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Monday, May 19, 2014

Classes for the Remainder of this Session

May 20th     Class at regular time - 5:00 - 7:00
May 27th     NO CLASS (dress rehearsal for Grimms Fairytales)
June 3rd       Class at regular time - 5:00 - 7:00
June 10th     Class starts at regular time - 5:00  Showcase at 7:00

Monday, May 12, 2014

Free Student Ticket


If you are planning to see School House Rock or Charlotte's Web this weekend, you must redeem your free student ticket online by Friday morning at 8:00 AM.  

FREE student tickets CANNOT be redeemed at the door for any show.

Sunday, May 4, 2014

Voice of Journey Audition Deadline Looms!!


Voice of Journey for spring ~ will it be you???
Who will be the last VOICE OF JOURNEY for the 2013-2014 Show Season? It could be YOU! You must be enrolled in spring session classes to be eligible. To audition, simply call the Journey office voice mail between 3pm-9am today thru Sunday and read the following script. Speak in a clear, enthusiastic voice. The winner(s) will be announced early next week!

THE VOICE OF JOURNEY – Audition Script

Welcome to Journey Theater Arts Group and the West Coast premier of Grimm Fairy Tales.

What you're going to see is a show performed by students ages 8-18, like me! We take classes through Journey to build our skills in singing, dancing, and acting. We have a great time learning with our friends and getting to perform together!

Summer Camps are just around the corner! There are fabulous day camps for kids ages 6-13. Join us for “Heroes and Villains: Songs from Disney” and “Route 66: Songs from Pixar.” Of course, you won’t want to miss out on Journey’s Summer production SHREK the Musical either. 

The VOICE OF JOURNEY audition deadline is tomorrow morning at 9am. Rehearse the script and call the office at 360-750-8550.

Saturday, May 3, 2014

Journey Dress Code

Warm weather has arrived!  It is a good time for a refresher on the Journey dress code.


Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Duffle Bags for Donations by Midnight Tonight!

Tonight is the deadline for Letter Writing Donations!  Those receiving at least $25 in donations will receive a cool Journey duffle bag!  Go to: https://members.journeytheater.org/donate, use the Designation Drop Down to go to Letter Writing and enter your student's name!  Duffle bags will arrive by the  end of May.

Season Announcement Dessert Postponed


Our season announcement dessert scheduled for May 3rd has been postponed to allow more time to finish up details of the season.

The Letter Writing Grand Prize drawing scheduled for that event will be recorded and posted online.

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Friday, April 4, 2014

No Classes 4/8

Due to spring break for many Vancouver area schools, we will not be having classes this Tuesday, 4/8. Classes will resume 4/15.  Have a great break!

Spring Ticket Contest


Journey Summer Camp Staff


Journey Theater is accepting applications for Summer Camp Staff 
including Teachers, Counselors and Counselors-in-Training.  Interested?  
Check out the Help Wanted Page on our website.  Applications are due 
on April 22nd! 

Friday, March 28, 2014

3-2-1 Movie Night!

Please print the permission slip at this link, fill out, and bring the signed slip with you!
321 Persmission Slip

Sunday, March 23, 2014

Spring Session "Skipped" Tuesdays

We will be not be meeting for two Tuesdays during spring session, 4/8 (spring break) and 5/27 (Vancouver East show dress week).  We will have 10 class days, including the class day on our Showcase day, 6/10.

Due to our change in location this session, these "skipped" dates have changed from what was originally posted.

Saturday, March 22, 2014

First Class Day of Spring Session

Tuesday, March 25th is the first class day of Journey's Vancouver East spring session.  Class begins at 5:00 PM and ends at 7:00 PM.

We are meeting at Cascade Park Baptist Church this session, 1201 SE 136th Avenue.  We will start in the main building sanctuary with our student parent meeting.

After kids are released to class we will have a meeting with parents going over auditions and show involvement.  If you are new to Journey or new to show participation you will find this meeting extremely helpful and it will eliminate many questions and bumps along the way!

The second meeting will be about 30 minutes.  Those with questions or who would like to linger may do so until class time is over.

Please remember to bring a signed Medical Release form to the class. (here is a link to the form Medical Release)

Auditions for Vancouver East's spring show, Grimm Fairy Tales, are Friday, March 28th from 4:00 - 7:00 PM at Cascade Park Baptist Church.  Students enrolled in a spring class and who are 8 - 18 years old are eligible to audition.

See you Tuesday!

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Letter Writing Contest ~ you can still participate!


