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Michael Maguire

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RE: Parent Meetings after Casting a Show

Posted By Michael Maguire 09-12-2017 13:54
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Hello Ginny,We actually have the meeting before auditions. The parent meeting is *tonight* as a matter of fact... and auditions are tomorrow! It's always the night before. We do not require it, but HIGHLY recommend it for all parents of students interested in auditioning or doing crew. We give a parent ...

RE: Looking to purchase new light board

Posted By Michael Maguire 05-03-2017 23:01
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The ETC Ion... state-of-the-art. Inexpensive. Easy to use (as far as lighting consoles go)... and you can't beat their customer and tech service. ETC will answer ANY question over the phone at ANY time and offers courses to learn on a console for super reasonable prices in both NYC and LA.We just bought ...

RE: Legally Blonde

Posted By Michael Maguire 02-27-2017 08:02
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Hi Frieda, I'd be happy to discuss renting or selling you various costumes from our production of Legally Blonde! Our production goes up in March, and after that, I'm happy to mail out items you'd like to rent or buy. Our costuming for the show is excellent many of the items are expertly hand made ...

RE: Cyc Wall Paint

Posted By Michael Maguire 01-05-2017 10:47
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Rollers. White paint. Too many fumes from spray.

RE: Absences!

Posted By Michael Maguire 01-05-2017 10:45
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A monologue. That seems just. "Get 'em academically."

RE: Looking for teachers to pilot a Stagecraft & Stage Design resource guide

Posted By Michael Maguire 01-05-2017 00:14
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Just replied! Looking forward to using this as a resource in our already existing theatre program, and as I continue to develop my stage craft and theatrical design courses. Thank you! ------------------------------ Michael Maguire Artistic Director Morristown High School Morristown, ...

Senior Choosing University | Stage Management

Posted By Michael Maguire 04-14-2016 12:54
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Hello all, I am writing on behalf of one of my best students who was my Stage Manager this year and is graduating to go off to study Stage Management and the like this September. She has currently been accepted to Ithaca College's Theatre Studies major and Syracuse University's Stage Management ...

RE: Help! Need straight play with lots of characters and simple set by this week!!!!

Posted By Michael Maguire 01-26-2016 08:57
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Sandbag Stage Left. Personal favorite. -- --- Mr. Michael Maguire Morristown High SchoolTechnology Education Department Graphic Design CAD Wood Design & Technology Get your tickets now!MHS Theatre, Artistic DirectorMHS Broadcaster, Co-AdvisorPGC, AdvisorGSA, Advisor This email and any ...

RE: Lend Me a Tenor and make up

Posted By Michael Maguire 01-17-2016 03:59
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Keep it as a Mediterranean Tan -- just don't allow it to look like blackface. We did this at my public high school not too long ago and it wasn't ever an issue. As long as it's not outwardly offensive, it shouldn't be a big deal at all.

RE: SNOW MACHINES!?

Posted By Michael Maguire 11-02-2015 08:34
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Thank you for all of your help everyone!We ended up buying 2 Little Blizzard snow machines on sale from a local theatre that did not want them anymore.We will use these for over the audience, and on stage, we will be creating a snow sling, as per your suggestions.Thanks again for all of the great feedback! ...

RE: Mics

Posted By Michael Maguire 11-02-2015 08:32
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Hello all,I would love to invest in some floor mics or hanging mics, but I don't know the first thing about them.Any advice from anyone who has experience with them on the brand or style of mic to buy for either floor or hanging?Thanks you!Michael -- --- Mr. Michael Maguire Morristown High SchoolTechnology ...

RE: Halloween fun

Posted By Michael Maguire 10-30-2015 10:02
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Can you please email it to me, too? michael.maguire@msdk12.net Thanks!!! ------------------------------ Michael Maguire Drama Director Morristown NJ

SNOW MACHINES!?

Posted By Michael Maguire 10-06-2015 22:45
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Snow Machines!? ...for A Christmas Carol. I am planning several -- at least 2 for the audience -- and 1 signifiant one (or 2 medium) (or 3 smaller) snow machines for the stage. It's most important that it be front and center stage, but I don't want it to clump and look awful. Totally new to ...

RE: Help! Honor Society Drama -- NJ?

Posted By Michael Maguire 10-06-2015 22:38
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Thank you so much for this wonderful response! I will be reaching out to you shortly to discuss this further. I really appreciate the time and thought you put into this. It'll be so helpful when making my case to my supervisors! I'm staying positive! Thanks again! ------------------------------ ...

Help! Honor Society Drama -- NJ?

Posted By Michael Maguire 10-03-2015 14:54
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Hello all! I am new to directing and to this forum, but it seems very useful and I was hoping for some help with a matter that has just come up. The issue is the place of our International Thespian Honor Society within the school community. Because our school only offers a couple of acting ...