Theater Performance

Children’s Musical Theater

Digital Film Production

Theater Education

College Planning

Script Writing

Private Coachingwww.donnareed.org 712 263 3334 info@donnareed.org

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DONNA REEDPerforming Arts Workshops

June 15–20, 2009

THE 23RD ANNUAL

A PROJECT OF THE

why the Donna Reed Workshops?

workshop options: page 2

student awards: page 6

instructors: page 6

workshop registration: page 10

student information: page 11

housing and travel: page 12

housing contract: page 13

important information: page 14

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“My son had such a great time during that week and after seeing how it changed his life, I want more students to have the same experience. On the last day he told me he didn’t want it to end!”

We take care of studentsThe Donna Reed Performing Arts Workshops in Denison provides a

place for performing arts to thrive in a Midwestern small-town setting.

It has taken many forms over the past twenty-three years since its

inception in 1987. It began as a small film tribute after Donna Reed

passed away in 1986, growing into a full-fledged festival of student

workshops by industry professionals and scholarship program centered

in Denison, Iowa, Donna Reed’s hometown.

This year we will continue providing high-quality education in

a relaxed, camp-like atmosphere where students are encouraged

to challenge themselves, and we’ve added a new workshop to help

students plan for higher education. Our instructors dare their students

to explore new methods of their craft, and anything else that pops up

along the way. Our most devoted and talented students are eligible to

win thousands of dollars in scholarships and merit awards.

It’s good for your characterWe also provide evening events that will enrich your creative experience

and character. We plan to have great performances to watch, and will

certainly leave some time to take the stage and show your own talents.

This is a great place to meet new friends and

mentors. When students leave the annual

Donna Reed Workshops, they take with

them skills and creative ideas that help

them for the rest of their lives.

Donna was like youDonnabelle Mullenger left her rural

home near Denison at 17 for educational

opportunities in Los Angeles. Her

Hollywood successes of the 1940s,

50s, and 60s came from hard work,

ambition, vision, and values. She valued

knowledge, experience, and education

in ways that would inspire the creation

of the Donna Reed Foundation, an

organization dedicated to keeping the

dreams of students in the performing

arts alive. Now students are

growing in new and amazing

ways every year in Denison

thanks to the compassion and

hindsight of its Hollywood

namesake, Donna Reed.

Don’t miss your discounts! (see workshop registration on page 11)

GroupsThree or more students from the same school or university

who send their registrations together each pay $50 less for

Theater Performance!

Early registrationRegistrations postmarked by May 19 pay $50 less for Theater

Performance!

Bring a new friendAnyone who brings one friend to any workshop who has

never participated in the Donna Reed Workshops before

receives an additional $50 per student off their cost for

Theater Performance and IMPA Movie Camp workshops!

Rebate for Methods of Theater Arts CoachingParticipants in the Methods of Theater Arts Coaching

workshop can receive a rebate of $75 from the Donna Reed

Foundation if their registration is sent along with a new

student in Theater Performance or Film Production.

Crawford County studentsStudents who live in Crawford County, Iowa receive a 20%

discount on most workshops!

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Theater PerformanceFor high school and college-aged students committed to developing their performance

This workshop is a week of intensive skill-building for future actors of screen and stage. Students will have personal contact with our instructors

throughout the week, taking workshops in ensemble-building, Shakespeare, Improv, musical theater and career development. Students will spend part

of their education in separate experience levels, which will be determined during the Workshops, and other parts working together as a full ensemble.

Students attend five days of workshops and activities from 8:30 a.m. through 11 p.m. Students are on their own for lunch from Noon to 1:30

p.m., and evening meals are provided free of charge at approximately 6 p.m. Each evening will hold a different social activity for the students,

from games around Denison to live performances at the historic Donna Reed Theatre. All students are required to be at their home, hotel room,

or host family’s home by 11:00 p.m. You’ll need plenty of rest for the next day’s work!

Theater Performance Schedule

June 15–19 8:30 a.m.–Noon: warm-ups and workshops

1:30–11:00 p.m.: workshops, evening meal and social event

Saturday, June 20 (Rehearsals as needed)

7:30 p.m.: Student Awards Showcase & Dessert Buffet

Children’s Musical Theater: Disney’s 101 Dalmatians For children ages 6–13 who like to be in front of an audience

Young performers who love musicals and want to learn

the basics will be introduced to performance techniques

in musical theater. Learn how to stand, what to do

with your hands, and where to look. Learn how to

communicate with your audience as you tell a story

and how to perform choreography to music. This is a

workshop of song, dance, and a lot of challenges as

you learn to prepare for a performance of Disney’s 101

Dalmatians on Saturday afternoon!

The registration fee includes two complimentary

tickets to the Saturday performance. Sorry, no early

registration discounts are offered for this workshop,

but Crawford County residents do receive special

rates in appreciation of local Workshop support.

