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RE: Printed Audition guidelines for HS students

Posted By Mary Midiri-Davis 07-11-2017 09:24
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I have implemented many of the suggestions into our audition process with great success. Two years ago, I quit posting the cast list and instead gave each person who auditioned an evaluation form as well as a casting letter which stated whether or not student was cast and role in show.  The student is ...

RE: In need of play suggestions....

Posted By Mary Midiri-Davis 04-25-2017 08:31
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Laughing Stock has similar aspects to Noises Off with a bigger cast. ------------------------------ Mary Midiri-Davis Illiopolis IL ------------------------------

RE: Sister Act

Posted By Mary Midiri-Davis 04-24-2017 13:20
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Did you rent or make your nun's habits? ------------------------------ Mary Midiri-Davis Illiopolis IL ------------------------------

RE: R and H

Posted By Mary Midiri-Davis 02-08-2017 08:49
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I want to add my two cents's worth to this conversation with the hopes that R &H is listening. Over the past 35 years of directing, I have used all of the licensing companies mentioned previously with great success, even R & H. This year, is another story. Our small school is also producing Cinderella ...

RE: Musical Comedy Murders Music

Posted By Mary Midiri-Davis 01-24-2017 08:54
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When we did this show, one of my students wrote music to fit the lyrics. If you have a creative, musical student, you might try that. ------------------------------ Mary Midiri-Davis Illiopolis IL ------------------------------

RE: Cast List Let Down

Posted By Mary Midiri-Davis 08-30-2016 10:39
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Last year I decided that rather than post the cast list for all to see, I handed out casting letters to each person who auditioned. This letter included an evaluation of their audition, which evaluated carriage of body, physical suitability to role, vocal suitability to role, vocal expression, and energized ...

RE: You Can't Take it With You OR Man Who Came to Dinner

Posted By Mary Midiri-Davis 08-20-2015 13:35
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Bonnie, I have directed both shows. I prefer You Can't Take It With You for several reasons: The actors could relate and, therefore, enjoyed the roles more; the audience enjoyed it more; it is more of an ensemble piece. You can't go wrong with either one. ------------------------------ ...

RE: Open Forum : "Honorable" Thespian behavior

Posted By Mary Midiri-Davis 01-14-2015 08:51
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I have a cast contract that the student and parent must sign prior to auditions that addresses this issue. I might suggest that you put one together that includes your expectations. I have only had to pull them out and point out to the student one time that they agreed to repect the decisions of the ...

RE: In charge of Spring play help!!

Posted By Mary Midiri-Davis 12-09-2014 08:56
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our school just staged Death By Chocolate, with a cast of 12. I had a very young group, and it was a perfect play. ------------------------------------------- Mary Midiri-Davis Illiopolis IL -------------------------------------------

RE:Mystery with interior set and numerous female roles

Posted By Mary Midiri-Davis 04-16-2014 10:33
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Our school has presented two very well-receivedmystery/comedy plays: Any Number Can Die and Musical Comedy Murders of 1940. I, too, am looking for a good mystery for next year. ------------------------------------------- Mary Midiri-Davis St. Teresa High School Decatur, IL -------------- ...

RE:Large Acting Classes

Posted By Mary Midiri-Davis 03-25-2014 13:36
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When dealing with a large drama class I recommed a project idea that came from Teaching Theatre (Summer 2006):"Telling a story in three Songs." Simply stated, divide the class into small groups. Each group draws three random songs from a collection of songs submitted by the students. These songs can ...