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RE: Help with the HOURGLASS for Freaky Friday

Posted By Kenneth Robinson 12-16-2023 12:57
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Becky, We just performed Freaky Friday this past November. We built two hourglasses, one that came apart and one that did not to use in the final scene. We cut out plywood squares and used dowel rods as the frame. Actually, our dowel rods were pieces of wooden canes that we already had. I purchased ...

RE: Theatre Department or Performing Arts Department?

Posted By Kenneth Robinson 05-22-2023 08:29
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Julia, At my school, I am the Drama Club sponsor, and I direct one straight play and co-direct the musical with the music teacher who teaches both choir and band. For the straight play I usually put on the programs and flyers "[Name of School] Drama Club proudly presents...." But when it comes to the ...

RE: Magic in the Man?

Posted By Kenneth Robinson 01-30-2023 15:13
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Melinda, I agree with Jim Hoare. When we did the full version of Big Fish in November 2016, "Magic in the Man" was not included, but "Two Men in my Life" sung by Sandra was included in Act 1, Scene 8. Ken Robinson ------------------------------ Kenneth Robinson Drama Club Sponsor Wapahani High School ...

RE: Rural School Theater Programs

Posted By Kenneth Robinson 12-23-2022 09:27
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Tina, I am the Drama Club sponsor at a rural school of less than 400 in Indiana. I teach English and speech as well. I'd be glad to talk with you. Happy Holidays, Ken Robinson ------------------------------ Kenneth Robinson Drama Club Sponsor Wapahani High School Selma IN ----------------------- ...

RE: Big Fish

Posted By Kenneth Robinson 09-25-2022 14:06
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Melinda, We did Big Fish about 7 or 8 years ago, and I would highly recommend it. It is a beautiful story, and the music definitely helps tell the story. Your cast and audience will respond well to the show. I do have some suggestions. You will need some strong male singers and actors, especially for ...

wildebeest masks for The Lion King Jr

Posted By Kenneth Robinson 09-16-2022 16:21
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Hello, I am wondering if anyone who has done The Lion King Jr has wildebeest masks we could rent or borrow. I am just east of Muncie, Indiana in East Central Indiana. and our show is the first weekend of November. Or maybe someone has some simple instructions for making them. If anyone can help me out ...

Disney's The Lion King Jr question

Posted By Kenneth Robinson 09-15-2022 09:31
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Hello, I have a question for anyone who has produced Disney's The Lion King Jr. I am confused about the action right after Mufasa's death, and my co-director and I have a bit of a differing opinion. After Mufasa is killed during the stampede, the stage directions read "Dust clears, revealing Mufasa's ...

RE: Middle school productions

Posted By Kenneth Robinson 08-22-2022 09:22
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Marika, I directed Wagon Wheels West in April 2000, so it has been quite a while ago. However, I do remember that it was well received, and the cast enjoyed performing it. In fact, we performed some of the songs for a Special Needs audience, and the cast was surprised at how well and how much that audience ...

RE: MTI's High School Musical

Posted By Kenneth Robinson 06-21-2022 09:44
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Hello, I have only directed the full version of High School Musical; however, in looking at the online descriptions, there are a few songs that are not included in the Jr. version: "Cellular Fusion," "I Can't Take My Eyes Off of You." "When There Was Me and You."(my favorite song in the show), and "Lie ...

RE: Renting Props for Annie

Posted By Kenneth Robinson 11-18-2021 10:48
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Amy, When we did Annie several years ago, we borrowed a vintage wheelchair from our local community theater because it needs to be wooden to fit the timeperiod. As far as the laundry cart, I think we borrowed one from a dry cleaning business, or if you have connections, from the laundry department ...

RE: Easy Music - Jr. Musicals

Posted By Kenneth Robinson 10-22-2021 07:51
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Hello, I don't know if you are looking for a full-length musical, but I would recommend looking at Broadway Junior through MTI. I have co-directed four from them and am currently co-directing a fifth, Disney's Moana Junior. Junior shows are shortened versions of Broadway shows and are designed for ...

RE: Big Fish The Musical

Posted By Kenneth Robinson 09-13-2021 10:47
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Hello, I know your post was a few weeks ago, but I wanted to respond. We did Big Fish, the full version, in 2016, and I do not recall any negative response to "Showdown." The song is about the strained relationship between Will and Edward. Will thinks that Edward is hiding the truth about the deed ...

RE: Yearly dues

Posted By Kenneth Robinson 09-02-2021 11:01
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Hello, Here's what I did. Log onto your account. Then click on "My Orders." Then you should be able to access a billing page you can print off. I agree that the site is a little hard to navigate. Hope this helps. Ken Robinson ------------------------------ Kenneth Robinson Drama Club ...

RE: Performing with Music Tracks

Posted By Kenneth Robinson 04-28-2021 07:55
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Hello, My school usually uses tracks. I can only recall a couple of times in the last several years that we have used a live orchestra. For tracks, our music director has always run them. For many years, we placed him down in front of the stage; however, we finally realized that having the sound ...

Soultions to Problems Inducting Students

Posted By Kenneth Robinson 04-23-2021 15:05
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I have been reading several comments on the forum about members having difficulty navigating the new data base and inducting new students. I just submitted two new students with little problem. However, I did notice something that might be confusing. I had printed off a copy of "Navigating Community ...

RE: Play Production Checklist

Posted By Kenneth Robinson 04-09-2021 10:02
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Russ, I have sent a checklist to the address you listed. I hope it is useful. Sincerely, Ken Robinson ------------------------------ Kenneth Robinson Drama Club Sponsor Wapahani High School Selma IN ------------------------------

RE: High School Musical voicing

Posted By Kenneth Robinson 01-02-2021 20:14
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Melinda, I co-directed High School Musical a little over a year ago. Since I was not the musical director, I cannot answer your question about doing it without true tenors directly. However, I can give a little advice on your other question. Troy definitely needs to be a strong singer as he has ...

Support

Posted By Kenneth Robinson 11-11-2020 14:22
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Hello, For the first time in the 34+ years I have been the Drama Club sponsor at my school, I have had to cancel a show. It was not due to Covid but due to a tragic accident involving our female lead. Although she is physically recuperating, she is going through a very difficult time. For privacy, ...

RE: Trucks and Set Builds

Posted By Kenneth Robinson 08-05-2020 18:22
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Hello, I am finding this thread interesting as I follow it because I have kind of a different situation. Usually, I can find a parent or staff member with a truck when I need it. So I think you can probably get by without a personal truck. However, what makes my situation a bit different is that I am ...

RE: Best Murder Mystery Plays

Posted By Kenneth Robinson 07-10-2020 08:58
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Hello, I have directed Murder's in the Heir twice. it is a fun show with a good variety of parts, and yes, the audience votes on who the murderer is. There are nine different characters who could be voted as the murderer. Basically, the lines in the last five pages when the murderer is revealed ...

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