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Andrea Gustafson

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Cinderella

Posted By Andrea Gustafson 01-19-2023 10:31
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My high school is located about an hour south of Chicago and we are producing the Broadway version of Cinderella in April. I am so excited. I direct our fall play and have always wanted to do our musical--and get to for the first time. We are looking for any props, set pieces..even costumes. Any help ...

Seating

Posted By Andrea Gustafson 10-22-2019 14:20
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My auditorium is getting long overdue new seating. Any models/suggestions that people like or don't? ------------------------------ Andrea Gustafson Morris IL ------------------------------

CLUE

Posted By Andrea Gustafson 08-23-2019 09:24
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Doing CLUE auditions next week..super excited! Those that have done it... I'm thinking Wadsworth could be female? Anyone played a lady in that lead role? Kind of liking the idea? Considering double casting? Anyone done that and how did it go? Any clever, creative fun ideas to get more kids ...

RE: CLUE

Posted By Andrea Gustafson 07-09-2019 12:28
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RE: CLUE

Posted By Andrea Gustafson 06-11-2019 11:50
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From those that have done it...any push back? My school is pretty conservative and I'm wondering how it will go over. Still considering it for sure. ------------------------------ Andrea Gustafson Morris IL ------------------------------

CLUE

Posted By Andrea Gustafson 05-23-2019 14:53
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Anyone done the Playscripts CLUE: High School Edition. I am considering it for our fall 2019 show. I would like to expand the cast to about 20-25? Sounds effects..anyone rent them from ROCS? Just love some feedback about the show. ------------------------------ Andrea Gustafson Morris IL -- ...

RE: Peter and the Starcatchers

Posted By Andrea Gustafson 04-09-2019 11:38
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I just did this last fall. I loved it, but it quite honestly was a beast--a big challenge for me as a director and for my kids. I will admit to some frustration at points, but it all came together beautifully.  I did expand the cast to about 40. I got permission to do so from the publisher. The timing ...

Little Women

Posted By Andrea Gustafson 02-21-2019 16:00
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Considering directing a production of Little Women. Non musical. There are a few adaptations and I have ordered some. Anyone done one? Which one specifically? I will want to use a large of a cast as possible. ------------------------------ Andrea Gustafson Morris IL ------------------------ ...

RE: Peter and the Starcatcher - cast size

Posted By Andrea Gustafson 08-21-2018 10:28
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I'd love to heat specifics on how you expanded? Just general ensemble?  Andrea ------------------------------ Andrea Gustafson Morris IL ------------------------------

RE: Peter and the Starcatcher - cast size

Posted By Andrea Gustafson 08-16-2018 11:38
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I am directing it this fall--auditions in a couple weeks. I would love to see how you cast with SO many. I'd like to do 30-40 total. Andrea ------------------------------ Andrea Gustafson Morris IL ------------------------------

RE: Peter Pan musical without flying

Posted By Andrea Gustafson 08-16-2018 11:20
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I did it 5 years ago with Heelys (tennis shoes with wheels). It was wonderful. With some fun lighting and the kids selling it...I am so glad I made that choice. We did use a trampoline for Peter to jump up at the window as well. ------------------------------ Andrea Gustafson Morris IL ------ ...

RE: The Wizard of Oz - all ideas welcome!

Posted By Andrea Gustafson 09-15-2017 11:23
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Are your projections still available? Andrea ------------------------------ Andrea Gustafson Morris IL ------------------------------

RE: Alice in Wonderland

Posted By Andrea Gustafson 04-11-2017 15:49
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Yes, would love to see a preview. Andrea ------------------------------ Andrea Gustafson Morris IL Would love to see a preview. ------------------------------

Alice in Wonderland

Posted By Andrea Gustafson 04-04-2017 14:05
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Not 100%, but strongly considering Alice in Wonderland (or something similar) for our 2017 fall play. What adaptations/versions would you suggest? Andrea ------------------------------ Andrea Gustafson Morris IL ------------------------------

Fall Play Suggestion

Posted By Andrea Gustafson 03-20-2017 10:42
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I am directing our 2017 fall play. I have a large program with LOTS of kids. I am graduating a large (and my most talented) group of seniors. I will have lots of freshmen coming in, so I want to do large cast. I am considering "Alice in Wonderland" or something else family friendly---not a musical. Any ...

Fundraising Ideas

Posted By Andrea Gustafson 07-19-2016 11:53
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Hi all! I am taking 23 students to NYC in June of 2017. I am trying to help them raise money. We are doing several things, but I thought I'd pick some brains who are much more creative than me. Any great fundraising ideas for Drama Clubs out there? Andrea ------------------------------ ...

RE: Script Advice

Posted By Andrea Gustafson 04-21-2016 11:06
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Oh I love "Letters to Sala" so much. It may be my favorite show I've directed. We got the Sala's letters exhibit from NYC and displayed them before and after the show. It was awesome. I also had a Holocaust speaker come and speak before each show. ------------------------------ Andrea Gustafson ...

Script Advice

Posted By Andrea Gustafson 04-19-2016 22:21
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I am looking for a large cast play (non-musical) with a strong male lead. We have recently done.. The Sparrow The Crucible Peter Pan Letters to Sala Midsummer Our Town Any suggestions?