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Where to purchase a new backdrop

Posted By Theresa Velazquez 12-16-2019 15:53
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Hi all, My school's backdrop is very old and has been repainted many times. My department is starting to research where to buy a new blank backdrop. Ideally, the company could also assist us with installation. We are located in St. Charles, MO. Does anyone have any recommendations or suggestions? Thanks, ...

RE: Little Shop Plant

Posted By Theresa Velazquez 10-19-2018 09:03
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I don't remember the name, but it was through the Theater/Drama Department.  My awesome parent volunteer did most of the leg work for me.  Sorry I can't be more helpful. ------------------------------ Theresa Velazquez Spanish Teacher Theater Director and Speech Team Coach Duchesne High School ...

RE: Little Shop Plant

Posted By Theresa Velazquez 10-18-2018 12:11
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I directed Little Shop 6 years ago, and we rented the plants from the SIUE theater department.  I had a parent volunteer who had access to a moving truck and some free time, so he picked them up to help us avoid delivery fees.  If my memory is correct, I think what we paid for rentals would be in your ...

RE: Fall play selection challenge - anyone enjoy a good puzzle?

Posted By Theresa Velazquez 06-25-2018 11:37
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We did "A Play About A Dragon" by Steph DeFerie last Fall, and the students and audiences loved it! It is family friendly and funny.  There is opportunity for sword fighting and physical comedy.  There is a dragon of course.  My set crew had a great time creating the dragon.  We do not have a fly system ...

RE: fake fire

Posted By Theresa Velazquez 01-12-2018 08:53
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We have used a small electric fake fire for a fire place.  It only lights up and does on put out any heat.  Our fire place was placed against the backdrop, so we ran the cord under the backdrop and plugged it in backstage. ------------------------------ Theresa Velazquez Spanish Teacher Theater ...

RE: Participation/Costume Fee?

Posted By Theresa Velazquez 12-13-2017 10:29
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I charge $30 for all cast and crew.  This fee covers food at the end of production celebration (a small party after striking), t-shirt, and helps with some production costs.  We also have some financial aid for students who need it, so that everyone can participate if they would like to.  Sports cost ...

RE: Favorite Shows with Stage Combat?

Posted By Theresa Velazquez 12-12-2017 09:37
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We did A Play About A Dragon this fall, and it was a lot of fun.  It provided opportunities for swordplay and physical comedy.  We also got to create a dragon! We had a cast of 13 with a two actors playing two or more characters.  It was a light-hearted creative challenge for my students.  The audience ...

RE: Top two shows... need help :)

Posted By Theresa Velazquez 05-23-2017 09:20
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We did Jon Jory's Adaptation of Pride and Prejudice this Fall.  It was an excellent challenge and gave me the opportunity to showcase several very talented senior girls.  I teach and direct at a small Catholic high school, so we are also somewhat limited in what we can produce, and the new adaptation ...

RE: hs theatre season

Posted By Theresa Velazquez 03-30-2017 08:47
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We do a fall play, a spring musical in late February or early March, and senior directed one acts in late April or early May. Our Speech team has meets from October through February, and our Improv Troupe has several performances throughout the year. ------------------------------ Theresa Velazquez ...

RE: Pride and Prejudice?.... or ???? - need advice/suggestions

Posted By Theresa Velazquez 01-27-2017 09:03
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I directed Jon Jory's Pride and Prejudice in the Fall, and it was so much fun! I chose it because I have very strong group of junior and senior girls and a few boys, and I wanted to feature them in strong roles. We were fortunate to be able to borrow and rent most of the costumes. Our biggest challenges ...

Pride and Prejudice

Posted By Theresa Velazquez 05-19-2016 10:44
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Hello, I considering doing an adaptation of Pride and Prejudice next year. The show would be great because I several strong junior and senior girls who are sure to audition. I am concerned, however, about how to handle the English accents traditionally associated with Jane Austen. We're in Missouri ...

RE: Canned Music

Posted By Theresa Velazquez 04-12-2016 08:52
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I have done several successful shows with this method. In my opinion, the most important thing is to have a different sound file for every cue and clearly label everything and put it in order. Even if the exact same sound effect or music comes up in two different times in the show, I've found that it's ...

RE: Copyright law for song lyrics in an original one-act

Posted By Theresa Velazquez 01-08-2016 14:46
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Thank you so much! I've passed this on to my student. He is very in writing and theater. ------------------------------ Theresa Velazquez St Charles MO

Copyright law for song lyrics in an original one-act

Posted By Theresa Velazquez 01-06-2016 16:04
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I'm a student for Mrs. Velazquez, and I had a question about copyright laws for a one-act I am writing. One of the important plot points involves two main characters singing popular songs against their will. If I were to only have the characters sing a refrain or another brief part from the song, would ...

RE: Harvey

Posted By Theresa Velazquez 12-17-2015 09:04
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Hello! We just put on a production of Harvey in November. We did make a few small edits for example, the stage direction that call for Wilson to try to spank myrtle -- we just staged a different way, and we did change Sanderson's line "I never mention your name except in my sleep" to "I never mention ...

RE: The Need To Read

Posted By Theresa Velazquez 02-11-2015 10:24
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I completely understand! I face this issue as well as especially as a newer teacher. One small step that I have been making is trying to read an article or two while eat lunch instead of grading papers. It's a nice break for me, and I found that is professionally helpful as well as getting some practical ...

Don't Tell Mother Vacuum

Posted By Theresa Velazquez 01-07-2015 08:44
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Hello, My high school has just started rehearsals for "Don't Tell Mother" by Monk Ferris. In the script, there are two scenes where characters mix-up a light switch and a vacuum cleaner switch resulting in characters getting parts of their costumes sucked into the vacuum. I was wondering if any ...