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Kristina Cummins

Theatre Teacher / Director,
Capital High School

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Theatre Teacher / Director,
Capital High School
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Updated Theatre Safety Videos??

Posted By Kristina Cummins 11-12-2023 17:18
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Hello all! I'm gearing up for Theatre Safety training and set construction unit. I have old videos I've used in the past, but was wondering if there is anything new out there that can give students a general training on theatre safety? ------------------------------ Kristina Cummins Theatre Teacher, ...

"The Play That Goes Wrong" rights for the Duran, Duran music?

Posted By Kristina Cummins 09-17-2023 14:01
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For those of you who produced The Play That Goes Wrong, who did you contact to obtain the Theatrical Rights to use the Duran, Duran music? I don't know where to start my search. ------------------------------ Kristina Cummins Theatre Teacher, Capital High School Co-Chapter Director Washington State ...

RE: Rethinking Theatre 1

Posted By Kristina Cummins 05-31-2022 16:26
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I'm really interested in your book. How can I purchase a copy? Thanks! ------------------------------ Kristina Cummins Theatre Teacher, Capital High School Co-Chapter Director Washington State Thespians ------------------------------

RE: Delayed Induction Materials

Posted By Kristina Cummins 05-24-2022 12:22
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Hello Hans, Any chance you have a certificate for Honorary Thespians? I'm inducting two tonight and would love to have something to hand out to them. :) ------------------------------ Kristina Cummins Theatre Teacher, Capital High School Co-Chapter Director Washington State Thespians ------------ ...

Stagecraft 2 Frameworks

Posted By Kristina Cummins 03-07-2022 13:57
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Hello all! I'm hoping to offer a Stagecraft 2 course next year and would love to see some sample Frameworks. Does anyone have Frameworks to share?? Thank you! ------------------------------ Kristina Cummins Theatre Teacher, Capital High School Co-Chapter Director Washington State Thespians -- ...

RE: Question about the NCCAS standards

Posted By Kristina Cummins 10-12-2021 10:49
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It is on page 5 - the second block of purple is Anchor Standard 6. -- Kristina Cummins Pronouns: she/herCapital High School NBCT English/ Language ArtsTheatre Teacher / DirectorCo-Director Washington State Thespian Board(360) 596-8053

Monologues around disabillities

Posted By Kristina Cummins 10-07-2021 12:56
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I have a student who has been recently dealing with some physical disabilities.  They are interested in finding a monologue that either addresses a character dealing with a disability or written by a playwright with a disability.  Any recommendations? ------------------------------ Kristina Cummins ...

RE: Needs for new Black Box and Scene Shop

Posted By Kristina Cummins 07-07-2021 12:07
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Thank you all for your knowledgeable responses!  I should have clarified that all the big, essential decisions were made ages ago.  It was affirming as I read your lists to go - yep, we are on track for that!  :) This is an exciting, and somewhat overwhelming process, and it is helpful to be reminded ...

Needs for new Black Box and Scene Shop

Posted By Kristina Cummins 06-21-2021 13:03
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Hello hive-mind... I'm in a unique and enviable position where I can ask for what I want in my new scene shop and Black Box space.  We are building a new PAC, and are at the tail end of the construction.  I've been asked to send a wish list of what I want to outfit the new spaces, and I'm truly at ...

Performing with Music Tracks

Posted By Kristina Cummins 04-26-2021 17:31
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Hello hive mind... So, I've never produced a musical without live musicians. and a pit conductor.  My Music Director wonders if she should be conducting the singers using the tracks during the performance and where we should place her. Have any of you come across this and what do you do? Thanks! ...

RE: Virtual Variety show rights

Posted By Kristina Cummins 04-10-2021 22:00
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Given the strict rules around licensing and copyright, I've avoided trying to piece together any type of review or variety show.  I've discovered the MTI has 10 Minute Musicals you can license.  I've selected 5 that I'm producing this spring.  They are relatively inexpensive and supports new and up and ...

RE: A free Zoom recording of a production

Posted By Kristina Cummins 11-20-2020 11:35
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Congratulations Gai!  What a great project. I'm extremely proud of our finished production of Clue, Stay at Home Version.  Here is the trailer I created.  The show is clunky and glitchy, relying completely on students' individual wi-fi; but it has moments of brilliance and we learned SO MUCH during ...

RE: Best Murder Mystery Plays

Posted By Kristina Cummins 07-09-2020 16:00
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I second Rehearsal for Murder.   I've also had some fun with a show called Murder's in the Heir by Billy St. John.  The audience votes during intermission on the murderer, and there are different endings.  I had MANY folks attend multiple nights so they could try to vote in a different ending.  SUPER ...

RE: Best Murder Mystery Plays

Posted By Kristina Cummins 07-09-2020 15:58
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I second Rehearsal for Murder. I've also had some fun with a show called Murder's in the Heir by Billy St. John. The audience votes during intermission on the murderer, and there are different endings. I had MANY folks attend multiple nights so they could try to vote in a different ending. SUPER FUN! ...

RE: Improv/Acting: Need A Zoom Guest Speaker/Instructor? CsZ Shows!

Posted By Kristina Cummins 05-17-2020 15:19
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THANKS BJ!!!  It was SO much fun to have you work with my students.  It was a quirky group that showed up and you found ways to engage even more more shy and reluctant players!  I hope to use some video links to create assignments for students and I will continue to encourage them to attend your live ...

RE: Free stage models for use with SketchUp

Posted By Kristina Cummins 04-23-2020 14:10
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I'd love this!  My April 30th is booked pretty solid - strange in this day of "stay at home."  Any chance you can record your Zoom training and make it available for those who cannot attend? Thanks, George! ------------------------------ Kristina Cummins Olympia WA ------------------------- ...

RE: Creating a "Black Box" classroom

Posted By Kristina Cummins 02-11-2020 23:22
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Thanks for your input.  We are taking our existing stage space (walling off the proscenium arch) and transforming it into a classroom.  Therefore, we already have the grid, lights, curtains, etc.  A theatrical company is helping with this part of the transformation.  This space is approximately 50' wide ...

Creating a "Black Box" classroom

Posted By Kristina Cummins 02-07-2020 22:54
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Hello all! I am in a lovely situation where our school is building a new theatre and transforming our existing stage into a Black Box Drama Classroom.  So, I was given a catalog and asked what I need to furnish this space.  This room will be used to teach Intro and Advanced theatre and Stagecraft ...

Obtaining music rights

Posted By Kristina Cummins 11-04-2019 13:29
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Does anyone have a contract with a company for music rights for play performances?  I usually avoid using popular music as pre/post show or even music within a production; however, I have a student who would like access to a song for his Student Directed One-Act.  I'm curious on the cost and effort it ...

RE: Curtains the Musical--Offensive?

Posted By Kristina Cummins 09-10-2019 22:07
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Thank you for asking this question!  I also have a concern about this scene.  Has anyone reached out to TRW about making changes to this scene? ------------------------------ Kristina Cummins Olympia WA ------------------------------