List of Contributions

Thomas Dugger

Teacher

Contact Details

Teacher

My Content

1 to 20 of 31 total

RE: Mexican American plays

Posted By Thomas Dugger 09-18-2020 18:18
Found In Egroup: Open Forum \ view thread
Hi Joseph, There are a series of plays by the Spanish poet/playwright Federico Garcia Lorca that may fit the bill. Several years ago my advance drama students and the advanced Spanish Language students combined their talents to perform several of his plays in our Little Theatre.  We did  "Blood Wedding,"  ...

RE: Improv Classes for Adults in Irvine-ish Area

Posted By Thomas Dugger 09-18-2020 17:58
Found In Egroup: Open Forum \ view thread
Hi Joyce, You might check out 'Back Stage' an industry mag/newspaper that comes out once a week. It contains news, auditions and advertising for classes. It's available at most good news stands or you can find an online version on their website. I'm not sure of the cost or the access to the online version, ...

RE: Plays for 9 characters

Posted By Thomas Dugger 09-18-2020 17:42
Found In Egroup: Open Forum \ view thread
Hi Claire, The play "Almost Maine" might be a good choice for your group. The play has multiple scenes that offer a varied content from comedy to drama, from new paths to missed opportunities. One actor/actress can play many roles, and some characters can be male or female. You might take a look at ...

RE: Blood and Lady M

Posted By Thomas Dugger 02-14-2020 14:15
Found In Egroup: Open Forum \ view thread
I like the idea of the red silk scarf. That is a great idea. Consider that stolen ;-) -- Mack Dugger TeacherDepartment of Teaching and LearningPacific Avenue Education Center440 W. Lomita Ave., Glendale, CA 91204"Totus Mundus agit historionem"Bravo award winning Teacher Kennedy Center Creative Ticket ...

RE: Blood and Lady M

Posted By Thomas Dugger 02-13-2020 11:41
Found In Egroup: Open Forum \ view thread
Hi Susan, If you need the blood to appear on stage, you can make a small blood packet from a plastic bag that you can heat seal then puncture with a needle or lancet. You can also anoint her hands off stage. -- Mack Dugger TeacherDepartment of Teaching and LearningPacific Avenue Education Center440 ...

RE: changing script lines in shrek junior w/o permission

Posted By Thomas Dugger 02-06-2020 12:25
Found In Egroup: Open Forum \ view thread
Dear Kristen, I had a very similar incident involving the play Brighton Beach Memoirs. We were ten days from opening when an edict came down from the district administration that the scene where the brothers talk about masturbation must be cut. This was not possible because of the contract we had with ...

RE: Cyc alternatives

Posted By Thomas Dugger 02-04-2020 11:24
Found In Egroup: Open Forum \ view thread
Hi Shanda, There are some great rental houses where you could probably rent a sky blue drape or painted drop. When we did You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown, we used a black drape for the background. Using colorful set pieces and costumes would accent the comic nature of the look. Check on-line and see ...

RE: Casting

Posted By Thomas Dugger 12-18-2019 11:31
Found In Egroup: Open Forum \ view thread
I agree with Mark. If the student is the director, I move to an advisory capacity, but only then. They tend to want to cast their friends, or not cast someone they don't like (for what ever reason). They tend to not look at the overall picture of the piece. Not a good idea. Mack -- Mack Dugger TeacherDepartment ...

RE: Casting

Posted By Thomas Dugger 12-17-2019 11:50
Found In Egroup: Open Forum \ view thread
Hi Karen, I like the idea of an outsider helping to cast the show. You can give the students the experience of a "real world" audition by having the students sign up and get a time. Then don't you be in the room during the audition. (of course as a teacher you need to be present, perhaps another teacher ...

RE: Where to purchase a new backdrop

Posted By Thomas Dugger 12-17-2019 11:35
Found In Egroup: Open Forum \ view thread
Hi Theresa, Rose Brand is always a good choice when dealing with curtains or backdrops.  Another choice is Blacksheep  Enterprises.  They are located in Southern California, however, they do excellent work and install as well.  You can give Zachery a call at 818-909-2299 or email at zac@blacksheepent.net.  ...

