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We just completed our production of Robinette's The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.  I'm attaching a handful of photos of our Aslan costume from different angles in case you are interested. We can provide additional details upon request. The show has a surprising amount of technical challenges, ...

I have seen lighting and fog used effectively to have Mary Poppins enter down and exit up a ramp with her umbrella to create the illusion of flying, though one should make sure the fog doesn't create a slippery situation. It worked much better than I expected. The link above to the flying alternative ...

Overall, I would recommend using a real dog whenever possible. It adds believabilty and credibility. Auditions: As others have noted, find a calm dog. Though the closer in appearance to a Cairn Terrier the better, demeanor is more important. For practical reasons, it's usually best to ask cast/crew ...

Rosalind, I would be interested in hearing more about the Graduate Certificate in Creative Teaching through Drama at Catholic University when it becomes available. Though I've directed our school plays and musicals for many years and taught an introductory theater class, it appears the course ...

We are considering Flowers for Algernon for our fall production, the play version from Dramatic Publishing by David Rogers. If you have produced it before, I was curious if there was any backlash due to the use of the "r" word in the script describing Charlie's condition. I recall seeing a well-done ...