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RE: Curtains, large props

Posted By Monica Williams-Mitchell 08-01-2018 07:35
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They have been claimed -- sorry for the confusion and poor posting! ------------------------------ Monica Williams-Mitchell Cincinnati OH ------------------------------

Curtains, large props

Posted By Monica Williams-Mitchell 07-30-2018 20:26
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RE: Why The Addams Family?

Posted By Monica Williams-Mitchell 10-24-2017 08:24
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We just closed a production of The Addams Family School Edition, and I think it's popular for all the reasons given by Dee, as well as the fact that it's short and moves quickly. Frankly, I was surprised at how popular it was with our audience -- we had much bigger audiences than for many of our other ...

RE: Boosters

Posted By Monica Williams-Mitchell 08-01-2017 08:52
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I'm blessed with a great booster group as well. They have been instrumental in planning and carrying out our children's show/fundraiser (Peanut Butter & Jelly Theater -- there's a lunch, games for before the show, and every child attendee goes home with a nice door prize, all donated) We also have ...

Program for Induction (Catholic school)

Posted By Monica Williams-Mitchell 05-14-2017 07:37
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This is an example of a program someone recently requested.

RE: Comedy with 10+ characters

Posted By Monica Williams-Mitchell 03-13-2017 07:41
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Just started on a production of Leaving Iowa, for which we have a cast of 25. So far, so good, though many of the parts are quite small. For a not-so-contemporary, but funny show you could try Jabberwock by Lawrence and Lee, about James Thurber's early life. Fun characters, talking pictures, and pretty ...

RE: A plea to respect and protect copyright

Posted By Monica Williams-Mitchell 11-15-2016 06:15
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I would urge anyone in a school situation to seek the assistance of your school librarian (if you're lucky enough to still have one). While not necessary expert in copyright as it applies to theatre, they are experts in intellectual property, and would welcome a chance to talk with your classes, or you ...

RE: Theatre History Textbook

Posted By Monica Williams-Mitchell 10-28-2016 08:45
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I would suggest that you enlist the help of your school librarian to help pull together relevant and current writing that might function in lieu of or in tandem with a textbook. It's so easy nowadays to create and curate collections of articles to which you have electronic access, and I would bet that ...

Free greenery

Posted By Monica Williams-Mitchell 10-15-2016 12:07
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We have a large amount of greenery that needs to go. If you need vines, or ficus leaves in the Cincinnati area, let me know! -- Monica Williams-Mitchell Director of Drama LaSalle High School Cincinnati, OH 513 741-2369 (box office) 513 741-2384 (voicemail) 513 833-7801 (cell) mwilliams-mi ...

Ideas for building chemistry

Posted By Monica Williams-Mitchell 10-07-2016 09:41
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Does anyone have ideas about how I can help my 2 leads to develop a little chemistry? These are kids who have known each other all through high school in drama, but are not friends outside of drama and have never acted opposite each other. There's one kiss, and it needs to be marginally believable....Any ...

RE: Comedies for high school

Posted By Monica Williams-Mitchell 06-28-2016 12:55
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I second The Outsiders! This is great for getting non-theatre kids into the seats. ------------------------------ Monica Williams-Mitchell Cincinnati OH

Clear sheet music of What Am I to Do from The Man Who Came to Dinner

Posted By Monica Williams-Mitchell 04-13-2016 15:03
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If you have done this show, what did you do about the music? It is included in the script, but is so indistinct, that enlarging it still renders it un-readable. I have not been successful searching for sheet music.... Thanks for any suggestions! -- Monica Williams-Mitchell Director of Performing ...

Student input on season selection

Posted By Monica Williams-Mitchell 03-24-2016 12:41
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Need your wisdom and experience. I have been lucky enough to step into a well-established program after a a director who ran it for nearly 30 years. While I have the utmost respect for her as a director, teacher and person, I think there are some positive changes that need to be made as we move forward. ...

RE: academic eligibility requirements

Posted By Monica Williams-Mitchell 02-22-2016 08:11
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Our school is all boys, and they are declared eligible or ineligible by the quarter. Ineligible means they may not participate at all. Can't say I'm a fan of the policy, or that (fortunately) I've had to deal with it often, but there it is. Of course, there is not a similar restriction on the girls in ...

Vintage wheelchair

Posted By Monica Williams-Mitchell 02-21-2016 20:26
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We are beginning rehearsals for The Man Who Came to Dinner this week, and I'm having little luck coming up with a wheelchair for this production. Anyone have one to rent or have ideas about creating one? Many thanks! ------------------------------ Monica Williams-Mitchell Cincinnati OH --------- ...

RE: Flash Paper

Posted By Monica Williams-Mitchell 11-04-2015 14:20
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We just finished a show (Children of Eden) in which we used flash paper in two different scenes. We tried various methods, but in the end, a very small Bic lighter is what worked best. We tried a flint, a magician's thumb lighter, and a standard size lighter, but the little one is what we went with. ...

RE: Stage Combat Scene Ideas and Playwriting Master Classes

Posted By Monica Williams-Mitchell 07-18-2015 20:07
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There are a number of good combat scenes in Rebel Without A Cause. ------------------------------ Monica Williams-Mitchell Cincinnati OH ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 07-17-2015 13:06 From: Nina Lynn Subject: Stage Combat ...

Total rehearsal time

Posted By Monica Williams-Mitchell 07-06-2015 23:32
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I'm struggling with the calendar and facilities use. Wondering how much rehearsal time you typically allow for a musical? Thanks! ------------------------------ Monica Williams-Mitchell Cincinnati OH ------------------------------

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