Need a Great Gift for Valentine's Day?

2006-02-07T21:28:00.000-05:00

Never fear! Alpha Psi Omega is to the rescue!

Is your girlfriend a hopeless romantic? Does your boyfriend need to get in touch with his softer side? Looking for the perfect way to tell someone that they're the one for you? Let APO help!

For only $3 we will deliver a Shakespearean sonnet-gram to your special someone. If they live on campus they will recieve a knock on their door, have the sonnet read to them, get a copy of the sonnet, and candy! Your significant other lives off campus? Never fear! APO will deliver your sonnet-gram by phone!

Look for the tables the rest of this week:
Wednesday, February 8:
Ferguson 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Potomac River North 5 p.m.-7 p.m.

Thursday, February 9:
Ferguson 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Potomac River South 5 p.m.-7 p.m.

Friday, February 10:
Ferguson 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Santoro 5 p.m.-7 p.m.

Monday, February 13:
Ferguson 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
James River 5 p.m.-7 p.m.

Let someone know you care with an APO sonnet-gram!

Questions? E-mail Mike Raymond: mike.raymond.04@cnu.edu

All proceeds go to benefit the TheaterCNU Library.

Keep your eye on this space for information about No Shame Theatre as well as information about Alpha Psi Omega meetings!

Congratulations!

2006-01-29T23:02:00.000-05:00

Congratulations to the winners of our National T-Shirt Design Contest!

Nathan Cotter and Sterling Olson!

Check back soon for information on how to purchase a shirt!

Don't forget about our next meeting: Tuesday, February 7, 2006, at 5:30 p.m. In Ferguson 201. All are welcome! (Members, don't forget that dues are due at that meeting!)

No Shame Theatre!

2006-01-23T21:24:00.000-05:00

Come one! Come All! Alpha Psi Omega presents the first No Shame Theatre of 2006!

Saturday, January 28, 2006
9:00 p.m.
Sign up to perform beginning at 8:30
Music and Theater Hall at the Ferguson Center

What is No Shame Theatre? It's whatever you want it to be! Sign up to perform. There are a few simple rules:
1. All acts must be 5 minutes or less.
2. All pieces must be original material.
3. Don't break anything during your act...yourself, others, the space...the law...

Questions? Contact Mike Raymond: mike.raymond.04@cnu.edu

No Shame Theatre...where anything can happen...and usually does...

APO National T-shirt Design Contest

2005-12-15T21:49:00.000-05:00

To all TheaterCNUers,

Do you need a break from your break? Here are 5 things you can do!

5) Watch TV and repeat everything said in an Italian accent
4) Pretend to be a car
3) Step off a curb with your eyes shut and imagine its a cliff
2) Stare at the back of someone's head until they turn around

or...

1) Design the NATIONAL ALPHA PSI OMEGA T-SHIRT!

That's right folks, YOU could design the Alpha Psi Omega T-shirt that will be sold to every Alpha Psi Omega chapter across the nation! Designs should be original, fun, and express the spirit of Alpha Psi Omega, the national honorary theater fraternity, whose motto is "seek a useful life."

Designs are due on Wednesday, January 18th, 2006 at the Major's Meeting.

The grand prize is $50 and a national T-shirt with your design!

The runner up wins $25 and a thank you note!

The winning and second place entry will be announced Saturday, January 21st at the APO Semester Kickoff Event (time and place TBA). The winning design will be placed on a T-shirt and sold online to Alpha Psi Omega chapters nationwide! Just think, a theater major in Alaska could be wearing your T-shirt, but not unless you submit your design!

Contact Mike Raymond at mike.raymond.04@cnu.edu with any questions.

*Remember, APO colors are light blue and amber (in reference to "Sky Blue" and "Bastard Amber," the two most popular theatre lighting gels).*

Have a wonderful break and don't forget to design your design!

Sincerely,
Aaron Page
Alpha Psi Omega member

PS Special thanks to Professor Denise Gillman for donating the cash prizes.

