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  • 1.  Videotaping auditions?

    Posted 11-19-2014 14:21

    Does anyone video tape their school play/musical auditions?  I am considering it for our upcoming musical (Shrek), with the idea that if (when??) a student complains about not getting a role (say, Fiona, for example!!), I can show her the tape of her audition and talk about ways to improve for next time.  I'm just wondering if anyone has had success with this in the past.  Obviously, parent and student permission forms are a must, but I'd appreciate any insight on this idea. 
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    Denise Connor
    English/Drama Teacher
    Montoursville PA
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  • 2.  RE: Videotaping auditions?

    Posted 11-20-2014 09:24
    Every time! I've never shared it with the students for feedback (though that's a good idea). Our production team uses it to review-- particularly if we can't recall something based on our notes. We make it clear to the kids that it is for "internal use only"-- not something that we'll share widely.

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    Tom Lupfer
    Pascack Valley HS- Hillsdale NJ
    www.pvhstheatre.org
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