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Intergenerational Show Ideas

Posted By Shana DeRose-Smith 08-17-2023 14:04
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Hello, everyone! I am working with the local senior citizen center to put together some type of variety show. Perhaps monologues? A one act? Dancing? I am looking for a fun and clever way for high school student and senior citizens to interact in a theatrical setting. I posted a similar question back ...

RE: Matilda costumes, desks, false procenium, matching legs, opening birthday table on wheels, magic cake

Posted By Shana DeRose-Smith 01-02-2023 19:20
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Do you still rent the Matilda costumes? ------------------------------ Shana DeRose-Smith Perkins High School OH ------------------------------

Little Mermaid (Ohio)

Posted By Shana DeRose-Smith 01-13-2022 06:50
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Hello! I am located in northern Ohio at a public high school and we are about to begin production on "The Little Mermaid." This is our first show since 2020. In 2020 we spent a good chunk of our budget on "Cinderella" only to be shut down right before our performance (due to COVID) and therefore, we ...

Auditorium Seat Covers

Posted By Shana DeRose-Smith 01-03-2020 09:34
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Our auditorium seats are covered in rich red fabric and we cannot find the manufacturer. We need to replace a few seats in our auditorium and our maintenance crew and I have searched boxes, old forms, everything... just looking for a name of the company who did this. Do any of you know of companies that ...

RE: Cinderella palace furniture and carriage for sale

Posted By Shana DeRose-Smith 12-20-2019 14:39
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Can you tell me where you rented your backdrops from? They look amazing. ------------------------------ Shana DeRose-Smith Huron OH ------------------------------

Feather Fans to Rent or Borrow?

Posted By Shana DeRose-Smith 02-20-2019 08:26
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Hello Theatre folks! Our school is currently in rehearsals for Pippin and our director is looking for large feather fans. I am located in Sandusky, Ohio. Does anyone know where we can rent, borrow, or find them without breaking the budget? Any help would be appreciated. Shana ------------------------------ ...

A Christmas Carol

Posted By Shana DeRose-Smith 06-11-2018 13:33
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Hello, We are looking at scripts and are interested "A Christmas Carol." Does anyone have experience with this show? We are looking for a script that is family friendly, good for all ages, (i.e. ghosts aren't too scary for kids) and the language isn't too archaic. We would like to get a jumpstart and ...

Seeking Pride and Prejudice Costumes & suggestions

Posted By Shana DeRose-Smith 10-01-2016 10:44
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Hello fellow directors, I am a high school director in Ohio with a small budget and this November we are performing Jon Jory's "Pride and Prejudice." I am feeling a bit overwhelmed and I am seeking advice from anyone who has produced this show before - helpful hints, ideas, suggestions, etc. Also, ...

Help/ Ideas needed for staging 12 Angry Jurors

Posted By Shana DeRose-Smith 09-23-2015 20:12
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I am struggling to figure out how best to stage the jury room so that all the jurors can be seen. We will be performing in an auditorium that seats 664 people - not that we draw more than 250 - and I am considering 3 tables, 1 table? Angling them? Building a table that gets wider as it gets upstage? ...

RE: Senior Citizens and Teens together

Posted By Shana DeRose-Smith 08-27-2015 14:40
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Thanks Phillip ------------------------------ Shana DeRose-Smith Huron OH ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 08-27-2015 08:15 From: Phillip Goodchild Subject: Senior Citizens and Teens together Depending on your cast ...

Senior Citizens and Teens together

Posted By Shana DeRose-Smith 08-27-2015 08:08
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Hello all, We are looking to bring some senior citizens interested in theatre in to work with our students. I am looking for one act shows that would showcase both age groups (an intergenerational show?). Any short shows or one actsthat are intergenerational? Perhaps a series of monologues or ...

RE: Desperately Seeking Fall Play with 20+ characters

Posted By Shana DeRose-Smith 06-11-2015 07:14
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When I have wanted to do a larger show, I have used Don Zolidis' plays. They are funny, silly, and the kids have fun with them. My favorite was "Greek Mythology Olympiaganza." ------------------------------ Shana DeRose-Smith Huron OH ------------------------------ ------------------------- ...

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