SEND OUR OAKLAND TECH HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH TO SCOTLAND

Ms. Jessa BerknerTheater Dir./Performing Arts Dept Co-Chair: Auditorium/ A-3Conference Period: 4 (11:46-12:43)Phone Ext: 143 (Backstage)E-mail: Jessa.Berkner@ousd.k12.ca.usPhone: 510.798.1952


To the Families of all Current Advanced Drama Students:



As you may have heard, The Drama Department at Oakland Technical High School has received an enormous honor. Out of 2,000 nominated programs, including private and performing arts high schools, we have been named as one of the top 50 high school drama programs in the country!

This honor includes an invitation to perform at the world’s oldest, largest, and most prestigious theatre festival in the world, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland. Only currently enrolled Oakland Tech Advanced Drama students are eligible to attend this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Mayor Ron Dellums and State Senator Loni Hancock have already expressed congratulations at our achievement, and private donors have already begun to step up and support our efforts to get our students there.

Please see the Oakland Tech website for more information/press releases about this award. We will outline the trip itinerary, finances and expectations at this time. We will also be looking for parent volunteers to spearhead the overall fundraising effort for this journey. Fundraising ideas for individual students and families will also be addressed.

Do not stay away for lack of funds! Student Participant Requirements:GPA above 2.0 in all classesEnrollment in Advanced Drama 2009-10 school year( including performances)Fundraising Event Participation6 weeks rehearsal next summer M-F 4 hours per day TBA at Oakland Tech2 week trip Aug. 14th-27th, 2010 Including Travel, 2 meals a day, housing, transport, tours, London, Scotland, Performance, Venue, etc.!!!!(see AHSTF website for more info!)