NW Regional OCTA News and Events

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The Northwest region is holding a competition this year for all the Northwest theatres and members.  Each theatre will accumulate points, retroactive back to October 1, 2009.

The winning theatre will receive one full paid registration to State Conference in Perrysburg plus a first place certificate.

The second place winner will receive a half paid registration to State Conference plus a second place certificate.

The third place winner will receive a quarter paid registration to State Conference plus a third place certificate.

It's up to the winning theatre which member they give the registration to.  Each theatre delegate should keep a tally of the points (see list below) and send them to Cathy Williams cathyawilliams@woh.rr.com or John Aiello jjil57@yahoo.com.

NORTHWEST POINTS SYSTEM

OCTA news on either your website or in your newsletter......25 pts.

Submit an entry to any set, costume, tech, etc. competition......15 pts

Excerpt at Regionals......15pts.

Excerpt at AACTfest or OCTA, Jr......10pts.

Submit an article to Northwest Notes......10pts.

Send theatre Callboard to Christi for NW Notes......10pts.

Host a Northwest delegate meeting......5pts.

Donate a raffle basket to State Conference......5pts.

Volunteer at Regional OCTAfest......3pts. (per person)

Attend a regional meeting......1pt. (per person)

Attend another theatre's show (keep a program)......1pt. (per person)

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State OCTA News and Events

OCTA Board

Every year, OCTA has at least six board positions open and it's that time of year to start thinking about joining the board.  We need YOU!!  This year we have six 3 year terms and one 1 year term open.  Please consider running for the board and being one of the ones who help to shape, to make certain that OCTA continues to be the best state theatre organization and to help us expand and grow.  

If you have been thinking about it, or are interested, please contact Lisa Billing, Nominations Chair at lbilling@curtainplayers.com or any board member.

 OCTA Needs You!!  

State Events

September 3rd - 6th 

PEACE, LOVE AND THEATRE

OCTA salute to the 70's

State OCTAfest 2010, Labor Day Weekend

 Oh yes, a salute to the fabulous 70's!

Upon arrival at the Holiday Inn French Quarter in Perrysburg, OH, our guests will be greeted by "love children" passing out peace medalions.  The opening ceremonies will include two of our OCTA Jr. excerpts, as well as a Friday night disco party and scavenger hunt.

Starting Saturday morning, begin the day with one of OCTA's outstanding workshops and attend one of the many outstanding excerpts from around the state.  Saturday night will have a "disco" for those who want to dance the night away and the usual sing-a-long.  If MTI no longer does the sing-a-long, a wonderful Piano Man will offer a sing-a-long piano bar for all those who want to croon the night away.  We will also have late night games; OCTAFeud and a late night swim party in the indoor/outdoor pool.

On Sunday morning, enjoy more workshops, followed by more outstanding excerpts.  On Sunday night, the banquet will be a 70's themed party: FUNKYTOWN!!  A local Toledo band called Radio Flier is ready to bring down the house with tons of tunes from the 70's (and recent ones, too).  There will also be a costume party with lots of funky prizes for those dressed in the best 70's apparel.  Again, more late night games and sing-a-longs will follow the dance party for you to enjoy. 

Monday morning will again feature workshops as well as an outstanding brunch buffet.  If there is one thing the French Quarter is known for, it is their outstanding buffets!!  After brunch, the highly anticipated awards ceremony.

For those who wish to bring their children, Holiday Inn French Quarter offers a kid's area that is separate from the "party zone".  In addition, Toledo boasts a world class zoo, an amazing park system and several other features for the family to enjoy.  So bring the kids, they'll have fun, too!

So, pull those clothes out of storage, find your favorite bell bottoms, and start practicing the Hustle, because we are going to party 70's style as only OCTA knows how!

See you at Conference 2010!

Peace, Love and Theatre

Joe Barton

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