DHS Drama Club New York Trip 2016

Parents and guardians:

This is the 17 th annual NYC Theater Trip that the Dexter High School Drama Club has taken. I personally have been to NYC over 20 times. I am comfortable with getting around the city and showing the students the sites of New York. I will have a detailed itinerary, as we get closer to the actual trip. There will also be a meeting in which I will familiarize the students with the “ins and outs” of the trip, which will occur in October. In the meantime, if you have any questions, feel free to contact me. Thanks for reading!

Ms. Palmer

Drama and Improv Club Advisor

World History Teacher

Dexter High School
WHO? : There is a limit of around 30 students - First come, first served! Open to Juniors and Seniors first only through September 16th and then open enrollment to all underclassmen will begin. Miss Palmer, Mr. Hanrath, Ms. Amanda, and other possible other directing staff/ Drama Club Booster members will be the chaperones.
WHEN:
November 10-14th
​Fall 2016

LEAVE: Early Thursday morning at 5:00AM, NOVEMBER 10th, 2016. We will be taking a Motorcoach Bus to and from New York City. We will arrive in NYC at around 6pm on Thursday, November

You would be missing ONE and a HALF days of school
  • Thursday Nov. 10th (Half Day of school for students because of parent teacher conferences)
  • Friday Nov, 11 th (NO student school day so that is NOT a day of school you will miss)
  • Monday Nov, 14th (Full Day of School but NOTE you will be returning before the school day on Monday. I suppose it is your choice on whether or not you want to attend, however your absence will be excused as “SCHOOL BUSINESS”.
  • These absences are excused as “SCHOOL BUSINESS”, HOWEVER you are still responsible for making arrangements in advance with your teachers to get all schoolwork completed on time.This trip CANNOT be used as an excuse to skip on Tuesday or not turn in work!

RETURN: Early Monday morning, NOVEMBER 14th . The goal is to arrive at 7am to avoid school traffic. NOTE you will be returning before the school day on Monday. I suppose it is your choice on whether or not you want to attend, however your absence will be excused as “SCHOOL BUSINESS”.
CHAPERONES: Miss Palmer, Mr. Hanrath, Ms. Amanda, and other TBD adults on the trip.

PRICE FOR THE TRIP: $900 paid in 3 installments via PaySchools. You can also pay all at once via PaySchools by selecting each individual installment and then checking out.

Tour Price will INCLUDE:
  • 3 nights lodging in New York City (Hotel TBD although most likely Hampton Inn and Suites as in previous years.)
  • Tickets for 3 Broadway shows (Shows TBD. There will be a show selection process so students may vote on what shows they want to see.)
  • Transportation by Motorcoach to and from NYC
  • Additional transportation in NYC (Subway, etc.)
  • Entrance to 9/11 Memorial and Museum
  • Visit to Rockefeller Center: Students Choose “Top of the Rock” or Ice Skating
  • Entrance to Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET)

Tour Price will NOT include:
  • Meals!!! Prices in NYC vary and the students will be given choices in most of their daily meals. For some family style meals we share as an entire group, I will just collect $20 from each person to cover their meal, drink, and tip. (Note our hotel has a continental breakfast.)
  • Souvenirs and shopping, after theater or hotel room snacks, etc.

Pictures from Past Trips

Click here to see more photos from the Fall 2015 Trip!
​Activities from past trips have included:
  • A guided tour of Times Square, Rockefeller Center, Central Park, and other points of interest
  • Touring 9/11 Memorial
  • Shopping at Duffy Square (Macy's and surrounding area)
  • Staten Island Ferry ride (past the Statue of Liberty and NYC skyline)
  • A visit to Little Italy and Chinatown
  • THE BROADWAY SHOWS!!! Woo! Woo!!! :) (In past years we have managed to arrange talk-backs with Broadway casts as well as tours of Broadway theaters after the show.)
  • 1st Payment: $300 nonrefundable due August 1st 
  • 2nd Payment: $300 nonrefundable due September 1st
  • 3rd Payment: $300 nonrefundable due October 1st

PLEASE no cash or checks will be accepted. All payments must go through PaySchools website located on the Dexter Community Schools web page. Under “Parents” drop-down menu, move cursor over “Online Payments” and click “PaySchools”. Add the payment or payments (if paying all at once) to your cart and checkout. Directions should be easy to follow from there! Again you can pay in installments or all at once.