TTAO members;
I want to thank you for the judging and contest managing you’ve done so far this year. It’s amazing how all of you have adapted as procedures and critiques have changed.
As we approach Regional competition, please be aware of how your interactions may be viewed by directors, audience members and anyone else at the contest.
Also, don’t forget that UIL’s study of critiques continues—they will be after all performances, but before awards. So prepare with this in mind.
Thanks again for the great work you’ve been doing in 2022!
Craig
Theatrical Design May 3-4, 2022
One-Act Play May 5-7, 2022
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4
9:00 am – 1:30pm : Theatrical Design Critiques and Master Classes
3:00 pm: Theatrical Design Awards Ceremony
Raymond E. Hartfield Performing Arts Center, Round Rock ISD
5800 McNeil Dr, Austin, TX 78729
THURSDAY, MAY 5
Conference 1A Performances
2:00 pm – Session I
5:30 pm – Session II
Austin ISD, Performing Arts Center,
1500 Barbara Jordan Blvd, Austin, TX 78723
Conference 4A Performances
2:00 pm – Session I
5:30 pm – Session II
Raymond E. Hartfield Performing Arts Center, Round Rock ISD
5800 McNeil Dr, Austin, TX 78729
FRIDAY, MAY 6
1A Critiques
9:00 am at Austin ISD, Performing Arts Center
4A Critiques
9:00 am at Raymond E. Hartfield Performing Arts Center, Round Rock ISD
Conference 2A Performances
2:00 pm – Session I
5:30 pm – Session II
Austin ISD, Performing Arts Center
Conference 5A Performances
2:00 pm – Session I
5:30 pm – Session II
Raymond E. Hartfield Performing Arts Center, Round Rock ISD
SATURDAY, MAY 7
2A Critiques
9:00 am at Austin ISD, Performing Arts Center
5A Critiques
9:00 am at Raymond E. Hartfield Performing Arts Center, Round Rock ISD
Conference 3A Performances
2:00 pm – Session I
5:30 pm – Session II
3A Critiques – After Awards
Austin ISD, Performing Arts Center
Conference 6A Performances
2:00 pm – Session I
5:30 pm – Session II
6A Critiques – After Awards
Raymond E. Hartfield Performing Arts Center, Round Rock ISD
Be our OAP Guest!
Current TTAO members will receive ONE complimentary ticket to the state meet. The pass will allow you entry to any session. Current members will receive an email with a letter attached. Print, sign and present the NON-TRANSFERABLE letter at either location’s VIP Table for ONE complimentary ticket. Your name may be checked against the list of authorized comp recipients. Additional tickets may be purchased. See State Theatre page for ticket information (coming soon)
2022 State Contest Managers
4A, 5A, 6A Dr. Jerry Ivins- Round Rock Raymond J Hartfield Performing Arts Center
1A, 2A, 3A Carla Schumann- Austin ISD, Performing Arts Center
2022 State Meet Judges
Be sure to renew before June 1 if you want to be considered for Area, Region, and State assignments.
The first step is renewing your membership which includes:
Thanks to everyone for a wonderful contest season.
We look forward to seeing you all at TxETA at our TTAO workshops for training and fellowship.
Please spread the word. Deadline for applications is June 1st.
https://www.ttao.org/awards-and-scholarships/
Brook Lemley
Breta Grubbs
Georgiene Hudnall
Melissa Zarb-Cousin-San Antonio
Travis Poe-Valley Mills
Pamela Dougherty-Whitney
Richard Jeffreys-El Paso
Johnny Williams-Spring
Monet Salone
Janie Mae Breor-McKinney
Cindy Couch-Lubbock
Chelsea Curto-Waco
Christopher Fernandez
Tyler George
Stevonna Harrison-Mesquite
Terry Lopez-Amarillo
Cliff McClelland-Garland
Neena McLain
Sherri Small-Ansley
Shane Strawbridge-Lubbock
Penny Sullivan-Paris
Joel David Taylor-Waco
Haroldt Trotter-Houston
Arlon Weeks
What is the C. Lee Turner Real Change Campaign?
Real Change is TTAO’s fundraising campaign to place needed dollars into our socio-economically disadvantaged schools and communities.
Money raised will be used to fund:
We believe these activities change lives and helps expand theatre in our communities which affects our society as a whole.
We challenge you to be part of the real change, and as you accept your contracts for this upcoming UIL OAP season, think about donating and being the difference in implementing Real Change.
Our goal is $22,000
Is it possible? YES!
This campaign is for all TTAO members- adjudicators and contest managers alike. The suggestion is 10% of a contest fee earned for the year. Please consider donating today at the link – https://www.ttao.org/real-change/.
The “Help” page has been updated with FAQs. https://connect.ttao.org/#!/help
UPDATING YOUR TTAO CONNECT ACCOUNT
You can update your email address associated with Connect in the “edit profile” section.
I know many of you use school emails which may change or need updating. If that happens, login with the old email on your account and update it in your profile. Please do not create new accounts.
