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RE: Google Meet for Performance

Posted By Shelby Burton 10-18-2020 09:53
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Do you mean for a live performance? I did a improv show via Google Meet last year. If you download the grid view it does give the option to hid participants with cameras off. We are also not allowed to use Zoom. I also recorded scenes and then edited them within We Video. We created out own backgrounds. ...

RE: Using racially diverse material

Posted By Shelby Burton 09-13-2020 14:00
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Hi Cora, Would any of these be appropriate for middle school? Thanks! ------------------------------ Shelby Burton Chicago IL ------------------------------

Ghosts

Posted By Shelby Burton 09-13-2020 13:27
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Does anyone have link to the publishing company that has "Ghosts" by Idris Goddwin? Are there any plays you would recommend as a study piece which champion BIPOC or LGBTQ that are middle school level. ------------------------------ Shelby Burton Chicago IL ------------------------------

RE: Very Unusual Cast Help!

Posted By Shelby Burton 10-27-2017 09:14
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Charlie Brown, it is a great show and fun! ------------------------------ Shelby Burton Chicago IL ------------------------------

RE: Selling a Giant Peach

Posted By Shelby Burton 10-27-2017 09:10
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Can you please send me pictures? ------------------------------ Shelby Burton Chicago IL ------------------------------

RE: Improvisation Assessments

Posted By Shelby Burton 10-02-2017 09:26
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Hi! So here goes a controversial statement, possibly. I do not assess the actual scene work or performance. Improv is so different from anything else I feel putting constraints/ pressure to meet a specific standard on an improvisor makes them think too much. I have found my kids have more fun and ...

Catchy Name for Devised Work

Posted By Shelby Burton 09-16-2017 11:59
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I would like to teach a 8th grade class focused on devised work. However, my admin won't get the word devised and I want something catchy for the kids as they sign up as an elective. Any ideas for a title that is understandable and would make an 8th grader want to take the class. ------------------------------ ...

RE: Hip Hop Music from Musicals

Posted By Shelby Burton 09-10-2014 08:43
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I think there may be some in " Bring It On" and there is one in "Fame". ------------------------------------------- Shelby Burton Chicago IL -------------------------------------------

RE: Theater Design class revision

Posted By Shelby Burton 07-28-2014 10:17
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I am in need of the same things!!! Lorie, I am starting my first technical theater class and I am at a loss of easy project for lighting. Any ideas? Here are a few things I am teaching. -Set Design- I have teamed with my tech teacher to teach set design via Google Sketch Up. -Costume Design- ...

Make up Assignments for Missed Performances

Posted By Shelby Burton 04-21-2014 12:23
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So here is my question. Is there a make up assignment you give from students who miss a performance due to illness? I rarely have kids miss for a scheduled reason, but I often have kids miss final performances because they are sick. It is a tricky area for me because sometimes I feel they skip that ...

RE:Parent Involvement

Posted By Shelby Burton 09-28-2013 10:02
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One easy thing I do is I have parents plan the cast party for my productions. they go all out! ------------------------------------------- Shelby Burton -------------------------------------------

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