Jessica Bai ’16, Sarah Barr ’16:
The Domino Club came to Episcopal Academy’s Merion Campus in the early-to-mid 1990’s as an adaption of a club for girls at the Springside School. Since then, the club has evolved into an outlet for aspiring actors and skilled crew members, allowing them to plan the Upper School’s theatrical productions while also building relationships with others who share their passion.
The Domino Board leads the club of actors and crew members. This year’s Domino Board members are Connor Boyle ’13, James Costalas ’13, Megan Kilcullen ’13, Margaret LeBoeuf ’13, Francesca Matarazzo ’13, Jon Barr ’14, Kayla Coleman ’14, Paige Dunlap’14, Caroline Hunter ’14, and Silicia Lomax ’14. The club is led by theater director and Domino faculty advisor, Dan Clay.
Every Tuesday during lunch, The Domino Board reviews its weekly agenda, a document sent out every Friday by Clay. The group then plans upcoming events, ranging from the dance show to the entirely-student-produced one-acts. Board members also discuss theater promotion, organizing ticket sales, and creating signs, posters, and shirts.
Most importantly, the Domio Board acts as one big family supporting one another. “We talk about the different problems we have like problems in rehearsals, focus issues, and feeling left out. We are always trying to fix it,” noted LeBoeuf’.
“We make sure that we are all on the same page and we try not to ask too much of everyone else,” added Costalas.
When Clay is reviewing Domino Board applications, he looks for qualities which will benefit the entire club.
“The Domino Board application process looks for leadership and responsibility. We are basically looking for someone that will progress and have the best interest for the Domino Club,” stressed Costalas.
“You don’t have to be a kind of performer either. To be on the Domino Board, you must have been in two shows the previous years. Performing or tech crew are both fine, too” LeBoeuf explained.
Each year, the Domino Club, under the Board’s leadership, strives to contribute to the school community by planning productions that appeal to teachers, parents, and students alike. Furthermore, the Board hopes that they serve as role models for the rest of the club.
“We hope that we make a difference in the community,” LeBoeuf said. “The Domino Board members definitely impacted me when I was a freshman. They really led our practices. We were always focused because they were so calm and helpful. They were the epitome of a Domino Board member. I try to be like them.”
LeBoeuf stated that above all, the Domino Club lives by its unofficial motto “In Daniel Clay we trust.” Under Clay’s leadership, the members believe the Domino Club has become a focused, positive place where students can come together and appreciate the art of putting on a theatrical production.