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Thom Babbes

Director of Theatre Arts,
California Educational Theatre Association

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Director of Theatre Arts,
California Educational Theatre Association

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RE: Play reading/scene study

Posted By Thom Babbes 10-15-2019 03:12
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I have great success with BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS by Neil Simon.  My students love it and there are so many scenes to choose from. ------------------------------ Thom Babbes Director of Theatre Arts Village Christian School Sun Valley CA ------------------------------

RE: Help with Spelling Bee

Posted By Thom Babbes 09-14-2019 09:25
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Andrew, I double cast our shows all the time. It does take a little longer to block the show, but it sure saved me in the past. I can’t tell you how many times an actor got sick during rehearsals, or they would go on college tours or school retreats. I find double casting incredibly helpful. Sent ...

RE: Looking for A New Comedy....

Posted By Thom Babbes 09-14-2019 09:12
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We had a ball doing Ken Ludwig’s adaptation of Twentieth Century. It is hilarious. Sent from my iPhone

RE: Dialect teaching ideas for Mary Poppins Jr.

Posted By Thom Babbes 08-18-2018 03:18
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Every time I do a show that needs a dialect coach I use Adam Michael Rose.  He is fantastic and my students love him.  I've used him for Mary Poppins, Fools, Summer and Smoke and other shows.  I know he's developed a dialect package that is affordable that he emails to you specifically for your show. ...

RE: Cinderella

Posted By Thom Babbes 02-04-2018 13:27
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Hi Melinda-- We did Cinderella last year and used The Costume House.  They are located in Los Angeles and I used the a lot.  Shon LeBlanc is the owner. Costume rental | Avenue | The Costume House Costume rental | Avenue | The Costume House remove preview Costume rental ...

RE: MT Pit v ROCS

Posted By Thom Babbes 05-03-2017 03:59
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I've used them both.  I love MT Pit's sound.  The orchestra is full and amazing.   But I just used ROCS for Cinderella (B'way version) and what put them over the top for me was their software.  MT Pit gives you tracks, and as good as they are, all you can do is play them. If you want any changes you ...

Mary Poppins Costumes & Props for Rent

Posted By Thom Babbes 08-15-2016 02:10
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Hi all-- We just did a production of MARY POPPINS and built the entire show. We have the costumes and the props (The trick carpetbag, the appearing cake, the vase that breaks etc.) all for rent. I'm in the Los Angeles area and can ship with no problem. If you are local, we have a few set pieces ...

Mary Poppins Props for rent

Posted By Thom Babbes 07-01-2016 05:32
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We just did a production of MARY POPPINS. We had to build a lot of props for the show because we simply couldnt find them out there. If you are planning a production of Poppins, here is a short video of the props we have available to rent out. I think it may make your life a little easier. We also built ...

RE: Drama Teacher Academy

Posted By Thom Babbes 03-30-2016 13:08
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Thanks for the info. I just joined! ------------------------------ Thom Babbes Director of Theatre Arts Village Christian School Sun Valley CA

RE: Thriller or Horror Plays

Posted By Thom Babbes 02-20-2016 10:23
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Im a big fan of Wait Until Dark. Sent from my iPhone