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Janet Cain

Finneytown Middle School

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RE: Performance Policies

Posted By Janet Cain 12-17-2018 11:40
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I am hoping people will answer this.  As far as I know, our district has no official policy and it desperately needs one.  Our high school musical has just been cancelled and it could have been prevented if we had a content policy and approval procedure. ------------------------------ Janet Cain ...

RE: Annie Set help

Posted By Janet Cain 12-10-2018 07:05
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We perform on the cafeteria floor (no stage) and the audience is in bleachers.  Here's a photo.  It was simple, but worked well. ------------------------------ Janet Cain Cincinnati OH ------------------------------

RE: Annie Set help

Posted By Janet Cain 12-10-2018 07:04
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RE: What are your tips for auditions and casting?

Posted By Janet Cain 12-10-2018 07:00
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I have been directing a shows with this age group (2nd - 5th) for 4 years.  We accept the first 30 kids that sign up for the show (they do not audition to get in).  However, after they are "in", then we have an audition.  We hold 2 audition workshops, in which we practice the songs (for example:  ...

RE: Fight Choreographer for Dayton OH region

Posted By Janet Cain 09-11-2018 06:43
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I would contact Wright State University, Human Race Theatre, and LaComedia Dinner Theatre.  They could probably point you in the right direction.  If they aren't able to help, let me know and I can give you some names in Cincinnati. ------------------------------ Janet Cain Cincinnati OH ----- ...

RE: Portable Set

Posted By Janet Cain 08-07-2018 07:29
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One of the shows that I direct is also in a cafeteria.  We rent pipe and drape walls to create a 3 "walls" for a backstage and wings.  However, we don't get those until show day.  Because this is at an Elementary school, my actors need a more visual / 3D representation of where the walls will be than ...

RE: wireless mics - government requirement to leave 600 MHz band

Posted By Janet Cain 07-22-2018 10:05
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When your article is finished, please post it here or attach a link.  I have informed my administration of the change but I think reading it from an outside source may help them understand the significance and possible impact. ------------------------------ Janet Cain Cincinnati OH ----------- ...

Doing Holiday Show not in Nov/Dec

Posted By Janet Cain 06-13-2018 07:52
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Hi, We do one show each year, usually in winter (February/March).  I'm considering Elf.  Has anyone done this show, White Christmas, or Charlie Brown Christmas not during Nov/Dec?  How was it received?  Would you do it again? Unfortunately, scheduling doesn't allow it to be done during Nov/Dec. Thanks, ...

Basic tech mentor needed in Cincinnati Area

Posted By Janet Cain 05-29-2018 14:54
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Each year I direct an MTI KIDS show in an elementary cafeteria and a MTI Jr. show in a Performing Arts Center.  I am now ready to leave behind my CD player and advance into the modern age.  However, I need some guidance (and in person would be best) because my knowledge is very limited.  I think I ...

RE: Pippin Revival - High School level

Posted By Janet Cain 02-13-2018 07:03
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Our local high school did Pippin 4 years ago.  We live in a generally conservative community and there are many for whom the annual high school show is the only theater they attend.  The audience reaction was supportive, but many were offended by the language and themes.  It was toned down (the bed scene ...

RE: Programming Question

Posted By Janet Cain 12-09-2017 09:05
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I think this is a fine idea.  I would try to theme it as a celebration of Berlin.  2018 will be the 130 anniversary of his birth and 2019 will be the 30 anniversary of his death. I consider White Christmas a guilty pleasure of mine.  I see it every year.  In my opinion the biggest challenges to doing ...