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<p>Dear VVIX,</p>
<p>Hello! Here’s the latest VVIX news:</p>
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<li>This Saturday, Nov. 1<sup>st</sup>, Vertical Voices will present a mini-Playback performance for the Admissions Open House. <strong>Please arrive to the MS Drama Studio no later 10:30 am. We will be done by 12 noon. </strong>The following students have signed up (we could use a few more!):
<p>Nia B., David H., Jacob W., Caleb F., Jacqueline F., and Indie C. <em>Others: Please let Tim know if you’re available.</em> </p>
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<li>We had a very successful presentation at the East ED Diversity retreat last weekend. A big thank you goes out to Caleb, Nadjah, Nia, Tess, Max, and Anna. The school will share the write-up below on one of their social networking sites. (See attached photo.)
<p>"Playing it Forward with Playback Theatre" </p>
<p>Nine eighth graders, sophomores and seniors performed Playback Theatre at the Metro DC East Ed Diversity Conference Planning Retreat on Saturday, Oct. 25 in the MS Drama Studio. The purpose of the performance was to help conference planners identify potential themes and directions for the East ED Middle School Diversity conference to be held in January at Sandy Spring Friends School. Performing from Vertical Voices were: Caleb Freeman (8th grade), Nadjah Johnson (8th grade), Nia Baker (8th grade), Tess Harvey (8th grade), Max Robison (8th grade), and Anna Avanesyan (8th grade). Performing from Friendly Rewinders Playback Theatre: Annie Mogilnicki (10th grade), Gisela Levy (10th grade), Ali Ahmed (12th grade), and Laura Anderson (12th grade). </p>
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<li>We will not be having rehearsal again until Wednesday, November 19 - after the fall play is over. </li>
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<p>Thanks again!</p>
<p>Tim R.</p>