TTAO Summer Newsletter

Dear Adjudicators and Contest Managers,

I am thrilled to take this moment to reflect on the outstanding achievements of our organization

during the recent UIL OAP Season. Firstly, I express my sincere gratitude to the 63 adjudicators

who actively participated in our new SIOS Initiative. Your dedication to serving students and the

community is truly commendable, and we deeply appreciate your contributions. Additionally, the

programs implemented last season, including continuing education, diversity training conducted

at board meetings and the TxETA Convention, integrity oaths, and satisfaction surveys,

underscore our commitment to lifelong learning, impartial judgment, and meaningful

engagement with underserved schools. Together, we are making a significant impact on the

lives of students and educators.

Following the board members’ meeting in June, I addressed the UIL Legislative Council. It was

a gratifying experience as I presented our initiatives for the upcoming 2024 – 2025 UIL OAP

season and our unwavering dedication to supporting students and teachers throughout Texas.

The UIL Academics Committee of Superintendents also extended their gratitude for our

collective efforts.

The upcoming UIL OAP season is brimming with exciting opportunities. During the TxETA

Convention, we will commemorate TTAO’s Tenth Anniversary with a black and white gala. I

cordially invite you to attend and join us in celebrating this remarkable milestone. The event,

titled “Cheers to Ten Years,” will be a time to wear black and white attire and share fond

memories of our organization. Details regarding a nominal fee for the celebration will be shared

soon. Please keep an eye on your email for information on ticket acquisition. Kindly note that

convention registration is mandatory to attend the gala.

Looking ahead, we are enthusiastic about the plans on the horizon, including continuing our

SIOS service initiative with a registration database, developing a new mentorship program for

novice adjudicators and contest managers, and various other endeavors to further enhance our

organization. These initiatives are crucial for our growth and will bring us closer to our goals. As

we continue to elevate our presence and our purpose, remember that “We Are Better Together.”

Warm regards,

Yvonne J. Phillips-Dupree,

President

Texas Theatre Adjudicators and Officials Organization

Updates on rules, FAQ – on licensing- also attached, 2024-2025 Academic alignments can be found on the UIL Theatre home page: https://www.uiltexas.org/theatre

For Zone/District Contest Managers -Official Meet Authorization Request form- https://www.uiltexas.org/machform/view.php?id=1015535

Tentative UIL Official Calendar- https://www.uiltexas.org/files/calendars/2024-25-Tentative-UIL-Calendar.pdf

State Meet Judges 2025

* denotes acting judge

1A Jim Rambo*, Kathy Harvey, Gloria Mcluckie

2A Missey Head*, Travis Springfield, Larry Carpenter

3A Jim Mammarella*, Yvonne Phillips Dupree, Carla Schumann

4A Jackie DeMontmollin*, Freddie Buckner, Scott Schumann

5A Robin Robinson*, Rachel Mattox, Aaron Brown

6A Luis Munoz*, Alison Frost, R. Scott AllenArea and Region Assignments coming soon!

Coming Soon-

• Revised OAP Handbook
• Contest Manager Scripts
• Revised Judge’s Evaluation form

2024-2025 Deadlines:

For Contest Managers & Meet Officials

Aug 10
First day to contact a single adjudicator or the first member of a panel for District or Zone contests
Aug 10
First day to draw performance order

Aug 31
Deadline to report bi-district information and adjudicators to state office

Nov 1
Deadline to hold director's planning meeting

Nov 1
First day to contact and contract the second and third members of a panel for zone and district contests

Paula Rodriguez, UIL State Theatre Director.

TTAO New Adjudicator Trainings

TTAO is planning one fall training in Plano ISD on November7, 2024. Once the exact location is finalized, that will be announced on the TTAO website (under News) and on the TTAO Adjudicator and OAP Directors Facebook pages.

We will again offer a continued training for current adjudicators at the State Thespians Festivals; Corpus Christi, November 15 - 18 and Grapevine, November 20-23. Be on the lookout for more information as we get closer to the events.

As always, we will offer training at the 2025 UIL OAP State Contest.

Thank you to those interested in becoming TTAO Adjudicators! Stay tuned for more information!

Plan to attend the TTAO planned workshops for the TxETA conference and connect with fellow adjudicators and contest managers. TTAO sessions include:

TTAO Open Forum

TTAO Annual Board Meeting

TTAO One Act Play Contest Manager Guidelines

TTAO: Continuing Ed for our Adjudicators and Contest Managers

TTAO: What is SIOS? How can I serve our schools?

We look forward to seeing you!