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I see you already have a couple by Arthur Miller but I would also suggest All My Sons. Raisin in the Sun would also be good. They are great videos available online. ------------------------------ Shawn Sears Miami FL ------------------------------

What the other teachers said great advice. You can also create a preshow ritual. Have the students play a quick game of zip zap zip. Or there is a tradition I have followed since learning it while in a touring production of Crazy for You many years ago. It goes like this. Have everyone cast and crew ...

There are one act plays based on literature such as The Lottery, Bernice Bobs her Hair, and The Monkey's Paw. You might consider one of these. The characters in Bernice are all around 18. ------------------------------ Shawn Sears Miami FL ------------------------------

I have found that before having a read through it is fun to start teaching the choreography for a big number where all are involved. Then have do the read. ------------------------------ Shawn Sears Miami FL ------------------------------

Check out several of the styles by Sketchers. Many have a pretty good size sold on them. ------------------------------ Shawn Sears Miami FL ------------------------------

Consider The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie. Or if you decide to go with just a comedy look at It's not You, It's Me by Don Zolidis. ------------------------------ Shawn Sears Miami FL ------------------------------

There is a musical version. The show is called Sugar. ------------------------------ Shawn Sears Miami FL ------------------------------

Look at Woody Allen's "Don't Drink the Water." it may be too advanced for younger audiences but highschoolers usually get it. It also has some male roles that can easily be switched and played by a female. For example father Drobney becomes sister Drobney. ------------------------------ Shawn Sears ...