RE: Insane Person Monologue Female

Posted By Thomas Dugger 11-13-2019 11:39
Found In Egroup: Open Forum \ view thread
Hi Jordan, The play "Nuts" (or nutz)  has a really killer monologue for a woman and you might also look at "The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man in The Moon Marigolds" If you're looking for a classic piece the Lady M speech from MacBeth. I hope this helps, Mack ------------------------------ ...

RE: Questions re: The Foreigner

Posted By Thomas Dugger 11-12-2019 12:15
Found In Egroup: Open Forum \ view thread
Hi Betsie, We did The Foreigner a number of years ago and it went off without a hitch.  However, with the current feelings running through the country, I would give the principal a copy of the script and set a time to discuss the play with them.  In the production I reminded the students that a character ...

RE: Student Thespian Officers

Posted By Thomas Dugger 11-07-2019 11:30
Found In Egroup: Open Forum \ view thread
Two questions I would ask: 1. What is your greatest weakness.? 2. What is your greatest strength? These will give you an idea of how honest they are with themselves.  I have found the answers to these questions to be quite enlightening. Best, Mack ------------------------------ Mack ...

RE: Musical

Posted By Thomas Dugger 10-23-2019 12:12
Found In Egroup: Open Forum \ view thread
Hi Jana, There is a cute musical out there called "Androcles and The Lion," It's done in the style of commedia dell'arte, and can be done with or without the musical numbers. The cast can be augmented with a chorus that will also adjust the set, play other animals, act as part of the set, etc. It even ...

RE: Play reading/scene study

Posted By Thomas Dugger 10-15-2019 11:29
Found In Egroup: Open Forum \ view thread
Hi Jolaine, You've got some great choices there. You might also take a look at "The Laramie Project," "How I Survive High School," for advanced "Waiting for Godot." A good comedic script "Jake's Women<" and a bit of the absurd "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead." Good Luck with the projects. Best, ...

RE: stage flooring?

Posted By Thomas Dugger 10-04-2019 12:35
Found In Egroup: Open Forum \ view thread
Darlene, About attaching the masonite to the floor-- to correct my previous email--We used 1 5/8" dry wall screws. We pre-drilled the sheets of masonite and counter sunk every screw. I left out a rather important part of the process. Everything else is good to go. Mack On Fri, Oct 4, 2019 at 8:31 ...

RE: stage flooring?

Posted By Thomas Dugger 10-04-2019 11:32
Found In Egroup: Open Forum \ view thread
Hi Darlene, Here is what I would recommend. If the plywood is good and solid, leave it in place. If not replace it with finished 3/4 inch plywood. On top of that add double tempered masonite, making sure to leave a small space between sheets (we used pennies to provide the space) Attach the masonite ...

RE: I Never Saw Another Butterfly

Posted By Thomas Dugger 09-13-2019 11:15
Found In Egroup: Open Forum \ view thread
Hi Jessica, I think that would be an outstanding idea!! It could have the added benefit of helping the audience follow the story (not that it's difficult). As Bill Murry would say, "I love this idea. Best of luck with the production. Please let us know how it goes. Mack -- Mack Dugger TeacherDepartment ...

RE: Wireless Headset system?

Posted By Thomas Dugger 09-06-2019 11:39
Found In Egroup: Open Forum \ view thread
Hi Shira, I have also used the eartec system and it has worked for us. However, my crew and I prefer the ear cup (over the ear) style of headset as opposed to the floating on the ear. It makes the commands easier to hear and improves soft speech. Best, Mack -- Mack Dugger TeacherDepartment of ...

RE: Comedy - Nonmusical

Posted By Thomas Dugger 08-30-2019 11:44
Found In Egroup: Open Forum \ view thread
Hi Donnie -  We did a show a few years back called "Shakespeare in Hollywood" authored by Ken Ludwig. Basically, it's about Oberon and Puck leaving the palace in Athens for the forest when Puck makes a wrong turn, and they end up in Hollywood on the set of the 1935 movie "A Midsummer Nights Dream."  ...