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RE: Is it time to educate school administrators?

Posted By Myndee Washington 05-06-2018 11:12
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It's definitely time to education administrators. Not only what tech involves, but also what teachers are and are not capable of. I have had some admins who think I should be able to rewire the entire theatre or take apart a broken sound board or (and this is my favorite) run a show with professional ...

RE: Looking for another beautiful one-act / straight show

Posted By Myndee Washington 05-06-2018 10:59
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I did a festival cut of The Laramie Project, last year. My students were absolutely moved and still talk about it. The author's (Moises Kauffman and the Tectonic Theatre Project) also offer many resources/ talk backs.

RE: Modesty

Posted By Myndee Washington 05-03-2018 07:18
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I ask all of my females to wear a nude colored camisole style leotard, under their costume and all of my males to wear an undershirt and shorts under their costumes. They feel more protected and it aids in quick changes. Is it possible for the character to wear a boa or stole? If not, then it goes back ...

RE: Street Fair Activities

Posted By Myndee Washington 04-30-2018 06:16
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Take various costumes and prop pieces and do a photo booth.

RE: Musical Theatre Programs

Posted By Myndee Washington 03-07-2018 06:47
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My son has done Broadway Artist Alliance for the past couple of years. They do a college audition intensive. Awesome people, all Broadway/industry professionals. They focus on "triple threats", so it would be great for your student.

RE: Technical Theatre Activities for Middle Schoolers

Posted By Myndee Washington 03-04-2018 07:18
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I do all of what you do. I also include costume design. I give them croquis and teach them about period research, a little about shape and shading and then they design. This is also great, because they can sketch, while I work with smaller groups on lights, etc. My students also design a set and do a ...

RE: Mic tape on faces?

Posted By Myndee Washington 03-04-2018 07:13
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Try wiping the spot with alcohol first and then clear medical tape. If they are already a little oily, or have make up on, the tape won't stick. The alcohol will give you a clean surface to adhere to.Also, if sweat is a serious issue, buy a bottle of Ben Nye Final Seal. Spray their bare face, then make ...

RE: Casting Children's Theater Camp

Posted By Myndee Washington 02-23-2018 05:37
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I do one every summer. I usually publish a cast list with the camp info and anyone wishing to audition for a lead comes in 2 weeks earlier for a separate audition. That way I cast main roles, ensemble and supporting roles are assigned to others at the camp. The leads get their script and music early, ...

RE: Cinderella Enchanted

Posted By Myndee Washington 02-07-2018 10:34
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We are currently working on this as well. I am not "transforming" the mice and cats. My FGM is gesturing behind set pieces and I am using a flash pot effect. Then my actors (I am also using elementary students for this) with step out and their costumes (borrowed this from the movie) will me human ...

Cinderella Rehearsal Tracks

Posted By Myndee Washington 02-07-2018 10:25
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I am looking for rehearsal tracks for Cinderella Enchanted Edition. I will be using live accompaniment, but can not aafor a) a rehearsal pianist for our entire production schedule or b) to pay for the orchestration PLUS a music service like ROC. I have tried various cast recordings, but none of them ...

LED lights

Posted By Myndee Washington 08-11-2017 11:26
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I am interested in changing out some of mytraditional lighting fixtures (Pars, Lekos) with LED fixtures. Our theatre is a converted church sanctuary that is 50+ years old and we often trip a breaker with our lighting. I am looking for the best fixture at the best price. We have what amounts to a 20 ...

Copyright vs. ASCAP

Posted By Myndee Washington 07-12-2017 08:50
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I recently had a discussion with a friend, who told me that their community theatre "found out" that all of those pesky copyright laws can be circumvented by using an ASCAP license. She told me that they didn't bother with the "no costume, no staging, song limiting" copyright rules anymore. Could someone ...

RE: Minimalist Plays

Posted By Myndee Washington 07-01-2017 08:00
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I Never Saw Another Butterfly by Celeste Respanti is done with very minimal sets and one costume per actor.

RE: EF Tours

Posted By Myndee Washington 06-25-2017 07:20
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My husband and I have been travelling with EF for the past 5 years. We have gone to 11 different countries on 2 continents. We have never had a problem. We will be doing "Curtains Up" in the Spring and can't wait.

Audrey 2 Attachments

Posted By Myndee Washington 06-16-2017 07:20
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RE: Audrey 2

Posted By Myndee Washington 06-16-2017 07:20
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Where are you located? We are currently building a set for our summer production, which we will be renting out in the future.Here is a pic of the beginnings of A2 stage 1.

RE: The Breakfast Club - double whammy: censored & illegal

Posted By Myndee Washington 04-13-2017 09:54
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This entire situation could have been avoided, if the directors had not tried to circumvent the law. How sad for the students and the program. I really feel that we, as a profession, need to be more intentional about educating ourselves, our administration, our parents/students, and each other concerning ...

RE: Alice in Wonderland

Posted By Myndee Washington 04-05-2017 06:17
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Dorothy in Wonderland brings Dorothy and her friends from Oz, into Wonderland. Very fun.

Jello ad for Annie

Posted By Myndee Washington 03-29-2017 15:18
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I am going crazy trying to find the Big Red Letters radio ad for Annie. It is not in the pc score. Soes anyone know where I can find this?

RE: Laramie Project cuts?

Posted By Myndee Washington 03-28-2017 09:48
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Marilyn- I am interested in seeing your 30 minute cut. Would you be willing to share what you cut? I would like to have some idea before I contact Tectonic. I have tried many different ideas on cuts and I am not happy with any of them, but I really want to use this for festival. My email is: mwas ...

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