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RE: masks with mics

Posted By Tina Tutt 04-26-2021 08:25
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Hi Chad,  Our Upper School just did a production of The Tempest. They used clear plastic masks with the white foam cushions on the top and bottom. Our director cover the white with medical tape so it wasn't as distracting. It worked well with our mics.  Break a leg,  Tina ------------------------------ ...

RE: makeup advice

Posted By Tina Tutt 01-11-2021 14:40
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Thank you all for the advice!Tina TuttMS Theatre, 7th grade Team LeaderTo ignite and nurture student curiosity, intellect, and characterBattle Ground Academy336 Ernest Rice Lane | Franklin, TN 37069(615) 567-8511

RE: makeup advice

Posted By Tina Tutt 01-07-2021 08:21
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I grew up in Louisville and shopped at Caulfield's as a high school Theatre student! I had forgotten all about them. Thank you for the reminder. Unfortunately, Performance changed management and the service is horrendous! I just can't spend my money there after 30 years of doing so. Thanks for the reminder ...

makeup advice

Posted By Tina Tutt 01-05-2021 09:40
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Hi All, Our only distributor of Ben Nye makeup has gone out of business. The website says I can order from one of three online stores. Has anyone used these stores? Any advice on which one ships quickly, best prices, etc. Thanks, Tina TuttMS Theatre, 7th grade Team LeaderTo ignite and nurture student ...

RE: distance learning

Posted By Tina Tutt 08-04-2020 10:00
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I am in the exact same boat, would love to hear any suggestions! ------------------------------ Tina Tutt Middle School Theatre Teacher Middle School Theatre Director Battle Ground Academy Franklin, TN ------------------------------

RE: Tableau in Zoom

Posted By Tina Tutt 07-08-2020 08:14
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Hi Janet,  In my experience last spring, tis can SOMETIMES work if everyone is using a computer. If students are on an ipad it won't work. If you get any good answers, please share!! tina.tutt@mybga.org.  Thanks!! Tina ------------------------------ Tina Tutt Middle School Theatre Teacher Middle ...

RE: Improv games in Zoom

Posted By Tina Tutt 04-10-2020 10:18
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We did "interview" and it worked well. I put one student in the waiting room. The other students decide who the one in the waiting room will be. For example the first student was Boris Johnson. Then I bring them back to the meeting and the class begins to ask questions of the person until that it becomes ...

RE: Online rehearsal platform for 30 people

Posted By Tina Tutt 03-27-2020 08:24
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We are having great success with Zoom as well. ------------------------------ Tina Tutt Middle School Theatre Teacher Middle School Theatre Director Battle Ground Academy Franklin, TN ------------------------------

RE: long distance Theatre lessons

Posted By Tina Tutt 03-24-2020 14:16
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My students were in the middle of filming mockumentaries they had written. Now that we are not together, they are going to create short films. I gave them similar directions; Beginning, middle, end. Conflict. Engage the audience emotionally. Show don't tell. Keep it simple. Focus on a moment and telling ...

RE: Play Reading Club Suggestions

Posted By Tina Tutt 03-18-2020 10:58
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What about 12 Angry Men/Women/Jurors? ------------------------------ Tina Tutt Middle School Theatre Teacher Middle School Theatre Director Battle Ground Academy Franklin, TN ------------------------------

RE: Play Reading Club Suggestions

Posted By Tina Tutt 03-18-2020 10:16
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You could try You Can't Take It With You, Picnic or possibly some Neil Simon, although if your school is very conservative, there might be some language in Neil Simon. ------------------------------ Tina Tutt Middle School Theatre Teacher Middle School Theatre Director Battle Ground Academy Franklin, ...

long distance Theatre lessons

Posted By Tina Tutt 03-11-2020 09:31
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Hi All, My school has shut down due to the virus, possibly for two - three weeks. I teach 5 - 8 acting classes. I was wondering if any of you had any good ideas for long distance learning for acting classes. We are an ipad, google school. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Tina TuttMS Theatre, ...

RE: Closed and quiet actors

Posted By Tina Tutt 02-11-2020 08:12
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Do you have a means to record them and play it back for them to see/hear? I find with my 5th and 6th grade if they see/hear what I keep telling them then they get it. Record them rehearsing then watch. Often times once they see and hear for themselves, they begin to correct it and listen to your direction ...

RE: Creating a "Black Box" classroom

Posted By Tina Tutt 02-08-2020 11:22
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I would ask for a lighting grid, lights, and small control system to hang from the ceiling in addition to your standard classroom lights. I have been blessed to have this set up for my day to classroom for 19 years now. if it is also to be your set building space, ask for tables and chairs not desks. ...

RE: Your Favorite Shakespeare Comedy for H.S.

Posted By Tina Tutt 01-02-2020 10:15
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While I have directed Romeo and Juliet and Much Ado with success, Midsummer is still the all time favorite. The reasons are all listed above, large/small cast, flexibility in casting, etc. I have used scaffolding draped in flowers and greenery this allowing the fairies to "fly" and giving the stage many ...

RE: Technical Question

Posted By Tina Tutt 11-15-2019 10:18
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Thank you all for your help. Greatly appreciated! Tina TuttMS Theatre, 7th grade Team LeaderTo ignite and nurture student curiosity, intellect, and characterBattle Ground Academy336 Ernest Rice Lane | Franklin, TN 37069(615) 567-8511

Technical Question

Posted By Tina Tutt 11-13-2019 08:27
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Hi All, Does anyone know the standard size for head blocks and loft blocks? Thanks! Tina TuttMS Theatre, 7th grade Team LeaderTo ignite and nurture student curiosity, intellect, and characterBattle Ground Academy336 Ernest Rice Lane | Franklin, TN 37069(615) 567-8511

RE: Reading Scripts in Class

Posted By Tina Tutt 08-18-2019 12:08
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I also have each student read the next line.  I do this in class and sometimes even at the first read through for our after school productions. It is a great way to keep them all involved and answer questions as a group.  Break a leg! ------------------------------ Tina Tutt Middle School Theatre ...

RE: acting classes in a small school - might need a re-boot

Posted By Tina Tutt 07-31-2019 11:14
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I also teach in a small independent school. I began our theatre program here in the Upper School 18 years ago and then began our Middle School program 13 years ago. I agree with the above comments. Consider offering a Theatre Arts class, allowing students to study all aspects of the theatre and/or tv/film. ...

electrical advice

Posted By Tina Tutt 01-25-2019 10:27
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Hi All, We are building a new theatre at our school and we have been asked if we want two catwalks for the lighting over the seats or two electrics that lower and raise. Any thoughts? Pros/cons to either system? We have been in a cafetorium with dead hung electrics and we use a lift to move/focus ...