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Sound Effects

Posted By Michael Stofko 07-25-2023 20:39
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I plan to do Vintage Hitchcock in the Spring. I am looking for advice on the actors creating sound effects like those used on old time radio shows or film. ------------------------------ Michael Stofko Teacher Holy Redeemer High School PA ------------------------------

Play Selection

Posted By Michael Stofko 06-02-2023 08:02
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The following are scripts I will be reading this summer for consideration for next year's show. Any advice would be most appreciated. Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play by Joe Landry The Bold, The Young, and The Murdered by Don Zolidis The Odyssey, Oedipus, and Others or Greek Story Theatre adapted ...

She Kills Monsters Young Adventurers Edition

Posted By Michael Stofko 12-01-2022 13:20
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I am looking at She Kills Monsters YA Edition for my Spring Play. What are the pros and cons? ------------------------------ Michael Stofko Teacher Holy Redeemer High School PA ------------------------------

The Crucible

Posted By Michael Stofko 11-18-2022 14:11
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My kids asked me to look into The Crucible as a possible Spring Show. What are the pros and cons of doing this show? We just concluded Beehive the 60s Musical, the School Edition. We only had 4 guys come out for the show. The rest of the cast were female. Did anyone have girls play some of the male ...

Beehive the School Edition

Posted By Michael Stofko 09-28-2022 10:40
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We are planning to do Beehive the School Edition. Any tips on sets, costume rentals, cast list (to include an ensemble), prop list? ------------------------------ Michael Stofko Teacher Holy Redeemer High School PA ------------------------------

Spring Drana

Posted By Michael Stofko 07-28-2022 10:21
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I need suggestions for a Spring Drama. We have done comedies in the past. I want to give my kids experience with a serious, dramatic piece. Get Outlook for iOS

Seussical

Posted By Michael Stofko 01-13-2022 07:16
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We are in the process of auditioning students for Seussical. I am in need of a Prop List and pictures of Set Designs. Thanks in advance for any help you can give me. ------------------------------ Michael Stofko Teacher Holy Redeemer High School PA ------------------------------

Staged Readings of Plays

Posted By Michael Stofko 11-29-2019 13:24
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i am planning to do a staged reading of a play for my Spring Production. I want to introduce my kids to this activity. Any tips (do's and don'ts)? What about minimal movement? Scenery for theatre experience? ------------------------------ Michael Stofko Teacher Wilkes Barre PA --------------- ...

All Shook Up

Posted By Michael Stofko 06-12-2019 08:24
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Good Morning Community, Thoughts and pros and cons of doing All Shook Up. We are in a rebuilding year due to graduation. ------------------------------ Michael Stofko Teacher Wilkes Barre PA ------------------------------

RE: Chip from beauty and the beast

Posted By Michael Stofko 12-15-2018 12:18
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We used the cart method. Cart was large enough to accommodate a bench for the actor to sit on as he was pushed around the stage by Mrs. Potts. Our Chip was a Freshman girl.

RE: Little Mermaid

Posted By Michael Stofko 11-16-2018 15:49
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For the First Transformation, we had "Sea Creatures" circle Ariel as two took off her tail and Heelies For the Second Transformation, we had the Mersisters circle Ariel as two sea creatures removed her tail and Heelies. For the shipwreck, we split the ship in two (unfastened a latch that kept the ...

Little Mermaid

Posted By Michael Stofko 08-30-2018 10:36
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Does anyone who did Little Mermaid have a complete Prop List? Please send to mstofko@holyredeemerhs.org I am also interested in the names of places that rent props near Wilkes Barre, PA (Below Scranton on the eastern side of the state). I would also appreciate any suggestions on producing the play ...

RE: 5 Fifth - work load

Posted By Michael Stofko 10-19-2017 06:25
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Our school is in the process of assessing our work load. I would love to know: 1) How many classes do you teach (what is a full time load)? 5 or 6 Classes 2) Do you receive stipends for directing shows (what is that based on (hours, number of students)? only musical 3) Are you required to proctor ...

RE: B&Beast Rose...

Posted By Michael Stofko 10-02-2017 16:52
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We used Prop Rentals out of New York John Shorter Ophelia and Friends, LLC. 516-459-0106 They were great to work with. Mike Stofko ------------------------------ Michael Stofko Teacher Wilkes Barre PA ------------------------------

Prop Rentals

Posted By Michael Stofko 11-27-2016 18:07
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I would like to recommend the following for your prop needs. They are quick, efficient, and professional. We used them for Beauty and the Beast. They were awesome. Welcome to PropRentalsNY.Com Don't forget to check our website for THEMATIC PROPS for Special Events... Trade Shows ...

RE: Peter And The Starcatcher

Posted By Michael Stofko 09-13-2016 18:43
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I am considering doing this show next Spring. I was in contact with MTI about casting. I plan to cast a girl as Mrs. Bumbrake I also thought about casting girls as the mermaids and costume them with facial hair since they are transitioning from men to mermaids. Other girls would be costumed as boys and ...

Show Selection

Posted By Michael Stofko 07-20-2016 13:00
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Has anyone done one acts from three different shows as a major production? How did you choose shows? How are royalties handled? Any suggestions would be appreciated. ------------------------------ Michael Stofko Teacher Wilkes Barre PA ------------------------------

RE: Audition tips for King Sextimus?

Posted By Michael Stofko 12-01-2015 19:38
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Have him mime "Man to Man Talk." Have him mime scene where he tells of Lady Larkin's problem. Have him read scene when Sextimus gets his "voice." This is a great role for someone who is not afraid to be creative with his "communication" skills. Our King was wonderful! Enjoy the show! This was probably ...

RE: Grease, VS. Grease: School Addition

Posted By Michael Stofko 11-04-2014 17:47
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I did the school version of Grease two years ago. It was a great show. It kept the spirit of the show in a G rated version. The kids had a blast. I liked this version better than the questionable material presented in the original. It did not feel like a Junior Version. ------------------------------------------- ...

RE: Anything goes!

Posted By Michael Stofko 08-17-2014 07:49
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I did both and preferred the Beaumont version. BV dropped Take Me Back to Manhattan, Let's Step Out, and Heaven Hop. It added several other Porter Songs. Bonnie is now Irma, a much more interesting role with a chance for some great comedy with Moon and Billie! Enjoy! This is one of my favorite shows. ...

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