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Julie Benitez

Theatre Teacher,
Granite Hills High School

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Theatre Teacher,
Granite Hills High School

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RE: New Middle School Teacher Help

Posted By Julie Benitez 09-06-2023 15:44
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Lots of great lessons right here on EdTA! Also, check out BYU Theatre Education, and ask your admin if they can subscribe to Drama Teacher Academy from Theatrefolk for you. If you want to find some lessons on the Tech side of Theatre (much safer in student's minds post COVID) check out the Teach Tech ...

RE: Behind the Scenes Curriculum Sound app

Posted By Julie Benitez 05-17-2023 14:14
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I use Audio Editor (formerly Beautiful Audio Editor when you are looking for youtube videos for how to show kids) which works well on Chromebooks. It is simple to use with only a few buttons (vs Audacity or QLab) and you can record voices, layer sounds, and in/out etc. and it does not need to be downloaded. ...

Tech Theatre Intensive at La Jolla Playhouse in June

Posted By Julie Benitez 04-26-2023 17:28
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I have seen a number of folks asking about including more technical theatre but looking for some training. La Jolla Playhouse (near San Diego, CA) is offering a summer intensive June 26-30 this year. There is a three-day intensive and two single-day intensives about Set Construction/Design on a Budget ...

Tech Theatre Intensive at La Jolla Playhouse

Posted By Julie Benitez 04-20-2023 15:10
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If you are a newer teacher or one who is new to teaching tech theatre and are feeling hesitant, then consider the Tech Theatre Intensive at La Jolla Playhouse. Three Day Technical Theatre Intensive: Monday-Wednesday, June 26, 27, 28, 2023 @ La Jolla Playhouse Hands on experiences in Theatre safety, ...

RE: Line of Communication

Posted By Julie Benitez 02-13-2023 11:37
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I use the BAND app and I know many others who do as well. I like that I can upload videos of rehearsal dances, there is a place for documents, I can do a t-shirt or show week food sign-up, I can poll the group, the calendar is right on the app.... just so many things. I also learned recently that a student ...

RE: scrim material alternative

Posted By Julie Benitez 09-21-2022 15:17
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I am sure others will have better ideas, but way back in my college days for a summer stock season, we used tricot fabric to create a scrim-like effect. It isn't perfect, but worked enough. We used a black one that allowed enough light when back lit and was relatively solid when front lit. -------- ...

In VA--classes for commercial acting?

Posted By Julie Benitez 08-23-2022 15:53
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Any of my colleagues in Virginia have any leads for a 20-year-old who is interested in acting in commercials or movies? I was asked by a friend for more than a google search answer--classes, community classes, tips or leads for local things? Thanks in advance! -- Julie Benitez, M.F.A. (she/her/hers)Theatre ...

RE: One-Act Play for Young Audiences: Human Sex Trafficking of Minors

Posted By Julie Benitez 03-25-2022 14:15
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I am interested in your play! Julie Benitez jbenitez@guhsd.net ------------------------------ Julie Benitez Monte Vista High School CA ------------------------------

RE: Comm System

Posted By Julie Benitez 03-08-2022 12:10
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I totally understand the limitations of a walkie talkie and it is not professional at all, BUT if you have only $100 (which is often out of pocket from the teachers themselves) to get the backstage to talk to the booth-- it is an imperfect solution. Many teachers are working with NO BUDGET in a cafetorium ...

RE: Comm System

Posted By Julie Benitez 03-07-2022 16:17
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I have just used rechargeable walkie-talkies for years, but my space is also small, well within the 1-mile range, and not as many outside walls to block the signal. Just make sure you have ones that work with headsets that can call and have PTT (push to talk). I have also heard of groups using Discord ...

RE: Diddy bags

Posted By Julie Benitez 01-12-2022 16:21
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This one is a step by step process and has a PDF pattern:https://youtu.be/BqgnmYRquM8 -- Please note: We're still in a global pandemic. Things are not normal. Your health and well-being are more important than anything. I'm going to do my best to teach, advise, and collaborate to the best of my ability. ...

RE: New College level Class

Posted By Julie Benitez 01-10-2022 18:41
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Josh--Thank you for such a detailed response. I will be squirreling that away! -- Please note: We're still in a global pandemic. Things are not normal. Your health and well-being are more important than anything. I'm going to do my best to teach, advise, and collaborate to the best of my ability. I ...

RE: Audacity question

Posted By Julie Benitez 09-16-2020 21:58
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https://beautifulaudioeditor.appspot.com/app?google-drive-action=create This can be used on Chromebooks as it is browser based--it even saves to their Drive! ------------------------------ Julie Benitez El Cajon CA ------------------------------

RE: Stagecraft/Tech Theatre Remote

Posted By Julie Benitez 09-16-2020 21:55
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www.teachtechtheatre.org  This has several weeks of virtual technical theatre activities that did use a kit sent home, BUT depending on your student base, could easily be done with things at their homes. As a free member, you have access to the lesson plans--there are plans on set, costume, lights, ...