Children’s Musical Theater Schedule

June 15–19 Ages 6–8 with parents/guardians:

9:30–11:00 a.m

Ages 9–13: 9:30–Noon

June 20 2:30 p.m. performance

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Methods of Theater Arts Coaching For educators leading students in performance (This workshop provides

Continuing Education Credit for license renewal credit or graduate credit.*)

Whether you are a volunteer directing the class play or a seasoned

drama coach, this is your chance to pick up some new ideas and

network with other drama instructors. Participants will explore

ensemble experiences, sequential mime lesson plans, improvisation

activities, vocal practices, characterizations in monologues and scenes,

sharing of dynamite ideas from guest teachers and registered students,

and program advocacy. The workshop is geared for participation

by all and booklets will be given to each participant. The Donna

Reed Foundation will give a special $75 rebate to each participant

in this workshop who recruits one new student to either the Theater

Performance workshop or the IMPA Movie Camp for the June 2009

Workshops.

Methods of Theater Arts Coaching Schedule

Friday, June 19 8:30 a.m.–Noon

1:00–5:00 p.m.

Saturday, June 20 8:30 a.m.–Noon

1:00–5:00 p.m.

* Please register for this workshop through the Northwest Area Education

Agency’s website, www.nwaea.k12.ia.us. Click on “Professional Development

Online Registration” and search for “Methods of Theater Arts Coaching.” A

payment of $75 must be made to the Northwest AEA to receive credit.

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College Planning and The Performing Arts Dream For students and families planning university admissions and

financial aid strategies (Private sessions are also available to others

as found on page 5.)

Continuing education is an important concern of the Donna Reed

Foundation’s workshops and scholarship programs. Students of all

interest areas (music, dance, performance, writing, directing, film and

animation, production, etc.) face many challenges for higher education

to meet their fullest potentials and performing arts dreams. This session

opens a college planning toolbox for amplifying admissions strategies

and critical financial aid plans. While there are no guarantees for

outcome, students preparing for college will have access to important

resources and ideas that may make the difference in entering and

affording their college of choice. Registered participants of the

workshops will also have access to an optional, first-come, first-served

scheduled consulting session for additional information and planning.

Families register online at www.freecollegeplanning.com, complete

the short registration form, and mark which one they want to attend.

College Planning Schedule

Wednesday, June 17 6:30–8:00 p.m.: Free public session at the

Donna Reed Theatre

Saturday, June 20 3:30–5:00 p.m.: Workshop students and parents

presentation at the Denison High School (cost

is included in your registration)

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IMPA MOVIE CAMP CURRICULUM

Monday

Camera operation; lighting; audio; review and discussion of

techniques and comparison of audio/video quality

Tuesday

Writing and directing; scene/shot structure; students work as a group

to write and develop a short script; cast actors and brief rehearsal

Wednesday

Students work in groups to rehearse and shoot their short scripts;

begin logging and capturing footage

Thursday

Students continue editing process; re-shoot any necessary

replacement scenes; continue editing process; record any

voice-overs, music, sound effects

Friday

Students complete editing process; titles and credits;

possible advanced techniques such as color correction

and audio sweetening; culminates in screening celebration

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“Festival students learn more than skills, confidence, or insights of a single developmental path. They tap into a unique continuum where the only competition is to reach for something real, sustainable, and meaningful within their own lives and communities. Performing arts are only a framework for these lessons—sometimes the discoveries lead above and beyond.” (In Search of Donna Reed, p. 139)

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IMPA Movie Camp For students ages 13 and above wanting to learn short film production

from beginning to end

This is a five-day program in which students are provided instruction

in the basics of writing, directing, camera operation, audio, lighting,

and computer-based digital editing. Students will work in small

groups to learn and practice skills, and by the end of the week

shoot and edit a short film project. The week concludes with a final

screening of the productions. This program is a project of the Iowa

Motion Picture Association (IMPA).

IMPA Movie Camp Schedule

June 15–19 8:30 a.m.–Noon: Workshops

1:30–11:00: Workshops, evening meal and

social event

Saturday, June 20 7:30 p.m.: Student Awards Showcase &

Dessert Reception

Writing for Screen and StageFor students of all ages ready to develop their script writing

The Donna Reed Foundation, the Iowa Scriptwriters Alliance, the

Iowa Motion Picture Association and the Iowa Film Office present

a dynamic workshop which includes a two-day course on the

building blocks of drama, approaches to character, structure, story,

plot, sequencing, and dialogue as they are used in a professional

writing career. This prepares students for writing television drama,

comedy, features, and movies of the week with a focus on making a

script marketable.

Students will receive information about their instructor and any

work they should do to prepare for this class when their registration is

processed. Writers of all ages and interests are encouraged to attend.

This professional writing package also includes $10 discounts for

first-time Annual Memberships in the Iowa Scriptwriters Alliance and

the Iowa Motion Picture Association, and $10 discounts for first-time

participants in the Screenwriters Boot Camp.

Writing for Screen & Stage Schedule

Friday, June 19 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

1:30–5:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 20 9:00 a.m.–Noon

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Private CoachingCareer Counseling

What is the best thing you can do today to give yourself a jump start in your career? Bring headshots, resumes, and questions to your one-on-one

counseling session to get the answers you need to make it in Hollywood, New York, or anywhere in between. Choose from seasoned pros or

young actors who are making it themselves. Thirty-minute sessions cost $30 for Theater Performance students and $40 for all others.

College Planning

Schedule a follow-up session to ask questions

and learn about additional resources for college

planning with Jay Faber. The cost for this 90-minute

session is included with all registrations for Theater

Performance and the IMPA Movie Camp (subject

to availability). Consultations are an opportunity for

college-bound performing arts students interested

in organizing their academic and financial planning

goals for the college programs of their choice. The

Donna Reed Foundation is not affiliated with the

CollegeForLess program nor can it guarantee any

success results through private engagement of this

Iowa organization.

