DR3 Play: Mad Forest

Mad Forest

By Caryl Churchill 
Directed by Ashley Malafronte 
Stage Managed by Fiona Grand

Show Dates: Nov 1-4 @7pm; Nov 3 @ 4pm & 7pm
PPAS Black Box

Synopsis: This timely drama resulted from a trip to Romania. Developed with students from London’s Central School of Drama, this is an incisive portrait of a society in turmoil that focuses on two families to reveal what life is like under a totalitarian regime and what results when the regime collapses. The play’s brief scenes are almost cinematic in their presentation of events as seen by ordinary people trying to live in peace.

Click this link for tix! – https://donorbox.org/events/505575

SUNY Free Application Week

Beginning Monday, October 16th, and ending Sunday, October 29th, students can apply to up to five SUNY campuses with no application fee! This includes all campuses, no matter which application vehicle the student uses. Details are available here: www.suny.edu/apply

Please remember that students can submit their application during this time, but supplemental materials such as transcripts and letters of recommendation can be submitted after Free Application Week.

Over the next two weeks, The State University of New York will be holding a variety of virtual events to help your students and their families prepare for Free Application Week. Some topics include:

Which SUNY Are You?
How to Apply to SUNY
Educational Opportunity Program

A full list of programming can be found at www.suny.edu/studentevents

College Application Night

The College Office would like to invite you to join us for our next presentation!

When: Wednesday, October 4 @ 6:30 PM

Where: Zoom (check your email or send mail to collegeoffice@ppasshare.org)

College Application Night Class of 2024

  • College Office Staff
  • Application Deadlines
  • Application Websites & Portals
  • Building a College List
  • Key Components of a College Application

This night is especially important for our senior families to attend because we will be presenting actionable steps that you and your student should be taking right now in the heart of the College Application cycle. Time permitting, we will also have a Q&A session at the conclusion of the presentation. All families of underclassmen are also welcome to attend the presentation; it is never too early to start planning.

CUNY Applications Free Thru October

This note is from the wonderful folks at CUNY.

“We are pleased to announce that all Class of 2024 NYC Public School (DOE) graduates will have their fee waived when they submit an application through the month of October. “

So if you are planning to apply to CUNYs – which you all should be – get your applications in before the end of October and you will not have to pay an application fee!

Free Private Piano and Voice Lessons

Learn the basics of proper technique and have fun in this FREE introductory singing/and or piano class at The Point CDC! All lessons are one-on-one and 30-45 minutes long at The Point CDC’c Blackbox Theater. All genres and levels welcome! For students Ages 10-24 and ONLY FOR BRONX RESIDENTS, with priority given to Hunts Point youth.

APPLY HERE

College Aid Presentation

From the PPAS College Office:

The College Office and Careers Office will host College Financial Aid Expert Ed Zamora to discuss college aid with PPAS families on Monday, Sept. 18 at 8 pm on Zoom.

This event is geared towards families of current seniors, but any family that is curious about college financial aid is encouraged to attend.

Ed Zamora is a knowledgeable financial aid expert, who has his own YouTube channel.

Topics covered include:

• New changes to the FAFSA form
• Changes to federal loans
• Where to find scholarships
• NY State financial aid changes
• The impact of early decision and early action on financial aid
• New deadlines for the college process 

Check your email for a pre-registration link.

Drama Parent Mixer and Raffle

We’re thrilled to invite you to a special Parent Mixer event – an evening of camaraderie, connections, and a touch of excitement, all while supporting Waterwell’s Back to School kickoff! 

Here are the details:

When: Tuesday, September 26th, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Where: Tito Murphy’s (346 W 46th St, between 8th and 9th Ave.)

How to RSVP: Please fill out this short form so we know how much food to order

Join us for a relaxed and enjoyable get-together as we get to know each other better and celebrate the start of the school year! It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow parents and caregivers, meet the Waterwell team, share stories, and make new friends. The ambiance will be vibrant, snacks will be provided, and you’ll have the chance to enjoy a cash bar with your favorite drinks, and a portion of all proceeds from the evening will be donated directly to Waterwell. Your participation will contribute to the wonderful work we do.

But wait, there’s more! We’ve prepared an INCREDIBLE raffle that you won’t want to miss out on. Raffle tickets are available for purchase now or in person at the event, and every penny raised will go towards supporting Waterwell’s back-to-school initiative.  

Raffle Prizes Include:

2 tickets to A Beautiful Noise 
2 tickets to Here Lies Love
2 tickets to Sweeney Todd
2 tickets to Hamilton, plus an exclusive backstage tour
2 season subscriptions to Atlantic Theater Company

(Note: you do NOT need to attend the event in order to participate in the raffle)

Of course, the more tickets you get, the greater your chances of winning these fantastic prizes. So, we’re offering some bundle deals:

  • $10 for 1 raffle ticket
  • $50 for 6 raffle tickets
  • $100 for 12 raffle tickets 

Mark your calendar for this not-to-be-missed evening of community and connection. We can’t wait to see you there!

Please RSVP HERE. And feel free to invite other parents and caregivers to join in on the fun as well.

DR3 Play Auditions

Drama 3 (11th grade) auditions for “Mad Forest” by Caryl Churchill are scheduled for this week: 

Tuesday, September 12 and Wednesday, September 13
1:45-5 pm

Please email Mr. Palmer and let him know which audition day is best and then you will receive a 15-minute audition slot.

The deadline to email him was Saturday,
but if you changed your mind or forgot please contact him ASAP.

Call backs:
Thursday, September 14 1:45-5 pm

Please hold Thursday, September 14 in your calendar for callbacks. You need to be available the whole time.