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Student Critic Program
2014-2015 Season
Program description
The Student Critic Program at The Hanover Theatre is an educational program that will engage a select group of high
school students from the local area schools. Students will be selected through an application process. The students will
be taught skills necessary for writing a critique of a Broadway performance during The Hanover Theatre’s 2014-2015
season. Participants will attend writing workshops taught by a professional theatre critic as well as six (6) Broadwaystyle shows throughout the season. Following each workshop/show the students will be required to write a full-length
review. Reviews will be evaluated after each performance and discussed at the next workshop. In addition to
establishing greater collaboration between local schools and The Hanover Theatre, this program aims to expose local
youth to the arts and improve their writing and comprehension skills.
Dates of the workshops/shows
All shows will be Saturday matinee performances starting at 2pm
One-hour workshops will be held at 1 pm (one hour prior to the performance) and a 1-hour discussion will be held
immediately following the performance for each of the following dates. Please note that performances may vary from 23 hours in length, so students may be at the theatre until 6pm (or later for 4pm performances).
November 1: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
November 23: ELF the musical
December 20: A Christmas Carol
January 10: Million Dollar Quartet
February 14: Flashdance
March 7: I Love Lucy
Requirements:
-Students must complete the attached application and return it no later than Friday, October 17, 2014.
-Only current High School students may apply. Students who were accepted in previous years cannot re-apply as this is a
limited program and we only allow participation for one year.
-If chosen, students must:
-Provide their own transportation to and from the theatre.
-Bring a writing pad and pen to all workshops.
-Submit a draft of their review to the school appointed teacher for editing by Monday following each show.
-Submit the final review to The Hanover Theatre via email by Wednesday at 5pm following each show
Reviews must be sent to:
Meghan Patrick
508-471-1793 (phone)
508-890-2320 (fax)
[email protected]
***Please note that due to the high demand for this program, if a participant misses a performance or does not submit
their review in a timely fashion an alternate student will be asked to replace them.***
This program is supported by Worcester Telegram & Gazette and the Worcester Arts Council, for the Local Cultural
Council – an agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
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Student Critic Program
2014-2015 Season
APPLICATION
In order to be considered for this program, Students and Parents should go over the entire
application and mail, fax, or deliver to the following address by October 17, 2014:
The Hanover Theatre
2 Southbridge Street
Worcester, MA 01608-2014
Attn: Meghan Patrick
Student Information:
Student’s Name:________________________________________ Date of Birth:___/___/___
Male / Female
Address:_______________________________________________ City:______________ State:___ Zip:______
Home Phone: (_____) _____-________
Cell Phone: (_____)_____-________
Student Email Address: _______________________________________________________________
School:_________________________________________ Grade Entering in Fall 2014:____________
Parent/Guardian Information:
Parent(s) or Guardian(s) Name(s): ______________________________________________________________
Cell Phone: (____) _____-_______ Work Phone: (____)_____-_______Home Phone: (____)_____-_______
Parent Email Address:__________________________________________
Address (if different from student):_________________________ City:______________ State:___ Zip:______
Who should be contacted in case of an emergency?
Primary Contact Name: ____________________________________ Contact Number: (____) _____-________
Secondary Contact Name: __________________________________ Contact Number: (____) _____-________
Have you ever attended a Broadway Production before?
No-Never
Office Use Only:
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Yes- Frequently
Student Critic Program
2014-2015 Season
APPLICATION
***Transcript & Extracurricular Activities***
Student’s Name:_______________________________________________________________ GPA:_______________
1) Please attach a copy of your high school transcript to this application.
2) Please list your extracurricular activities including the name of the activity, your role, the
name of the organization, the time commitment, and the dates of participation.
Activity
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Organization
Time Commitment
Treasurer
ABC High School
2 hours/week
Dates
Example:
Drama Club
9/1/2010-present
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APPLICATION
***ESSAY***
Student’s Name:________________________________________
Please complete or attach an essay of approximately 500 words or less on why you should be chosen
to participate in The Hanover Theatre Student Critic Program.
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***RECOMMENDATION***
This page must be filled out by a parent, teacher, or other adult mentor to the student.
