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Jo Pillsbury

Theatre Director,
Rochester Adams High School

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Theatre Director,
Rochester Adams High School

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Posted By Jo Pillsbury 01-03-2024 08:14
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I am searching for a car for Grease Lightning. If anyone has a resource, I would appreciate the lead! I would love to have the car late Feb. our show is up March 8-16. ------------------------------ Jo Pillsbury Theatre Director Rochester Adams High School MI ------------------------------
Posted By Jo Pillsbury 10-05-2022 07:09
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Hi, I how large and what type of theatre are you trying to outfit? You should also see how much power your space is capable of sustaining. Keep this thread going, I am also trying to up our in house mics. I would recommend calling in a professional company to help sort out your needs. You can always ...
Posted By Jo Pillsbury 08-08-2022 09:20
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Clue on Stage the HS version in the fall. NO clue about the one-act, musical, or student-directed shows yet. ------------------------------ Jo Pillsbury Theatre Director Rochester Adams High School MI ------------------------------
Posted By Jo Pillsbury 01-11-2020 14:44
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I am looking for either a Master Carpenter or set for the Addams Family.  We go up in March. Any resources? ------------------------------ Jo Pillsbury Theatre Director Rochester Community Schools Rochester Hills MI ------------------------------
Posted By Jo Pillsbury 01-05-2019 10:46
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Hi, I have used it for several shows.  I find it a great tool since it now has editing capabilities for the music and libretto.   It is also helpful since you can share it with multiple associates and students. You are able to add as many people as you wish and adjust their editing capabilities.  Kids ...
Posted By Jo Pillsbury 08-12-2018 14:53
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Hi we produced the school edition this past spring.  It was an awesome show but a hard sell for the community.  We had the detective swing on a line that was kept off stage and was supported from our grid.  He stood on a ladder and swung in just after we released a sandbag from upstage.  It worked out ...
Posted By Jo Pillsbury 11-12-2014 08:09
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Have you discussed character objective and tactics? Focusing on actable verbs and how to express them may be helpful. Also, I find that running my students through viewpoints exercises can be super helpful. My strongest recommendation would be to find some masks. If you are fortunate enough to access ...
Posted By Jo Pillsbury 11-12-2014 07:34
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Part of our theatre philosophy is to run performances as close to a professional show as possible. Therefore our tech does not come on stage for a bow. They are acknowledged during bows by our actors just as our pit musicians are, with a collective hand to the booth and one to the musicians (for the ...