THESPIAN FESTIVAL
COST AND PAYMENT INFORMATION

Who: Only active Roosevelt HS Thespians or students pre-approved by Ms. Lane only (Yes, adult chaperones may attend, but each must pay his/her own way IN FULL)
What: Attend International Thespian Festival
When: Third full week in June
Where: Indiana University -- Bloomington
Cost Estimate: ~$1600.00 per student delegate + spending money (on their own)
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Statement of Understanding—Explains details of the trip
Signed by BOTH parent/guardian AND student
→Due Oct. 1
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Letter of Commitment—Commitment to attend Festival for final participant count Signed by BOTH parent/guardian AND student
→Due Nov. 1
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AIRFARE—Payment in full; Round trip from Portland to Indianapolis (or Louisville, depending on cost)
~$650
→Due Dec. 1
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REQUIRED TRAVELER INFO—All the important information needed to buy plane tickets, register for Festival, assign dorms rooms, etc.
→Due Jan. 15
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REGISTRATION—Room, board, and access to all Festival activities and events, as well as event materials; must register ASAP as IT Fest will SELL OUT and we don't want to miss out
(Please note: Thespys (~$25) and Auditions (~$45) incur additional fees for participation)
~$740 + any additional fees
→Due Feb. 1
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SHUTTLE—Round trip from airport to university
~$50
→Due Apr. 1
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INCIDENTALS—Meals for travel days breakfast/lunch/dinner, souvenirs, or miscellaneous self-determined expenses (auction items, etc.)
~$100
→Students will bring this money with them. Trip sponsor is NOT responsible for lost, stolen, or misused funds. Students need to budget their funds to allow for purchasing of meals on the end of the trip on the way home. Trip sponsor WILL NOT carry money for any student. If you can go on a week-long trip, you can carry and manage your own personal funds for that week. Bring a wallet or zippered small purse that you can carry with you at all times. Suggestion: Put $10 into a separate envelope marked “return trip.” Don’t open it until you are on the road home so you guarantee yourself money for meals!

MAKE SURE YOU TURN IN YOUR DEPOSIT TO HOLD YOUR SPOT!

See Ms. Lane for details if you plan to attend The International Thespian Festival. Roosevelt's attendance varies depending on interest and other potential trip plans. An interest meeting will be held in June one year prior to departure, as well as additional meetings throughout the year for registered participants.