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RE: projections?

Posted By Laura Steenson 05-27-2022 12:06
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We used the projections from BMD. I think they've changed what they look like since we did it in Fall 2019 (as I recall, they changed over the summer 2019 but we managed to use the original version because that's what we'd chosen when we chose the show...? I could have some details wrong). Anyway, ...

RE: Big Fish Sandra Wigs

Posted By Laura Steenson 04-07-2022 17:21
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We bought two of the same wigs and styled them differently. The different style helped convey the age difference. ------------------------------ Laura Steenson Theatre Director Reynolds High School OR ------------------------------

RE: Costume Shop Question

Posted By Laura Steenson 04-07-2022 17:16
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I went to our local sewing shop and told them what I needed. They recommended the Janome QS30. Those things have been amazing workhorses for us, at a reasonable price. Keeping up with maintenance and general tune ups helps, as well. ------------------------------ Laura Steenson Theatre Director Reynolds ...

RE: Comm System

Posted By Laura Steenson 03-08-2022 11:10
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We use the EarTec system that has been mentioned previously. It's not perfect, but it was a cost effective solution when our wired comm system went kaput. I would encourage you to talk with Rod from Bodymics about renting from them; they're a great company that understands budget constraints. ----- ...

RE: Big Fish small cast version v. original

Posted By Laura Steenson 10-21-2021 14:56
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I don't know all the differences, but I'm fairly certain the small cast version has "River Between Us" instead of "Showdown." Some people feel Showdown doesn't make sense, but I'm partial to it.  You just have to remember that it's a dream sequence, fueled by the fact that Edward was watching a western ...

RE: Charlotte's Web

Posted By Laura Steenson 05-27-2021 14:57
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We did the non-musical version of Joseph Robinette's script.  I think it's held by Dramatic Publishing.  There's a musical version by the same playwright. The non-musical version was well received by our community. ------------------------------ Laura Steenson Theatre Director Reynolds High School ...

Can I purchase your blue and gold braided cords?

Posted By Laura Steenson 05-27-2021 14:48
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Hi everyone!  We use the blue and gold braided cords for our Thespian honors at graduation (https://thespianshop.org/products/605554).  I need a total of 5 and i currently have 3.  When I first tried to order them, they were out of stock and expected to be in stock end of May.  Now the estimated date ...

RE: Lav Mic Replacements

Posted By Laura Steenson 05-26-2021 10:12
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In the past, we have gotten inexpensive, quality microphones from bodymics.com.  However, the website isn't loading for me right now, so I don't know if that means they've gone out of business or the website is just being strange, or if my internet is struggling! We recently had to replace nearly ...

RE: Plays with strong women roles

Posted By Laura Steenson 05-20-2021 13:52
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These Shining Lives!!  It was our play that was canceled last year, and I'm so sad, it's such a beautiful script. ------------------------------ Laura Steenson Theatre Director Reynolds High School ------------------------------

RE: Blue and Yellow Braided Cords?

Posted By Laura Steenson 05-13-2021 11:17
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Kathryn, your suspicion is correct!  They are out of stock until around May 28, and they did pull out of stock items off the website and will put them back once they are in stock again. Also, the chat feature on the shop is fantastic!  Highly recommend. ------------------------------ Laura ...

Blue and Yellow Braided Cords?

Posted By Laura Steenson 05-12-2021 13:34
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We use the blue and gold braided cord for our senior honors, and I'm not seeing them in the EdTA store.  Am I just looking in the wrong spot?  Please tell me they still exist! ------------------------------ Laura Steenson Theatre Director Reynolds High School ------------------------------

RE: Most financially successful non-musical play you've ever done!

Posted By Laura Steenson 04-24-2021 14:07
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Charlotte's Web was our most financially successful non-musical, I believe.  I assume it's because it's a family show, and it's a very well known book that is still taught in a lot of elementary schools.  We used the Joseph Robinette non-musical version from Dramatic Publishing. ------------------------------ ...

RE: Thoughts for next season

Posted By Laura Steenson 06-24-2020 14:44
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Oy, bad news, Sarah!  When Joey mentioned the show I though "oh!  That could be perfect!!"  Ah well, back to the drawing board I suppose. ------------------------------ Laura Steenson Theatre Director Reynolds High School Troutdale OR ------------------------------

RE: Thoughts for next season

Posted By Laura Steenson 06-03-2020 20:20
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I haven't had the bandwidth to work on this much, what with trying to figure out how to do the past 3 months online, but now that we're wrapping up I'm starting to think about next year. We've already made changes to the order of our season, which would accommodate having to be closed through the ...

RE: scheduling?

Posted By Laura Steenson 06-01-2020 14:11
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We are typically a fall musical school, and we've decided to move our musical to the winter for 2020-21, for a couple of reasons.  One, we feel like we've been out of school for so long that we need to ease back into it.  Two, we typically audition for our musical in June, start rehearsal in August about ...

RE: Season Schedule

Posted By Laura Steenson 05-31-2020 23:50
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Sydney covered how we do our scheduling of the space (we work at the same school), so I'll answer your other questions: What does your rehearsal schedule with more than 2 productions looks like? Typically we rehearse M-F for 2-3 hours, depending on the show and the cast, and some Saturdays.  ...

RE: Instruments for a musical

Posted By Laura Steenson 05-31-2020 23:25
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We are a large school with a large music program.  Our instrumentalists are integral to our musical, and we are careful to choose shows that can showcase them just as much as the actors, singers, dancers and technicians.  We occasionally will do a smaller pit musical, but only every few years.  Typically, ...

RE: YouTube streaming questions

Posted By Laura Steenson 05-22-2020 01:52
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I have no advice, but I know many of my students are looking for plays to watch, so if you can share the link I'll pass it on to some Thespians in Oregon :-) ------------------------------ Laura Steenson Theatre Director Reynolds High School Troutdale OR ------------------------------

RE: Membership/Induction Certificates

Posted By Laura Steenson 05-12-2020 16:46
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I keep all the induction certificates.  At the end of their senior year, I put all their stars and bars on, and they receive their induction certificate with the correct stars and bars at our theatre banquet their senior year. ------------------------------ Laura Steenson Theatre Director Reynolds ...

RE: Good, HS appropriate LGBTQ play

Posted By Laura Steenson 03-05-2020 00:14
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Did you look at both versions of SKM?  There's a Young Adventurers version that I actually like better. ------------------------------ Laura Steenson Theatre Director Reynolds High School Troutdale OR ------------------------------