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West Side Story

Posted By Robert Putka 05-02-2019 14:53
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Hi all,Any thoughts concerning producing West Side Story? I am fully aware that MTI states that casting the show should be sensitive to diversity. Can/should this show still be produced in venues where the student population is less diverse? The piece is a great teaching tool for understanding through ...

RE: Antigone vs. Crucible

Posted By Robert Putka 04-10-2019 09:03
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We wrapped up "The Crucible" in late February with wonderful audience response, intense language and all. I did the the show with relative "newbies" and they were magnificent. It's a very intense experience and a lot of of hard work, but worth every minute. Those kids were so proud of their accomplishment, ...

Hello all, I am looking for a somewhat shortened or edited version of "A Midsummer Night's Dream"

Posted By Robert Putka 04-04-2019 06:37
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Mary Poppins Flying Substitutions

Posted By Robert Putka 04-11-2018 08:55
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Any ideas from anyone out there that were unable to fly Mary and Bert.... What did you do?

Mary Poppins Costumes

Posted By Robert Putka 01-14-2018 11:03
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Hello,Anyone in the northeast Ohio area have any "Mary Poppins"costumes to loan or rent? We are Stow Munroe Falls High School, and will be performing the show the last weekend in April. We have a rather large cast and are in need to fill in especially for the"word shop" or "Jolly Holiday" scenes? Thanks, ...

RE: Fringe Festival

Posted By Robert Putka 04-04-2017 12:14
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Hello, I have had the same question myself, from time to time, but, whether it is a "true" honor does not matter! It is an extremely wonderful opportunity for our students to perform in this international venue with like minded students. We've gone two time in four years, and yes, it was an exhausting ...

The Cappies

Posted By Robert Putka 02-23-2016 07:01
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Has anyone been, or presently involved in the Cappie program? I've been approached to come on board to the program in my area. This is something new to us here. I've seen other regions in the country participate, and am curious for feedback, good, bad, or indifferent!Robert J. PutkaStow-Munroe Falls ...

RE: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)

Posted By Robert Putka 10-31-2014 07:03
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We did it as our piece at the American High School Theatre Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland in 2013 and was well received. I found it to be remarkably flexible for casting, assigning the roles randomly with both boys and girls. We had a cast of 10. It is simple to stage, and very easy to travel. The only ...

RE: Ideas for student-directed One Acts?

Posted By Robert Putka 05-27-2014 08:13
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Try "Almost Maine", a charming, offbeat series of short one act plays, all taking place in the fictional town of the same name. I had seniors direct each piece, with great audience response. Short and easy for students to handle. You may also try any of the David Ives' one act plays. Again, great response ...

RE:Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Posted By Robert Putka 04-22-2014 08:30
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We went to the Fringe last August, and it was an awesome experience! Well worth the hard work to raise funds to go. We were able to defray each student's cost to attend by about 1,700.00 each through group fundraising, making it a bit more accessible. I did find some resistance from students, but certainly ...