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I was thinking of starting a troupe for our high school.  I was wondering what all happens.  Are there competitions?  What are the events that I have looked through?  What does one do?  How often do troupe events occur?  etc. etc.  Any and all info would help.  Thanks! ------------------------------ ...

I have another question for anyone who can help. What musicals also have acting roles, sort of like half singing and half acting (for my non-singers)? -- Craig Cohan High School English Teacher Stage Crafters Director

Thanks for the suggestions. ------------------------------ Craig Cohan Teacher/Theatre Director Fairview Park City Schools Olmsted Falls OH

I'm looking for a musical that is heavier on the female side. Any thoughts? -- Craig Cohan High School English Teacher Stage Crafters Director

I teach and direct in a small size district (about 650). My guy population has been dwindling as they are all graduating. How have any of you gotten more guys to be involved? This is the first time in 17 years I have really has this problem. ------------------------------ Craig Cohan Teacher/Theatre ...

First off, I really enjoyed my first conference this past weekend. Thank you to all who were involved. Secondly, on a totally self-serving note, I have written and directed two plays aimed towards high school students. They can be considered "edgy," but they are also real. My students and the audiences ...

I say do it. I have always pushed the envelope with putting real drama on stage. The kids and audiences usually love it, it's the administration that seems to have problem. The must difficult would be the usage of the f-word, other than that, it is amazing when local audiences see real life on stage. ...

I did Into the Woods a couple of years ago, the full version, and it was fun. Little Shop of Horrors has strong female singers (especially the doo-who girls). ------------------------------------------- Richard Cohan Teacher/Theatre Director Fairview Park City Schools Olmsted Falls OH ...