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Transformed Scene Shop

Posted By Gregory Franklin 04-23-2020 13:40
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Good Afternoon! We have been given a space to utilize as a scene shop and I am hoping to collect ideas from folks that have transformed a classroom-type space for this purpose. I would love to hear about your layouts, must-dos, and any low-budget transformation ideas. Also, if you are willing to ...

Female Group Scene

Posted By Gregory Franklin 01-21-2020 08:49
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I have a group of 6 girls who are all pretty strong and I am looking for a group scene for them. The quality of the scene is more important to me than its style. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance! ------------------------------ Greg Franklin Director of Choral Music ...

RE: Culturally appropriate makeup for Addams Family Musical

Posted By Gregory Franklin 08-31-2019 15:03
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Do you happen to have a picture you could share? --------------------------------- Greg Franklin Director of Choral Music & Theatre Arts Denver NC ---------------------------------

RE: Mary Poppins ticket sales

Posted By Gregory Franklin 07-24-2019 10:12
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I always do a Sunday matinee and those are regularly my biggest audiences. --------------------------------- Greg Franklin Director of Choral Music & Theatre Arts Denver NC ---------------------------------

RE: Favorite ticket vendor

Posted By Gregory Franklin 07-08-2019 18:18
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I can personally recommend Booktix and Ludus. I have used both companies. The biggest difference between the two is that Booktix provides equipment for you to use on site, including ticket stock. Ludus works for schools who prefer to just print tickets on a regular printer. Both do online ticketing. ...

RE: "ALIEN" at North Bergen High School. Legal?

Posted By Gregory Franklin 03-26-2019 18:58
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I have been waiting for some "official word" addressing the issue. This morning, however, I kept seeing more and more affirmations of the work from an article announcing an extension of the run, to Broadway actors wanting it transferred to NYC. The article I read touted their $3500 budget compared ...

RE: Online ticket sales

Posted By Gregory Franklin 12-10-2018 15:23
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I currently use Ludus and find it very user-friendly and have received outstanding customer service. In the past, I have used Booktix and I was happy with them well. Overall, the cost for Booktix was a little more, but they send you the printer, scanner, and tickets. If you already have your own equipment ...

RE: Marching Band for points?

Posted By Gregory Franklin 11-27-2018 08:27
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Not in our program. ------------------------------ Greg Franklin Denver NC ------------------------------

Falling Snow

Posted By Gregory Franklin 11-24-2018 12:30
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Tis the season for snow... I am new to my school which has no auditorium. We have a fairly large theatre classroom where we have tried our best to mimic a black box. I need snow for our December show, but I am not at all sure how to approach it in this space. I familiar with snow slings and snow machines, ...

RE: Recommendation on wireless headsets

Posted By Gregory Franklin 11-22-2018 11:40
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I recently received a quote from EarTec for a 3 headset system and it was about $560. You wouldn't need to purchase a hub unless you go over 5 users. So, I think you could easily get a five-person system for under $1000. ------------------------------ Greg Franklin Denver NC -------------- ...

RE: Charlie Brown - Skating

Posted By Gregory Franklin 11-21-2018 08:36
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It depends on what your stage surface is like, but I was able to stage that with the students just “skating” in their socks. We just made sure the stage was swept well before each performance. --------------------------------- Greg Franklin Denver NC ---------------------------------

RE: Attendance app

Posted By Gregory Franklin 11-18-2018 10:25
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I have used timeclockfree.com before. The students learn to clock in and clock out like it's their job. They can access it on their phone, but I typically have an old iPad or computer set up somewhere that everyone uses. It wasn't something I loved, but it was the best I could find. Might be worth ...

RE: Clocking in and out...

Posted By Gregory Franklin 10-18-2018 23:01
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It has been a couple of years since I used it, but www.parktime.com worked for me and gave me the reports I needed. You might give it a look. --------------------------------- Greg Franklin Denver NC ---------------------------------

RE: Black Box Photos

Posted By Gregory Franklin 09-23-2018 10:13
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Thank you so much! --------------------------------- Greg Franklin Denver NC ---------------------------------

Black Box Photos

Posted By Gregory Franklin 09-22-2018 15:52
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Hi All! My school has no performance space. A consulting team has visited our school and provided a quote to convert a large classroom to a black box. We are trying to raise the funds to make this happen and I am putting together a presentation for prospective donors to help them visualize what our ...

RE: Director of PETER & THE STARCATCHERS

Posted By Gregory Franklin 08-16-2018 13:13
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Sonja, Peter and the Starcatcher presented by Troupe 1539, Edina High School, Edina, Minnesota I discovered the link for ITF performance history because I can never remember which troupe presented which show and can never find the program when I am looking for it. https://www.schooltheatre ...

RE: Leaving Iowa

Posted By Gregory Franklin 08-10-2018 19:09
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William, that sounds awesome! Do you have any pictures from your production? --------------------------------- Greg Franklin Burlington NC ---------------------------------

Leaving Iowa

Posted By Gregory Franklin 08-09-2018 20:52
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Leaving Iowa is in the running for my fall play. I would love some feedback from anyone who has already produced the show. Thanks so much! ------------------------------ Greg Franklin Burlington NC ------------------------------

RE: Stagecraft help!

Posted By Gregory Franklin 07-21-2018 21:22
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I would definitely check out the Basic Set Construction from the Practical Technical Theatre by Bob and Marty Fowler. It includes videos and accompanying materials that discuss safety and then take the students through some basic builds. I would certainly approach the principal about acquiring these ...

Learning Management Systems

Posted By Gregory Franklin 07-21-2018 21:09
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I know that some districts don't give you flexibility in choosing your Learning Management System, but I am curious if there is a favorite out there. Out of Haiku, Google Classroom, Canvas, Flipgrip, or any others out there, is there one that you have found works best for what we do in the theatre classroom? ...

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