List of Contributions

Hello Theatre Colleagues, I like to use the remaining pennies in my budget to order some scripts to keep me busy during the summer.  I'd love to hear some suggestions from y'all.  What are some new titles that you've discovered? I'm partial to farces. To reciprocate...here are some titles that I ...

Hello, I directed the show in conservative North Dakota and only had one angry letter. The woman complained about the content and later admitted in the letter that she didn't come to the show. My principal just said, 'Everybody pees right?' The title is the biggest hurdle to this show, otherwise ...

Wow! Thanks! That was above and beyond what I expected! ------------------------------ Tom Gillen Fargo ND

Morning, Our district is very interested in securing some funds to outfit our theaters with new technical equipment. Do any of you know of a one-stop shop that lists the numerous educational grant opportunities that are out there? Or,can anyone point me in the direction of any theater-specific grants? ...

Hello, During our next thespian officer meeting we have a student coming in to discuss making speech/debate participation worth thespian points. We've never done that before, but it seems a natural fit. I'm wondering if other troupes give thespian points for speech and debate events? Is there ...

Morning, Let me give you my email address. I have been doing 24-hour plays for 11 years at my school and now it's a well-oiled machine. I have a few paperwork items, but mostly I can help you with how we handle logistics. I have an opening night tonight for our final main stage production, so I ...

Reading these, I realize how lucky I am. We do three main stage shows a year (1 musical in the fall). All of the costs are picked up by the district. We have salary schedules for directors, asst. directors, choreographers, asst. choreographers, costumers, vocal directors, pit conductors, even fight ...

Hello, Thinking about producing The Drowsy Chaperone next year. Has anyone had any negative feedback with the "Message From a Nightingale" song? Ten years ago I wouldn't even think to ask, but today...different story. Thanks. ------------------------------ Tom Gillen Fargo North Theatre ...

Hello, We produced it in 2007. I flagged the scenes I felt would cause some issues and gave that script to my principal. He handed it right back and said, "I trust you." Well, that was and was not the answer I was looking for. We went ahead and went full-on blood. The only thing I didn't include ...