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RE: Feedback from high school colleagues

Posted By Irene Imboden 05-30-2019 06:24
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1. There is an administrator present for our fall production but not for rehearsals, build days (weekend) our one=act or cabaret style performances. They do not attend our awards at the end of the year either. I work often with diabetic students and got permission to have a small fridge in the backstage ...

RE: Script Approval in Your District?

Posted By Irene Imboden 04-01-2019 06:36
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When I worked for my first Drama Coach position-was considered suburban at that time but would probably be classified urban at this time (I was there 1991-93), I had my script not only read, but I was handed a sheet of page by page "you can't say this, you can't say that." Since I also had no control ...

RE: Female Jesus in Godspell

Posted By Irene Imboden 03-16-2019 11:14
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I've seen a female Jesus (played as a woman) in productions of Godspell and Jesus Christ Superstar. I'm personally very liberal but I live in a very conservative area in Ohio. I wasn't offended and I'm not sure if any audience members were. ------------------------------ Irene Imboden Teacher/ Drama ...

RE: drummer West Side story

Posted By Irene Imboden 03-11-2019 06:30
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I'd call around to every high school near you! Ask the band teachers for recommendations. Colleges may also have some students who are available. ------------------------------ Irene Imboden Teacher/ Drama Director Troy City Schools OH ------------------------------

RE: Lyrics concern

Posted By Irene Imboden 02-20-2019 11:10
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Just write to the licensing house and ask if you can make the change. I've never been told no when I've asked Samuel French, Dramatists, Playscripts, Heuer, etc. ------------------------------ Irene Imboden Teacher/ Drama Director Troy City Schools OH ------------------------------

RE: Budgeting Lesson Plan?

Posted By Irene Imboden 10-13-2018 10:13
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I do but I do not go into the ins and outs of a contract--I just mention that there is one and how much royalties are for plays vs. the formula for musicals. If you want, I can send the page I use to have students fill out. I clip play or musical descriptions from the print catalogues I get and have ...

RE: Resouces for student with cerebral palsy

Posted By Irene Imboden 10-11-2018 10:16
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I'm working with a student with a different disability but still has speech difficulties. I didn't work with the speech pathologist only because it is not listed on his IEP. My school is pretty strict when it comes to not overwriting or over reaching IEP paperwork. I've made different allowances ...

RE: Choreography for Musical Theater

Posted By Irene Imboden 10-11-2018 10:14
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I have dance training but am not exclusively a choreographer: I'm a director who can choreograph. I'd never just make up a dance on the spot. Fix and adjust, yes, but never just go in cold. I start with the sheet music because I do read music and I use those notes and notation to get ideas. I'd do historic ...

RE: Troupe Member Privileges

Posted By Irene Imboden 10-12-2017 08:52
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In our program I have a * to designate Member of International Thespian Troupe 1553, a **Denotes Honor Bar member and a +Perfect Rehearsal Attendance. In Ohio, you must be an inducted Thespian to audition for our state show, for our scholarships and to run for STO. I also award a Varsity Letter at ...

RE: Absences for performance/presentation based classes

Posted By Irene Imboden 10-12-2017 08:50
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I schedule performances a few days in advance so groups would know which four groups perform on Monday, four on Tuesday, etc. If someone is absent from a group on the day they are scheduled to perform, I ask someone from the class to take a script and read along. The show must go on. It's on the absent ...

RE: 12 Angry Jurors Knife

Posted By Irene Imboden 09-22-2017 16:29
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I bought two of the switchblade combs and stripped off the comb part. From that far away, no one could see the blade was just the metal housing that remained. ------------------------------ Irene Imboden Teacher/ Drama Director Troy City Schools OH ------------------------------

RE: Lettering in Art

Posted By Irene Imboden 09-10-2017 09:07
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I award a letter for Thespians. All of the work is tied to the performing arts: Theatre and Dance. I don't include music since they have their own organization and I only include visual art if it is used in set creation, publicity, etc. Our school follows the ITS awarding of points and we have ...

RE: You Can't Take It With You Help

Posted By Irene Imboden 09-04-2017 09:14
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If I have a turnout that small, I cast what I can and then I recruit. I'd approach a student in my drama classes, find out what other commitments/activities he or she has, give them a copy of the rehearsal schedule and then say "I have a part you'd be perfect for." ------------------------------ ...

RE: Chicago

Posted By Irene Imboden 08-31-2017 16:27
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I work in a very conservative district and we did Chicago with minimal language changes. Our costumes were not skimpy, more of a "high end" styled look. We received nothing but positive feedback on the show. ------------------------------ Irene Imboden Teacher/ Drama Director Troy City Schools ...

RE: Seeking Pride and Prejudice Costumes & suggestions

Posted By Irene Imboden 10-02-2016 18:31
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We build periaktoi and just turned them to represent different sets--the set changes in this version are killer. We used the cast to bring on chairs and very small tables--no time for set changes. We also used a historical troupe to teach us the dances from the time period and they even lent us ...

RE: Drama Club ...

Posted By Irene Imboden 08-18-2016 08:50
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Basically the Drama Club and Thespian Troupe are the same people, same meetings, same activities. The Drama Club is for new or not inducted folks. You have to be inducted in order to be a Thespian, to be an officer, etc. ------------------------------ Irene Imboden Teacher/ Drama Director Troy City ...

RE: Greek Plays

Posted By Irene Imboden 08-18-2016 08:48
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The Trojan Women. If you are looking for a play with lots of roles for girls. ------------------------------ Irene Imboden Teacher/ Drama Director Troy City Schools Tipp City OH

RE: ODE & Drama License

Posted By Irene Imboden 04-27-2015 19:32
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I'm pretty sure Drama is covered under the ELA license but I'm not 100% positive. I don't think it's the best path, but one of least resistance. ------------------------------ Irene Imboden Teacher/ Drama Director Troy City Schools Tipp City OH ------------------------------

RE:Traditiooooon, Tradition!

Posted By Irene Imboden 10-19-2013 16:53
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A few years ago we started cooking a "team dinner" for our cast and crew. After a rehearsal, we stay for an hour and have a home cooked dinner together. My husband and I provide the food and drinks. Before each opening night we have a pre-show circle. Anyone in the cast and crew who wants to can ...

RE:The Flipped Drama Classroom

Posted By Irene Imboden 09-28-2013 13:43
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Thanks for posting this! I couldn't make the workshop but I still need food for thought! ------------------------------------------- Irene Imboden Teacher/ Drama Director Troy City Schools -------------------------------------------

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