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RE: Logistical Advice Needed

Posted By Myndee Washington 07-28-2023 08:45
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I have been doing k-8 productions for the past six years and before that k-12 productions at a private school. Here are some things to bear in mind: 1) expect your older students, especially those auditioning for lead roles, to do a proper audition with a prepared song and either cold read or monologue. ...

RE: Marketing your Theater/Tech class

Posted By Myndee Washington 03-01-2023 09:20
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I would include transferable skills, or match skills taught in theatre to 21st century skills. Myndee Fleury Washington Civics & Drama Teacher Electives Team Leader Union Park Charter Academy She/Her

RE: Covid Protocols

Posted By Myndee Washington 09-24-2021 08:11
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We did a musical, last Spring, with heavy protocols. #1- I analyzed what characters interacted with each other, and those characters formed "co-horts". The co-horts rehearsed together and were the only ones allowed within 6 ft of each other on stage. #2- Students were masked, at all times, during rehearsal. ...

RE: Makeup

Posted By Myndee Washington 08-25-2021 07:39
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Both Mehron and Ben Nye have great student kits, that cost under $20. Myndee Fleury Washington Social Studies & Drama Teacher Union Park Charter Academy She/ Her/Hers

11th Variation

Posted By Myndee Washington 08-24-2021 12:44
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Help! I have used a duet scene called "11th Variation" for years. I moved classrooms, this summer, and now I can't find my original. I, honestly, am having a "senior moment" and can't remember who it's by and I can't find it online. Can anyone help? ------------------------------ Myndee Washington- ...

Must Re-home large, man-eating plant...

Posted By Myndee Washington 05-26-2021 14:52
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I have a set of Audrey IIs, and a dentist chair. I have no storage, anymore. They are free to a good home. They are, currently, on loan in Brandenton, Florida. If you can arrange pick up or shipping, they are all yours. Myndee Fleury Washington Music & Drama Teacher Union Park Charter Academy ...

RE: Dealing with divisive students

Posted By Myndee Washington 05-13-2021 09:11
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This did not happen to me, but it did happen to a friend of mine. The parents were "professionals" who were aghast that their daughter was not the lead in everything. They started their own theatre, sunk a ton of money into lights, sound, staging, etc. They lasted a couple of years, and went under. Most ...

RE: First Middle School Musical or Play with Music Ideas

Posted By Myndee Washington 05-13-2021 09:04
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I have directed Seussical, Jr. at two different middle schools. The first time, with a small cast of about 15 and the second time with a larger cast of 40. Super flexible, the kids LOVE the music, the sets and costumes are as simple of elaborate as you want to make them. Plus, with Junior shows, MTI ...

Virtual Journal

Posted By Myndee Washington 12-17-2020 09:55
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Hi All A stab in the dark, but does anyone use a virtual journal app that works well with drama? Usually I use a composition book, but I am trying to avoid paper waste. Myndee Fleury Washington Music & Drama Teacher Union Park Charter Academy Sh/ Her/Hers

RE: Short One-Acts that work in a Virtual Setting?

Posted By Myndee Washington 12-15-2020 08:28
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We just performed "Bullies Anonymous" by E.M. Bell. It ran about 15 minutes. It is in "The Bullying Collection" from Playscripts. It is set up as an "AA" style meeting for recovering bullies. It fits well in an online format, and the couple of lines that reference face to face, are really funny when ...

RE: Virtual Festival issues

Posted By Myndee Washington 10-20-2020 08:42
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That is very frustrating. Especially for a festival. Shame on them for not being willing to adapt for our students. That being said. Look at Playscripts. They were very accomodating. Myndee Fleury Washington Music & Drama Teacher Union Park Charter Academy "Logic will ...

RE: Once on This Island – Casting Breakdown

Posted By Myndee Washington 10-09-2020 08:31
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I did the Junior version, but I used separate story tellers and added a small children's chorus because we are a k-8 school. They exited prior to the hurricane and came back in the end. I also used a small ensemble of percussionist, that added some rhythms throughout various parts. They remained on the ...

RE: Theatre and Social Emotional Learning

Posted By Myndee Washington 09-18-2020 10:45
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I just registered! I guess that a silver lining to Covid is that it is allowing us to "attend" trainings and symposiums that we may not have been able to attend in person. ------------------------------ Myndee Washington Music/ Drama Director Union Park Charter Academy Wesley Chapel, FL ---- ...

RE: Hispanic plays

Posted By Myndee Washington 09-16-2020 12:39
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Real Women Have Curves by Josefina Lopez Myndee Fleury Washington Music & Drama Teacher Union Park Charter Academy "Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you EVERYWHERE"- Albert Einstein

RE: Thoughts for next season

Posted By Myndee Washington 07-30-2020 10:58
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Could you please send your adaptation to me, as well? mwashington@unionparkacademy.org Myndee Fleury Washington Music & Drama Teacher Union Park Charter Academy "Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you EVERYWHERE"- Albert Einstein

RE: A Note to Publishing Companies

Posted By Myndee Washington 06-30-2020 08:59
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Just to add a post script to a very well written letter, many of our schools/districts have a bid list and we can only use vendors on that list. While most publishing houses are on the list, not all ticketing agencies are. Myndee Fleury Washington Music & Drama Teacher Union Park Charter ...

RE: your favorite app for communicating with students?

Posted By Myndee Washington 04-14-2020 07:47
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My choreographer suggested Band and I love it! Not only does it allow for easy communication, it has a great calendar, and also allows us to up load rehearsal videos for at home practice. Very user friendly. Myndee Fleury Washington Music & Drama Teacher Union Park Charter Academy "Logic ...

RE: Zoom productions

Posted By Myndee Washington 04-06-2020 07:38
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I would love to read a preview of your new play! My kids love your plays! ------------------------------ Myndee Washington Music/ Drama Director Union Park Charter Academy Wesley Chapel, FL ------------------------------

RE: long distance Theatre lessons

Posted By Myndee Washington 03-12-2020 09:34
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What a great opportunity to prepare an online "audition" submission. They can watch other online auditions videos and critique what works and what doesn't. Then they can film their own submission.

RE: Audrey II in Florida

Posted By Myndee Washington 01-31-2020 08:32
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I have a set, email me with show info and I can send you photos. mwashington@unionparkacademy.org Myndee Fleury Washington Music & Drama Teacher Union Park Charter Academy "Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you EVERYWHERE"- Albert Einstein

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