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Wendy Arch

Language Arts/Drama Teacher,
Indianola High School

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Language Arts/Drama Teacher,
Indianola High School

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Posted By Wendy Arch 05-22-2023 11:23
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Two I've seen recently on Playscripts are Declaration and #Enough. Declaration is a true one-act in vignette style. #Enough is a collection of 10-minute plays that you might be able pull the ones that work for you. There's another one that's similar - #Enough: Every 15 Minutes. It's a different collection ...
Posted By Wendy Arch 02-04-2021 12:38
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Does anyone have a sample letter soliciting donations from local businesses they would be willing to share with me?  I don't want to plagiarize, but I also don't want to reinvent the wheel.  The previous director always sent out letters asking for monetary donations to supplement our department income, ...
Posted By Wendy Arch 01-19-2021 20:30
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YES!!! 100%  We did Clue: On Stage this fall and it was almost impossible to get a response on anything.  They didn't send us information about streaming until 3 days before the performance!!  I have had the same problems this spring with orders.  They are very quick and happy to take money, but won't ...
Posted By Wendy Arch 10-16-2020 14:50
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Hi Casey,  I really like your suggestion of having the students summarize the scene, establish tableaus, and then work within those tableaus.  If I have to keep co-directing with the same person, I will try to institute that plan.  That way it isn't "my" blocking or "their" blocking, but the students'. ...
Posted By Wendy Arch 10-16-2020 14:48
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Hi Kelly, I have insisted on masks since that could get our production canceled and my co-director grudgingly agreed.  Our sticking point now is performances.  My co-director is adamant that actors should not wear masks during performances, but our district just toughened our masks policy from 6-12 ...
Posted By Wendy Arch 10-15-2020 13:27
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Hello,  I stepped into our drama teacher/director role for my school after the long-time director retired last spring.  I have a theatre degree and directing background, and have directed shows for previous school districts.   The previous director had co-directed the fall play for many years with ...