Hey Journey Families,

It's not too late to join in our Letter Writing Campaign!  We have fabulous prizes for everyone whose letters bring in $25 or more!   The donation deadline is April 15th

Since tuition, ticket sales and production fees do not cover the full costs of our program, we hold an annual Letter Writing Campaign to help make up the difference.  We are so thankful for each family who joins with us in this effort!  

Here's a sample email letter to get you started (just copy and paste and send to your family and friends!):


Dear __________________,

Journey Theater students, like me, are asking our family and friends to consider making a donation to JTAG in order to provide needed support for our performing arts program.  These funds will allow me to continue receiving high quality training in the performing arts and help underwrite the costs of our shows.

Here’s what I love about being a part of the Journey Theater family:  (fill in what you love about Journey!)


Please help me in my efforts to support Journey’s theater arts program and CLICK HERE to make an online donation.  Be sure to enter my name in the Student Name Field.  Thank you!



For more information about our Letter Writing Campaign, click on these links:  

You can also  click here  and print out a hard copy of the Letter Writing Letter to mail the old fashioned way.   

Monday, March 17, 2014

Last Class Day and Showcase 3/18!

Tuesday 3/18 is our last class and showcase.

Classes are at the regular time, 5:00 - 7:00 PM.

Showcase is at 7:00.  We begin seating at about 6:50.

Students can purchase pizza, to eat at our break, for $4.00 which includes two slices of cheese or pepperoni pizza and a bottle of water.  If you want to order pizza, please arrive a little early and go directly to the gym snack window to order.  If you do not want to order pizza, please pack a snack/dinner to eat before showcase.

Our first class day of spring session is only a week away!  We start spring session on Tuesday, March 25th and auditions for our spring show in VE are March 28th.  Registration is open online and our class lists are posted!


Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Location Change

This spring Vancouver East classes, auditions and show rehearsals will be moving to Cascade Park Baptist Church at 1201 SE 136th Avenue in Vancouver.

Lifepoint is growing and they have discovered they need to reduce the number of outside groups using the building to accommodate functions of the church.  We have enjoyed our lengthy stay at Lifepoint and appreciate their great hospitality!

Last Class and Showcase

Next week, 3/18, is our winter session final class and showcase.  

Classes start at the regular time, 5:00 PM. 

Showcase is at 7:00 PM.  Seating guests will begin at 6:50 PM.

Students can buy pizza for dinner to eat at our class break time.  The cost is $4.00 for two slices (cheese or pepperoni) and a bottle of water.  Students purchasing pizza should arrive 10 minutes early, and go directly to the gym and order their pizza from the volunteers at the "snack" window.

Our first class day of spring session will be Tuesday, March 25th.  Please see the "important dates" tab above for audition and rehearsal details.

Monday, February 24, 2014

No VE Classes 3/4

Vancouver East will meet for class tomorrow 2/25.

We will NOT have classes Tuesday, 3/4, as it is dress week for Disney's Aladdin Jr.

A reminder flyer will go home with students tomorrow, 2/25.

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Spring Dates!

As you consider spring class registration, you can check out all Vancouver East spring dates at the page above ~ Upcoming Important Dates!

Sunday, February 9, 2014

Pampered Chef Online Ordering Open Through 2/11


If you were not able to make it to Journey's Pampered Chef fundraiser, you can still order online until Tuesday, 2/11!  Here is a link to the Journey "party"!

Send Some Letter Writing Campaign Emails Today!


Enjoying these snow days? Ready for a quick break from reenacting scenes from Frozen in your back yard? Why not take a minute to send out a few letter writing campaign emails? It just takes a little time to make a big impact. Write down a few thoughts about why you love Journey (and miss it when we have to cancel classes and rehearsals), then send an email to people in your (or your parent's) contact list. Easy!! It can all be down in the time it takes to warm up your socks by the heater and enjoy a cup of hot cocoa. Let's share the joy of Journey with everyone and invite them to be part of the blessing! Here's a sample email to get you started (just copy and paste!):



Dear __________________,



Journey Theater students, like me, are asking our family and friends to consider making a donation to JTAG in order to provide needed support for our performing arts program.  These funds will allow me to continue receiving high quality training in the performing arts and help underwrite the costs of our shows.


Here’s what I love about being a part of the Journey Theater family:  (fill in what you love about Journey!)


Please help me in my efforts to support Journey’s theater arts program and CLICK HERE to make an online donation.  Be sure to enter my name in the Student Name Field.  Thank you!




For more information about our Letter Writing Campaign, click on these links:  

You can also  click here  and print out a hard copy of the Letter Writing Letter.  Bring it to class next week and we'll provide an envelope, stamp and mail it for you!