Vocal coaching

Schedule a private session with Greg Enriquez. You can

have one-on-one vocal coaching for Broadway, contemporary, belting, country, or classical songs/arias. This session will offer assistance with vocal

production, musicianship, performance practice, foreign language diction, and artistic communication. Please bring sheet music for two songs in your

key that you would like to rehearse. Scheduling can be quite flexible, and other times may be arranged based on availability. Thirty-minute sessions cost

$30 for registered workshop students and $40 for all others.

Agency Head Shots

This is for students who would like to have headshot photographs taken for their portfolios. Here’s your opportunity to work with and learn

from a professional photographer in a studio environment. Please allow one hour for the photo session. You will receive a “first edit” digital

CD of your images which is yours to keep. One-hour sessions cost $75 for all.

All Private Coaching Schedule

June 18–19

Call the Donna Reed Foundation office (712-263-3334) to schedule a time before you mail in your registration. Times will be assigned on a first-come,

first-served basis, and will be held for one week until your registration form and fees are received.

Tech Crew volunteers needed!If being on stage is not for you, but you are interested in what happens behind the scenes of a live performance, please join our tech

crew. Our Tech Crew works long hours of rigourous preparation for our performances, so be ready to work hard and learn a lot while

doing it! Many devoted people, young and old, experienced and novice, have been behind the scenes of the Donna Reed Workshops

for years. You can be our newest and proudest team-mate!

Please contact the Donna Reed Foundation for more information on how you can be a part of the Tech Crew.

Phone: 712 263 3334 Email: info@donnareed.org

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Jessica AckermanStage ManagerJessica is joining us for her eleventh year at the Donna Reed Workshops,

where she started as a student in the Tech program in 1999 and worked

her way through to Lead Tech. Jessica will again be assuming the position

of Stage Manager for this year’s Workshops, as she has for the past four

years. Outside the Workshops, Jessica has been a director, set builder,

actress, prop mistress, light technician and sound technician for many

amateur productions. Currently, she is the Open Records Coordinator for

the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

James Thomas BaileyComedy Improvisation and musical Improvisation

James is Artistic Director of the National Comedy Theatre and

ComedySportz® Los Angeles, the longest running show in Los Angeles.

In addition to ComedySportz®, James has been an active producer in

the local theater scene, having produced more than fifty shows in Los

Angeles, including many west coast and world premieres. James is also

well-known as a corporate trainer and consultant, with clients such as

Universal Studios, Walt Disney, ABC, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Nestle

and Coca-Cola, among others. In addition to his corporate work, his

youth education program, the ComedySportz High School League® is

the largest teen improvisational theater program in the United States

and currently serves more than 70 schools in southern California. James

was also a regular on the nationally-syndicated television show Quick

Witz and on World Cup Comedy on the PAX network, and can be seen

in several national commercials. He has proudly served on the boards

of the Los Angeles Stage Alliance, West Coast Ensemble Theatre and the

advocacy committee of the California Alliance for the Arts Education

(CAAE). His productions have won numerous awards and he has recently

received the professional Artist Award from the California Educational

Theatre Association and was inducted into the California Thespians Hall

of Fame. He is the current president of the World Comedy League and

the president-elect of the California Educational Theatre Association.

Jeff BartschIMPA Movie CampJeff is a multi-talented producer and proud graduate of Newell

Fonda High School in Newell, Iowa. As a freelance television editor,

he has provided prime time content for ABC, NBC, FOX, ESPN,

and many others with shows including Three Wishes, On Air With

Ryan Seacrest, and America’s Next Top Model. Jeff is also the voice

of ABC’s internationally syndicated hit Supernanny. Through his

production company Resolve Entertainment, he executive produced

Instructors at the Donna Reed Workshops are professionals in the entertainment industry who have

trained many great celebrities during their careers. They donate their time to mentor eager students,

so you can be sure their devotion lies with you. Many have returned to Denison for over ten years

because of the commitment they feel to the students at the Donna Reed Workshops.

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come to win!Student Awards Showcase rulesAt least $3,000 will be awarded at the end of our workshop program

to allow several of our students the chance to pursue their interest in

the fine arts. To be eligible for these scholarships, you must:

1. Attend our workshops as a full-time student in either Theater

Performance, Children’s Musical Theater, or the IMPA Movie Camp.

2. Audition during lunch break the week of the workshops. Sign up

for audition times at the registration desk. Audition times will be

limited to three minutes.

3. Be available to perform at the Student Awards Showcase & Dessert

Reception on the evening of June 20.

Anything that showcases uniqueness or talent will be accepted, with

no categories. The only props provided for auditions will be a chair, CD

player, DVD player with monitor and piano. No accompanist will be

provided for your audition, but will be available if you are chosen for the

Showcase. Any other needs will be your responsibility.

Each year our instructors nominate one student to receive the

Kathleen Freeman Spirit Award. Kathleen (1923-2001), star of stage,

television and screen, was a favorite acting and comedy instructor at

the Donna Reed workshops. Nominees are based on Kathleen’s unique

personality and work ethic, commitment, passion, willingness to try

anything, unfailing aid to fellow performers, high energy, good humor,

and eagerness. This award is for more than talent or appearance; it is

for that special quality that defines the performing artist’s mentality.