Photos!

2005-10-27T00:27:00.000-04:00

Check it out! Our wonderful historian has posted pictures of Hamlet Bowl 2005 online! YEA!

http://community.webshots.com/user/nmcotter

While you're there you can also check out pictures of the London trip! YEA!

Thanks Nathan!

Inductions

2005-10-25T18:40:00.000-04:00

The Eta Class will be inducted this Saturday, October 29, in the Studio Theatre.

AFKAPS: Show up at 9:00 p.m.

Brothers: Show up at 8:30 p.m.

Questions? Contact Mike Raymond: mike.raymond.04@cnu.edu

AFKAP Coming Out Party

2005-10-20T15:37:00.000-04:00

The Brothers of Alpha Psi Omega are invited to the AFKAP Coming Out Party.

When: Sunday, October 23, 2005, 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Where: Anna Hemphill's House

Carpool or park on campus and walk! There is limited parking!

Be sure you wear your best Halloween Costume!

Questions? E-mail Mike Raymond at mike.raymond.04@cnu.edu

Oops!

2005-10-12T21:23:00.000-04:00

Welcome to the newest member of the Eta class:

Lauren Killip!

Welcome Lauren!

I offer my sincere apologies for this oversight!

Proof Talkback

2005-10-12T12:29:00.000-04:00

Alpha Psi Omega will host a talkback for TheaterCNU's current production of David Auburn's Proof on Thursday, October 13, 2005, at 6:00 p.m. in the Studio Theatre. Join the cast and designers for an engaging discussion of this exciting play.

Tickets are still available for this weekend's performances at the Ferguson Center Ticket Office.

Questions?
Contact Mike Raymond at mike.raymond.04@cnu.edu.

Welcome Eta AFKAPS!

2005-10-12T03:27:00.000-04:00

Congrats to the members of the Eta AFKAP class:

Tim Bartlett
Erik Clancy
Caroline Dudley
Jenna Engelmann
Annie Ferenbach
Steven Ferrier
Danielle Hartman
Anna Hemphill
Lisa Johanson
Jamie Sellers
Laura Vico

Current Brothers: Watch this space, your e-mail, and the APO callboard for information regarding AFKAP process information!

We welcome the Eta class!

Questions: Please contact Mike Raymond: mike.raymond.04@cnu.edu

Calling All Potential AFKAPS

2005-09-22T19:21:00.000-04:00

Interested in joining Alpha Psi Omega?

Please write and turn in a letter of interest.

You letter must include the following items:

· Why you want to be a member of Alpha Psi Omega
· What you will bring to the organization
· A list of everything you have done theater/performance/tech, etc. since your first day of college*
· Your current GPA
· Your contact information (e-mail, room phone, cell phone, smoke signals, etc)

*Your list will be used to determine whether or not you have enough points to be considered for membership. Seriously, put ANYTHING down that you might even remotely think will count.

Please have FUN and be creative with your letter.
Make me laugh…I dare you.

In order to be considered for membership, you must turn in a letter.
(Yes, even if you turned one in last semester.)

AFKAP Letters will be accepted until
5:00 p.m. on October 7.

AFKAPS will be contacted over fall break.

Please put letters in Mike Raymond’s box.
Letters will not be accepted electronically.

If you have any questions please
don’t hesitate to contact me!
mike.raymond.04@cnu.edu

Theatre Conventions 2005-2006

2005-09-14T01:05:00.000-04:00

Thanks to Jenn McDuffee for compliling this list of theatre conventions you may be interested in attending.

Virginia Theatre Association (VTA)
October 28-30, 2005

South Eastern Theatre Conference (SETC)
March 1-5, 2006
www.setc.org

New England Theatre Conference (NETC)
November 10-13, 2005
www.netconline.org

United States Institute of Theatre Technology (USITT)
March 29-April 1, 2006

University/Resident Theatre Association (U/RTA)
New York: Jan 24-29, 2006
Chicago: Feb 4-8, 2006
San Francisco: Feb 10-12, 2006

Next APO Meeting

2005-09-07T12:35:00.000-04:00

Follow Nathan to the next APO meeting, September 13, in Room 201 of Ferguson. Be thinking about which committees you would like to serve on...Fundraising, Events, or Constitutional Review or all of them!

