Thanks for the suggestions. I'll take a look at those. I'm hoping to find something that, while fun, is also challenging and has some meaning behind it as well.
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Cassy Maxton-Whitacre
Theatre, Film, and Communications Instructor
Shenandoah Valley Governor's School
Fishersville, VA
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-10-2024 08:43
From: Laura Butchy
Subject: Fun historical adventure show?
I second Shakesplosion! It even has a brief pirate scene, and I had about 50 kids in it. Also check out A Simpler Time. It is a series of connected one-acts, and you can do the ones you prefer.
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Laura Butchy
BASIS Independent McLean
VA
Original Message:
Sent: 05-08-2024 08:55
From: Cassy Maxton-Whitacre
Subject: Fun historical adventure show?
Hi all,
I'm on the hunt for next year's show. The students have expressed an interest in doing something about pirates, but they'd also be open to steampunk or other fun adventure genres. I should have 15-20 students, so flexible casting and opportunities for creative staging would be great. Also swordfighting. I'd rather not do a Robin Hood adaptation since some neighboring schools have recently done them. One sticking point is that I have a student who is a Jehovah's Witness, so we can't do anything with ghosts, vampires, witches, etc. Some things I'm looking at currently include The Twelve Huntsmen, a girl-power revision of Around the World in 80 Days, and a couple versions of Treasure Island. But I'd love to hear any other thoughts!
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Cassy Maxton-Whitacre
Theatre, Film, and Communications Instructor
Shenandoah Valley Governor's School
Fishersville, VA
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