This annual award will be presented at the Student Awards Showcase &

Dessert Reception on Saturday evening, June 20, 2009.

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Los Angeles, he travels throughout the world as a guest lecturer

and teacher in Vocal Therapy and Singing Technique. Greg coaches

over 1,000 successful and award-winning voices every year around

the world. He also assists numerous physicians who specialize in

organic and functional disorders of the voice in Vocal Therapy. Greg

holds the highest level of certification (5) and was recently appointed

to the Education Management Team for the Speech Level Singing

Association overseeing teacher certification. Greg far exceeds the

required standard through continuous weekly one-to-one study

with Maestro Riggs acquiring more than 460 hours of individual

instruction and well over 5,000 hours of Master Class participations.

Jay Faber College Planning After an influential experience by his son in an IMPA Movie Camp

co-sponsored by the Donna Reed Foundation, a gratified Jay Faber

(CFP® CCPS) volunteered his expertise to college-bound performing

arts students facing the challenges of applying for and financing the

programs of their dreams. A Certified College Planner, member of

the National Institute of Certified College Planning Specialists, and

member of The College Authority, Jay is also affiliated with some

of the most recognized education planning experts and CPAs in

the country. Throughout the year, Jay is a frequent guest speaker at

workshops for Free College Planning, Inc., a non-profit organization

dedicated to helping families understand the college admission

process and making the cost of an education more affordable.

Eddie Foy III Marketing the actorEddie has been a casting director for over 40 years with Columbia

Pictures/Screen Gems, 20th Century Fox, the Disney Channel and

Dick Clark Productions. He was director of Casting for ABC and Vice

President of Casting for NBC. Eddie’s credits include The Donna Reed

Show, I Dream of Jeannie, the Poseidon Adventure, Mork and Mindy, The

Monkees, Happy Days, Roots I and II, Shogun, Barney Miller, The Emmy

Awards, and has been the Talent Producer for The Jerry Lewis MDA Labor

Day Telethon the past 35 years. Eddie is also the expert “on air” Casting

Executive for the hit series 90 Days in Hollywood. His most recent honor

was his unanimous selection by the Academy of Television Arts and

Science, Archives Division, as Outstanding Casting Director of the last

42 years for his contributions to the Advancement of Television Casting.

Gai JonesMethods of theater arts education, ensemble buildingTeacher, director, actress, voice over talent, theater educator

and author Gai Jones is founder and coordinator of CA Youth in

Theatre. She is Past President of California Educational Theatre

Association, California State Thespian Director, and Regional Director

of Educational Theatre Association. Some of her numerous awards

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meet our instructors (continued)13 Months of Sunshine, an independent foreign film with a successful

theatrical run in Ethiopia and film festival showings around the world,

and now has multiple feature films in development. Resolve also

produces short-form films and branded content, including Stained,

the first film shot on the ultra high definition RED One camera ever to

take top honors at a film festival, and The Chase, a national finalist for

the 2008 Doritos Crash the Super Bowl contest.

Henry BroussardTechnical DirectorHenry has worked in every facet of the “behind-the-scenes” world

of theater, working under the titles of Technical Director, Stage

Manager, Lighting Director, Sound Coordinator, and Props. He has

worked on road productions of Beauty and the Beast, Fiddler on the

Roof, The Nutcracker, and Guys and Dolls. He has also worked as a

grip, transportation coordinator, electrician, cameraman and sound

mixer for several television and theatrical productions. Henry is

currently working as a lighting and sound senior lead technician for a

corporate staging company in southern California.

Greg EnriquezVocal coachingGreg Enriquez is regarded by several entertainment professionals

to be the most effective and commercial vocal technique instructor

in Las Vegas. He was personally selected and endorsed by Maestro

Seth Riggs to be his Associate in 1990, and has successfully coached

hundreds of singers, dancers, and actors in every aspect of musical

performance. Though Greg maintains an active teaching schedule

at his private studio in Las Vegas and at Maestro Riggs’ studio in

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and being awarded “Outstanding Arts Educator” by

Education Through the Arts (CETA). She is the

Raising the Curtain, a theater resource book for

Break a Leg, a love letter to theater educators.

Gai has presented workshops at numerous

conferences, theater education associations,

development institutes, and the national EdTA

conferences. She is a guest author for AATE’s

the Sage and EdTA’s Teaching Theatre. Gai was

honored on the floor of the California Senate for

CYIT and WIT (Women in Theatre) for her work

southern California.

Scott KubieIMPA Movie CampScott Kubie is a producer and videographer

Nebraska. He received a Bachelor of Arts

degree in Journalism from Drake University. Currently, Scott

is co-owner of The Revue Creative, a media production and

entertainment consulting agency. He recently worked in the

camera department on South Dakota, a feature shot in Iowa.

Scott also manages Market Street Media Foundry, a collaborative

art and media studio, and Rock Iowa, a DIY digital entertainment

network featuring videos of bands, artists and creative culture events

as seen at www.rockiowa.com/blog.

