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RE: Dealing with divisive students

Posted By Scott Keys 05-16-2021 09:49
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While it seems like a vendetta, and a good way to get back at you in all likelyhood, they will have a lot of trouble starting their own company once they realize how difficult it is and how expensive!! They will have difficulty getting rights to the shows that they want to cast themsleves in, and will ...

RE: Quirky Musicals?

Posted By Scott Keys 01-23-2021 08:00
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STARMITES

RE: Tuck Everlasting - casting

Posted By Scott Keys 12-29-2020 07:45
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While most of the male roles are tenor-ish...we found the ranges were not as extreme as stated in the vocal breakdown. It would be tricky plot wise to cast Hugo as a girl, as he ends up courting/marrying Winnie in the end. And the constable flirts and ends up with the mother.

RE: Thoughts for next season

Posted By Scott Keys 06-30-2020 14:17
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C. J.-   I think I sent you a message, and would love to take a look at your adapatation.  Perhaps you sent it, and I may inadvertently deleted it if it went to my spam folder. I have been thinking about Spoon River as a great option for a devised  virtual piece,  though I may just use it as a launch ...

RE: Ticketing systems that use phones to check in guests

Posted By Scott Keys 01-20-2020 10:49
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We use Vendini as well. My complaint which I did not fully realize, is that you do not get your ticket revnue until the close of the show. We have patrons who buy thir tix for our spring musical in Sept...we do not get our money until April!

RE: TWO-PERSON CONTEMPORARY SCENES

Posted By Scott Keys 01-20-2020 10:43
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Just saw a production of Gruesome Playground Injuries. There are some good 1M-1F scenes. some language and adult content in some of the scenes, but good material

RE: Inviting outside professionals to cast your show

Posted By Scott Keys 01-13-2020 05:32
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I think we have all been in this position. A number of years ago, I invited any parent who wanted to be part of the casting process to attend. I let them them know they needed to be available for 2 days (3hours each) of the initial auditions. The call backs (4 hours) and then needed to remain after callbacks ...

RE: Tuck Everlasting

Posted By Scott Keys 12-31-2019 06:39
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I don't think so...as long as they are not lowered too much, I think they would maintain their integrity. we were fortunate not to have to lower any keys. Jesse, male lead probably has the highest range

RE: Tuck Everlasting

Posted By Scott Keys 12-30-2019 08:41
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Melinda-  We just closed TUCK  a few weeks ago.  It is a great high school show in my opinion. 2 good female roles, 2 supporting females,  and 6 pretty hefty male roles...tenorish most of them, but not extreme and some very character roles. The ensemble can be as big or small as you want...and could ...

RE: She Kills Monsters - Tiamat

Posted By Scott Keys 07-25-2019 06:53
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We found dragon patterns- almost oragammi style on line and constructed 5 dragon heads out of heavy cardboard. Painted and detailed them. Mounted them on poles. So, essentially giant puppets. Very effective cohoreography. Worked great.

RE: Adjunct Tecnical theatre position

Posted By Scott Keys 06-03-2019 13:21
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hi Ginny- I think I got my posting up...but had some trouble with logging in and passwords and such...wasn't recognizing my e-mail for some reason. Can you verify that my post came through? I really appreciate your help. Scott

Adjunct Tecnical theatre position

Posted By Scott Keys 06-02-2019 15:03
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Booker High School Visual and Performing Arts Theatre dept. in Sarasota FL is seeking an Adjunct Technical Theatre Teacher.  Optimum candidate would have a Degree in Theatre or related field; previous teaching experience, but not required;  should have professional  experience and basic knowledge & skills ...

RE: Dealing with Difficult Parents

Posted By Scott Keys 09-23-2018 11:05
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I too have been subjected to this sort of parental "bullying" and misperceptions of favoritism in casting. There is seldom an easy response or solution when a parent has decided that their child has been treated unfairly. To the statement of "not liking the student", again this all about perception. ...

RE: Need a Play That Is "Cutting Edge"

Posted By Scott Keys 06-15-2018 09:16
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I 2nd DOG SEES GOD.  I have not had success convincing my admin, though they were supportive and saw the potential in the play for awareness. But felt that many of our stakeholders (school board, parents, etc...) would not "hear" the value  due to the language and teenage situations.  I do read it in ...

Cinderella

Posted By Scott Keys 06-15-2018 09:02
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We are doing Cinderella in Dec ( the recent revival version).  Anyone have a pumpkin carriage in their stock? And/or transformation costumes.  Thx ------------------------------ Scott Keys, VPA Theatre Director Booker High School Sarasota, FL ------------------------------

RE: The Crucible

Posted By Scott Keys 05-13-2017 07:01
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Thank you all for your input and insight regarding The Crucible. I have been in touch with Publisher and rec'd similar information regarding permission to do one act. We will do a full main stage production, but may do a single act for state competition. scott ------------------------------ Scott ...

The Crucible

Posted By Scott Keys 05-11-2017 06:02
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We are doing The Crucible in the Fall. Does any one have suggestions for cuts/ or an abridged version? ------------------------------ Scott Keys Sarasota FL ------------------------------

RE: Godspell Ideas

Posted By Scott Keys 02-05-2017 10:07
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We did the show a few years ago and set in the school library (all the philosophers books were on the shelves and then the students trashed the bookshelves during tower of babble). The students were in the library because of detention (metaphorical sinners/hell) John The Baptist was the drum major for ...

RE: Pros/Cons of Understudies

Posted By Scott Keys 09-02-2016 05:58
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We have done FOOLS. we added Snetsky's sheep in as characters. They moved set pieces, and provided filler between scenes, watched over the proceedings ( they also functioned as the understudies.) ------------------------------ Scott Keys Sarasota FL

RE: New Ideas for Play Reports?

Posted By Scott Keys 08-08-2016 08:11
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I do "Play Cards" using 5x8 notecards All the pertinent info is required: title, playwright, number of characters then some questions: what is the setting? why did the playwright chose this setting who is the protagonist (main character, and how/why do you think they are theprotagonist ...