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Megen Gilman

Theatre Director,
North High School

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Theatre Director,
North High School
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Legally Blonde Cultural Appropriation

Posted By Megen Gilman 11-15-2022 12:18
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Hello, We are slated to do Legally Blonde this Spring. I am worried about some of the cultural references in the show. I feel like much of it is done as a parody, but it can still feel weird. Our school is really diverse, and our Elle is not going to be the "White Blonde" nor might our Paulette even ...

RE: Please read my sob story…struggling to find a musical

Posted By Megen Gilman 08-12-2022 00:48
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For sure have been there! I think High school version of Chicago would work. You would only need 2 male singers. The school edition is good for less advanced singers. We did a simple set and glitzed it up and I had all my girls in Black dance leos and skirts. We did do some tap for couple od songs, which ...

RE: Legally Blonde Diffculty

Posted By Megen Gilman 08-12-2022 00:38
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Thanks! That was really helpful! We have the girls and boys too! So I am super excited! I love the advice about Cast someone really strong as Vivian for vocal support!! ------------------------------ Megen Gilman Theatre Director North High School CO ------------------------------

RE: Legally Blonde Diffculty

Posted By Megen Gilman 05-26-2022 14:56
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We did Mamma Mia and it was great. I would say Donna, Sam and Sophie have to be really strong vocalists. I think Donna had to hit C5 in Winner Takes it all, but does not have to hold it for too long. I am worried that I might not have someone than can comfortable Belt in So Much Better. It has to be ...

Legally Blonde Diffculty

Posted By Megen Gilman 05-25-2022 12:59
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Hello Fellow Educators, I am 90% sure we will do Legally blonde next year. We have around 5 really strong guys who can really sing. 5 more guys who can really act and fake it ( or are willing to get vocal lessons). We then have 6 girls who are really strong singers and about 6 who can sing but not like ...

RE: Halloween Play recommendations

Posted By Megen Gilman 08-17-2021 16:20
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HI I love that Very Still! It looks like it will really push the actors! We are at a pretty liberal school in Denver. I don't worry about the language as much as references is Bleach and other household cleaners. How did your community respond there? ------------------------------ Megen Gilman ...

RE: How We Filmed a Movie Musical!

Posted By Megen Gilman 03-04-2021 11:05
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Hi! Congrats on the production. Quick question. How did you maneuver all the Colorado restrictions? In DPS we are not allowed to sing unless it is outside.. And all actors have to be masked the entire time? we are trying to Do Working The Musical, but i am worried about all the restrictions! ---- ...

Winter musical help!

Posted By Megen Gilman 07-29-2017 14:57
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Hello friends! I am super excited to start next school year, but at loss for what our next musical should be. Let me give you some background about our program and my original plans that got destroyed by licensing! Last year was an amazing year for my theatre program. In an unprecedented move, ...

Spring Play

Posted By Megen Gilman 12-05-2016 13:32
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Hello Friends, I am looking for a Spring play to do in my production class. This year we have already done Almost Maine and are doing "In the Heights" for our Musical. As far as casting, I have 6 strong guys and 9 girls. They would do well with Farce. Please Help!! Megen ...

Musical?

Posted By Megen Gilman 08-03-2016 01:17
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Longtime follower, first time Poster... This will be my fourth year as the Theatre Director at a urban school in Denver. Before taking on the position, the Drama Program was virtually eradicated due to low enrollment and low test scores. In three years, I went from one Drama class to last year having ...