Kim O’RourkeClassical acting, ShakespeareKim has been teaching acting for 30 years in universities, community

colleges and high schools in California. She is a graduate of the Pasadena

Playhouse with a BA in Acting, Scripps College in Claremont, California

with a BA in Dramatic Literature; and California State University in

Fullerton with an MA in Theatre History and Literature. Kim has also

done graduate studies in Theatre History at the University of Southern

California and has a certificate in Classical Theatre and a teaching

licentiate from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Kim is

the representative at LAMDA’s acting and speech examinations.

She received the Hall of Fame Award from the California Thespian

Society in 2000, the Hall of Fame Award from the Educational Theatre

Association in 2001, and the Teacher of the Year Award from the

California Educational Theatre Association in 2002. Kim is an actor as

well as a teacher.

Gigi PerreauTheater movementGigi started as a baby in the MGM film Madame Curie and was

one of the first to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of

Fame. She now has over 50 years of acting experience , 20 years as

a director and recently, as a teacher and coach. Gigi has performed

in over 40 films including Green Dolphin Street with Donna Reed,

and hundreds of television shows such as the Donna Reed Show,

Perry Mason, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Brady Bunch, Gunsmoke

and Rawhide, plus many stage appearances. Gigi appeared in the

Dominic Paris film, The Sleepless and has recently finished work as a

voice actor in Fly Me to the Moon and Around the World in 50 Years,

both major animated 3-D features.

Ann PlattChildren’s Musical TheaterHaving received her Bachelor of Music Education from Luther

College, Ann has spent the past 21 years teaching music at various

levels, the past 13 years serving as the K-5 vocal music instructor at

Denison Elementary School. Ann has directed both high school and

elementary school musicals, swing choir, madrigal, and junior high

church choir. She also teaches private piano lessons and has been a

volunteer with the Workshops for many years.

Allison RasmussenChildren’s Musical TheaterOriginally from Manilla, Iowa, Allison received her Bachelors

degree from Buena Vista University and will earn a Masters Degree

in Education from Viterbo University in July. She is also certified in

Orff-Schulwerk (Levels I and II), an approach to music education for

children. She has taught a variety of subjects including K–12 grade

vocal music and 5–6 grade instrumental music. Currently, Allison is

teaching K–4 grade general music at Waverly-Shell Rock Community

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Schools in eastern Iowa. Allison has been very active in coaching

and judging speech and drama, as well as acting and directing in

community theater. She has produced a number of elementary school

musicals, including Schoolhouse Rock Live, Jr. and Annie, Jr. and

assisted with the Waverly-Shell Rock High School production of Les

Miserables this fall. She currently directs the Trinity Kidz program, an

after school theater program at Trinity Methodist Church in Waverly.

Andrew RogerIMPA Movie CampAndrew Roger graduated from Drake University with a Bachelor of

Arts degree in Journalism and is currently a freelance videographer

and Final Cut Pro editor in Des Moines, Iowa. He has worked with

Meredith Corporation, the Iowa Chops, and The Revue Creative and

crewed Chiefs football games and National NCAA Track and Field.

Being a team player, Andrew has collaborated on numerous

National Film Challenges and 48-hour film festival teams and worked

on a number of independent feature films including Entry Level and

South Dakota. Andrew shoots rock bands through www.rockiowa.

com where he is Lead Videographer and Content Manager.

Fran SillauChildren’s Musical TheaterFran has served as a teacher, writer, director, actor, and producer in

his performing artist career. Fran is a part if the VSA ARTS Teaching

Artist Fellowship in Washington, D.C. Fran has also received project

funds from both The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

and The National Endowment for the Arts.

Currently, Fran is on staff with The Omaha Theater Company, one

of the largest theaters for young audiences in the country. There Fran

teaches classes, workshops, directs youth productions, and performs.

In 2004, Fran co-founded and served as artistic director for RUSTY

HORSE PRODUCTIONS, an organization dedicated to bringing the arts

to rural and economically disadvantaged areas. Under his leadership, the

company has produced numerous productions and workshops for youth

across southwest Iowa and Nebraska.

Concurrently, Fran does extensive work with Why Arts?, an

organization dedicated to bring the arts to youth and adults with

physical and developmental disabilities, with which Fran has conducted

workshops in inner city schools, long term care facilities, youth clubs,

special education classrooms, and inner city streets. Fran is very excited

to be working with the Donna Reed Foundation for the Performing Arts.

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Select your track1 Theater Performance $450

Postmarked before May 20 $400

Group discount (at least 3 from same school mailed together) $400

Crawford County residents $360

2 IMPA Movie Camp $400

3a Children’s Musical Theater (6–8 years old) $40

Crawford County residents $32

3b Children’s Musical Theater (9–13 years old) $100

Crawford County residents $80

4 Methods of Theater Arts Coaching* (payment goes to AEA)

I recruited a student for my $75 rebate, named ___________________

5 Writing for Screen and Stage $95

Crawford County residents $75

Additional sessions6 Private Vocal Coaching (30 minutes) Please call for an appointment.

Full-time students $30

All others $40

7 Private Career Counseling (30 minutes) Please call for an appointment.

Full-time students $30

All others $40

8 Agency Head Shots (one hour) Please call for an appointment. $75

9 College Planning (90 minutes) Please call for an appointment.

(exclusively for students in Theater Performance and the IMPA

Movie Camp)

SUBTOTAL TUITION FEES $ __________

Bring a new friend discountI have recruited friends who have never attended the Donna Reed

Workshops before, and whose registrations are sent in the same

envelope as this one.

