Reviving this thread to ask how this went over in high schools? What potential cautions did you encounter? What did you do with your female performers beyond the main role? (I seem to recall that the other two named females are smaller roles.)
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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: 06-07-2020 14:15
From: Cindy Baker
Subject: Dance & set requirements in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Thanks to both of you!
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Cindy Baker
Larkspur CO
Original Message:
Sent: 06-07-2020 14:08
From: Tami LoSasso
Subject: Dance & set requirements in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Hey!
When I directed it we really only had the choreographer do "Great Big Stuff" and "The More We Dance." She came in to stage some creative stuff for the opening number and to help with "Here I Am." It's definitely not a 42nd Street or West Side Story nor is it a Sweeney Todd. It's comfortably in the middle. So I agree with Chad's comments. There are some moments that call for dance.
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Tami LoSasso
Chapter Director
Colorado State Thespians
Denver, CO
Original Message:
Sent: 06-06-2020 20:52
From: Cindy Baker
Subject: Dance & set requirements in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Just wondering if this musical has somewhat low dance requirements. It says "musical staging" as the type of dance, but I'm looking for a musical with not a whole lot of movement.....not as low as Sweeney Todd, perhaps, but not as much as an old-school-type; maybe just one or two numbers that might require a choreographer of some sort. Also, did anyone find the set requirements for DRS to be a bit on the tough side? Or is it rather adaptable? (French Riviera not withstanding!)
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Cindy Baker
Larkspur CO
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