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Jerry Onik

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RE: Paint project idea, tech theatre

Posted By Jerry Onik 04-02-2024 06:29
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you could get pieces of cheap panelin, luan, or masonite, base paint them first though if you go this way ------------------------------ Jerry Onik V.P. Theatrical Supplies and Equipment Heartland Scenic Studio NE ------------------------------

RE: Costume in a differently than original show?

Posted By Jerry Onik 02-05-2024 09:06
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Creativity is the key, make your vision yours, the script is what they did for that production. ------------------------------ Jerry Onik V.P. Theatrical Supplies and Equipment Heartland Scenic Studio NE ------------------------------

RE: Marketing the Play

Posted By Jerry Onik 01-29-2024 07:42
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I recommend reaching out to local businesses, having table placards or info at cash registers is a good deal, based on your play, you might target grade and middle schools or reach out to local colleges to inspire their recruiting. Local PSA for tv and radio are good, local news channels might see it ...

RE: New Fine Arts Building Plans?

Posted By Jerry Onik 12-11-2023 11:46
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Once again to the entire group, 1) Know what all is being renovated.... just your theater? The auditorium only? The entire Space only? The side of the building and classrooms? A New wing built without consideration of logistics? 2) Know what you want and what is its estimated costs, money really ...

RE: New Fine Arts Building Plans?

Posted By Jerry Onik 12-07-2023 08:55
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I strongly recommend that you get to know the Architect's and Engineer's for your project, you want to be informed/included on every step of the process, let them know where your program is now and where it will be in the next 20 years. Let them know what you want, bring in others using the space as ...

RE: Low Budget, Low Build

Posted By Jerry Onik 11-09-2023 06:42
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I have done many sets of this sort, found items and furniture are my go-to items, you can create suggestive walls such as cut outs, and use book cases with panels attached to create walls, you can also do separate areas with focused lighting. have fun, be creative and very suggestive. ------------ ...

RE: Knives on stage...

Posted By Jerry Onik 10-25-2023 07:29
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I would not use the retractable knife in a fight, but for your purpose of pulling it out of a performer which is dead and not using as a weapon, it is a very good alternative to putting something more solid on the performer. ------------------------------ Jerry Onik V.P. Theatrical Supplies and Equipment ...

RE: Knives on stage...

Posted By Jerry Onik 10-23-2023 06:47
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this could be done with a retractable knife and installing a catch to hold the handle in place when the knife is in ------------------------------ Jerry Onik V.P. Theatrical Supplies and Equipment Heartland Scenic Studio NE ------------------------------

RE: Resources for teaching students of various cultures

Posted By Jerry Onik 10-17-2023 06:27
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How about reaching into the bag of Agusto Boal, have the students do the original form of theater, story telling, they can create personal material be it an event, family story, or other item personal to them, have them craft the presentation to a minimum and maximum amount of time, then present it in ...

RE: Intimacy Coordinator

Posted By Jerry Onik 10-04-2023 14:45
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I have not used them in the past, but there is a growing concern in the industry for Community Theaters to use them where any physical interaction is required to allow for the comfort of the performers. We all have different levels of comfort and this should be addressed with each performer individually, ...

RE: Follow Spot

Posted By Jerry Onik 09-14-2023 07:20
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We can sell you a followspot as well but assume you use your local vendors and don't want to make this a sales site, but a format for information and support. ------------------------------ Jerry Onik V.P. Theatrical Supplies and Equipment Heartland Scenic Studio NE ------------------------------

RE: Follow Spot

Posted By Jerry Onik 09-13-2023 05:42
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Lycian Has a Standard Line of Lamped units: ClubSpot 7.5, or Midget 1K in that price range and the 240W LED unit in that range as well they are a good manufacturer and have excellent support their web site is www.lycian.com ------------------------------ Jerry Onik V.P. Theatrical Supplies and ...

RE: Black paint

Posted By Jerry Onik 07-25-2023 06:29
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In response to Don, this is a good option for studios and smaller spaces, but the necessity to screw scenery to the floor could be an issue by creating multiple holes in the flooring. ------------------------------ Jerry Onik V.P. Theatrical Supplies and Equipment Heartland Scenic Studio NE --- ...

RE: Black paint

Posted By Jerry Onik 07-18-2023 06:21
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It is always a good question when painting directly on cement to try a patch first to see how the paint will cover and adhere, Rosco makes a line of black paint, I would recommend the Black Tough prime for this application, you will be painting it and touching up as needed, if you do decide to do this ...

RE: How to Encourage Attendance at Shows and Convincing Administration?

Posted By Jerry Onik 05-25-2023 08:15
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I can see what they are thinking... is there a way to start small to build up the thought of beginning to build up an audience, begin with possibly a group of scenes from public domain scripts, and assemble an 1.5 hour production with an intermission, after have the performers come out for Q&A for those ...

RE: Advice for starting a performing arts program at a small private school

Posted By Jerry Onik 05-05-2023 08:03
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Not being a teacher, but a theater professional, I can tell you my thoughts, please take them for that and they may or may not work for you and your base program. As you mentioned you want to do things during the day, I would recommend a drama class with the emphasis on small scenes, one act plays and ...

RE: Light for Shadow Play

Posted By Jerry Onik 05-03-2023 06:52
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This is really dependent on multiple factors, the throw distance and amount of coverage required, if you are using the back of your CYC is it 3' off the rear wall of the stage? Or a greater distance, do you want a soft or sharp image, I would recommend playing with some of your theatrical fixtures to ...

RE: Looking for title suggestions

Posted By Jerry Onik 04-17-2023 07:02
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Noises Off would be in that fast paced mood ------------------------------ Jerry Onik V.P. Theatrical Supplies and Equipment Heartland Scenic Studio NE ------------------------------

RE: DIY Clyclorama Fabric?

Posted By Jerry Onik 03-31-2023 05:25
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There are many ways to do this, it really depends on what you want your cyc to be and how big it needs to be. There is muslin 120"wide that is the material a Cyc is manufactured from. you can use any fabric you have and can light. can you please explain the situation/space better so more thoughts can ...

RE: stage floor and black box paint

Posted By Jerry Onik 01-09-2023 06:53
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Rosco Labs makes Tough Prime Black which is good, also a paint called Cote All from Diamond Vogel use a matte or flat paint to reduce light bounce ------------------------------ Jerry Onik V.P. Theatrical Supplies and Equipment Heartland Scenic Studio NE ------------------------------