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Matt Erickson

Theatre Director,
Red Mountain High School

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Theatre Director,
Red Mountain High School
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RE: Bullying one act?

Posted By Matt Erickson 11-06-2018 04:56
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I recommend Funhouse by Lindsay Price from Theatrefolk. We are currently doing it for our theatre festival.

Loco-Motion Commotion, Dr. Gorilla and Me

Posted By Matt Erickson 08-07-2018 09:14
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Has anyone directed or produced Loco-Motion, Commotion, Dr. Gorilla  and Me by Tim Kelly?  Did you have any struggles with your district or community? How was the show received by your school or community?  I am looking to do this for our high schools fall play this year. If you have done this shiw,  ...

Looking for script of A Brief Primer on the Female Species by Julia Neva

Posted By Matt Erickson 09-25-2017 18:37
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One of my students is looking for a copy of the script A Brief Primer on the Female Species by Julia Neva to use for a Speech and Debate contest. We are having a hard time finding this script, if anyone has it and is willing to share I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you. Matt -- Matt Erickson ...

Female Monologue Ideas

Posted By Matt Erickson 08-23-2017 12:10
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I have a young lady that is looking for a comedic monologue that has meaning, possible dark humor, something that is ironic, makes the audience think. We are looking for help with ideas or to point us in the right direction. Thank you in advance for your suggestions.

RE: Fight coordinator in Phoenix area?

Posted By Matt Erickson 06-28-2017 10:48
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Aaron Blanco is a gentleman that I used to teach a stage combat unit for me, I would highly recommend him to do be the  fight coordinator for your production, he came highly recommend to me.  His email is blanco.aaron.t@gmail.com. ------------------------------ Matt Erickson Theatre Director Red ...

RE: Apps for evaluations?

Posted By Matt Erickson 03-14-2017 10:00
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I use Google forms. Very easy to set up, we use Canvas so I put a link in there, but you can email it to them, put it on your website or they can go directly to the site. Results are put in a Google Sheet. Hope this helps. ------------------------------ Matt Erickson Theatre Director Mesa ...

RE: Dentist Chair for Little Shop

Posted By Matt Erickson 02-22-2017 17:54
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Where are you located? ------------------------------ Matt Erickson Theatre Director Troupe 5084 Mesa AZ ------------------------------

RE: Homebound Ideas

Posted By Matt Erickson 09-10-2016 10:46
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I have run into this issue a few times. I picked a full length play that the student had to read. Then they had to design the set, create floor plans and if they have the materials they created a model of the set. I also had them do a costume plot a d come up with different design ideas. You could also ...

RE:New Drama Director Needs Suggestions and Advice on Musicals

Posted By Matt Erickson 11-16-2015 23:12
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I did High School Musical with both Jr. High and High School students. It was very easy, simple sets and its a great draw for audiences. Matt --------------------------------- Matt Erickson Theatre Director Rhodes Junior High School Mesa AZ ---------------------------------

RE: Noises Off - Sardines, sardines!

Posted By Matt Erickson 10-15-2015 09:10
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I directed this show a while back, one of my all time favorite shows. I like to keep things as real as possible when I can, so I used real sardines. This kids thought it was hysterical and it brought some some craziness to the show, not that it needed it, but we had fun with it.

Looking for junior high school murder mystery show ideas

Posted By Matt Erickson 06-12-2015 11:53
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Hello all, I am looking to do a murder mystery this fall and am seeking suggestions. I am currently thinking of doing The Murder Mystery at the Murder Mystery by Brian D. Taylor. If anyone has done this and can give me input, that would be terrific. Any other suggestions would be wonderful. ...

RE: 5-6the grade drama

Posted By Matt Erickson 09-15-2014 14:30
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Aileen, In college I had to do a final project and I had the pleasure of directing a play with 4th and 5th graders. While I was brand new at this, I had a great experience and it stemmed from the show I picked. I did Telling Tales Again, Sam? by Linda M. Abbot. It had great characters the kids could ...