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Cassy Maxton-Whitacre

Theatre Department Coordinator,
Shenandoah Valley Governor's School

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Shenandoah Valley Governor's School
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RE: Classroom Design

Posted By Cassy Maxton-Whitacre 04-24-2024 07:30
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I'll throw out that in my theatre classroom I have rolling desk chairs, and we love them. We circle up with them for reading or discussion, and then they push back easily for movement work. They also fold up a bit and nest if you need to get them out of the way. The only think I wish is that we'd gotten ...

RE: Comedy play that is fun to do

Posted By Cassy Maxton-Whitacre 04-24-2024 07:27
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Following. I love to find solid, smart comedies. My contribution is Kate Hamill's Sense and Sensibility. So much fun, but I think you need at least 3-4 guys. ------------------------------ Cassy Maxton-Whitacre Theatre, Film, and Communications Instructor Shenandoah Valley Governor's School Fishersville, ...

RE: List of Online Masters Programs in Theatre Education

Posted By Cassy Maxton-Whitacre 04-19-2024 08:32
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Ha, just scrolled up and realized that not only are most of these schools already listed, but I've already replied once to this thread. ------------------------------ Cassy Maxton-Whitacre Theatre, Film, and Communications Instructor Shenandoah Valley Governor's School Fishersville, VA --------- ...

RE: List of Online Masters Programs in Theatre Education

Posted By Cassy Maxton-Whitacre 04-19-2024 07:55
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I feel sure this list exists here already, but here's what I have from my research. This hasn't been updated in a few years because I chose a program in 2021. I chose the MFA in Theatre Education at Mississippi University for Women, and I graduate in just a few weeks. I'm happy to answer any questions ...

RE: BiPOC scenes & plays for high school

Posted By Cassy Maxton-Whitacre 04-16-2024 12:38
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I know this is an old post, but I just ran across it in the midst of my research. I am in the process of updating my studio acting curriculum, including the plays we use for script analysis and scene study. One play we use is She Kills Monsters (Young Adventurers Version), and I feel good about that ...

RE: Emergency Sub Plans

Posted By Cassy Maxton-Whitacre 03-13-2024 07:30
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Are you a member of the Drama Teacher Academy? They have a whole folder full of emergency sub plans. You might want to look at the EdTA "Click to Teach" lessons as well, which are fairly self-guided. A drama choice board might also work well for your situation, and I feel like there are some sample ones ...

RE: Broadway (fabric) flats

Posted By Cassy Maxton-Whitacre 02-23-2024 08:54
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Thank you, everyone, for sharing! Your sets are way more ambitious than mine, and they look awesome! ------------------------------ Cassy Maxton-Whitacre Theatre, Film, and Communications Instructor Shenandoah Valley Governor's School Fishersville, VA ------------------------------

RE: Plays with singing that aren't musicals

Posted By Cassy Maxton-Whitacre 02-19-2024 12:40
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I'm re-awakening this old thread to see what other suggestions people have for non-musical plays that still have opportunities for the actors to sing or play. Next year should be my non-musical year, but I still have a lot of talented singers that I could feature. No Shakespeare, please. We have a professional ...

Broadway (fabric) flats

Posted By Cassy Maxton-Whitacre 02-16-2024 12:48
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Has anyone used canvas or muslin flats in one of their set designs, and if so, are you willing to share pictures? I'm doing a research project on different approaches to set building, and I'm having trouble finding good references images of Broadway flats in use. Thanks in advance! ---------- ...

RE: Scenes needed

Posted By Cassy Maxton-Whitacre 01-31-2024 14:57
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I have used scenes from Five Women Wearing the Same Dress, Independence (by Lee Blessing), Anton in Show Business, These Shining Lives, and The Children's Hour. ------------------------------ Cassy Maxton-Whitacre Theatre, Film, and Communications Instructor Shenandoah Valley Governor's School Fishersville, ...

RE: Short Plays with Music for a Middle School Musical Class

Posted By Cassy Maxton-Whitacre 12-07-2023 07:35
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You could see if you would be allowed to cut Sing Down the Moon or Perseus Bayou (I think they're both from Dramatic Publishing). They're reasonably priced and I think could be fun for your group. ------------------------------ Cassy Maxton-Whitacre Theatre, Film, and Communications Instructor Shenandoah ...

RE: Where to look for scripts?

Posted By Cassy Maxton-Whitacre 11-30-2023 08:41
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Over the years, I've started looking for more electronic perusals, particularly e-perusals. Someone has already mentioned this resource, but Stage Partners - New Plays for Theatres & Schools. Always Free to Read (yourstagepartners.com) lets you read everything for free, and Playscripts lets you read ...

RE: Where to look for scripts?

Posted By Cassy Maxton-Whitacre 11-30-2023 08:40
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RE: Play Help ...

Posted By Cassy Maxton-Whitacre 11-21-2023 08:45
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We loved Still Life With Iris and Dominic Cooke's version of Arabian Nights. Those both have great, uplifting endings. ------------------------------ Cassy Maxton-Whitacre Theatre, Film, and Communications Instructor Shenandoah Valley Governor's School Fishersville, VA ---------------------------- ...

RE: Looking for a full-length play similar to Puffs

Posted By Cassy Maxton-Whitacre 11-16-2023 08:09
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This IS a great list. Several of those titles are already on my list for future consideration. ------------------------------ Cassy Maxton-Whitacre Theatre, Film, and Communications Instructor Shenandoah Valley Governor's School Fishersville, VA ------------------------------

RE: Low Budget, Low Build

Posted By Cassy Maxton-Whitacre 11-13-2023 09:16
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Thanks for your ideas, everyone. Do you have recommendations of some go-to items that you would always re-use? I'm working on some grant applications. I do already have actor blocks and access to flats. It sounds like PVC pipe, muslin -- what else would be good to have around? ------------------------------ ...

RE: Low Budget, Low Build

Posted By Cassy Maxton-Whitacre 11-09-2023 09:32
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I would love to see pictures! ------------------------------ Cassy Maxton-Whitacre Theatre, Film, and Communications Instructor Shenandoah Valley Governor's School Fishersville, VA ------------------------------

Low Budget, Low Build

Posted By Cassy Maxton-Whitacre 11-08-2023 14:01
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Hello, theatre hive mind! I'm looking for your favorite tips and hacks for creating an interesting set design with minimum construction. I don't have a technical director, and since we rent a theater space, we have a very narrow build window. Unfortunately, our lighting grid tends to wash out projections, ...

RE: Kate Hamill's Sense and Sensibility

Posted By Cassy Maxton-Whitacre 11-07-2023 11:15
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I directed this in 2019, and it was so much fun! I have to confess that I wasn't able to be as creative with the staging as I would have liked -- I felt rather hampered by our proscenium stage. We were able to be pretty creative with the chorus of gossips. We did end up getting to do one performance ...

RE: List of Online Masters Programs in Theatre Education

Posted By Cassy Maxton-Whitacre 11-07-2023 11:04
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I'm finishing my thesis at the Mississippi University for Women and expecting to graduate next semester with my MFA in Theatre Education. The program requires 60 hours, mostly online, and can be completed in 2.5-3 years. There are two summer residencies of about 10 days each, which are actually pretty ...