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RE: Mannequin skin color

Posted By Floyd Nash 02-19-2020 06:27
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When I directed PIPPIN, I borrowed the Chip cart from BEAUTY AND THE BEAST to use for this scene. We had lots of dismembered arms and legs and "bodies" lying around, and Pippin pushed the cart through the battlefield collecting weapons and body parts. The head was in the pile on the cart, and the actor ...

RE: Source for sound effects for DIARY OF ANNE FRANK

Posted By Floyd Nash 01-07-2019 15:17
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Thanks for the lead. I am doing the original though, so I will have to see if they will release it for the other version. ------------------------------ Floyd Nash [Theatre teacher] Deerfield Beach High Deerfield Beach, FL ------------------------------

Source for sound effects for DIARY OF ANNE FRANK

Posted By Floyd Nash 01-07-2019 09:36
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Good morning, does anyone have a source for the sound effects for DIARY OF ANNE FRANK? I am directing it in early March and wondered if there were somewhere to rent or purchase a package deal. Any help is welcomed. Thanks.Floyd NashDeerfield Beach HighDeerfield Beach FL Sent from my Sprint Phone.

RE: Racial casting in South Pacific

Posted By Floyd Nash 06-03-2018 09:01
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My recommendation is pick another "classic". How about "7 Brides for 7 Brothers" which will allow you to showcase your strong actors and actresses without worrying about problems of color blind casting. Even if you cast a multi racial mix of brothers, an educational theatre audience will accept that ...

RE: A Christmas Carol

Posted By Floyd Nash 05-29-2018 19:36
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Look at the script by Michael Paller. Licensed by Samuel French. ------------------------------ Floyd Nash [Theatre teacher] Deerfield Beach High Deerfield Beach, FL ------------------------------

RE: Students request School Shooting Play- Should We?

Posted By Floyd Nash 04-02-2018 05:43
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I teach in Broward County Florida, and I just cannot justify doing a school shooting play since many of my students are either related to or friends with the victims and students at Stoneman Douglas. But you have the advantage of geographical distance. Have you considered having your students research ...

RE: Character Shoes

Posted By Floyd Nash 03-12-2018 05:09
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I always buy tan or nude, and then shoe color spray the ones I use on ladies of darker complexions to match their skin tones better. Especially in a musical, you want to make their legs look longer and you dont want to draw attention to their feet, especially if you have some untrained dancers. Just ...

RE: Mary Poppins trick cake

Posted By Floyd Nash 03-12-2018 05:04
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It looks to me like this: The finished cake is a hollow casing that fits inside the lid. When the lid is put down on the raw cake, a latch in the handle releases the shell to sit down on top of the raw cake. Voila! ------------------------------ Floyd Nash [Theatre teacher] Deerfield Beach High ...

RE: One-Acts with Ensembles?

Posted By Floyd Nash 03-12-2018 05:00
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Check to see if you could do a cutting of THE LARAMIE PROJECT. I did the full show with a cast of 20 with excellent response. ------------------------------ Floyd Nash [Theatre teacher] Deerfield Beach High Deerfield Beach, FL ------------------------------

RE: Renting Period Costumes

Posted By Floyd Nash 02-26-2018 10:14
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Contact Spotlight Costumes in Pittsburgh. Ask for Kim Brown ------------------------------ Floyd Nash [Theatre teacher] Deerfield Beach High Deerfield Beach, FL ------------------------------

RE: make-up

Posted By Floyd Nash 09-24-2017 06:16
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Contact Ron at Spotlight Costumes in Pittsburgh. Excellent service. They order all of the makeup for Kennywood's halloween nights. ------------------------------ Floyd Nash [Theatre teacher] Deerfield Beach High Deerfield Beach, FL ------------------------------

RE: Lucky Stiff

Posted By Floyd Nash 09-22-2017 08:25
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I directed a production of LUCKY STIFF in 2005, and used the 6 leads and an ensemble of 12 for the smaller roles. It worked great! What a fun show. ( side note-- Jason Derulo was my Luigi -- he was a senior that year) ------------------------------ Floyd Nash [Theatre teacher] Deerfield Beach High ...

RE: Plays of monologues

Posted By Floyd Nash 09-14-2017 07:01
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SPOON RIVER ANTHOLOGY is an oldie but goodie that is all monologues. You can double up on the casting if necessary for your class and give students experience in voice acting. Show was originally meant to be a small cast. And THE LARAMIE PROJECT which deals with the Matthew Shepard story and hate crime ...

RE: Play that takes place in a gym?

Posted By Floyd Nash 06-17-2017 09:13
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Look up the play RUBIES. Takes place in a gym. Story of coming of age in 1st act and 2nd act is 20 years later at reunion. Female heavy -- if I remember correctly it's 4 to 6 women and 4 men. ------------------------------ Floyd Nash Pompano Beach FL ------------------------------

RE: URGENT- Need Two Person One Act (1M, 1F) ASAP

Posted By Floyd Nash 12-10-2016 06:01
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THE LOVELIEST AFTERNOON OF THE YEAR by John Guare Sent from my Sprint Phone.

RE: Comedies

Posted By Floyd Nash 04-26-2016 12:36
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Try any of the madcap comedies of the 1930s and 40s. YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU, ARSENIC AND OLD LACE, THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER, are all big cast shows. They also give your kids a great history lesson as well. ------------------------------ Floyd Nash Pompano Beach FL

RE: Assassins

Posted By Floyd Nash 10-22-2015 20:30
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I haven't directed ASSASSINS, but I have seen 2 productions. In my opinion, the R rating comes from a combination of subject matter and language. It is about all of the Presidental assassinations and attempts, and is very dark in style. I wouldn't attempt it at most high schools, because I can see major ...

RE: Importance Of Being Earnest

Posted By Floyd Nash 10-17-2015 22:23
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I directed a production of EARNEST several years ago and moved the time period up to 1914. This allowed for a slenderer ladies skirt silhouette which helped with space on stage, and didnt hurt the intent of the play because it placed it at the very end of the Edwardian era instead of the end of the Victorian ...

RE: Agatha Christie's A Murder Is Announced

Posted By Floyd Nash 10-11-2015 07:31
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Amy, I have the Shepherd and Shepherdess lamps and will be happy to sell them for what I paid for them ($40.00 plus shipping) if you are interested. When is your production? Email me at floyd.nash@browardschools.com. However, I am going to be out of town from the 13th to the 18th for IB training, so ...

RE: Selecting a musical for a Catholic high school with many more women than men

Posted By Floyd Nash 10-11-2015 07:21
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Hi Jerry... There is a musical called MOBY DICK THE MUSICAL which has the premise of being a production of Moby Dick as staged by an all girls school. It is quite funny. Or perhaps LITTLE WOMEN? ------------------------------ Floyd Nash Pompano Beach FL ------------------------------ ...

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