Number of friends: _____ × $50 each = $_________ discount.

DISCOUNTED TUITION FEES $ __________

Experience and placementThe information gathered in this section is used to prepare your instructors to teach for your experience level.

I learned about the Workshops from ____________________________

How many years have you attended the Donna Reed Performing Arts

Workshops (including this year)? ______________________________

Relevant professional training you have received: _________________

____________________________________________________________

Recent productions in which you have been involved (include role):

1. _________________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________________

Your needs are important to the Donna Reed Workshops instructors, who

also consider the other students in your track. What skills would you like

to improve? _________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

workshop registration

* Please register for this workshop through the Northwest Area Education

Agency’s website, www.nwaea.k12.ia.us. Click on “Professional Development Online

Registration” and search for “Methods of Theater Arts Coaching.” A payment of

$75 must be made to the Northwest AEA to receive credit.

☞H / he/thi per n d d o eth n in D ni n Iowa

Donna Reed Performing Arts Workshopstheater performance/filmmaking/children’s musical theater

college planning/private coaching/scriptwriting/fun

Fun workshop shirts now available!Supplies are limited, so please reserve your T-shirt by ordering before

June. Color images of this shirt are available at www.donnareed.org.

Children’s-sized shirts for Disney’s 101 Dalmatians will be available

at the Workshops.

Number of shirts ____ × $15 each = $________

SIZE:

small

medium

large

extra large

XXL

COLOR:

Full Name ________________________________________________

How would you like it on your name tag? ______________________

Address ___________________________________________________

City, State, Zip _____________________________________________

Cellular phone _____________________________________________

Home phone ______________________________________________

Email _____________________________________________________

Gender: male female

Age during Workshops ______________________________________

School district, City, and State for ‘08-’09 school year ____________

___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

EmergenciesEmergency contact’s name ___________________________________

Relationship to you _________________________________________

Cellular phone _____________________________________________

Home phone ______________________________________________

Please note any medical problems/allergies we should be aware of

(this information remains confidential) _________________________

___________________________________________________________

Please note your preferred health care provider _________________

___________________________________________________________

Lodging & transportation How will you be arriving in Denison?

driving myself

parents dropping off

shuttle from Omaha (Please complete shuttle request on page 12.)

Where do you plan to stay during the Workshops?

hotel/motel/B&B _________________________________________

friends/family ____________________________________________

Workshop Host Family (Please complete housing request on page 13.)

Additional/advance ticketsRegistered students (excluding private coaching) have free entrance

into events occurring the days of their workshops. If you should need

additional tickets, they may be ordered here. Not all events have

been finalized as of the publication of this order form, so final ticket

prices at the door may be higher than advance costs.

Cost No. Total

Thursday evening performance $6 ______ ______

Friday evening performance $6 ______ ______

Disney’s 101 Dalmatians $7 ______ ______

Student Awards Showcase & Dessert Reception $10 ______ ______

Complete Package (all of the above) $25 ______ ______

Total FeesWorkshop registration (from page 10): ________________

Workshop T-shirt (from page 10): ________________

Private housing (from page 12): ________________

Omaha shuttle ($45, see page 12): ________________

Advance tickets (from above): ________________

TOTAL FEES: ________________

Method of payment:

Check

Money order

Visa

MasterCard

If paying with Visa or MasterCard, please enter:

Name on card: _____________________________________________

Card #: ___________ ___________ ____________ ____________

Expiration date: __________ / __________

Please make check or money order payable to Donna Reed

Foundation and include it with this form.

student information

Detach or photocopy this page and send it with payment to:

Donna Reed Foundation

1305 Broadway

Denison, IA 51442

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PLEASE NOTE: Cancellation of your registration for any workshop

must be received in writing no later than June 12, 2009 to receive

a full refund.

General informationFull Name _________________________________________________

Address ____________________________________________________

City, State, Zip ______________________________________________

Primary phone ______________________________________________

Secondary phone ___________________________________________

Email ______________________________________________________

Gender male female Age during Workshops ________

Parent/guardian’s name _______________________________________

Primary phone ______________________________________________

Secondary phone ___________________________________________

Relationship to you __________________________________________

Whom to notify in case of emergency (if different from parents)

____________________________________________________________

Primary phone ______________________________________________

Secondary phone ___________________________________________

Shuttle service requestOmaha shuttle cost is $22.50 each way, $45 per round-trip.

Amtrak Terminal (1003 S. 9th Street)

Omaha Greyhound terminal at 1601 Jackson Street

Epply Airfield

Date Time Airline & Flight # (if

applicable)

Arrive: __________ __________ ____________________

Depart: __________ __________ ____________________

TRANSPORTATION COST ($45/round trip): ____________________

Housing requestArrival date: __________ time (approx): __________

Departure date: __________ time (approx): __________

Would you like to request a certain family? yes no

If yes, please state whom: ____________________________________(subject to availability and registrat on date)

Would you like to stay with a certain other participant? yes no

If yes, please state whom: ____________________________________(To request housing with another partic pant, you must both request each other in this informat on. Subject to availability and reg stration date.)

