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Rules for Parents and Students

Posted By Darren Means 03-27-2018 15:24
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I know this discussion has been had before, but I would like to come up with a general list of rules for parents and students for the academic year. Quite a few of us are not teachers, nor a part of the curriculum, but act as either adjunct or extracurricular program directors. I myself am a Network ...

RE: eligibility?

Posted By Darren Means 03-30-2017 13:00
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Contact your state chapter as it varies by state. ------------------------------ Darren Laughlin Means Drama Director/Troupe Leader Asst District Network Administrator Hardin High School/Hardin Middle School Hardin MT ------------------------------

RE: Awards Ceremonies and Gender

Posted By Darren Means 03-30-2017 12:57
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My solution is to offer two "Best" awards in each category with no gender specification. That way if your top two performers happen to be both female or both male, then you can award them that way. It also eliminates gender issues. ------------------------------ Darren Laughlin Means Drama Director/Troupe ...

Documents

Posted By Darren Means 03-30-2017 12:53
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So I poured through the catalogue, and cannot find where to purchase the point records. Am I just missing them or do I need to go somewhere else? ------------------------------ Darren Laughlin Means Drama Director/Troupe Leader Asst District Network Administrator Hardin High School/Hardin Middle ...

RE: Copyright law for song lyrics in an original one-act

Posted By Darren Means 01-06-2016 17:42
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There is a allowance called "Fair Use". Although in speaking once to a copyright attorney, it is more of a defense. He explained it this way. "Fair Use is what a defendant defends himself with once litigation has been initiated". He told me that there is no real cut and dry answer to this because Copyright ...

RE: Creating Letterhead

Posted By Darren Means 12-17-2015 09:48
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Perfect! Thanks so much. ------------------------------ Darren Laughlin Means Drama Director Asst District Network Administrator Hardin High School/Hardin Middle School Hardin MT

Creating Letterhead

Posted By Darren Means 12-16-2015 18:39
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What are the limitations for using ITS or ETA logos/imagery for creating troop letterhead? Is there a resource someone can direct me to? ------------------------------ Darren Laughlin Means Drama Director Asst District Network Administrator Hardin High School/Hardin Middle School Hardin MT ...

RE: proof of permission to perform?

Posted By Darren Means 12-16-2015 10:02
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I'm from Montana and because the festivals are run though the and at University of Montana, they are pretty strict. We are required to show either proof of licensure, or proof that it is in the public domain. I myself, am very strict about this and I honestly believe that our board would be strict on ...

RE: 9 volt rechargeables for mic transmitters

Posted By Darren Means 12-09-2015 11:16
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yes the 700mAh, would be better if you have long running plays. If you are using NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) batteries, then you should upgrade to NiMH (Nickel metal Hydride). Store time is not very good for either but much worse for NiCad. With NiMH, you should never let them run completely dead or else ...

RE: Censorship of High Schools Plays

Posted By Darren Means 04-01-2015 11:44
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I live in a fairly small community that is very conservative when it comes to a play's subject matter. I have never been censored, but then again, I live in a small community that is very conservative when it comes to a play's subject matter... I'm careful about the subjects I choose as a result, so ...

RE: Fake Fireworks for You Can't Take It With

Posted By Darren Means 03-11-2015 17:05
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Using a table that pulled out to add a leaf, we replaced the leaf with a board that had a hole cut out of one end. I took a red strobe and mounted it to the bottom of the table. I then ran a hose from a smoke machine hidden under the table to that hole. All of this was hidden by a large table cloth, ...

Recruiting

Posted By Darren Means 03-11-2015 16:54
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I am from a School that tops out at 400 students. Normally, this time of year, I am fighting to get male actors to fill needed slots. This year is different, in that I have all the male I need, but I only have two females to fill seven rolls. There is so much going on this time of year with Track and ...

RE: How does your school deal with tired actors after a show?

Posted By Darren Means 02-12-2015 10:59
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There is no district wide edict here about students missing days not being able to perform (the district provides none of the funding, it is all raised by the drama club), but it is my personal rule. I narrowed performances to Friday and Saturday only in order to minimize the effect. I also have to consider ...

RE: Indian (country) costumes

Posted By Darren Means 02-12-2015 10:34
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I read this as "Indian Country" costumes, which is how we refer to the land on, and around the reservations here in Montana. As a native American director in our school district, I take no offense at being called Indian, unless it is used in a pejorative manor. Digression aside is there a sizable Indian ...

RE: Copyright for script

Posted By Darren Means 12-08-2014 14:25
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Thank you all for the great advice. I will keep it all in mind, and remember you all in my will. It will say: "I remember [insert name here]. ------------------------------------------- Darren Means Hardin MT -------------------------------------------

RE: Directing Pay

Posted By Darren Means 12-02-2014 11:45
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We have a pretty low pay scale for directors here, around 1.5k for the year. It is just about the same pay as assistant coaches, so you really have to love the craft. ------------------------------------------- Darren Means Hardin MT -------------------------------------------

Copyright for script

Posted By Darren Means 12-02-2014 11:30
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Hi all. I am a new troop leader and any help is greatly appreciated. I am in the process of writing a script for our spring play and I think the idea is good (even if the application is a bit clunky). My question is for those of you you have experience in this. What is the easiest way to copyright script ...

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