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Plays like Almost, Maine

Posted By Linda Button 08-22-2017 09:43
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Can anyone suggest plays similar to Almost, Maine.....meaning.....individual stories with a lot of characters under the same basic theme? I have a lot of kids who would like to be involved in a full length play but are in two different classes. After school rehearsal is a sometimes option but much ...

RE: Fx Makeup One Acts or Plays???

Posted By Linda Button 08-18-2017 09:36
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Last year, we did Ten Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse. The students had a blast creating zombie make up. ------------------------------ Linda Button Theatre Teacher Springdale High School Springdale AR ------------------------------

Star Drop

Posted By Linda Button 01-06-2017 10:58
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I am looking for a Star Drop/Star Curtain to rent, buy or make for upcoming Addams Family.Any ideas? -- Linda K. Button

RE: Tracking Thespian Points

Posted By Linda Button 12-06-2016 09:20
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We track by hours. It takes 100 hours to be a Thespian. You have to earn hours from different categories..like acting, business, tech. I have students sign in for rehearsal so hours are based on actual attendance. ------------------------------ Linda Button Theatre Teacher Springdale High School ...

Changing Up Rehearsals to a Class

Posted By Linda Button 10-18-2016 09:01
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I would like to propose teaching several classes of Theatre 1 and one audition-grade (2.75)-attendance based class for Theatre 2 & 3. I would like this advanced class to be two class periods long with student option to take both hours or one of these hours. In this class, students would perform one short ...

RE: How to clean?

Posted By Linda Button 05-27-2016 09:35
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1 cup hot water, 2 T vinegar, 1 T Dawn. Soak awhile, rinse. I also use a make-up cleanser that Walmart sells for makeup brushes. Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone

Children's Play for First Graders

Posted By Linda Button 02-14-2016 16:46
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I'm looking for a children's play that would be good for an audience of first graders. Something colorful and imaginative and fun! Any suggestions? ------------------------------ Linda Button Theatre Teacher Springdale High School Springdale AR ------------------------------

Safety and Accountability

Posted By Linda Button 01-20-2016 21:04
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How do other drama teachers handle not being in all places at the same time? We all know drama classes are based on trust, but sometimes a good student makes a poor choice. If a student causes harm to self and or others and the drama teacher is not in that space of the theatre, it has been told to me, ...

Play Production Class

Posted By Linda Button 04-26-2015 07:50
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I was reading the thread about busy schedules and I was wondering if anyone has a performance class where you audition students to be in the class and use them for your show talent. This could reduce the amount of after school rehearsals and conflicts that go into this. Choir does it. Band does it. Why ...

Dramatic Duet Acting Scenes for two males

Posted By Linda Button 04-20-2015 07:18
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I'm looking for short (3-5 minute) dramatic duet acting scenes for two males. Currently I use Ordinary People and K-2. Any suggestions? ------------------------------ Linda Button Springdale AR ------------------------------

RE: Thespian Points

Posted By Linda Button 04-07-2015 07:07
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I've changed points to hours. Ten hours equals one point, but not all shows require a lead to work 80 hours for 8 points. Therefore it takes 100 hours to receive Thespian status. Hours still must come from various sections, ie: business, performance, technical. It works well for us. ------------- ...

RE: Platform Construction

Posted By Linda Button 03-23-2015 07:43
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3/4" ply for frame. That one has peaked my interest. Thanks everyone. ------------------------------ Linda Button Springdale AR ------------------------------

Organizing Costume Sizes

Posted By Linda Button 03-20-2015 07:18
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Does anyone mark sizes in their costumes? What have you found is the easiest way to do this? Do you also mark hangers? ------------------------------ Linda Button Springdale AR ------------------------------

Platform Construction

Posted By Linda Button 03-20-2015 07:12
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I make a standard 4'x8' platform using a 2"x4" frame and toggle and 3/4" ply on top. Does anyone have a lighter version? ------------------------------ Linda Button Springdale AR ------------------------------

Legally Blonde in High School?

Posted By Linda Button 04-16-2014 20:49
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I read on EdTA where Legally Blonde made the list of top ten musicals most done this year. I love this musical. Is there a version I am unaware of or are there a lot of very liberal schools? Aren't some of those lyrics inappropriate? ------------------------------------------- Linda Button Springdale ...

Academies

Posted By Linda Button 04-06-2014 08:37
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Our school does some academies. There is talk of wall to wall academies in the future, but fine arts is not being addressed as one. I feel like I am losing great students who are having their class schedule micro managed by academy leaders who want their program to flourish with the best. So far, we ...

Sound Board

Posted By Linda Button 03-07-2014 23:39
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I have a digital soundboard. Does anyone know of a class to take to learn how to use it? ------------------------------------------- Linda Button -------------------------------------------

RE:Flash Pots

Posted By Linda Button 02-19-2014 07:10
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Thank you for all of the responses. I have decided flash pots are not the way to go right now. I like this forum! ------------------------------------------- Linda Button -------------------------------------------

Flash Pots

Posted By Linda Button 02-15-2014 17:57
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I would like to use a flash pot. I would like to know how safe they are. I'm sure my school would not allow it if they thought it could be a safety hazard. Also, will the smoke set off a fire alarm? How much do they cost? What is the name of a reliable company. ------------------------------------------- ...

Linda Button

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