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Keith Rollins

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Murray County High School

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Murray County High School
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RE: Costume in a differently than original show?

Posted By Keith Rollins 02-05-2024 08:41
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In a nutshell - ABSOLUTELY! But there's an argument to be made on doing things "how they were done" without blatantly copying the show. Just like you wouldn't copy choreography, the design of the show should be a creative process. Sometimes things are EXPECTED a certain way, but that doesn't mean you ...

RE: Short Plays with Music for a Middle School Musical Class

Posted By Keith Rollins 12-07-2023 07:35
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If you don't mind considering shows for younger audiences, Beat By Beat Press has some quality short musicals for children. We've used them a few times for camps and Musical Theatre classes. Invite pre-K or Kindergarten kids to come see it. I highly recommend THE JOURNEY OF THE NOBLE GNARBLE and PRESS ...

This is a long shot:

Posted By Keith Rollins 12-06-2023 08:52
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Has anyone ever come across a decent cutting of KNIGHT OF THE BURNING PESTLE? I wanted to try to find one before I hunker down and do it myself. ------------------------------ Keith Rollins Director Murray County High School GA ------------------------------

The Untold Yippie Project by Becca Schlossberg

Posted By Keith Rollins 11-03-2023 11:36
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Has anyone tackled this one for a one act competition? I've sent a message to Concord to see if it is able to be cut for competition. ------------------------------ Keith Rollins Director Murray County High School GA ------------------------------

Intimacy Coordinator

Posted By Keith Rollins 10-03-2023 10:15
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Have any of you used an Intimacy Coordinator for your high school productions? What was your experience and were the actors receptive? We are working on LOST GIRL for our competition this year and it includes some integral kissing scenes. I would like to make my actors as comfortable with these as possible. ...

Technicolor Dreamcoat

Posted By Keith Rollins 02-10-2023 21:52
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Hey fellow Theatre Peeps! I'm looking for rental options for Joseph's Coat. Whaddya got? ------------------------------ Keith Rollins Director Murray County High School GA ------------------------------

RE: Wednesday’s Wisdom from EdTA Emeritus

Posted By Keith Rollins 11-30-2022 08:06
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I LOVE THIS!! Thank you Mr. Houck! -- Keith Rollins MCHS Drama Director Thespian Troupe #596 706-695-1414 This is a staff email account managed by Murray County School District. This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual ...

RE: Mics and lights

Posted By Keith Rollins 10-05-2022 08:58
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There are reps assigned to specific regions. Here in GA, I have a guy named Vern I run everything through. He (or your rep from Sweetwater) will give you better pricing for schools as well. Call em up and see what they say. We just had to raise money for a travelling sound system and mics for our One ...

RE: Mics and lights

Posted By Keith Rollins 10-05-2022 07:34
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Mr. Rosas - My go-to is SWEETWATER. They are incredible at finding the best deal for what you need. https://www.sweetwater.com/ -- Keith Rollins MCHS Drama Director Thespian Troupe #596 706-695-1414 This is a staff email account managed by Murray County School District. This email and any ...

RE: Monologue Suggestions for Hight School Senior (Female)

Posted By Keith Rollins 09-28-2022 07:32
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The best source for monologues I've found is the New Play Exchange. (newplayexchange.org) Take a look at A Hundred Words for Snow by Tatty Hennessy or Natural Shocks by Lauren Gunderson (or honestly ANYTHING by her) ------------------------------ Keith Rollins Director Murray County High School GA ...

RE: Little women?

Posted By Keith Rollins 05-02-2022 07:33
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LITTLE WOMEN is a wonderful show, but it has a rather small cast. There's very little need for any kind of ensemble. Dancing requirements are moderate. Musically, it's a powerful show. Not terribly difficult harmonically, but challenging enough. If your kids have a good handle on music, I think they ...

Long shot Question

Posted By Keith Rollins 04-22-2022 10:14
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While thinking of next year's One Act Competition, my student committee has requested some options that are "quirky." We performed Donald Marguelis' SHIPWRECKED a few seasons ago, and they loved it. I'm reaching out to see if anyone can recommend something along those lines - multiple roles, improvised ...

Old lights

Posted By Keith Rollins 03-25-2022 07:58
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About 4 years ago, we replaced our lighting system in our high school theater. Does anyone know where to donate/sell our old cans? If not, what's the best way to dispose of these? -- Keith Rollins MCHS Drama Director Thespian Troupe #596 706-695-1414 This is a staff email account managed ...

RE: Legally Blonde Dogs

Posted By Keith Rollins 11-16-2021 08:58
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Hello Ms. Willers - I have directed LB both for the Jr. show (for middle school) and the Full production with high school. Both times, we used real dogs and everything went without a hitch. An idea that I'd like to throw out is that you might be able to partner with an animal shelter for an adoption ...

Theatre Masks

Posted By Keith Rollins 11-01-2019 11:07
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I have the approval to order some theatre masks, but unfortunately I can only find a couple of sources.  I have used theater-masks.com out of Chicago in the past, but I really like the look of the Trestle Theatre masks.  Admin says that we can't order outside of the US.  Do you guys know of any other ...

RE: Masks and Custom Mask Makers

Posted By Keith Rollins 08-25-2019 09:03
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Theatermasks.com out of Chicago are fantastic and durable.  Trestle theatre from the UK has some excellent looking masks but I've not been able to get my hands on em. ------------------------------ Keith Rollins Chatsworth GA ------------------------------

RE: American plays plays set in the 1920s or plays about Celebrity Culture

Posted By Keith Rollins 05-11-2019 09:20
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It may not be what you're looking for - but THE CAT'S MEOW ? ------------------------------ Keith Rollins Chatsworth GA ------------------------------

RE: Calling all Georgia Theatre teachers

Posted By Keith Rollins 04-20-2019 23:53
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Georgia certification *does* have a Drama category for K-12. It is usually reserved for Education majors with enough theatre hours to be considered highly qualified. It also shows up on a provisional certificates for the Theatre graduates who do not have the teaching certificate. I was an English teacher ...

RE: Female Jesus in Godspell

Posted By Keith Rollins 03-16-2019 13:00
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When I was teaching middle school, once I got Godspell Jr approved, and after auditions, I decided to use three Jesuses.  One was female and it worked beautifully.  To my knowledge, no one complained. And ImI in North GA.  The concept was basically a bunch of kids recreating the stories.  We did an ...

RE: All Middle School Boys

Posted By Keith Rollins 01-09-2019 11:39
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Superhero costume design - there are websites that help with this too if you can incorporate technology.  I often would tie this in to cosplay techniques and have them create a mask, helmet, or other piece of "armor" using paper, tape, foam, etc.   All superheroes (and supervillains for that matter) ...