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Thank you so much for sharing those insights! I think the problem arises in our schools where we do not have the necessary diversity in our programs. I've seen productions at schools where White students are playing the Chinese roles and it's not a good look. Jessica Magers-Rankin Theatre ...

I've heard that the show is being revamped and so it's currently restricted. Previous to that, I had heard that there was an alternate version where the characters were French, but I've never seen the actual script .I've wanted to do the show as well, but have serious objections to the Chinese representation. ...

Good Afternoon! I'm very interested in finding more about the piece and the larger project. I won't be able to be at the conference this year because I'm also the choir teacher and have to take students to audition for the East TN Honor Choir. I'd love to be kept in the loop and to read the script.  ...

Hi Friends, Does anyone have any experience with producing Curtains or the school edition of Curtains? If so, what was your experience like? What were the greatest challenges? How was it received? Many Thanks! Jess Get Outlook for iOS

Thank you for your insights! The Acting in Musical Theatre looks great and I'm definitely going to get a copy to look through. I'd still like suggestions for a text for Theatre 1 - this is a general survey course and I've used a bunch of different resources, including my Theatre: The Lively Art book ...

Happy New Year! The Fine Arts Department at my school is choosing new textbooks this spring and while I haven't used any one book for my classes thus far I was wondering what, if any, textbooks you use. My courses are as follows: Theatre 1 - introductory survey course that establishes ...

I understand your struggle all too well. What I try to do for my Theatre 1 classes (and it's been fairly successful) is use the standards are guidelines and challenge the students, but still keep a relaxed, fun environment. One of the ways I do this is to not assign homework, unless they have a quiz ...

Hey, Y'all! I'm looking for an app/digital platform to help with production management such as rehearsal reminders, a place where you can upload and share documents, etc.. I've worked with theatre companies as an actor myself that use VirtualCallboard but it is cost prohibitive for a school program. ...