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RE: Fall play selection challenge - anyone enjoy a good puzzle?

Posted By David Valdes 06-26-2018 15:45
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Well Stuart - first of all, congratulations on earning the opportunity to direct a theatre production at Scheck Hillel Community School in Miami FL.  I met you while I was a candidate for the Head or Arts at your school.  I recall chatting with you in the meeting room.  Although the opportunity presents ...

RE: Rumors - Neil Simon

Posted By David Valdes 04-27-2018 15:42
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I couldn't have said it better my friend.  Thanks - for a minute there, I thought I was the being naive about the subject.. ------------------------------ [David] [Valdes] [Director of Theatre/Arts Administrative Asst.] [Miami Country Day School ] [Miami] [Florida] -------------------------- ...

Musical for 2018-2019

Posted By David Valdes 04-27-2018 09:45
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Good Day all. I was planning on making my final selection for the spring musical at our school but I have a couple things I wanted to run past this group as I value your thoughts and ideas. In looking at my casting pool for next season, I find that I could do the following shows comfortably with a ...

RE: Rumors - Neil Simon

Posted By David Valdes 04-25-2018 08:59
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I have been an theatre educator for over 33 years, I would never go against the contract as written by the playwright and publisher.  I am asking this question to see if there is anyone out there who has a suggestion of how to work around this issue.  Certainly others have produced this show. I did it ...

Rumors - Neil Simon

Posted By David Valdes 04-23-2018 15:45
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Hi there - I directed Rumors at an Independent day school and a Independent boarding school and never changed any of the language. I was hoping to do it again but this time I am at a private independant (very conservative) school. I know that Neil Simon states that you may NOT change or delete any of ...

RE: Stage floor

Posted By David Valdes 03-29-2018 12:56
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SO I am all prepared to use masonite on our floor and then the technical director from another theatre suggested we use Luan over masonite.......thoughts? d ------------------------------ [David] [Valdes] [Director of Theatre/Arts Administrative Asst.] [Miami Country Day School ] [Miami] [Florida] ...

Lower School theatre

Posted By David Valdes 03-13-2018 11:11
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I am the new Director of Theatre at a K-12 Independent private school. The school has a pretty active middle and upper school program but the Head of Lower School wants to begin implementing a program for the Lower School. I think that this is a great idea but feel that their needs to be a progressive ...

Stage floor

Posted By David Valdes 03-13-2018 11:09
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This is my first year at this school but I have been a Director of Theatre for 33 years so this is not my first rodeo. When I was hired I was told that the stage floor was going to be replaced over the summer. When I arrived, the floor had bubbling material that could pose a real liability to anyone ...

RE: comedy play

Posted By David Valdes 02-03-2018 07:35
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I recently directed Bloody Murder by Ed Sala and we had a blast; especially with sound effects and developing caracitures mixed in with real character Work. ------------------------------ [David] [Valdes] [Director of Theatre/Arts Administrative Asst.] [Miami Country Day School ] [Miami] [Florida] ...

Bye Bye Birdie

Posted By David Valdes 10-13-2017 08:28
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I was wondering if anyone has the Tracks of the orchestration for the original Bye Bye Birdie. I want to have it for the choreographer to work with what is in the score. Tams Witmark is asking $1000.00 bucks for it. I am hoping someone has the tracks and I could either rent or purchase from you? David ...

Bloody Murder

Posted By David Valdes 09-18-2017 10:53
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Has anyone directed this show by Ed Sala? IF so, I was wondering about the set design. David -- David ValdesMiddle & Upper School Theatre Teacher UNIVERSITY LAKE SCHOOL4024 Nagawicka RoadPO Box 290, Hartland, WI 53029ph: 262.367.6011 x1322 fax: 262.367.3146em: david.valdes@universitylake.org

RE: Help me! Homosexual characters and adult themes

Posted By David Valdes 09-15-2017 07:18
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Yes, google it.  If not, Bobby's info is listed and he will readily send you a file. Just tell him David from New Hampshire sent you.  He is very generous with his work. ------------------------------ [David] [Valdes] [Director of Theatre/Arts Administrative Asst.] [Miami Country Day School ] ...

The Library

Posted By David Valdes 09-04-2017 21:40
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Hi  I just moved from my current job in Miami to a new position in Wisconsin.  When I arrived, the school stated that the teacher before me selected and cast the Fall show for the year and that I should do that show.  I read the script and hated it and stated that I would use all the members in the cast ...

RE: English teacher looking to become HQT in Theatre

Posted By David Valdes 01-29-2017 07:40
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My guess is the safety component is missing. This is strange but I'm sure your department of education for the state would know what needs to be on his certification for teaching. Although he has the expertise, the state only looks at the license. If it were an independent school, different story. ...

RE: What does your dream HS theatre program include?

Posted By David Valdes 01-05-2017 06:32
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Hi Lindsey - Doesn't SSES have an academy program? I designed the program Theatre Focus and am a bit confused at your question? IS Theatre Focus no longer an academy offered or has the theatre department separate from TF? I am now in a new position in Miami but was at SSES for eight years before I left ...

RE: Pippin

Posted By David Valdes 10-22-2015 07:50
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We did Pippin last Spring and we tried many things for the fire but then we actually built a box, one that used in the Opening number as a "disappearing person box" with a fake door so someone could actually disappear by going behind a facade of a door within the box. In the finale, we used the same ...

MIRRORS on the Wall.

Posted By David Valdes 10-20-2015 13:47
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I am ready to install full length mirrors to our studio for mask work and physical work. I am looking for a vendor. I am not into mirrorlite or mylar stuff....I am looking for good quality plexiglass mirrors maybe. Anyone know of a good vendor. My capital budget just went through for this item....three ...

January 16th

Posted By David Valdes 07-15-2015 10:24
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I have. several times, entertained the idea of directing January 16th by Rand especially due to the diverse character work that is part of the work. However, I have always put it on the back burner because I feel the script simply fizzles out. The ending is pretty abrupt (in my interp) I was hoping someone ...

RE: Audrey 2

Posted By David Valdes 03-23-2015 07:43
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I use de monkey its as well last spring. The plants were awesome and beautiful. ------------------------------ David Valdes Director of Theatre St. Paul's School Concord NH ------------------------------

PIPPIN

Posted By David Valdes 02-25-2015 07:38
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Anyone who has directed Pippin - what did you do for the Theo's duck? And, with fire regulations, how did you manage the torch that plays several times before the Grand Finale? ------------------------------ David Valdes Director of Theatre St. Paul's School Concord NH --------- ...