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RE: Metamorphoses Pool

Posted By Robert Laconi 12-23-2023 23:03
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Hi Crit. We did Metamorphosis in our summer teen Actors Conservatory in NYC. It was challenging, but the kids enjoyed it and overall the show was quite successful. It was one of my favorite sets. We definitely wanted to go with a pool and the imagery of the water. Hope these photos will be useful. The ...

RE: Grandparents bed

Posted By Robert Laconi 04-28-2022 13:43
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HI. This was our solution for the bed. The headboard was attached to a moveable flat. The pillows were also attached to the headboard. The actors were actually sitting on a bench. The footboard was freestanding with the bedspread attached, so the actors pulled it up to look like they were laying in ...

RE: Grandparents bed

Posted By Robert Laconi 04-28-2022 13:42
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RE: Zimmermann's Metamorphoses

Posted By Robert Laconi 12-03-2021 10:18
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Hi Katie. I produced Metamorphosis with teens in my summer program in NYC.  It was a big success with both the students and the audience.  The director and I both felt that the pool and the water imagery was an integral part of the story.  While it required some extra safety issues, it was worth it. ...

RE: Looking for plays for all male cast and play for all female cast

Posted By Robert Laconi 10-12-2021 10:38
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My all-boys Catholic high school did Billy Budd, a morality play based on Herman Melville's novella.  Might be worth taking a look at. ------------------------------ Robert Laconi ------------------------------

RE: Need a Large Ensemble Comedy or Comedy/Drama with some literary merit

Posted By Robert Laconi 09-15-2021 11:34
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I produced two Mary Zimmerman plays with teens - Metamorphosis and Arabian Nights.  Both were very successful.  Her scripts are beautifully written and accessible.  They are both ensemble pieces with lots of featured roles and opportunities for double casting if necessary.  And we had many more girls ...

Women's History Month Audio Play

Posted By Robert Laconi 03-14-2021 22:41
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If you are looking for theater activities (virtual or in class) for Women's History Month, check out a new audio play, The Man in the Window, from Project Mercury, .   Was the Chief Engineer of the Brooklyn Bridge a Woman?  History has generally diminished Emily Roebling's engineering contribution, ...

Women's History Month Audio Play

Posted By Robert Laconi 03-14-2021 22:40
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RE: Colleges for theater major off the normal 20

Posted By Robert Laconi 11-14-2020 08:49
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I will second DeSalles in Eastern PA (Lehigh Valley area.) I regularly attend their productions that are always well done. I've hired alumni as Dance Captain and Assoc. Director for my NYC training program with great success. The University is also the home to The Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival,  ...

RE: Where to purchase a new backdrop?

Posted By Robert Laconi 11-06-2020 11:46
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I've had a great experience with Grosh.   Cincinnati  I think. ------------------------------ Robert Laconi Bethlehem PA ------------------------------

TD search

Posted By Robert Laconi 06-30-2019 10:13
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Looking for a TD with a shop for a unit set off B'way show opening late August. If interested or referral write me at Robert.Laconi@gmail.comThanks . Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone

RE: One Act Plays

Posted By Robert Laconi 05-06-2019 14:39
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Take a look at "The Audition" by Don Zolidas.  It sounds rather appropriate since it is a comedy short play about high school auditions for a musical.  Lots of good roles and some serious undertones.  (Playscripts, Inc.) ------------------------------ Robert Laconi Bethlehem PA --------------- ...