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RE: Another Workshop for Teaching Improv/Theatre Games on Zoom

Posted By Ted Curry 08-21-2020 11:56
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Was this filmed? I will teach Improv next semester. I would love to see this as a reference if we are still distant! -- Ted Curry MSODDirector of Performing Arts, Drama Director and FacultySt. Ignatius College Preparatory 2001 37th Avenue San Francisco, CA 94116

RE: Distant Learning Theatre Games

Posted By Ted Curry 08-16-2020 15:09
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The online webinar that EdTA put together was great. It centered me along the lines of storytelling. -- Ted Curry MSODDirector of Performing Arts, Drama Director and FacultySt. Ignatius College Preparatory 2001 37th Avenue San Francisco, CA 94116

Distant Learning Theatre Games

Posted By Ted Curry 07-20-2020 12:35
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Looking for some theatre games for high school level actors that can be effectively done on Zoom. Or looking for resources of theatre games that can be done on zoom. I have found some wonderful games that would be more effective for lower grade levels - but nothing that would be geared more toward high ...

RE: Culturally appropriate makeup for Addams Family Musical

Posted By Ted Curry 09-01-2019 13:55
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We just did AF last Spring and we had a variety of skin tones in our Ancestors.  We used a grey base for everyone that was lightly applied to allow their own skin tone to blend.  We then used Purples and dark grays for shadows.  All the wigs were Grey.  We did wig everyone All the best ------- ...

RE: Culturally appropriate makeup for Addams Family Musical

Posted By Ted Curry 09-01-2019 13:54
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RE: gun in WEST SIDE STORY

Posted By Ted Curry 02-19-2019 08:58
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We used a prop gun on stage and a starter pistol off stage.  We wanted to be as safe as possible.  It was times and no one in the audience had any idea. ------------------------------ Ted Curry Pleasant Hill CA ------------------------------

RE: Students Dropping Shows

Posted By Ted Curry 01-20-2019 14:30
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I, of course, have the same problem.  I double cast and sometimes triple cast to give more people the opportunity.  I do not rotate - I cast who is best of the role.  I never want to put anyone on stage who can't handle the role.  Life lesson - not everyone gets what they want.   I often times have leads ...

RE: Wagon - Young Frankenstein

Posted By Ted Curry 01-16-2019 09:52
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Our Wagon was a forced perspective platform that was lifted and placed on regular casters.  The unit was covered in black fabric then several hula skirts.  We covered her with a tiki beach umbrella.  The Wagon wheels where simply attached to the sided of the platform.  With all the hay and the dark lighting ...

RE: Wagon - Young Frankenstein

Posted By Ted Curry 01-16-2019 09:51
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RE: Looking for A Christmas One Act

Posted By Ted Curry 09-04-2018 09:04
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Best Christmas Pageant Ever ------------------------------ Ted Curry Pleasant Hill CA ------------------------------

RE: An Opportunity

Posted By Ted Curry 08-27-2018 09:00
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I am interested in learning more about it as well! Thank you for bringing this to our attention. ------------------------------ Ted Curry St. Ignatius College Prep San Francisco CA ------------------------------

RE: Producing Legally Blonde

Posted By Ted Curry 05-13-2018 11:00
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We just closed Legally Blonde and we do not have a fly space.   We did sets that were more representational.  Used allot of furniture.  We do have a nice budget - but I know the show can be done (set wise) rather simply.  The costumes where our bigger expense.  We had a great time doing the show.   ...

RE: Producing Legally Blonde

Posted By Ted Curry 05-13-2018 10:59
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RE: Scheduling Conflicts

Posted By Ted Curry 01-22-2018 09:42
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What are your typical rehearsal start and end times for high school troupes on mainstage productions? School gets out at 2:30 so we start at 2:45.  We rehearsal for Plays 3 days a week and for musical 5 days a week.  We rehearse until 6:00 because school bus leave at 6:00 (5:55 for those taking ...

RE: Battery Powered Marquee

Posted By Ted Curry 01-10-2018 13:39
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I asked my TD and here is what he said  - don't know if this helps Without knowing what the proscenium is made of or how big it is, I'm guessing it must be light enough for two people to carry and hold it up. A search on Amazon for "battery operated ball lights" cam up with some LED christmas lights ...

5 Fifth - work load

Posted By Ted Curry 10-18-2017 18:20
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Our school is in the process of assessing our work load. I would love to know:1) How many classes do you teach (what is a full time load)?2) Do you receive stipends for directing shows (what is that based on (hours, number of students)?3) Are you required to proctor lunch4) Are you required to proctor ...

RE: Chicago

Posted By Ted Curry 08-31-2017 09:20
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We did Chicago a few years ago and what I heard most from the admin was they were worried about the costumes - they had the Broadway revival in their mind - so we were mindful of the costumes  - ensemble we dressed as men, Merry Murderess we dressed in period dresses -  and had zero push back.  The show ...

RE: Double casting

Posted By Ted Curry 08-27-2017 11:31
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I have only double and sometimes triple cast my productions and have been doing this for 20 years.  I do not use understudies - if they are good enough to understudy the part they are good enough to share the part.  Understudy system sets up another clique level and in high school that is the last thing ...

RE: Question for those who rent props/costumes

Posted By Ted Curry 07-25-2017 11:55
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Thanks for the plug - we have a great stock and would love to rent to other high schools - the revenue helps fund our costume department plus we try to keep the cost down.  We are in a three year process to inventory and label all the costumes thanks to Costume Theatre Inventory resources who we met ...

RE: Set Design Questions about My Fair Lady

Posted By Ted Curry 09-14-2016 09:36
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We did an open set. We had four very large pillars that stayed on stage and moved to various parts of the stage to create different looks. We also had two set pieces (6'x2') that had generic English town on one side (double doors & windows) and library on other (double door entry to library - book wall ...