List any allergies we should be aware of (i.e., cat, dog, etc.) or

considerations we should take when placing you: ________________

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

Please select the days (nights) you will need housing:

Sun. 6/14 Mon. 6/15 Tues. 6/16 Wed. 6/17 Thurs. 6/18 Fri. 6/19 Sat. 6/20 Sun. 6/21

HOUSING COST (# of days checked x $15): ____________________

OFFICE USE ONLYHost information

Host name __________________________________________________

Street address ________________________________________________

City, State, Zip _______________________________________________

Home phone ________________________________________________

Secondary phone ____________________________________________

Student notified Host family notified

Driver information

Pick-up ___________________________________________________

Drop-off __________________________________________________

COMPLETE THIS PAGE IF YOU REQUIRE PRIVATE HOME HOUSING OR SHUTTLE SERVICE FROM OMAHA.Please read and sign the housing contract on the reverse side of this form.

Without a signed contract, housing cannot be assigned. You may photocopy this form or print it from www.donnareed.org.

Housing and shuttle service must be requested by May 15, 2009.

Shuttle service within Denison is available for students staying in private homes. This service will be arranged at the Workshops.

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housing and travel requests

Medical Waiver (must be signed)In the event that I cannot be reached, I, the undersigned, give permission for emergency medical care for my child,

___________________________________________________________during the Donna Reed Workshops (effective dates: June 15-20, 2009) and further agree to be responsible for all costs associated with medical treatment given to the aforementioned child.

___________________________________________________________Insurance company/plan

___________________________________________________________Name of insured person

___________________________________________________________Insurance number

___________________________________________________________Signature of parent or legal guardian

___________________________________________________________Please list any allergies and/or any prescription drugs the participant is taking.

____________________________________________________________signature of participant

____________________________________________________________parent/legal guardian (please print)

____________________________________________________________signature of legal parent/guardian

____________________________________________________________parent/legal guardian’s home telephone number

____________________________________________________________parent/legal guardian’s alternate telephone number

Housing for workshop participants ages 13 to 18 is available on a limited basis with local families. This is a personal touch by Denison families who have volunteered to welcome workshop participants to our community. We recommend that housing requests be made before May 15, 2009, as space is limited and available only on a first-come, first-served basis.

If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity, please fill out the housing application on page 12 and send it with the registration form. You and your parents are required to sign the housing conduct contract to the right on this page. Please read the contract carefully. The Foundation has zero tolerance toward students breaking this contract, and you will be sent home at your own expense immediately.

Housing fees are payable before housing is assigned, and are nonrefundable (except when housing is denied due to limited space or if your written cancellation is received in our office by June 12, 2009). These fees are for the administration of the housing program and do not go to the host families.

You will be matched with a local family. Meals and transportation are not included with the housing contract, unless you discuss and agree upon this with your host family before your arrival. A shuttle is available during the day and evening events for limited travel. Please respect that your host is volunteering to open their home and you are their guest.

We will confirm your housing as quickly as possible, and will notify you of your host family’s name and phone number. It is your responsibility to contact them with your arrival date and time as soon as possible to make arrangements for your arrival. If you have questions, please contact the Donna Reed Foundation at 712-263-3334.

Housing contract (must be signed)We, the undersigned, the participant and participant’s guardians, agree to the following:

1. We agree that the participant will treat his or her host family with respect and let them know where he or she will be at all times, in case of an emergency. We also agree that the participant will abide by his or her host family’s house rules and conduct himself or herself appropriately while staying with his or her host family.

2. We agree that the participant will be at his or her host family’s home by 11:00 p.m. each evening, unless circumstances prevent this and it is otherwise agreed upon by his or her host family. (The curfew for minors in Denison is 11:00 p.m..)

3. We agree that the participant will not drink alcoholic beverages, smoke, or use any illegal drugs. (Iowa law states no one under 21 can purchase or consume alcoholic beverages, and no one under 18 can purchase or use tobacco products.)

4. We understand that host families are not required to provide meals or transportation. We understand that participants are responsible for their own meals and transportation during their stay in Denison. Shuttle transportation is available.

5. We understand if the participant fails to abide by this contract we, the participant and the parents of the participant, will be notified and the following will occur:

A. The participant will be excluded from classes and all other Donna Reed Workshops events for the remainder of the week.B. The participant will be sent home at his or her own expense. Participant and his or her parents or legal guardians will be responsible for travel arrangements.

6. We understand that the participant’s host family will receive a copy of this Housing Contract.

COMPLETE THIS PAGE IF YOU REQUIRE PRIVATE HOME HOUSING.

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housing contract

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important information

Each day concludes with a special evening event where you can kick

back and relax after a day of classes. It includes a meal, an activity,

and plenty of social time. The evening events are included in the

Theater Performance Workshop and the IMPA Movie Camp.

Free college planning seminar: 6:30–8:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 17

Jay Faber brings his workshop to the general public for a free taste

of admissions and financial aid strategies. This information is for

all areas of study, not just the performing arts. Come to the historic

Donna Reed Theatre with questions to ask and ears to listen!

Disney’s 101 Dalmatians: 2:30 p.m., Saturday, June 20

Each student from the Children’s Musical Theater workshop will be

putting his or her best foot forward with the week’s production at

2:30 p.m. on Saturday June 20 at the Fine Arts Center in the Denison

High School. After a week of hard work, they will be eager to share!

