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Patricia Giles

Theatre Director,
Hardaway High School

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Theatre Director,
Hardaway High School

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Suggested Sound App for Ipad

Posted By Patricia Giles 12-28-2023 14:14
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Hello, I'm excited to produce Once On This Island in April 2024. I've been using my Media Player on my laptop for sound with limited success. I recently purchased a new Ipad and I would like upgrade to a quality sound app. I was going to use QLab but I all of my devices are PC (not Apple) and they ...

Peter and the Starcatcher One-Act

Posted By Patricia Giles 10-29-2023 10:09
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Just finished one-act competition and it's "yoga pants" time! I only have one more one-competition before I retire and I'm considering doing Peter and the Starcatcher. I have 3 questions. 1) Has anyone done this show for a high school one-act competiton? 2) Does anyone have a 45 (or so) minute cutting ...

RE: Talent Show Fundraiser

Posted By Patricia Giles 07-08-2023 12:27
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Great advice! I'm going to compile all of this great information and discuss it with my colleagues. Thank you so much! ------------------------------ Patricia Giles Theatre Director Hardaway High School GA ------------------------------

Talent Show Fundraiser

Posted By Patricia Giles 07-07-2023 13:38
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Hello, I've been teaching over 20 years but I thought I would try something different this year for a fundraiser. I would like to do a school-wide high school talent show. I really don't know where to start so I'm asking for any advice that anyone can give to make it successful. I would also like ...

Fog Machine?

Posted By Patricia Giles 09-12-2017 08:58
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Hello, I'm working on Triangle by Laurie Brooks for my one-act competition show. Since it's set in a sewing sweat shop, I would like to have the sound and look of "steam" during the transitions. I have a $500 budget to get a really good fog machine to create that effect. Could any recommend a good ...

RE: New Production Class

Posted By Patricia Giles 07-07-2017 11:00
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Hello Lori, Yes, my district/state has standards for this type of class and I do plan to incorporate them. I'm looking for advice on how to deal with structure, assessment, classroom management, etc.  Thanks to this forum I now have a place to start.  Patricia Giles ------------------------------ ...

RE: New Production Class

Posted By Patricia Giles 07-07-2017 10:54
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Thank you very much Phillip! You gave me many resources to research and consider when designing the curriculum. Sadly, I don't have the resources to include all that I would like to do (no shop except for construction class, no lighting/light board except for rented "tree lights", etc.) but it gives ...

RE: "Tracks" by Peter Tarsi

Posted By Patricia Giles 07-05-2017 15:42
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I would like to piggy back on this tread if I may. I always have student directors for our spring one-act and they have picked this show. The problem is that I really wanted them to choose a larger cast show since this can be a recruiting tool for younger/inexperienced actors. Do any of you have ideas ...

New Production Class

Posted By Patricia Giles 07-05-2017 13:12
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Hello, I hope that this finds you enjoying much deserved time off. I'm excited that this year my administration has allowed me to create a new theatre production class. The concept behind the class is that these are chosen students who have completed the first level class and have a ...

Foley Sound Effects Advice

Posted By Patricia Giles 09-23-2015 06:32
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Hello, I'm doing a physical theatre production of Animal Farm and I would like to foley a thunderstorm and gun shots. Any advice is appreciated. Thank you. Trish Giles ------------------------------ Patricia Giles Theatre Director Columbus ...

RE: Tech Equipment Advice

Posted By Patricia Giles 09-11-2015 06:27
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Thank you Amy! I will definitely check these out. :) ------------------------------ Patricia Giles Theatre Director Columbus GA ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 09-10-2015 15:19 From: Amy Ariel Subject: Tech Equipment ...

Tech Equipment Advice

Posted By Patricia Giles 09-10-2015 07:31
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Hello Everyone, I recently was given a grant and I would like to buy really important equipment for my poverty stricken theatre program. It's very important that I make wise decisions. 1) I have a very large space and I would like to purchase two quality followspots that can be placed relatively ...

Commedia Show Large Cast (at least 30)

Posted By Patricia Giles 05-14-2015 07:50
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Hello! Does anyone know of a good Commedia show (preferably a one-act) that is large cast (or can be expanded to 30 or more actors)? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you! ------------------------------ Patricia Giles Theatre Director Columbus GA ----------------------- ...

Larger Cast One-Act - Social Issue

Posted By Patricia Giles 11-16-2014 10:13
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Hello, I'm looking for a quality larger cast (25 or more) one-act that works with an important social issue. It would be great if it were an ensemble cast and/or a series of vignettes. Any suggestions would be appreciated. ------------------------------------------- Patricia Giles Theatre ...

RE: Light Weight Touring Flats

Posted By Patricia Giles 08-23-2014 15:32
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Thank you very much! I will definitely look into buying these. Just a couple more questions. What company would you recommend that I buy them from? Do you think I should buy 4 x 8 sheets or do you think that it will appear to be too short on-stage? Do you know if they come in 4 x 10 sheets? --- ...

Light Weight Touring Flats

Posted By Patricia Giles 08-21-2014 06:50
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Hello, I really need advice for my one-act competition set (The Savage Dilemma by John Patrick). It's an interior and it has to be free standing and fit in a 10 x 10 space. I need very lightweight and very durable 4 x 8 wall (flats?) to be hinged like a fan. Does anyone know what I should buy? Thank ...

Female Heavy Quality Dramatic Scripts

Posted By Patricia Giles 05-27-2014 11:20
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Hello! I hope that you all are either enjoying your summer or are getting close to the end. June is almost here! I have enjoyed several years of having strong male interest in my program. Sadly I just lost 24 seniors and most of them were males. I would like to find a meaty dramatic competition ...

RE:Funniest Shows: Plays or Musicals

Posted By Patricia Giles 05-02-2014 12:45
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The funniest show we have ever done was The Love of Three Oranges by Hillary Dipiano. In my 12 years of teaching, this was favorite comedy. It's gender flexible, suits a larger or smaller cast. It really let's your actor flex their comedy muscles. I have never seen an audience laugh so hard. I don't ...

RE:Cell Phones - The Great Distraction

Posted By Patricia Giles 03-27-2014 14:41
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Hello, At the first rehearsal, I provide large index cards and have each student write their name and decorate the card. These are "cradles" for their "babies" (phones). At the edge of the stage I have a cell phone "day care" where the phone are placed. If a phone vibrates we can see which phone ...

High School One-Act Suggestions

Posted By Patricia Giles 02-08-2014 19:20
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Hello, I'm really excited about this community and the potential for educators to communicate better and help each other. This is my first challenge for you. I am always looking for quality high school one-act competition shows. I'm looking for the following: 1) It needs to be 45 - 50 minutes ...