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RSC Dream Team 2016- score

Posted By Tisha Donnelly 01-07-2018 18:46
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I am working on a 90 minute adaptation of AMND with original student compositions and hoping to fill out what the student duo is not able to cover. They are creating stunning new work, which I would like to support with portions of the compositions RSC shared in 2016. I am having a difficult time accessing ...

RE: Arts Administration Unit

Posted By Tisha Donnelly 12-05-2017 09:22
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I, too, am interested in this discussion thread and would love to see your research project, Cassie. ------------------------------ Tisha Donnelly Director, troupe #5591 Vanden High School Fairfield, CA ------------------------------

RE: Intermediate Theatre

Posted By Tisha Donnelly 06-29-2017 10:30
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John, I would also love to hear more about your acting 3 class. ------------------------------ Tisha Donnelly Director, troupe #5591 Vanden High School Fairfield, CA ------------------------------

Please help: how Stagecraft meets unifersity "G" requirement

Posted By Tisha Donnelly 12-09-2016 19:00
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I'm updating the language of my drama course descriptions and would like to advocate for Stagecraft (or technical theater) is in fact a college preparatory class. Are any of your stagecraft classes categorized as meeting the "G" requirement? What language do you use to help clarify that point? ...

Arsenic and Old Lace intermission -advice please

Posted By Tisha Donnelly 10-25-2016 23:53
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We open Arsenic and Old Lace this Friday and I'm struggling with the decision as to the best placement of our intermission. Our times will tighten over the next two days, but at the moment Act 1 (34 pg) is running 50 minutes, Act 2 (39 pg) is running 40 min, Act 3 (25 pg) is running 35 minutes. I frequently ...

RE: Interested in doing a 24 Hour Play Project, would like some info!

Posted By Tisha Donnelly 08-08-2016 20:09
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Thanks to everyone who has been contributing to this thread. I LOVE the practical facilitation information. I'm really looking forward to building this into my Advanced Drama class. What a wonderful online community. Tisha ------------------------------ Tisha Donnelly Director, troupe #5591 ...

RE: Interested in doing a 24 Hour Play Project, would like some info!

Posted By Tisha Donnelly 08-05-2016 13:54
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I am also very interested in trying this with my advanced drama, but have not tried it before. If anyone is willing to share how they facilitated such a project I'd love to see it as well. tisha.donnelly@gmail.com ------------------------------ Tisha Donnelly Director, troupe #5591 Vanden ...

RE: Online Record Keeping?

Posted By Tisha Donnelly 08-05-2016 13:52
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Victoria, I am not as fluent as I'd like to be at getting excel to do the math functions for me. Would you be willing to send me a copy of your spreadsheet? I could then replace your student data, but keep the functions. If you are willing, thank you so much! The best place to send it would be: ...

RE: Play Production Class Structure

Posted By Tisha Donnelly 08-05-2016 13:49
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I'm developing a one-woman program and would be infinitely appreciative if you'd be willing to share the manual you mentioned in your post. If you're willing, thank you so much. Perhaps you could respond to me at tisha.donnelly@gmail.com Tisha ------------------------------ Tisha Donnelly ...

RE: Play Production Class Structure

Posted By Tisha Donnelly 08-05-2016 13:44
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Holly, would you be willing to share the course description for your production class? I am planning on changing the wording of my advanced drama course description to include the production aspects of the class and would love to see some examples. ------------------------------ Tisha Donnelly Director, ...

RE: Play Production Class Structure

Posted By Tisha Donnelly 07-27-2016 18:34
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Elizabeth, did you ever get a response to your questions? I was about to initiate the same discussion and would like to see what others have said. Tisha ------------------------------ Tisha Donnelly Director, troupe #5591 Vanden High School Fairfield, CA

RE: Question: Any interest in a summer tech theatre camp for teachers?

Posted By Tisha Donnelly 05-06-2016 10:17
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Yes, oh yes, please! I'm in the east bay and will be the first one to register. This is a wonderful idea. Thanks. ------------------------------ Tisha Donnelly Director, troupe #5591 Vanden High School Fairfield, CA

RE: Decisions for Next Year

Posted By Tisha Donnelly 04-14-2016 09:36
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Thankfully I'm not brand new to teaching, but as I wrap up my second year as the drama teacher for a large comprehensive high school I'm finding myself still struggling to keep up. As Phillip said, certain things are so much easier, but juggling paperwork and managing the after school rehearsal hours ...

RE: Cutting of Henry V

Posted By Tisha Donnelly 11-28-2015 21:45
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That's a good question, Billy. During our closing night of Get Smart I was surprised that the packed house was so quiet. One of the teachers who attended that night mentioned to me two days later that the attacks in France gave some of the moments in the play extra, unintended meaning. He liked ...

RE: Cutting of Henry V

Posted By Tisha Donnelly 11-28-2015 21:42
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I am very interested. I'd love to see your cuts. Wow, all ten in an hour! My inner theatre geek is very happy. Tisha ------------------------------ Tisha Donnelly Director, troupe #5591 Vanden High School Fairfield, CA

Ben Nye :Makeup for the Theatre" dvd

Posted By Tisha Donnelly 11-28-2015 02:22
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I'm trying to find a copy of the Ben Nye dvd "Makeup for the Theatre", but it is out of stock everywhere I look. Does anyone know where there might be an available copy for sale, rent, or to borrow? Thanks. ------------------------------ Tisha Donnelly Director, troupe #5591 Vanden High School ...

RE: Headshot/Resume/Casting Unit/Lessons

Posted By Tisha Donnelly 11-28-2015 02:18
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Phillip, how can I purchase your book and is it available in digital format? Tisha ------------------------------ Tisha Donnelly Vanden High School, troupe #5591 Fairfield, CA

Get Smart 'exploding' balls of hardened steel special effect

Posted By Tisha Donnelly 10-24-2015 10:21
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I'm hoping that among EDTAs vast collective experience someone might have a recommendation for the special effect for the play Get Smart. My students have not been successful and we go into tech week on Monday. The script mentions flashes. Any ideas? Tisha

RE: Timeline for Tech Crews

Posted By Tisha Donnelly 08-19-2015 21:21
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Thank you! ------------------------------ Tisha Donnelly Vallejo CA ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 08-19-2015 13:07 From: John Perry Subject: Timeline for Tech Crews Norcostco has it for $63.00. http://www ...

RE: Timeline for Tech Crews

Posted By Tisha Donnelly 08-19-2015 09:37
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I'd really like to buy a copy of the Stage Production Handbook, but have only found one copy available for $170! Does anyone know of another source? Is anyone interested in selling their copy? Please email me: Tisha.donnelly@gmail.com I begin rehearsals in three and a half weeks and would love to ...