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Okay another idea I'm playing around with is doing a show that can be done all girls one night and all guys the next...any ideas? ------------------------------ Melanie Duke ------------------------------

I want to do two small cast shows in the fall. I thinking something like Dear Elizabeth or maybe Love Letters for one. But I need another show idea that would be appropriate for high schoolers and mostly girls. Any ideas? ------------------------------ Melanie Duke ------------------------------

I am staging Sleeping Beauty and want to cover myself (legally) on all sides. I'm having the student's parents sign general waivers and am adding an extra one for the kiss at end, just to be safe. I'm having trouble with professional terminology for this...any thoughts? It can be short and to the point! ...

Alright - another small town theater teacher question! I'm directing Sleeping Beauty by Charles Way this Spring. My Sleeping Beauty and Prince do not feel comfortable having their first kisses be on stage (understandable). I'm not sure how to stage the final kiss without ruining the iconic Sleeping ...

I think as long as wigs/ maybe clothes look similar, you should be fine! Audiences tend to be pretty forgiving when it comes to "doubles". ------------------------------ Melanie Duke ------------------------------

I've worked with temporary hair dye but it didn't come out vibrant enough when the stage lights came on. Wigs are much more reliable, in my opinion. ------------------------------ Melanie Duke ------------------------------

Thank you! That's super helpful!! I found our Spring show from playsfornewaudiences.org! Glad that it comes well recommended. ------------------------------ Melanie Duke ------------------------------

Hello all! I am a theatre teacher in a rural school where the theatre department has been lacking for the past few years. This is a very conservative community and I am trying to find shows that will not offend but will also not put my high school students to sleep. Right now, we're just doing straight ...