Name(Adult): _________________________________________________
Student’s Name:________________________________________ Relation to Student:__________________________
Work Phone: (____)_____-_______Home Phone: (____)_____-_______
Email Address:__________________________________________
How long have you known the student?_________________________________
Please tell us why you would recommend this student:
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Student Critic Program
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APPLICATION
***TEACHER/EDUCATOR SPONSOR***
Please read carefully and sign below.
By signing this form, I am agreeing to act as the sponsor and educator for a student participating in the Student Critic
Program at The Hanover Theatre. I understand that this student will turn to me for guidance during this writing program
and will require me to edit their material before it is submitted to the theatre. I am aware that students who miss a
performance or do not submit their review in a timely fashion will be removed from the program and replaced with an
alternate.
Edits to their material must be done between Monday and Wednesday following the performance dates below in order
for the student to submit their review on time. Final versions of the review are due by 5pm on the Wednesday following
each performance.
November 1: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
November 23: ELF the musical
December 20: A Christmas Carol
January 10: Million Dollar Quartet
February 14: Flashdance
March 7: I Love Lucy
Student’s Name:______________________________________________________
Student’s School:______________________________________________________
Sponsor’s Name (printed):_______________________________________________
School:________________________________________________________
Position:_______________________________________________________
Email:_________________________________________________________
Phone Number:_________________________________________________
Sponsor’s Signature:__________________________________________________
Questions?
Please contact Meghan Patrick, Operations Manager, at 508-471-1793 or [email protected]
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Student Critic Program
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APPLICATION
***PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO PERMISSION***
Please read carefully and sign below.
By signing this form, I give permission for pictures to be taken of my child at The Hanover Theatre to be used in
promotional or marketing literature, articles, websites or videos associated with the Student Critic program.
Child’s Name:______________________________________________________
Parent’s Name (printed):_____________________________________________
Parent’s Signature:__________________________________________________
Questions?
Please contact Meghan Patrick, Operations Manager, at 508-471-1793 or [email protected]
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Student Critic Program
2014-2015 Season
APPLICATION
***AGREEMENT***
Schedule:
Selected students will be expected to arrive at the theatre one hour
prior to and remain at the theatre 45 minutes following each of these
scheduled performances:
Saturday, November 1, 2014 at 2pm
Saturday, November 23, 2014 at 2pm
Saturday, December 20, 2014 at 2pm
Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 2pm
Saturday, February 14, 2015 at 2pm
Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 2pm
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
ELF the Musical
A Christmas Carol
Million Dollar Quartet
Flashdance
I Love Lucy
The following is expected of both students and parents. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
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Students are expected to arrive and depart on time. Drop-off should occur no earlier than 12:45pm and pick-up will depend on
the length of each show. Post-Show sessions will run approximately 45 minutes following each 2-3 hour production.
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Students are expected to bring a writing utensil and pad of paper to each workshop.
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Students must submit a draft of the review to their Teacher/Educator Sponsor for editing by Monday following each performance.
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Submit the revised review to The Hanover Theatre via email by Wednesday at 5pm following each performance to:
Meghan Patrick , Operations Manager & Education Director at [email protected]
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Due to the high demand for this program, students who miss a performance or fail to submit a review in a timely fashion will be
replaced with an alternate student for the remainder of the program.
By signing below, student/parent verifies that he/she has read all the information above and agrees to comply by the
terms set. These signatures also verify that all information in this application is true and accurate.
Student Name (PRINT):__________________________________
Student Signature:_______________________________________
Parent Name (PRINT):____________________________________
Parent Signature:________________________________________
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Student Critic Program
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Did you remember to include your…
-Essay?
-Copy of your high school transcript?
-List of extra-curricular activities?
-Letter of Recommendation?
-Sponsor form?
-Photo & Video Permission form?
-Student/Parent Agreement
Applications must be mailed, faxed, or delivered to the following
address no later than:
Friday, October 17, 2014
The Hanover Theatre
2 Southbridge Street
Worcester, MA 01608-2014
Attn: Meghan Patrick
Fax: 508-890-2320
Students will be notified of their acceptance via email by 5pm Friday, October 24, 2014.
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