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Posted By Melinda Carlson 03-19-2024 01:18
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Any suggestions as to how to handle Bill Sykes death at end of "Oliver"? I don't know how to stage it ------------------------------ Melinda Carlson Music/Theater Director VCHS Edwards, CO ------------------------------
Posted By Melinda Carlson 03-01-2024 18:07
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Who is the best costumer you have used. We have used several across the country but I wanna make sure that whoever for this musical really understands the direction we are going because it's unique. Thank you, ------------------------------ Melinda Carlson Music/Theater Director VCHS Edwards, ...
Posted By Melinda Carlson 02-15-2024 12:10
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Thank you. My problem has been that I don’t want to costume it in the Victorian age😳 Sent from my iPhone ...
Posted By Melinda Carlson 02-14-2024 20:54
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I have a very large cast and wanted to do a big musical. Arena Theater in Washington D.C. had produced it and brought it to life in new ways. I realize we don't have freedom to veer from the script or take many liberties with music...they had permission. We wanted to get creative and not costume in ...
Posted By Melinda Carlson 02-04-2024 18:50
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Does it work to costume a show differently than the original show? I know some folks have produced "Beauty and the Beast" steampunk. ------------------------------ Melinda Carlson Music/Theater Director VCHS Edwards, CO ------------------------------
Posted By Melinda Carlson 02-03-2024 21:53
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I am trying to costume a show that clearly show upper class, middle class and lower class in London 2020's. Does anyone have photos or ideas to share with me? ------------------------------ Melinda Carlson Music/Theater Director VCHS Edwards, CO ------------------------------
Posted By Melinda Carlson 02-01-2024 10:00
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Suggestions for EASIEST way to create gold human statues. Face makeup quickly applied and removed as well. ------------------------------ Melinda Carlson Music/Theater Director VCHS Edwards, CO ------------------------------
Posted By Melinda Carlson 01-07-2024 09:30
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My choreographers want to use vocal tracks to choreograph by. I purchase rehearsal tracks and performance tracks but MTI doesn't seem to offer full vocal musical including dance breaks. They get frustrated because the Broadway recordings usually don't match rehearsal tracks. I may be slow in the game ...
Posted By Melinda Carlson 12-23-2023 10:27
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Any ideas how to bring costumes into the late 1900's or early 2000's? Pointers on playing Oliver older? I have a huge High School Cast. Our Oliver will not be a young kid. They will be a bit smaller in stature than others but I don't want to play them young. any creative ideas…. ----------- ...
Posted By Melinda Carlson 09-13-2023 22:40
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Who has directed "Tuck Everlasting" with a large cast? I have a cast of 50 students and although I love Tuck, I'm wondering if there is enough for a large ensemble to do throughout the show. Did your students enjoy being a part of the production. Thank you, Melinda ------------------------------ ...
Posted By Melinda Carlson 09-06-2023 23:01
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Has anyone produced "Oliver" with a bit of a different take on it? Modern costumes? A professional company in Washington D.C. seemed to have created a more current street vibe but I can't find much information. ------------------------------ Melinda Carlson Music/Theater Director VCHS Edwards, CO ...
Posted By Melinda Carlson 04-07-2023 03:07
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Trying to have petals raining/flying at end of song in Big Fish. effective ways without hanging something ------------------------------ Melinda Carlson Music/Theater Director VCHS Edwards, CO ------------------------------
Posted By Melinda Carlson 03-02-2023 00:08
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Nancy, Do you still have things to rent for Big Fish? We need the Giants Costume. Melinda Carlson ------------------------------ Melinda Carlson Music/Theater Director VCHS Edwards, CO ------------------------------
Posted By Melinda Carlson 03-02-2023 00:04
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Christopher, Do you happen to have costumes for the giant? Thank you, Melinda Carlson ------------------------------ Melinda Carlson Music/Theater Director VCHS Edwards, CO ------------------------------
Posted By Melinda Carlson 03-01-2023 01:00
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Big Fish Musical Costume needs: -I am in need of USO costumes -The Giants 2 costumes ------------------------------ Melinda Carlson Music/Theater Director VCHS Edwards, CO ------------------------------
Posted By Melinda Carlson 02-07-2023 22:32
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Suzanne, Do you still have USO costumes and Cheerleader costumes for sale from Big Fish? I am interested! ------------------------------ Melinda Carlson Music/Theater Director VCHS Edwards, CO ------------------------------
Posted By Melinda Carlson 02-07-2023 22:29
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Good evening, We are having a tough time finding USO Costumes, as well as, Vintage Cheerleader costumes for "Big Fish." We would love to buy or rent these. Even sources would be of help. Thank you. ------------------------------ Melinda Carlson Music/Theater Director VCHS Edwards, CO ------------ ...
Posted By Melinda Carlson 02-01-2023 23:32
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Where did you finally find your wigs? ------------------------------ Melinda Carlson Music/Theater Director VCHS Edwards, CO ------------------------------
Posted By Melinda Carlson 02-01-2023 23:31
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Where did you finally find your wigs? Thank you, Melinda ------------------------------ Melinda Carlson Music/Theater Director VCHS Edwards, CO ------------------------------
Posted By Melinda Carlson 01-28-2023 12:49
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Where was Magic in the man sung in Big Fish? ------------------------------ Melinda Carlson Music/Theater Director VCHS Edwards, CO ------------------------------