List of Contributions

Hi Theater Folks- How have you dealt with the Chinese issue in TMM? I'm interested in hearing if you changed the nationality/ethnicity/ region that Mrs. Meers uses as a disguise. Publisher suggests that this would be fine.Many thanks- Lenore Grunko, Old Saybrook High School, CT

Fabulous suggestion! Thanks so much. I think getting a stuffed dog is the most realistic and cheapest idea. What a time saver! I had no idea there were so many realistic stuffed dogs available!LenoreOld Saybrook High School, CT

Does anyone have a source for renting the dead dog at the beginning of the show? I'm also open to making one if good ideas can be shared.Lenore GrunkoOld Saybrook High SchoolOld Saybrook, CT

Yes- I did it YEARS ago.  Once in a public school and once in the children's theater company I was running.  It was a wild hit. I loved it and so did everyone! The music was GORGEOUS and needless to say, the story magnificent.  I've often thought about doing it in the high school where I direct now.  ...

Has anyone ever done this show with modifications in order to address the racist implications? If so, how? Lenore Grunko

I'm looking for a good quality play for our fall production which is a vehicle for a strong female lead- could be comedy or drama. No musicals. Suggestions?Lenore GrunkoOld Saybrook High SchoolOld Saybrook, CT

We're doing On The Town this year and need a taxi.  I'm planning to find a couple of seats from a junk yard, a stearing wheel and mount them on a dollie.  THEN, we'll add a cardboard cut out of a taxi.  I might go old school and have stage hands on either side pulling the unit from side to side. Ours ...

I , too, have done Narnia twice!  I also LOVED it!  Magical show and the music is superb!  It's not at all dumbed down for a child audience.  Definitely check it out:) ------------------------------ Lenore Grunko Deep River CT ------------------------------