Drama Letter

Criteria for Lettering:

• ·                    An EARNED point system is the basis for lettering.
• ·                    Twenty points (20) are needed to qualify for a letter.
• ·                    Only one letter can be earned in a given year.
• ·                    Points earned will carry over for two years.
• ·                   Letter will be forfeited in the event of a MSHSL violation.
• ·                   A letter recipient must be in “good standing” with the group.

How to Accumulate Points:

• ·                    Automatic letter earned for performing at the state festival.
• ·                    Ten points for performing a “lead/principal” role.
• ·                    Five points for performing a secondary role.
• ·                    One point earned for every two-hour tech session with a maximum 10-point limit per show.
• ·                    Five points per show for working on a running crew.
• ·                    Two points for attending a drama field trip.
• ·                    Five points for attending workshops/conferences.
• ·                    Actors MUST earn tech points in order to letter.
• ·                    Technical volunteers do not need points for “acting” in order to letter.

Good Standing

• ·                   Participate in all rehearsals unless excused a director.
• ·                   Exhibits proper sportsmanship and conduct.
• ·                   In the event of an absences actor should contact the director before rehearsal.

Consequences 

• ·                  Loss of one letter point per unexcused absence.
  *An unexcused absence will be assessed for any missed rehearsal without the directors being notified.
• ·                A letter award will be forfeited in the event that the actor quits a show.
• ·                A letter award will be forfeited in the event
• ·                A letter award will be forfeited the event At the discretion of the directors letter points can be reinstated.