ABOUT US
Alpha Psi Omega: Upsilon Chi Cast is the National Theatre Honor Society at St. John's University. For the past twenty-five years, we have been putting on six shows every academic year that truly reflect why it is such an honor to be a part of theatre!
How to Become a Member:
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Point System:
-A total of 75 points from the following categories (including participation in at least TWO areas of categories 1 through 5) is necessary to be eligible for admission into Alpha Psi Omega. Points can be earned through participating in Alpha Psi Omega or Chappell Players Theater Group productions. You must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
-Category 1:Theater Performance
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Acting (15-30 pts)
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Dancing (15-30 pts)
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Singing (15-30 pts)
-Category 2: Theatre Production
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Producing (20-30 pts)
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Design (20-30 pts)
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Stage Management (20-30 pts)
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Production Coach/Other (5-25 pts)
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Running Crews (5-15 pts)
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Front-of-House (1-15 pts)
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Public Relations/Publicity/Marketing (5-20 pts)
-Category 3: Directing
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Stage directing (25-40 pts)
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Choreography (20-30 pts)
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Musical directing (20-30 pts)
-Category 4: Dramaturgy (20-40 pts)
-Category 5: Playwriting
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Play/Book for musical (10-30 pts)
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Musical Composition for Theatre Performance (10-30 pts)
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One Act/Skit for Theatre Performance (10-15 pts)
-Category 6: Special Officer in Chappell Players Theater Group (5 pts)
-Category 7: Special Membership in Delta Psi Omega (50 pts)
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As you earn your points, our current Induction Chair will contact you with information on our application and induction process.
Big/Little Program:
When a new member earns 75 points and fills out the APO application, they automatically become a part of our “Big/Little Process/Program.” They will be assigned a big to help guide and mentor them during their time in Alpha Psi Omega and St. John’s University!
