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RE: The ever dreaded show selection

Posted By Ray Karns 01-03-2020 10:10
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We just did a play called But Why Bump Off Barnaby. It was a lot of fun and the kids and audience really enjoyed it. It has a fun set with a lot of trick scenery. Good luck. I hope you find what you're looking for. ------------------------------ Ray Karns Theatre Teacher Wakefield School The Plains ...

RE: Too Much Drama in Into the Woods Jr.

Posted By Ray Karns 12-04-2019 08:25
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I know I've had years like that as well. Is there any possibility of changing the show. Maybe do a smaller cast musical such as "Little Shop of Horrors" so the accountable ones aren't left out. It would be a hassle but might solve your problem. Good luck and keep plugging along. ------------------------------ ...

RE: Edinburgh Fringe Fest

Posted By Ray Karns 11-19-2019 11:24
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We took a play called Play On! by Rick Abbot. Just remember that you have only two hours for your performance and that include load-in and load-out time. They will explain all this but you have to have to get rights for the UK and not the US. Often different publishers. ------------------------------ ...

RE: Edinburgh Fringe Fest

Posted By Ray Karns 11-18-2019 09:29
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I took a group there with the American High School Theatre Festival a couple of years ago. It was a great experience. My kids got a lot out of it and Edinburgh and the Fringe are amazing. I will say that it's pretty expensive and required a lot of work getting the kids to rehearse during the summer but ...

Soundboard available

Posted By Ray Karns 08-19-2019 19:18
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Hello theatre hive, I have a soundboard available. We’ve upgraded ours and are looking to move this one out of storage. It works perfectly well and it’s a Yamaha MG32/14fx. I’ve attached pics. It’s $500 + shipping or best offer. Let me know if you are interested. Ray Karns Theatre director Wakefield ...

RE: Thunder Sheet

Posted By Ray Karns 11-13-2018 09:49
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I use a sight called freesound.org and have found many recordings of actual thunder. They have a myriad of other sound effects as well. ------------------------------ Ray Karns Theatre Teacher Wakefield School The Plains VA ------------------------------

Little Shop

Posted By Ray Karns 08-20-2018 17:25
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Hi All, I’m doing Little Shop of Horrors this fall. I’m wondering what y’all have done for a dentist chair. Sent from my iPad

RE: Serious Drama to Showcase Male Actor

Posted By Ray Karns 05-15-2018 08:03
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We did The Elephant Man last year because I also had a very strong male lead. It was a very powerful show and my student won awards for it. He had to contort his body for the whole show. It wasn't easy but people are still talking about over a year later. ------------------------------ Ray Karns ...

RE: Miracle Worker Ladder

Posted By Ray Karns 01-27-2018 10:16
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When we did it a couple of years ago, we had the same problem. Our solution was to have the ladder carried across the stage and to then place it where the audience couldn't see it. Keller crawled up and stuck his head through the window and made it look as though he was helping her down when in reality ...

RE: Miracle worker pump

Posted By Ray Karns 10-13-2017 08:16
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I did this show a few years ago. I found one at the local Tractor Supply. It was a smaller one but we made it work with the well that we built. Here's a link to the site. Good luckhttps://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/cast-iron-pitcher-pump

RE: XXXL Suit for Harvey

Posted By Ray Karns 09-27-2017 08:06
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I did this show a couple of years ago and I didn't have anyone actually playing Harvey. The actor playing Elwood just spoke to him as if he were there the whole time. We had doors that opened and closed by themselves, etc. It was very effective and challenging for the actor.

RE: 12 Angry Jurors Knife

Posted By Ray Karns 09-22-2017 08:01
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When we did it about 4 years ago, I used two of those switchblade combs, removed the comb and replaced it with a very heavy duty and stiff foil that looked like a blade. They still worked like a switchblade. We did not, however, stab it into the table. I just had them lay it on the table. I may be wrong ...

RE: Looking to rent Little Mermaid

Posted By Ray Karns 07-29-2017 08:15
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I've used Kansas City Costumes and been very happy with their service and quality. Sent from my iPad

RE: Beauty and the Beast Costumes

Posted By Ray Karns 06-29-2017 21:46
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We just did B&B this past year. While we ended up making most of our costumes, I did find a company called Heartland Costumes that was pretty reasonable. Sent from my iPad

RE: Beauty and the Beast Jr.

Posted By Ray Karns 06-18-2017 11:07
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Heartland costumes has the rose that you can rent for a pretty reasonable price. Sent from my iPad

RE: Looking for plays for all male cast and play for all female cast

Posted By Ray Karns 06-07-2017 15:23
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Have you thought of 12 Angry Men/Women/Jurors. We did it a few years ago and it was a big hit.

RE: Beauty and the Beast Costumes

Posted By Ray Karns 04-14-2017 13:32
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We are out of school today so I'll send a list of what we have and pictures on Monday. ------------------------------ Ray Karns Theatre Teacher Wakefield School The Plains VA ------------------------------

RE: Charlie's Aunt

Posted By Ray Karns 04-13-2017 13:45
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Thank you all. Especially to the Samuel French rep. That does clarify it. ------------------------------ Ray Karns Theatre Teacher Wakefield School The Plains VA ------------------------------

Charlie's Aunt

Posted By Ray Karns 04-12-2017 14:04
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Does anyone know if Charlie's Aunt is in the public domain? It was first performed in 1892 so it should be but Samuel French charges royalties for it. ------------------------------ Ray Karns Theatre Teacher Wakefield School The Plains VA ------------------------------

RE: In need of musical suggestion

Posted By Ray Karns 04-12-2017 10:58
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We just did Beauty and the Beast. Your baritone could be the Beast and your alto could be Belle. She's really not very high. You would still have to figure out Gaston. We were sold out every night (a first ever) and it brought in huge amounts of income from tickets. A lot of work but the kids were totally ...