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RE: The Sound of Music

Posted By Nancy Vitulli 10-10-2020 07:47
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Hello, Here is a cast list that I created for my production in 2017. I bolded the male characters. Hope it helps: Character Maria Rainer Mother Abbess Sister Berthe Sister Margaretta Sister Sophia Captain Georg von Trapp Liesl Friedrich Louisa ...

RE: Virtual Theatre Project

Posted By Nancy Vitulli 08-07-2020 08:08
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Hello Jen and Frieda, I am a high school theater teacher in Rhode Island and wonder if we can adapt this project for our region. Much thanks. Nancy ------------------------------ [Nancy][Vitulli] [Theater Teacher/Drama Director] [CHSW] [Cranston] [RI] ------------------------------

RE: Theatre Teacher Resource list

Posted By Nancy Vitulli 03-27-2020 08:08
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Thank you so much for this resource. ------------------------------ [Nancy][Vitulli] [Theater Teacher/Drama Director] [CHSW] [Cranston] [RI] ------------------------------

RE: Human-migration or refugee themed plays

Posted By Nancy Vitulli 02-22-2020 12:22
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Hello, A recommendation for Anon(ymous) by Naomi Iizuka came through this forum. I am in production now. It is a challenging but beautiful script about a refugee boy in search of his mother - adapted from the Odyssey. It's available through play scripts and had a flexible cast. Best wishes. ...

Cutting of Anonymous by Naomi Iizuka

Posted By Nancy Vitulli 11-27-2019 16:30
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Hello, Has anyone directed a shortened version of Anonymous by Naomi Iizuka? The script is 50 pages yet the running time is listed as 90 minutes without an intermission. Playscripts allows cuttings so I wonder if anyone has successfully shortened the script for a one act (60 minute limit) festival. ...

RE: Victorian-style Pram

Posted By Nancy Vitulli 11-05-2019 22:27
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Hello, Not sure if shipping costs will be prohibitive but anything but costumes is a possible source for the pram. http://www.anythingbutcostumes.com/catalog/?mode=search&query=Pram Hope this helps, Nancy ------------------------------ [Nancy][Vitulli] [Theater Teacher/Drama Director] ...

RE: I Never Saw Another Butterfly

Posted By Nancy Vitulli 09-13-2019 06:57
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Hi Jessica, I directed this show way back in 1997 and yes, I split the role of Raja into the younger/adult versions. It worked well and gave two students a wonderful opportunity to experience this powerful story. Best wishes. ------------------------------ [Nancy][Vitulli] [Theater Teacher/Drama ...

RE: Set, prop, and costume rentals in New England

Posted By Nancy Vitulli 08-17-2019 10:28
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Hi Carla, I am the theater teacher and director at Cranston High School West in RI for 25 years. Bishop Hendricken did the Little Mermaid about three years ago so they might be a resource for you. Also, feel free to email me directly at nvitulli@cpsed.net. The educational theater community in ...

RE: Summer workshops for teachers?

Posted By Nancy Vitulli 12-08-2018 09:49
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I have attended the summer Michael Chekhov International Workshop for the past five summers in Connecticut. It has been life changing for me as well. Here is the link for their upcoming summer workshops at Connecticut College: https://www.michaelchekhov.org/training ------------------------------ ...

RE: Rehearsal schedule conflicts with religious education class

Posted By Nancy Vitulli 09-07-2018 06:56
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I thank you all for your insights. I always question myself and how I handle casting as it is a a sensitive issue and I try to be as fair and objective as can be but after twenty-three years, I still quiver at parental pressure and question my practice. I do provide students with a full rehearsal schedule ...

Rehearsal schedule conflicts with religious education class

Posted By Nancy Vitulli 09-05-2018 22:41
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Hello Colleagues, I've been teaching and directing high school theater for 20+ years and I wonder how you handle rehearsal conflicts with religious ed classes. We rehearse on a Monday and Wednesday evening and Thursday after school. Each year, some 9th and 10th graders inevitably have an ongoing ...

RE: Assistant Director job description

Posted By Nancy Vitulli 08-22-2018 07:18
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Thank you for sharing this very comprehensive manual. ------------------------------ [Nancy][Vitulli] [Theater Teacher/Drama Director] [CHSW] [Cranston] [RI] ------------------------------

RE: Pick My Musical!

Posted By Nancy Vitulli 08-16-2018 07:27
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Hello, Not sure if these two suggestions help: You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown with added ensemble and Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella. Best wishes on your selection, ------------------------------ Nancy Vitulli Theater Teacher/Drama Director Cranston HS West Cranston, RI ...

RE: Textbook on set design for HS teachers?

Posted By Nancy Vitulli 07-25-2018 09:10
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Hello George, I love the proposed idea on how to approach set design. As a non-technical theater teacher, the best I can offer my students is how to develop a design as a story telling element. How to create a place that supports the story, script analysis, research, and the steps involved are crucial ...

RE: Charging actors to be in the show

Posted By Nancy Vitulli 05-08-2018 07:00
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I hate to admit that we ask all actors and crew members to fundraise $50 to be involved in a show. We do a cookie dough fundraiser and program ads in the fall and either just program ads or a popcorn fundraiser in the spring. We can at a local supermarket as well. Some of this money offsets meals during ...

RE: online ticketing

Posted By Nancy Vitulli 05-01-2018 06:27
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We use booktix which operates out of New Jersey. I met the owners two years ago at a theater conference in Boston. They're Rutgers grads who just happened to go through their undergrad program with one of my former students from Rhode Island. I've been happy with the decision, good customer service, ...

RE: Once On This Island Car

Posted By Nancy Vitulli 04-13-2018 06:44
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We had Daniel use a steering wheel as well. Perhaps the ensemble can create the road. Enjoy, it is a beautiful show. Nancy ------------------------------ Nancy Vitulli ------------------------------

RE: Still Life With Iris Double Casting

Posted By Nancy Vitulli 01-11-2018 21:10
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I thank you all for promptly offering insight on Still Life With Iris casting. I usually try to embrace as many students as I can in productions and will continue to search for what's best for the play, the students, and the program as a whole. I am grateful to have this community to learn from and ...

Still Life With Iris Double Casting

Posted By Nancy Vitulli 01-10-2018 18:00
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Hello All, I am in a dilemna over casting for Still Life With Iris. While the script suggests character doubling, I have seen many different interpretations for casting choices at various websites. For those that are familiar with the script, do you think it is integral to the playwright's vision ...

RE: Stage Draperies

Posted By Nancy Vitulli 09-03-2017 08:19
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Rosebrand. 😄 ------------------------------ Nancy Vitulli ------------------------------ ...

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