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RE: Seeking the Right Fit: A Letter to Students of Color

Posted By Patricia Santanello 08-05-2023 09:50
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Thank you for this excellent resource, Jo Beth! Pat ------------------------------ Patricia J. Santanello, Ed.D. Educational Theatre Association - Ohio Chapter Co-Chapter Director Dublin Scioto High School psdirector2003@hotmail.com Dublin, Ohio ------------------------------

RE: An Apology

Posted By Patricia Santanello 03-31-2023 10:52
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Bless your heart. I haven't laughed that hard in months. You really are the best, Stephen Gregg! Pat Santanello ------------------------------ Patricia J. Santanello, Ed.D. Educational Theatre Association - Ohio Chapter Co-Chapter Director Dublin Scioto High School psdirector2003@hotmail.com Dublin, ...

RE: Audrey II Puppets Needed

Posted By Patricia Santanello 12-14-2021 12:52
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The last time we did the show, Worthington Kilbourne had them for rent. ------------------------------ Patricia J. Santanello, Ed.D. Educational Theatre Association - Ohio Chapter Co-Chapter Director Dublin Scioto High School psdirector2003@hotmail.com Dublin, Ohio --------------------- ...

RE: Spelling BEE Blow back

Posted By Patricia Santanello 08-10-2021 08:23
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We have done the show twice and used the suggested changes. We didn't have a single complaint. Pat Santanello Dublin, Ohio ------------------------------ Patricia J. Santanello, Ed.D. Educational Theatre Association - Ohio Chapter Co-Chapter Director Dublin Scioto High School psdirector2003@hotmail.com ...

RE: Access during COVID

Posted By Patricia Santanello 06-27-2020 19:52
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We have only had access if we got permission from an administrator and we had to agree to wear a mask the whole time we were there. It was sort of a get in, get out affair. Our buildings are shut down and our custodians have to completely sanitize any area after anyone has been in it. We have no ...

RE: Rock of Ages for High School

Posted By Patricia Santanello 06-24-2020 09:34
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Chris D'Arienzo, who wrote Rock of Ages, did an outstanding job on the re-writes for the high school edition. He really gave it some thought and didn't just cut things. This was one of the most enjoyable shows we have ever done. Our audiences loved it and the students loved it and the production staff ...

RE: Thoughts for next season

Posted By Patricia Santanello 06-24-2020 09:28
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We are watching and waiting. Right now we have the rights to two shows for the late winter and spring and we have not planned anything for the fall - yet. We have not been told what things will look like in the fall at this point, so we are trying not to second guess. We are willing to try an online ...

RE: Corona fears

Posted By Patricia Santanello 03-07-2020 15:24
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So far, no cases in Ohio, but I'm sure they are coming. Not sure about how pay-per-view would work. We are potentially in the same boat. I am in central Ohio. ------------------------------ Patricia J. Santanello Educational Theatre Association - Ohio Chapter Co-Chapter Director Dublin Scioto ...

RE: Sensory-Friendly Workshop on Saturday

Posted By Patricia Santanello 09-12-2019 18:03
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I'm looking forward to this workshop! I am currently writing my dissertation on sensory friendly theatre. Pat Santanello ------------------------------ Patricia J. Santanello Educational Theatre Association - Ohio Chapter Co-Chapter Director Dublin Scioto High School psdirector2003@hotmail.com ...

RE: theatre manager and administration respect

Posted By Patricia Santanello 04-11-2018 13:36
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Does your central office staff hold meetings in your theatre? It's the perfect time to highlight the value of your auditorium manager. Let the superintendent have to speak with the auditorium manager to get what he needs - be it a mic, a mic level, a Power Point. Make your auditorium manager appear ...

RE: Charlie Brown Christmas

Posted By Patricia Santanello 11-13-2017 20:47
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Hi, Holly We are doing A Charlie Brown Christmas right down the street from you (the same weekend as you, of course!). Our choreographer has the kids simulating skating and it looks great. I think audiences will forgive there not being "real" skating for this show. Pat ------------------------------ ...

RE: Holiday Play or Musical

Posted By Patricia Santanello 07-05-2017 12:04
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Two of our favorites have been Elf, the Musical (Jr.) and White Christmas. Our community enjoyed both. ------------------------------ Patricia J. Santanello Educational Theatre Association - Ohio Chapter Co-Chapter Director Dublin Scioto High School psdirector2003@hotmail.com Dublin, Ohio ...

RE: Theatre For Children With Autism

Posted By Patricia Santanello 06-06-2017 18:09
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We almost always have a student or two with autism or other developmental disabilities in our shows, so our special needs students love to come to the show to see their peers perform. We try to do in-school performances when we can. We have accommodated students with autism in different ways in the ...

RE: State Theatre Teacher licensure

Posted By Patricia Santanello 07-28-2015 16:32
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Ohio has a multi-age Drama/ Theatre specialist license. It is valid for teaching learners ages three through twenty-one and prekindergarten through grade twelve. Many years ago (when I was certified) the license was a 7-12 Speech Communications license that included theatre. ...

RE:NYC Trip Suggestions

Posted By Patricia Santanello 01-17-2014 11:24
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Favorite kid eateries: John's Pizza on West 44th, the Edison Cafe and Papaya Dog (this one's cheap as well). One of my favorite delis is Katz's (where Harry met Sally!). Walk through Lincoln Center and Central Park. Walk through Greenwich Village. Museum of Natural History is a lifetime fave ...

RE:Ticketing Software Feedback

Posted By Patricia Santanello 10-22-2013 09:08
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We have been very happy with ShowTix (ShowTix4U.com). The only hardware we had to buy was the printer (inexpensive Dymo) and a credit card reader. Excellent customer service and they are always there to help you solve a problem. The system is easy for customers to navigate and easy for us to set up. ...

RE:Favorite Musical?

Posted By Patricia Santanello 09-27-2013 13:05
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Ragtime ------------------------------------------- Patricia J. Santanello Ohio Educational Theatre Association Co-Chapter Director Dublin Scioto High School psdirector2003@hotmail.com 614.288.8786 614.718.8313 Dublin, Ohio -------------------------------------------

RE:Fundraising- Innovative Ideas?

Posted By Patricia Santanello 07-23-2013 11:43
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In Ohio we sell small, rubber ducks. We buy a large variety from Oriental Trading. The STOs put a little piece of paper with each duck listing the duck's name, date of birth, etc. and put the ducks in plain, brown paper bags. We buy the ducks for 50 cents and sell them for $1 each. The kids seem to like ...

RE:Minnesota in September

Posted By Patricia Santanello 07-23-2013 11:33
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Seeing a show, but also seeing some of Minneapolis! (Yes, I know that was not on the list...) Pat ------------------------------------------- [Patricia] [Santanello] [Ohio Educational Theatre Association] [Co-Chapter Director] [Dublin Scioto High School] [psdirector2003@hotmail.com ...

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