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  • 1.  Play ideas for a large class

    Posted 10-23-2014 10:15
    I need a suggestion for a play for a cast of 7 boys and 18 girls.  I would like to do a more serious piece and would like an ensemble piece if possible.  The students are Juniors and Seniors.  

    Thank you!  

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    Tara Sullivan
    Theatre Arts Teacher
    Boise ID
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  • 2.  RE: Play ideas for a large class

    Posted 10-23-2014 14:41
    Are you looking for a one-act or a full-length? I can't remember the cast size but I seem to remember that Korzack's Children has a large number of parts.

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    Shira Schwartz
    Chandler Unified School District
    Chandler AZ
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  • 3.  RE: Play ideas for a large class

    Posted 10-24-2014 20:22
    A Piece of My Heart calls for 2 men, but I did it with quite a few more; there are 5 core women (I think - it's been a while), but again I added more.  I also added a back-up group for the singer.

    Women and War (to IN War) is also an ensemble piece with more women than men.  I saw the one act version, which had a weak ending, but it was a powerful, thought provoking piece.

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    Marilynn Zeljeznjak
    Blacksburg VA
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  • 4.  RE: Play ideas for a large class

    Posted 10-24-2014 11:19
    Try "Stage Door" Ferber and Kaufman. Full Length Play, 11M, 21W

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    Charles Miller
    West Creek NJ
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  • 5.  RE: Play ideas for a large class

    Posted 10-31-2014 09:08
    To See The Stars by Cynthia Mercati
    8 m 10-13 w
    Dramatic Publishing
    If you've got a female willing to play a male role this is a fine piece that is challenging. Includes opportunity for accent training, historical context and flexible staging.



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    Darlene Shaw
    Drama Coach
    LaGrange GA
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