Monday, February 3, 2014

Cookies for your Valentine



Journey Improv Teams will be selling Valentine Cookies at classes tomorrow through the February 13th  and at The Little Mermaid Parent Meeting on Friday night (2/7).  These cookies are just like show cookies!  A great treat for your bff, your family or your valentine!  Cookies are $3 each. 

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

The Voice of Journey auditions!!

It's that time! Time for auditions to see who will be THE VOICE OF JOURNEY for Winter session. To qualify for consideration, you must be a current Journey student. Please call the office at 360.750.8550 during closed hours (4:00pm-8:00am) and leave a voice mail using your clearest and most energetic "radio voice". In your voicemail, state your name, age, which area you take class, then read the following script excerpt. Voicemails will be accepted until 8:00am Monday, Feb. 3rd.

THE VOICE OF JOURNEY – Audition Script

Welcome to Journey Theater Arts Group and our production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.

What you're going to see is a show performed by students ages 8-18, like me!

We take classes through Journey to build our skills in singing, dancing, and acting. There's a wide variety of great classes to choose from and there's something for everyone!

If you're between the ages of 6-18, or if you know someone in that age range, be sure to get signed up for classes! Registration for Spring session begins February 20th and you don't want to miss out!

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Letter Writing Contest

Join our Letter Writing Contest this year and write your letters at home!  Think of all the family and friends you can tell about your experience with Journey.  Then, come to class starting next week and pick up pre-printed letters you can take home and write a personal note on.   Address the envelopes we give you.  Bring it all back and we will put the stamp on it and get it in the mail!

Students whose letters bring in $25 in donations will get a Journey duffle bag.  And, for every $75 that comes in, students names will be added to our grand prize drawings!

Lots of fun, great prizes, all for a great Journey cause!

(Flyers going home with students today)



Saturday, January 25, 2014

Pampered Chef Fundraiser for Journey!


Tuesday, February 4th, Pampered Chef will set up a display in the lobby of Lifepoint for parents to shop before classes, during classes and at pick up!  All proceeds go to benefit Journey.  Join us!!

Thursday, January 9, 2014

Friday is Audition Day!


*Auditions for Disney's Aladdin Jr. are from 3:00 - 7:00 Friday, 1/10 at Lifepoint Church.

*You can check in anytime between 3:00 and 7:00.  Students will be given numbers as they check in and will audition in that order, in groups of ten.

*You must bring four completed forms with you to auditions:
     The Audition Form
     The Parent Committee Form
     The Costume Form
     The Medical Release Form

*Each student will have their photo taken when they check in for auditions.

*Auditions are open. You are welcome to watch!  The doors to the audition room will be open before and after each group of ten.  The doors will be closed, no one may enter or exit, while each group of ten auditions.

*Students must have a music only (no vocals) in CD or MP3 format.  Do not come with a selection that requires Internet connection to obtain as we cannot guarantee that connection.

*If you are reading this you have found our show callboard!  This is where you will find the list for callbacks late (around 10:00) on Friday night and the cast list at 5:00 on Sunday.

*Callbacks are Saturday, 1/11 between 9:00 and 1:00.  Please review the callback list carefully and note the specific time your child is called.  

*Callbacks are closed.  Parents will bring their child at the time called and pick them up at the time indicated.

Saturday, January 4, 2014

First Winter Class Day This Tuesday!

Tuesday, January 7th is our first winter session class day in Vancouver East.  Here are your reminders taken from your registration link:

Please bring a signed Medical Release Form and Behavior Contract to turn for this session.  (Medical Release Form Link)

Class time is 5:00 - 7:00 and we meet at Lifepoint Church at 305 NE 192nd Avenue in Vancouver. 

On our first class day we will begin with a parent and student meeting in the Sanctuary.  This meeting lasts about 1/2 hour and we will cover class information and audition information for this session.

When students are released to their classes, parents are invited to join me at a parent reception.  We will have snacks, I will share information about the involvement of parents who have children that are cast in a Journey show and we will have time for questions and answers.

Both of these meetings with parents are extremely valuable to families new to classes or shows.


Auditions for Vancouver East's winter production of Disney's, Aladdin are Friday, January 10th from 4:00 - 7:00 PM at Lifepoint Church.  For more information, join us at the parent reception and visit our show callboard at http://veshowcallboard.blogspot.com/
Visit our class callboard throughout the session for announcements, reminders and updates, http://veclassnotes.blogspot.com/.  You can get to both callboards through the Journey website as well.