College planning seminar for workshop students and parents:

3:30–5:00 p.m., Saturday, June 20

Jay Faber presents his workshop to registered students and their

parents at the Denison High School. See page 3 for more information.

Student Awards Showcase & Dessert Reception: 6:30 p.m., June 20

Don’t leave the Donna Reed Workshops before experiencing this

outstanding performance at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 20 at the

historic Donna Reed Theatre. The award winners will be announced

at the Showcase, and may also include special alumni appearances.

Come to see some of the finest in young entertainment!

Wrap up the experience with the delicious Dessert Reception

held at Cronk’s Cafe immediately following the Scholarship and

Awards Showcase. It’s your last chance to socialize with instructors

and say farewell to friends. This Reception is included with your

ticket to the Student Awards Showcase.

Ground transportationWe offer shuttle service between Denison and Omaha for a

minimal charge of $22.50 each way ($45.00 round trip). Pick-

up and drop-off can be arranged for Epply Airfield, the Amtrak

terminal at 1003 S. 9th Street and the Greyhound terminal at 1602

Jackson Street. Please enter your flight, train, or bus information

on your workshop registration form, and a driver will be waiting to

pick you up.

Air transportationContact the Donna Reed Foundation’s travel agency, Yankey Travel,

at 800-477-1511 or email nancy@yankeytravel.agencymail.com

to make discount travel arrangements with Midwest Airlines for

flights between June 11 and 24, 2009. Tickets for the Donna Reed

Workshops purchased 60 days prior to June 12 will receive a 10%

discount, and tickets purchased within the 60 days will receive a 6%

discount. Yankey Travel contributes a percentage of their fee from

each ticket to the Donna Reed Foundation.

Instructor changesThe Donna Reed Foundation reserves the right to cancel or

substitute instructors for any workshop, though a need for this

seldom occurs. Due to our instructors’ professional schedules,

last-minute changes may be necessary and qualified replacements

will be found.

Where to eat Students will be on their own for breakfast and the noon meal. A lunch

counter/snack bar will be available in the lobby of the high school from

8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., where lunch and snack items will be offered.

Denison also has a variety of local eateries and fast food establishments,

some of which are listed on the back cover of this booklet.

Full-time students will be provided a meal with each evening’s

activities. This cost is included in your registration.

Where to sleepStudents under age 18 are required to either stay with friends or

family, or at our private home housing at a cost of $15 per day. Please

make these requests on page 12.

Special needs for studentsAll workshops are open to students with special needs and are

wheelchair accessible. If you have special needs and will require

accommodation, we will require advanced notice.

Cancelling your registrationTo reserve a space in a workshop, payment must accompany registration.

Cancellation of your registration must be received in writing no later

than June 12, 2009 to receive a full refund. Partial refunds after this time

may be made with consideration given to special circumstances of each

student at the discretion of the Donna Reed Foundation staff.

public events

The costs of this year’s Donna Reed Performing Arts Workshops are reduced by the generosity of

Thank you!Bank Iowa Crawford County Bank Wells Fargo Bank

You’ll love Denison, Iowa!

Points of interestMiller’s Alley Antiques 1609 3rd Ave. S. 712 263 5741 Behind Casey’s gas station in Denison.

Denison Aquatic Fun Center 710 N. 16th St. 712 263 8130

Norelius Community Library 1403 1st Ave. S. 712 263 9355 Internet services available with parent’s permission.

LodgingBoulders Inn & Suites 2511 Boulders Dr. 712 263 2200 or 866 700 2206 www.bouldersinndenison.com Denison’s newest hotel!

Budget Inn 2011 4th Ave. S. 712 263 4611 www.denisonmotels.com

Conner’s Corner Bed & Breakfast 104 S. 15th St. 712 263 8826 www.connerscorner.com Walking distance from the Donna Reed Theatre!

Days Inn 315 Chamberlin Dr. 712 263 2500

Hartwig House Bed & Breakfast 407 N. Main 712 263 2540 www.hartwighouseinn.com

Ho Hum Motel Hwy 30 712 263 3843

Providence Inn Bed & Breakfast 1517 1st Ave. S. 712 263 5548 providenceinn@frontiernet.net

The historic Park Motel 803 4th Ave. S. 712 263 4144 www.theparkmotel.com

7th Street Motel 150 7th St. 712 263 3320 www.denisonmotels.com

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PAIDSioux City, IAPermit #227

EateriesCronk’s Cafe 812 Hwy 30 712 263 4191 Family dining with soup, sandwich and salad bar daily!

Dairy Queen Hwy. 30 712 263 4910 Char-broiled burgers and chili foot longs!

El Jimador Mexican Grill 19 S. Main 712 263 2579

Family Table Restaurant Hwy. 30 712 263 6300

Godfather’s Pizza 2506 4th Ave. S. 712 263 9313 Try our lunch buffet daily.

Hy-Vee Kitchen & Catering 1426 Broadway 712 263 6151

Little China Buffet 49 North Main 712 263 8002 Chinese and American restaurant

No Frills Deli Jct. Hwys. 59 & 141 712 263 5511 store5manager@nofrillssupermarkets.com

Best chicken in town!

Reiney’s Soda Fountain 1301 Broadway 712 263 5552 www.reineyssodafountain.com

Subway 414 South 11th St. 712 263 3938

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