A History of Nonsense
This all started in 2008 as a party for friends to see each other after being gone for the winter holidays. And now here we are.
In 2008 two St. Louis theatre nerds planned a get-together for friends returning from visiting their families during the winter break.
We had all the makings of a good party: Musicals, Games of all sorts, a white elephant gift exchange to trade away the weird crap our families gave us because they didn’t know who we were or what we liked, and of course, cake.
The two planners of this party became friends after bonding over their shared fandom of Drew Sarich so the cake had a picture of Drew Sartich on it (because why not), and so it became known as “Drewmas” – see, totally normal.
Days Until Drewmas
Technically, Drewmas is on January 6th,
but in 2020 the founders agreed it should be celebrated on the first Saturday after January 6th.
but then in 2023, some regular participants had the nerve to have an annual conflict that weekend so for now Drewmas is mostly going to be the weekend after the Saturday after January 6th, I guess 😀
So, in, 2024, Drewmas will be celebrated on Saturday, January 13th
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Drewmas Schedule
There is no official schedule from year to year but celebrations typically include games, musicals, white elephant gift exchange, and the likeness of Drew Sarich on something edible.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, January 13th,2022
Time: 10am EST – 10pm EST
Schedule: Schedule in Progress.
Participate Online
Zoom: Join the Zoom (1/14/23 only)
Discord: Join the Server
(link expires 1/6/2023)
Facebook: Facebook Event
Participate In Person
Date: Saturday, January 13th,2023
Time: 10am EST – 10pm EST
Location: Syracuse
Activities
Local
Board & Card games!
We’ll have a dozen games to choose from but if you have a favorite game you should bring it to share!
WTF Gift Exchange
This should be a gift you received or have sitting around that you don’t want. If you do not have a gift lying around you should spend less than $20.
Hybrid Activities
Online Games
Musical-theatre-themed Codenames, Drawful, Quiplash 2, and more!
Musical Theatre Puzzle Book
It’s going to take all of our combined knowledge to solve these puzzles so let’s work together!
Online Activities
YouTube Playlist
There’s a playlist of YouTube videos including musical episodes & scenes that can be watched any time!
Stream Musicals
Join us via Teleparty or choose from a list of musicals available on your own platforms on your own schedule!
Support Theatre & Performers
You can’t celebrate Drewmas if you don’t support theatre and performers!
Below are some places you can donate or spend money
(also, obviously you can buy tickets to your local theaters & Broadway shows).
Drewmases Past
The schedule is subject to change.
Some content cannot be streamed to those participating remotely (for example if we watch Spirited, I’m pretty sure Zoom will block that) but we might watch another Musical during that time that can be streamed, and/or those participating remotely can stream from their own account, or from a different device, particularly if they want to continue playing games, too.
- 10am – 12:00pm: Jesus Christ Superstar
- 12pm – 2pm: Ride the Cyclone
- 2:30pm – 4:30pm: Beetlejuice
- 5:00 – 7:00pm: Once Upon a 1 More Time
- 8:00pm – 10:00pm: Lestat SF, BW, DS
- All Day: Musical Theatre Puzzles
- 11:00am – 2:00pm: In-Person Games
- 2:00 – 2:30pm: WTF Gift Exchange
- 5:00-7:00pm: In-Person Games
- 7:00-8:00pm: Online Games
- 10am – 11am: Breakfast Pizza
- 11am – 12pm: Charcuterie & Apps
- 12:00pm – 2:00pm: Chicken Curry
- 2:00 – 5:00pm: Charcuterie & Apps
- 5:00 – 8:00pm: Taco Bar
Covid Protocol
Rapid Covid Testing Site
Please order some free at-home tests in early December and test within 24 hours of the event.
KN95 Masks
Bringing your own mask is ideal, but we will have KN95 Masks!
Covid Rapid Self-Test Kit
I will have several rapid test kits available. If you haven’t had a test within the last 24 hours I will gladly provide a test kit for you!
Custom Masks!
I’m not going to have a custom mask made this year, but you’re welcome to wear the 2022 Drewmas or any other musical-themed mask if you have it!
Social Distancing
There is space to spread out so we’ll do our best to keep some space.
Mask-Wearing
Mask-wearing this year is encouraged but not required.
RSVP Surveys (these are from 2023, I have not updated for 2024 yet)
Interest Survey
Let me know what activities you’re interested in and about what hours and via what method you plan to participate and I’ll plan the schedule accordingly! Let me know here!
Dessert
Let me know what flavor cupcakes you like with THIS SURVEY.
Streaming Platforms
It has prooved to be very difficult to coordinate everyone streaming their own thing but also very difficult to share a streaming service… I think I might just choose all things that can be streamed on YouTube this year?
Social Distancing
There is space to spread out so we’ll do our best to keep some space.
Mask-Wearing
Mask-wearing this year is encouraged but not required.