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Summer Heartt

Drama Program Director,
American Canyon High School

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Drama Program Director,
American Canyon High School
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Posted By Summer Heartt 06-07-2023 12:34
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I used to feel like students would not choose titles that were "good for them." I still think that is true to some degree. They just don't have the experience to know enough titles and genres. But there is also something to be said for student buy-in and having an enthusiastic audience. After we returned ...
Posted By Summer Heartt 11-30-2022 15:43
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Did you ever get a Musical Theater course UC A-G approved? I'm working on writing this course right now and I'd rather not re-invent the wheel. Or does anyone have this to share? There is a file under shared resources, but my computer can't open the document for some reason. Thanks to anyone who can ...
Posted By Summer Heartt 09-12-2022 11:54
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I am also on the hunt for projections for this show, particularly animated ones! I will contact the email below but want to follow this thread for any updates. Thanks! ------------------------------ Summer Heartt Theatre Arts - Teacher/Director American Canyon High School American Canyon, California, ...
Posted By Summer Heartt 04-05-2022 13:42
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Hi Kaila, I'm wondering how you did with this course-writing process? Did you collaborate with Thais? If you did make progress, would you be willing to share? Thanks, Summer ------------------------------ Summer Heartt Theatre Arts - Teacher/Director American Canyon High School American Canyon, California, ...
Posted By Summer Heartt 03-11-2022 16:27
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Jana, did you ever get your Musical Theatre course A-G approved? I am a CA public high school theatre teacher looking to add a 7th period (after school) semester-long Musical Theater Production course to our school's offerings and would love some help getting started. I did find a few ideas in the forum ...
Posted By Summer Heartt 11-11-2021 17:17
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I always refer to the Thespian Society as an Honor Society for Theatre Arts. Being a Thespian gives our students a little advantage at our school. They get first dibs on field trips, have a star after their names in the program for our shows, and they get to wear the honor cord at graduation.  This ...
Posted By Summer Heartt 02-22-2021 17:48
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I think Almost, Maine outside would be simply beautiful! The shoe is tricky. I don't have a suggestion better than the stage manager tossing it. But it would certainly be funny! ------------------------------ Summer Heartt Theatre Arts - Teacher/Director American Canyon High School American Canyon, ...
Posted By Summer Heartt 08-03-2020 15:24
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Thank you for pointing that out. I hadn't noticed the Southeast region specified because it wasn't in the entry guidelines. Perhaps Frieda would be willing to open it up nationwide or allow us to duplicated her idea for the west? Thanks, Summer ------------------------------ Summer Heartt Theatre ...
Posted By Summer Heartt 08-01-2020 17:57
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This is exactly what I am planning to do with my students this fall instead of a "fall play." Thank you so much for sharing and please keep us updated with any further news about this project. I'm excited to learn that other theatre educators are thinking along the same lines as me! All the best, Summer ...
Posted By Summer Heartt 03-04-2020 14:59
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I have done the Twilight Zone episode "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street" and was able to secure a free license to perform at a local high school theatre festival. I went through CBS. Message me for the contact who granted us the rights. She was the EVP & GM of CBS Consumer Products. --------- ...
Posted By Summer Heartt 02-26-2020 13:18
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Very curious about this as well - Following! ------------------------------ Summer Heartt Theatre Arts - Teacher/Director American Canyon High School American Canyon, California, USA ------------------------------
Posted By Summer Heartt 01-24-2020 18:15
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Christine, We are doing Cinderella this spring and planning to do an autism-friendly show. We would love a little support around this to ensure we are using respectful language and providing services in a helpful way. Can you please put me in touch with your former student? Thank you! Summer ...
Posted By Summer Heartt 09-21-2019 18:26
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We got in! I guess they printed new tickets for those who didn't pick them up at the conference. Smooth! Also, it was a REALLY fun show. HIGHLY recommended! ------------------------------ Summer Heartt Theatre Arts - Teacher/Director American Canyon High School American Canyon, California, USA ...
Posted By Summer Heartt 06-02-2019 12:53
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We didn't end up removing any of the language, and didn't have any issues from audience members (that I know of).  The show was a tremendous challenge. Every single kid needed to learn either how to sing, act, or dance (cheer), and some of them had to learn all three! But they learned so much and the ...
Posted By Summer Heartt 06-01-2019 12:19
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I'm very interested! How many are there? What are they made of? ------------------------------ Summer Heartt Theatre Arts - Teacher/Director American Canyon High School American Canyon, California, USA ------------------------------
Posted By Summer Heartt 03-16-2019 09:53
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I use a google form to collect input from students. In Drama 1, they use a simpler one and by the time they get to Advanced Drama, they use this one. ------------------------------ Summer Heartt Theatre Arts - Teacher/Director American Canyon High School American Canyon, California, USA ---- ...
Posted By Summer Heartt 02-26-2019 16:28
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Did you ever find one? I'm on the hunt for a one-act of Anne Frank as well. Thanks! ------------------------------ Summer Heartt Theatre Arts - Teacher/Director American Canyon High School American Canyon, California, USA ------------------------------
Posted By Summer Heartt 08-22-2018 12:49
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I'd love a copy of your form if you have one! sheartt@nvusd.org Thank you!! Summer ------------------------------ Summer Heartt Theatre Arts - Teacher/Director American Canyon High School American Canyon, California, USA ------------------------------
Posted By Summer Heartt 05-12-2018 12:18
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I'm planning my next year and strongly considering Bring it On The Musical. I'm wondering if anyone has had any particular challenges or successes with the show. Can you please share them? Also, did you request any script changes? I'd really love for it to be a show the whole family can enjoy, but there ...
Posted By Summer Heartt 01-27-2018 12:06
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Thank you so much for this- your timing was kismet. I was JUST discussing my fears and concerns with devising work with students. This may well be the exact structure I've been needing. Four years ago, I started my Theatre teaching career with Alan Haehnel's "What I Want to Say But Never Will" and this ...