No Shame Theater Update

2005-09-01T20:42:00.000-04:00

No Shame raises $570 for the Red Cross Hurricane Relief!

Nathan Cotter sings some favorites

Everyone's favorite artist in anguish, Bucky

Jason Burnett manages to disturb an entire theater of people

Gemma Smith shows off her hard work from the summer

Andrew Bentley is the next Shel Silverstein

Aaron Page gets a helping hand from Kate Brown in their act

Altered Xpressionz finishes out the night with a battle of epic proportions

Wondering about No Shame Theater? This is a chance for you to perform anything you want. We're all about personal expression at No Shame and not hindering anyone's creativity, but for the sake of sanity, however, we've instituted 3 small rules:
1. Keep it original. Stealing other people's work is not what No Shame is about - but escaping from a straight jacket on stage...well...we might be about that.
2. Keep it short. We all understand you're a creative being, but the fact is you're not the only one. 5 minutes max or you get the lights turned out on you.
3. Keep it safe. Don't break any laws, the theater, or the audience.

That's all there is to performing at No Shame. Arrive a half hour early to sign up. We allow 15 acts a night. If you aren't too keen on sharing your creativity with a theater full of people, we'll let you in on a little secret...it's just as fun to watch as it is to perform.

No Shame Theater: Where anything can happen. (And usually does.)

Wicked at The Kennedy Center

2005-08-31T22:44:00.000-04:00

Check the APO Call Board for more information about a possible group trip to see Wicked at The Kennedy Center!

For more information about Wicked at The Kennedy Center visit http://www.kennedy-center.org. For more information about the show itself, visit http://www.wickedthemusical.com.

2005-08-23T23:41:00.000-04:00

food; flag football; fun; freedom

Beach Trip!

2005-08-23T23:32:00.000-04:00

Well you've chosen to go to CNU and now everyone back home thinks you get to go to the beach all the time. We've got news for you, this is your only chance for the rest of the semester! Hop on board now...this is a great way to get acquainted with your fellow theater majors right off the bat. We'll be leaving at 9:00 am the 27th from the Ferguson Lot across from the library. The sign up sheet is posted on the APO callboard next to the department callboard outside the rehearsal hall. You'll be totally bummed if you miss out.

Jordan, your prez
jordanmca@gmail.com

Emperor Danny holding Princess Sterling captive...she says it's purely "diplomatic."

UPDATE: Thanks to all who came to the beach! It was a blast. For those who missed out...all the more reason to join in on the next event!

APO goes hip!

2005-08-21T21:41:00.000-04:00

Alpha Psi Omega has gone hip! We now have our very own blog. Now there can never be any questions such as, "When exactly is the Streetcar reading again?" because you'll be able to pop right over to cnuapo.blogspot.com and find out immediately! We're looking forward to a great year with a very full calendar - we're going to need everyone to help. If you're looking to get involved, just talk to an e-board member and we'll gladly put you to work! And don't forget...you don't have to be a member to be involved.

For more information, this year's officers are:

Jordan McArthur, President/Jedi Knight
jordanmca@gmail.com
Mike Raymond, Vice President/Champion Weightlifter
mike.raymond.04@cnu.edu
Jenn McDuffee, Secretary/Chilean Cuisine Expert
jenn.mcduffee.04@cnu.edu
Nathan Cotter, Historian/Pirate
impromptucotter@yahoo.com
Casey Denton, Business Manager/World-renowned Pilates Instructor
caseydenton@gmail.com
Gemma Smith, Public Relations/Super Model
gemma.smith.04@cnu.edu

-Jordan, your prez