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  • 1.  Hands on a Hardbody

    Posted 04-15-2017 07:55
    I am planning to direct Hands on a Hardbody next year and am looking for the prop truck (no engine, on castors, etc).  The ones I have found have been a considerable distance from northwest Georgia with steep shipping costs.  Does anyone in the southeast know of a truck I can rent?

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    Rob Thompson
    Assistant Drama Director/ English Teacher
    Calhoun High School
    Calhoun, Georgia
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  • 2.  RE: Hands on a Hardbody

    Posted 04-17-2017 11:15
    Hi Robert!

    A colleague of mine from Samuel French will contact you shortly about a nearby prop truck. 

    All the best,

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    Lawrence Haynes
    Marketing Associate: Musicals
    Samuel French
    New York NY
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  • 3.  RE: Hands on a Hardbody

    Posted 07-13-2019 19:43
    Hello, Robert---
    It's been two years since your post here, but might you be a resource for my finding a truck in Colorado????

    Cindy Baker
    RCHS, Lone Tree, Colorado

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    Cindy Baker
    Larkspur CO
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  • 4.  RE: Hands on a Hardbody

    Posted 07-14-2019 10:40
    I used A to Z Theatrical. They were amazing!!!!! Ask for Lesa!! Hands is one of my top 5 favorite shows I've ever directed and I have been doing this 27 years! It's a gem!! 

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    Ms. Hillman
    Director of the CAPA Program/Acting Teacher
    Churchill High School
    Livonia, MI



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  • 5.  RE: Hands on a Hardbody

    Posted 07-14-2019 10:49
    Nice!



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  • 6.  RE: Hands on a Hardbody

    Posted 07-15-2019 12:08
    Try hitting up a local car dealer. They might loan the truck for advertisement.

    Break a leg and may all your theatre seats be filled!


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  • 7.  RE: Hands on a Hardbody

    Posted 04-17-2017 12:14
    Hi Rob,

    We no longer have a truck available for rental, but TheatreWorks in Florida does rent a truck.  If you could email me directly at rschlossberg@samuelfrench.com, I'll give you the direct contact info for them.

    Best,
    Becca Schlossberg
    Collegiate Licensing Representative
    Samuel French


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    Rebecca Schlossberg
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  • 8.  RE: Hands on a Hardbody

    Posted 07-20-2017 00:25
    I am looking for a prop truck as well. Any leads for a rental?

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    Candice Corcoran


    Kennesaw GA
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  • 9.  RE: Hands on a Hardbody

    Posted 07-21-2017 15:02
    Ask you local car dealerships if they will donate a car for the performance in exchange for advertising.


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  • 10.  RE: Hands on a Hardbody

    Posted 07-24-2017 10:52
    The trick is that is has to be on casters and light enough for the actors to move easily. It's also supposed to wire into the light board so it can light up during at least one of the numbers. So trying to use a real truck and not one designed for the show is tricky. It also HAS to be a red Nissan from the 90's because it's referenced and described so often in the script. We had to rent one of the show ones. It's expensive, but you could try to partner with your local Nissan dealer to help offset the costs. We did some extra advertising and did a preview performance just for the Nissan employees. I'm sure you tried this? Hands On A Hardbody Truck
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    Hands On A Hardbody Truck
    Our vehicle rents for $1,200 for the first two weeks and $400 for additional weeks. If you need a long term rental please call us for discounted pricing. We offer delivery or shipping for an additional price. The car is powered by a battery and includes a battery charger.
    View this on Handsonahardbodytruck >


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    Cassy Maxton-Whitacre
    Theatre Department Coordinator
    Fishersville VA
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