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Christopher Piner

Drama Teacher/director,
Uintah High School

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Drama Teacher/director,
Uintah High School
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RE: Theatre Department Code of Conduct

Posted By Christopher Piner 01-26-2024 11:31
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Here is a copy of mine. Oddly it's been a little controversial the past two years because we include in it the right we have to search their rehearsal bags, random drug test and even drug dog searches. Honestly this is something I actually did on only one occasion years ago, but it's still in there ...

RE: Theatre Department Code of Conduct

Posted By Christopher Piner 01-26-2024 11:30
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RE: How to complement/tie in digital backdrops?

Posted By Christopher Piner 11-30-2022 15:02
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------------------------------ Christopher Piner Drama Teacher/director Uintah High School UT ------------------------------

RE: How to complement/tie in digital backdrops?

Posted By Christopher Piner 11-30-2022 10:29
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If you are rear projecting your main "drops", you can add depth with some front projection as well. I have projected on a false proscenium, both on the sides and even above to create something of a frame. Another thing I suggest is to create something practical about 7 feet from the deck and keep the ...

RE: Seeking Elf the Musical Rentals

Posted By Christopher Piner 08-16-2021 12:34
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Hi Terry, We just sold our costumes to a company in Colorado. Best of luck in your search. The show is so much fun! Chris

RE: Spelling BEE Blow back

Posted By Christopher Piner 08-10-2021 17:26
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May I add also, that once we opened and people actually saw it, not one complaint and lots of praise. ------------------------------ Christopher Piner Drama Teacher/director Uintah High School ------------------------------

RE: Spelling BEE Blow back

Posted By Christopher Piner 08-10-2021 17:24
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We just did this show last season. The small cast enabled us to mitigate risk in the very best way. We usually do big and flashy. Bee was not only ideal for the circumstances, but the messaging (if you want it) is there and so important. The conversations with the cast and we studied this beautiful show ...

RE: Suggestions for updating theatre stage

Posted By Christopher Piner 04-15-2021 11:27
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Though I was hesitant at first, I am now very happy with the treatment of our splintered stage. It was covered with a layer of Plyron, which is basically a sheet of plywood covered on both sides with masonite. This enables us to replace a damaged sheet by flipping it over first and eventually just replacing ...

RE: Virtual Auditions Anyone?

Posted By Christopher Piner 11-16-2020 15:44
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Thank you so much. I had an overwhelming recommendation of Flipgrid here and another place I posted. I'm going to investigate it today! I may be back with more questions, haha! ------------------------------ Christopher Piner Drama Teacher/director Vernal UT ------------------------------

Virtual Auditions Anyone?

Posted By Christopher Piner 11-13-2020 18:16
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Hi All, I am going to conduct auditions for a small musical production (9 roles) with video submissions of vocals and a choreography sequence. I figure it is likely than some of you have already done this. I'm open for any tips and suggestions as well as technical ideas. Other than an email submission, ...

RE: Distribution from Online Ticketing Companies

Posted By Christopher Piner 08-11-2020 16:22
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I am experiencing the exact same thing right now with our ticketing agent (Vendini). They typically disburse a check one month from our closing date, but we still haven't received anything. I understand delays with the current situation, but this is no longer reasonable. I think I'm even more worried ...

RE: Starlight Express Costumes For Sale

Posted By Christopher Piner 07-08-2020 12:03
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Bumping this back to the top. Also selling our configurable skate bowl and ramps centerpiece. Stunning show. Our community LOVED it. When I first announced the show, my kids groaned "you want us to play trains?" Now it's a favorite! And yes, all of my kids learned to skate for this. Most of them are ...

RE: Starlight Express Metal Skate Bowl For Sale

Posted By Christopher Piner 07-08-2020 11:59
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Another bump on this post. I know the show is not done very often due to technical challenges and this piece may be the biggest. I also have the full costume set. The costumes won Best in the State and are all hand built and hand painted. Beautiful. Reach out for more info. ------------------------------ ...

RE: I am looking for costumes CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG - PURCHASE OF RENT

Posted By Christopher Piner 07-08-2020 11:50
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Hi Linda, I have the the whole show. We did it in 2017. Feel free to email me at chris.piner@uintah.net for more info. I have full production photos in an album with the show name on our Facebook page "Uintah High Theatre." Try this link https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=uintahtheatre&se ...

RE: Desperately Seeking a Dragon

Posted By Christopher Piner 02-21-2020 17:33
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This is an awesome connection. I had never even heard of them before. I love puppetry in theatre. Thank you for the contacts! ------------------------------ Christopher Piner Drama Teacher/director Vernal UT ------------------------------

RE: Desperately Seeking a Dragon

Posted By Christopher Piner 02-21-2020 17:31
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I do love this idea! She already has an awesome dragon-esque costume. She needs wings like these and we can just use her! ------------------------------ Christopher Piner Drama Teacher/director Vernal UT ------------------------------

Desperately Seeking a Dragon

Posted By Christopher Piner 02-20-2020 12:22
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We open Shrek March 6, and the dragon we had planned on just fell through. Does anyone have suggestions or recommendations of where I can buy or rent a dragon at this short notice. Feel free to email me directly chris.piner@uintah.net Just another bump in the road, right? I know some theatre magic will ...

RE: Homeschool involvement?

Posted By Christopher Piner 02-06-2020 13:01
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There was a time in my career I would have maintained the stance of Robert and William below, and frankly I would STILL support them in their current circumstances. Ultimately we all understand best our own programs and the unique communities in which we live and work. For me teaching/directing has ...

RE: Homeschool involvement?

Posted By Christopher Piner 02-04-2020 15:57
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As long as school and district policy allows, I am always happy to involve home school, charter school, online and alternative school students to be involved. I have had wonderful experience with all of them. ------------------------------ Christopher Piner Drama Teacher/director Vernal UT -- ...

RE: Shrek Resources (Props, set pieces, etc.)

Posted By Christopher Piner 01-21-2020 09:35
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Thanks Erin! I love the innovation, and yes you did explain it well. I can totally visualize this step by step. I'll email you too. ------------------------------ Christopher Piner Drama Teacher/director Vernal UT ------------------------------