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RE: Needed: great Greek play translations

Posted By Nancy Bernhard 08-30-2022 13:02
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Here's another recommendation: any Greek play translated by Robert Fagles. His work accomplishes exactly what you're looking for, in my opinion. Look for Sophocles' THE THREE THEBAN PLAYS. Nancy L. Bernhardretired, Salinas High School

RE: Posting cast list.

Posted By Nancy Bernhard 12-20-2021 13:36
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Years ago I took the advice from a very wise friend of mine about casting. This technique can be time-consuming, but it saves so much anguish!Before I posted the cast list, I called every person who I had cast and told them what role I'd cast them for. This worked beautifully, and, naturally they shared ...

RE: theater games on Zoom

Posted By Nancy Bernhard 02-15-2021 13:12
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Thank you!

RE: theater games on Zoom

Posted By Nancy Bernhard 02-14-2021 14:20
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How do we attend? I didn't see a link on your website.

theater games on Zoom

Posted By Nancy Bernhard 02-13-2021 17:36
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Greetings, all! I know that this request has been hashed over many times, but, as a retired theater teacher, I haven't needed theater games tat can be played over Zoom-until now!What suggestions do you have? With gratitude,Nancy L. Bernhardretired theater teacherSalinas High School, Salinas CA

RE: 2 actor play for thesis project

Posted By Nancy Bernhard 08-27-2020 00:55
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How about JERRY FINNEGAN'S SISTER, by Jack Neary?1 female, 1 male, and hysterical. Nancy L. Bernhard, retiredSalinas High SchoolSalinas, CA

RE: Favorite Greek shows?

Posted By Nancy Bernhard 08-09-2020 18:39
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I second TROJAN WOMEN. When I produced it, years ago, the Taliban was ravaging Afghanistan. At the conclusion of the play when the women were led away into slavery, the soldiers had them put on black burkas that covered them from head to toe. The audience went into stunned silence and remained that way ...

RE: Thoughts for next season

Posted By Nancy Bernhard 07-19-2020 18:02
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I too would like a copy of your SPOON RIVER. Interestingly, SPOON RIVER was all the rage when I was in high school in the late 1960s! Nancy L. BernhardretiredSalinas High SchoolCA

RE: Best Murder Mystery Plays

Posted By Nancy Bernhard 07-10-2020 15:19
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Hi, Kelly. Can you provide information about THE WOMAN AT DEAD OAKS? Playwright? Licensing house? Synopsis? Thanks so much. Nancy L. Bernhard retired Salinas High School Salinas, CA

RE: Best Murder Mystery Plays

Posted By Nancy Bernhard 07-03-2020 18:19
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NIGHT WATCH, by Louise Fletcher, remains one of the best and tightest murder mysteries written in quite a while. AND, the central character is a woman. It has a cast of about 9.Another solid mm is HANGMAN'S NOOSE, by Gregory Batson (who wrote a few other good murder mysteries). The very end falls rather ...

RE: A time to laugh

Posted By Nancy Bernhard 06-07-2020 18:06
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If you want to look at a one-act, there is an old chestnut: iF MEN PLAYED CARDS AS WOMEN DO. Nancy L. Bernhardretired from Salinas High School

RE: Musicals with tap numbers

Posted By Nancy Bernhard 05-04-2020 18:39
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NUNSENSE THE MEGA MUSICA, by Dan Goggins, has a great tap number- a "tap-off," between any number of dancers. When I did the show about 5 years ago, I greatly increased the size of the ensemble, and there was plenty for everyone to do. Nancy L. Bernhardhappily retired from Salinas High SchoolSalinas, ...

RE: Thinking ahead to next year...

Posted By Nancy Bernhard 03-22-2020 18:34
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Look at "The Insanity of Mary Gerard," the playwright's name escapes me. It takes place in an insane asylum, where an abusive husband has committed his wife. The husband is a strong character, and there is a lot of opportunity for ensemble players. Cheers,Nancy Bernhardretired from Salinas High ...

RE: Favorite Murder Mystery Play?

Posted By Nancy Bernhard 03-22-2020 18:27
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There is another George Batson murder mystery play, entitled HANGMAN'S NOOSE. It features a number of strong female characters, but it also requires a fireplace that opens to a secret passage. It is a lot of fun and keeps the audience guessing. The final fight between the male hero and the villain is ...

RE: The ever dreaded show selection

Posted By Nancy Bernhard 01-04-2020 15:17
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Happy New Year, all!Amber, who are the playwrights for AX OF MURDER and NOOSES OFF? And, who are the licensers? Thanks so much!Nancy BernhardretiredSalinas High School

RE: A Few Good Men - Costumes

Posted By Nancy Bernhard 09-19-2019 20:17
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Is there a military uniform and hardware surplus store near you? I've been lucky to take advantage of one near where I live in California. Nancy L. Bernhardtheatre teacher, retiredSalinas HIgh School

RE: teaching dance movement

Posted By Nancy Bernhard 07-26-2019 17:13
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Hi, Janet!The post you speak of may have been mine. Several years ago I developed a movement unit with a theatre professional friend of mine. It explores movement in a number of ways, and it's creative, fun, non-invasive, and definitely NOT dance. Email me directly, and I will discuss it in depth with ...

RE: Questions about "Appropriate Audience Behavior"

Posted By Nancy Bernhard 07-26-2019 16:05
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Happy summer, all!I've been away for awhile and just read this posting. Who are the playwrights and where may I find these shows? Many thanks! Nancy L. Bernhardretired theatre teacherSalinas High School, CA

RE: Large cast, female heavy musical suggestions

Posted By Nancy Bernhard 04-14-2019 23:28
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NUNSENSE, THE MEGA MUSICAL.Lots of women's roles and a hoot to produce. Nancy Bernhard retired Salinas High School Salinas, CA

RE: Classical Scenes for Women

Posted By Nancy Bernhard 03-24-2019 20:02
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THE TROJAN WOMEN has several excellent scenes for two women. Nancy L. Bernhard retired theatre teacher Salinas High School