Thanks for ensuring your email address is up to date so you don’t miss any important messages!
If you have trouble or questions, you can email support@ttao.org
You can view the newsletter in its original format here.
January 23 TTAO Business Meeting Minutes
About the awards:
The TTAO Service Award shall be bestowed on a member or members in recognition for outstanding service to the organization beyond the duties of a particular office, role or assignment. The TTAO Service Award will honor a member of TTAO or continuous and significant service to the TTAO organization.
The TTAO Legacy Award shall be bestowed upon a member or members in recognition for substantial history of contributions and advocacy for educational theatre in Texas and particular support and development of the UIL One-Act Play competition. Recipients may not be current Board or Standard & Practices Committee members. Recipients should be retired Adjudicators and Contest Managers.
Legacy Award Winners:
Kathy Barber – 2022
Maureen V. McIntyre – 2022
Service Award Winner:
Mark Pickell – 2022
What is the C. Lee Turner Real Change Campaign?
Real Change is TTAO’s fundraising campaign to place needed dollars into our socio-economically disadvantaged schools and communities.
Money raised will be used to fund:
We challenge you to be part of the real change, and as you accept your contracts for this upcoming UIL OAP season, think about donating and being the difference in implementing Real Change.
Our goal is $22,000
Is it possible? YES!
This campaign is for all TTAO members- adjudicators and contest managers alike. The suggestion is 10% of a contest fee earned for the year. Please consider donating today at the link below.
March 1-2, 2022 Panola College, Carthage, TX
Training at Bi-District 2A, District 22 Contest
**Registration is open from Feb 4 -21, 2022 or until full
Visit here for more details.
REMINDER: If you are an adjudicator participating in a clinic this season, please submit the CONFLICT FORM found on the UIL website under forms for Contest Managers and Meet Officials.
http://www.uiltexas.org/theatre/resources-forms
BRUSH UP ON THE TTAO CODE OF ETHICS
The full list can be found here
VIDEOS AND PHOTOS TAKEN AT CONTEST
A friendly reminder:
Contest Managers and Adjudicators should not take or post pictures of a contest (pre contest, actual shows, or post contest) without written consent from parents, students, and/or anyone else in the photo or video. TTAO believes best practice is not to photo or record at all.
Likewise any teacher, student, or parent who would like to video or record an adjudicator’s critique must receive explicit permission from the adjudicator beforehand. Adjudicators may politely decline.
UIL and TTAO strongly discourage adjudicators from posting results of contests they adjudicate on social media. If you are a Contest Manager and you want to post results, please include your title as contest manager when posting.
Please realize that any comment about a contest you have judged could either:
Influence another adjudicator’s opinion about the quality of the work you saw even if you mean it in a very general way.
Compel other panelists to post an equally praising post.
General Rule of Thumb: Don’t post anything about your contests if you are in doubt.
Some other Social Media Considerations:
1. Consider unfollowing or unfriending on Facebook high school directors of shows you may adjudicate during a contest season. This could help to eliminate the impression of impropriety because you would remove yourself from seeing anything that director may post about his/her show. Unfollowing may be the easiest method to reverse after contest season.
2. Be aware that directors, administrators, parents and students can and sometimes will search and find your social media postings. Be careful about posting things/photos that could give an unhappy person ammunition to potentially use against you in a complaint.
3. Join the following for important updates, reminders and connections to your fellow adjudicators and/or contest managers:
– Texas Theatre Adjudicators & Officials Facebook page
– TTAO/UIL One Act Play Adjudicators Facebook page
4. Be active and connect with your fellow adjudicators through social media to create a supportive professional community.
These members will begin their terms in June 2022.
TTAO Board of Directors
*Communication Director-Elect. – Carla Schumann
*Treasurer-Elect/Historian – Larry Carpenter
*Director-At-Large – Kelsey Altom Kling
*Director-At-Large – Phillip Morgan
Standards & Practices Committee
*Region 2 Adjudicator – Jenae Yerger-Glanton
*Region 2 Contest Manager – Kelly Parker
*Region 4 Adjudicator – Scott Schumann
*Region 4 Contest Manager – Mike Doggett
CORE Values Director – Rachel Harrah
Region I – Zachery Kocorek-Gentry
Region II – Amy Jordan
Region III – Norma Thomas
Region IV – Rosendo DeLeon
At-Large – Kim Kao Hines
At-Large – Aaron Brown
The “Help” page has been updated with FAQs. https://connect.ttao.org/#!/help
GOT QUESTIONS?
As we gear up for a new OAP season, be sure you know how to stay in touch with TTAO.
1. TTAO Website
2. TTAO SMORE Newsletters
3. TTAO Adjudicator FB Group
4. Via Email
5. TTAO Connect Events Tab
Also, don’t forget you can email support@ttao.org if you have any questions!
Published 10/8/21
Please note:
1. Participants will only be allowed to register for the most current training
2. Registration will begin in November
3. Please share with your friends
Visit the Adjudicator or Contest Manager pages for more details.