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RE: Classroom Design

Posted By James Van Leishout 04-23-2024 10:44
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Consider having a small stage at one end of the classroom. Large enough for a two person scene. No more than 18-24" rise. This can be elaborate with curtains and lights or a simple raised platform. -- "All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players." - Shakespeare

RE: theatre in our schools proclamation

Posted By James Van Leishout 01-17-2023 10:14
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Here is a statement on theatre in general that I have used in the past. Across the centuries, theatre has striven to illuminate the human condition. To paraphrase Hamlet's advice to the players, "The purpose of theatre is to reflect human nature." Theatre at its core - and often at its best - simply ...

Wizard of Oz differences Attachments

Posted By James Van Leishout 10-13-2021 12:30
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RE: Wizard of Oz differences

Posted By James Van Leishout 10-13-2021 12:30
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I have attached a short history of the Wizard of Oz on stage. Hopefully it answers your questions. Break a Leg.James -- "All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players." - Shakespeare

RE: Need a Large Ensemble Comedy or Comedy/Drama with some literary merit

Posted By James Van Leishout 10-10-2021 11:41
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I know I'm late to the party, but there is always Shakespeare. R&J, Midsummer. Classics  You Can't Take It with You, My Sister Eileen, Crucible. Ensemble Peter and the Starcatcher ------------------------------ James Van Leishout -------------------- ...

photos

Posted By James Van Leishout 01-05-2021 13:55
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I am writing an online course for Drama Teacher Academy entitled 20th Century Theatre History Essentials. I am looking for photos to illustrate the lessons. I was wondering if anyone has photos of the following musicals and plays. And could provide permission to use the photos. Musicals ...

RE: Need help finding quote

Posted By James Van Leishout 10-22-2020 14:35
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Back in the 90s. I think it may have been Neil Simon. That's all I got. -- "All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players." - Shakespeare

Post-covid theatre

Posted By James Van Leishout 10-12-2020 12:26
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Hello all, I hope the return to school isn't finding too many obstacles. I am writing an online theatre history course on the 20th century and have come to an end. It is a clean end as it is before covid and after.  Broadway, London's West End and theatres around the world have been closed for ...

Need help finding quote

Posted By James Van Leishout 10-12-2020 12:16
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I need the help of the hive mind. Does anyone know the source and correct version of this quote? "You can't direct a show on Broadway without a pilot's license." It refers to the over-the-top spectacles of the mega musicals of the 80s, specifically Miss Saigon. Thanks James ---- ...

Method acting

Posted By James Van Leishout 06-18-2020 15:44
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I am writing an online 20th Century theatre history course and am defining Method Acting. This is what I have written. "Method Acting: An acting technique, based on the Stanislavski System, that focuses on the emotional core of the role rather than a physical characterization. The “method” actor ...

RE: Cyc alternatives

Posted By James Van Leishout 02-04-2020 12:21
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You can get 120" wide muslin for about $8.50 - $9/yd. Seven yards will cost $60-$65. From this you can make two 10x8 panels. Stretch them onto 2x2 wood frames ($80-$85). Total cost for the two panels about $150 plus paint. ------------------------------ James Van Leishout Olympia WA ---------- ...

RE: Copyright laws

Posted By James Van Leishout 01-24-2020 10:52
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A scene or monologue used in a classroom setting falls under the Fair Use exception to copyright laws. Outside of class, especially with an audience, it gets sticky. The best bet is to contact the publisher who manages the material. For auditions, EdTA used to have a couple of lists of publishers ...

RE: Getting students to move in monologues

Posted By James Van Leishout 12-13-2019 10:30
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Look for the twitch. The twitch of the hand or head, the movement of the foot or leg. These indications that the student has had an impulse to move and have self-censored. You probably see it in class as well when someone has a comment, then curtails themselves.  Stop them and try this conversation: ...

RE: Reader's Theater

Posted By James Van Leishout 11-13-2019 12:13
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I worked with Fran Tanner at my junior college. She was one of the leading experts on Readers Theatre. Her book Readers Theatre Fundamentals is a great reference book on Readers Theatre. She taught us any script can be done as readers theatre. She also created devised pieces around a theme, like Christmas. ...

RE: NYC Broadway show/masterclass quotes

Posted By James Van Leishout 11-01-2019 13:23
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If you're looking for a straight play To Kill a Mockingbird is excellent. We saw it when we were at the EdTA Conference in Sept. Powerful show. The book is studied in high school so it may be a great complement to your slate of musicals. ------------------------------ James Van Leishout Olympia ...

RE: Musical Suggestions

Posted By James Van Leishout 09-14-2019 12:32
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Once Upon a Mattress seems like the perfect fit. ------------------------------ James Van Leishout Olympia WA ------------------------------

RE: Copyright Infringement 'The Greatest Showman' in the UK

Posted By James Van Leishout 08-05-2019 14:10
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Given Johnathan's description of the advertising the production, this is clearly a copyright violation. They could have done a "years later" story about Barnum with their own music. The musical Barnum didn't claim copyright infringement when The Greatest Showman was created, because PT Barnum is a historical ...

RE: Comedies for class

Posted By James Van Leishout 06-14-2019 17:54
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I left some off my list.  George Etherege  The Man of Mode or, Sir Fopling Flutter  Aphra Behn: The first English women to earn her living as playwright, poet, and author. The Rover or The Banish'd Cavaliers (two parts) William Wycherley  The Country Wife  The Plain ...

RE: Comedies for class

Posted By James Van Leishout 06-13-2019 10:21
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This is a list of great comedies I compiled several years ago. I hope it helps. Aristophanes: Lysistrata Moliere: The Miser Tartuffe Carlo Goldoni: Servant of Two Masters Shakespeare A Midsummer Night's Dream As You Like It Twelfth Night ...

RE: NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812

Posted By James Van Leishout 06-04-2019 17:58
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The off-Broadway production was very immersive; performed as a dinners show, in and around the audience. The venue was a large tent.  I can imagine it being done in a school cafeteria. ------------------------------ James Van Leishout Olympia WA ------------------------------