Central Bucks High School West

PARENT INFORMATION 

I am a parent of a 9th grader who will attend CB West next year, or my child is a current student at CB West. How can I learn more about the Harlequin Club and how my child, or I can get involved? 

Come to our parents' informational meeting after school (following the student meeting) at 5 pm on Wednesday 9/3/25 in the auditorium. Learn more about our club, our season of shows and other events we do throughout the year, including festivals, field trips, workshops and classes (open to 9th graders). We also have lots of ways parents can get involved in the club, whether you have a little or a lot of time to give. 

I'm a parent who is interested in learning more but can't attend the meeting on 9/3/25.

Contact our Program Director, Claudine Piechotta

 cpiechotta@cbsd.org 

My child has been cast in the show/shows or is participating in the crew or pit. How do I stay informed?

You should be receiving the Harlequin NEWSLETTER weekly. It usually goes out over the weekend directly to your email (and to your child's email). If you are not receiving the newsletter, please let Claudine Piechotta (cpiechotta@cbsd.org) know so she can make sure your email is added to the list. The NEWSLETTER has the most up-to-date information about upcoming dates, rehearsal schedule and other important club news and deadlines. 

FORMS

PARTICIPATION FORMS

All performers MUST complete and bring in a signed audition form in order to audition for a main stage show.  Parents and students should check the Club Calendar carefully to ensure they can commit to the rehearsal schedule and communicate any and all conflicts on their audition sheet. 

AUDITION FORM (check back on 8/15 for form link) 

ALL Harlequin Club students must have a photo release form on file for the purposes of promoting our season's shows/performances in print and on our Harlequin Club social media platforms. Students must bring the signed form with them to their audition (or first rehearsal for crew and pit) 

PHOTO RELEASE FORM

PARTICIPATION PAYMENT 

We are a fully self-funded club. While we do fundraisers throughout the year to help defray the costs of trips, festivals, transportation, workshops, publicity photos etc., our company participation fees cover our more personal expenses like show t-shirts, playbills, mics, meals, snacks, promo photos, makeup etc. 

Once you sign on to participate in a show (ie: commit to being a part of the cast/crew/pit) you will be required to pay your $80 participation fee by the first rehearsal. 

This fee covers: your personal AD in the playbill, show T-shirt, promo photos, ALL Tech meals/snacks and special COMPANY DINNER, miscellaneous expenses (group makeup/supplies, mic batteries, print materials etc.)  

Payment can be made online through MYPAYMENTSPLUS or by check to the "CB WEST Student Activities Fund/Harlequin Club"  - place checks in drop box. 

FESTIVALS & TRIP FORMS 

Thespian Conference Trip forms due no later than 10/27/25

THESPIAN CONFERENCE TRIP HEALTH & CONSENT FORM

2026 PA THESPIAN CONFERENCE PERMISSION SLIP 

FUNDRAISING/DONATIONS

We are a fully self-funded club, which means we pay for all our production costs independently (sets, costumes, projections, lights, sound, etc.) Our ticket sales and fundraising also cover our contractors' fees (choreographer, music director, sets, musicians etc.) so any and all donations are appreciated so that we can continue to present top-notch quality theatrical productions while also providing our students with access to workshops, classes, festivals, conferences and other opportunities to develop their talents. It has been shown time and again that students who participate in live performing arts are better problem-solvers and communicators, are more adaptable, resilient and are more creative and better at problem-solving. The skills and opportunities they gain in a quality theatre program prepare them for careers in the arts and far beyond! 

Fundraising Events/Opportunities are created and run by parents/directors and students and include Character Breakfasts, Dine & Donate Events, Fantasy Football, Bake Sales, Merchandise Sales, Minute to Win It and more. 

Charity is also a big part of our mission and in the past we have raised and donated funds to Make-A-Wish Foundation, Broadway Cares, Give a Musical Campaign, Ann Silverman Community Health Clinic and Tabor Children's Home. 

If you have an idea for a club fundraiser or a charity fundraiser, please reach out to the Parent Fundraising Coordinator and/or Student Officer Treasurer. 

Stacy Kingsbury (Parent Fundraising Coordinator) 

stacykingsbury@gmail.com

Ashlyn  Bradley (Student Treasurer) 

Bradley.A063@student.cbsd.org

PLAYBILL ADS

NEW FOR 2025/26!

All cast, crew and pit members will automatically receive a third page ad paid for as part of their show participation fee

We do still encourage students to help the club by selling 1/2 or full-page ads to community businesses to defray our playbill costs and help create community awareness.

Families can also purchase (or upgrade) their student's 1/3 page ad to a half or full page ad instead by paying the difference (+$20, +$70).

See below for details and specs 

Create a special AD to celebrate your favorite cast member/members

or sell the AD space to your favorite local business.

(Our programs see anywhere from 1000-4000 views over the course of a show run)

All ADS must be in .jpg, .png or .gif format

CREATE YOUR AD EASILY ON CANVA or send your image w/ title and/or wording to Katie Amico amicoparents@gmail.com

ALL upgraded or additional AD space should be paid for by check made payable to "CB WEST Student Activities Fund/Harlequin Club" (put "Playbill ad" on the memo line" 

Please submit your ad to Katie Amico amicoparents@gmail.com by the following deadlines: 

September 30th: Macbeth

October 20th: Ranked 

March 1st: Chicago 

Unfortunately, due to print turnaround, no ads can be accepted late. 

VOLUNTEER USHERS

You will need to use your smartphone to scan patron tickets 

Please see the House Manager (Samantha McCarty) or Box Office Managers when you arrive for your volunteer shift.

Login to ON THE STAGE (our ticketing platform) with the username and password provided by our front-of-house team. 

Thank you for volunteering! 

Usher Duties: 

• Scan patron tickets and refer any seating problems you cannot resolve to the box office managers (ticket table) 
• Provide general information about the show (length, intermission, content) if asked. Info about the show can be found in the playbill or ticket site. 
• Hand out playbills/Direct patrons to a paperless program qr code if applicable
• Show patrons to their seats, bathrooms, concessions etc. 

CLICK HERE FOR TICKET SCANNING TUTORIAL #1

CLICK HERE FOR TICKET SCANNING TUTORIAL # 2 (ERRORS)