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RE: Mic tape on faces?

Posted By Ryan Landmann 03-06-2018 12:14
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We weave it through the hair and if we cannot do that then we use clear medical tape that you can purchase cheap at Walgreens or the like. ------------------------------ Ryan Landmann Palm Desert CA ------------------------------

RE: Mad Scientist Plays-Suggestions Please

Posted By Ryan Landmann 05-16-2017 16:52
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Look into "The Mouse that Roared" there is a mad scientist role along with other witty characters. It's a large cast comedy. ------------------------------ Ryan Landmann Palm Desert CA ------------------------------

Projecting Sets/Effects

Posted By Ryan Landmann 05-16-2017 16:45
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Does anyone use projectors for set projection or special effects during shows? I am interested in beginning this for of technology, but I have very little knowledge in this area. What brands are good? How many lumens should I be looking at? Are there challenges I should be aware of when I am looking ...

RE: Romeo and Juliet

Posted By Ryan Landmann 03-13-2017 12:24
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We just did Romeo and Juliet in the Fall. The script was not difficult for students at all and many of them really enjoyed performing in it. The hardest part about R+J is the fight choreography. I would suggest hiring a fight choreographer if at all possible. I hired a fencing coach and that was a tremendous ...

RE: Urinetown! - Advice

Posted By Ryan Landmann 08-03-2016 12:50
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Urinetown is a fantastic show! I just did it in the spring and received a great audience and great response from my administration. The show is so fun to do and really not anything to be worried about, as far as appropriateness goes. As far as the name goes, they make fun of it also in the play ...

Fight Choreographer

Posted By Ryan Landmann 07-11-2016 14:44
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Does anyone know of a fight choreographer in Southern California that is reasonably priced and will come out to the school to work with students? ------------------------------ Ryan Landmann Palm Desert CA ------------------------------

RE: Light board

Posted By Ryan Landmann 05-09-2016 12:17
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We have the same, two ETC Ion boards, one in the Black Box and one in the Main Stage. It's a great board with lots of support when/if needed. ------------------------------ Ryan Landmann Palm Desert CA

RE: Bat Boy, The Musical

Posted By Ryan Landmann 05-04-2016 10:24
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Yes I produced Bat Boy a few years ago. It's a fantastic show that really discusses many social issues. You will need to be very careful if you are in an area that is very conservative, they may find this show offensive. Things to watch for (that I can recall), The animal orgy scene (cut this scene!), ...

RE: Double Casting the Lead Role--thoughts? Suggestions?

Posted By Ryan Landmann 11-13-2015 10:16
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I don't always double cast, only when I feel like I have two actors that are the best for the role. We do a four show run, so the double cast actors split the run. The actors honestly do not mind and it's not that difficult. Some directors here are saying it takes longer, and it may, depends on how your ...

RE: Dead Man's Cell Phone

Posted By Ryan Landmann 06-25-2015 09:16
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I did this show in our Black Box last fall. My admin loved the show, I did however tweak some of the language to make it a little more high school friendly. It was a fun show to produce and for the most part the students enjoyed it as well. ------------------------------ Ryan Landmann Palm Desert ...

RE: Renting Costumes?

Posted By Ryan Landmann 05-14-2015 10:32
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I use Norcostco, they are super easy to deal with and very knowledgeable about the shows. Their costumes have always been great and they fit the cast well! They ship them when they say they will and they give you free shipping on the way to you. Also you don't pay until after the show is done, so you ...

RE: Music Teacher Job Openings

Posted By Ryan Landmann 05-02-2015 10:25
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Palm Springs Unified in CA is looking for a few music teachers and my school is seeking a new Band Director. ------------------------------ Ryan Landmann Palm Desert CA ------------------------------

Dracula

Posted By Ryan Landmann 04-27-2015 13:59
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Has anyone produced the Dietz version of "Dracula"? If so, did you have to cut any of the bloody scenes? ------------------------------ Ryan Landmann Theatre Director Desert Hot Springs High School, CA ------------------------------

RE: Chairs for Black Box Theatre

Posted By Ryan Landmann 04-09-2015 10:18
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I just purchased about 150 chairs for my Black Box from Wenger. I would recommend going with them or at least checking them out. They make all kinds of quality chairs for various performing arts spaces. ------------------------------ Ryan Landmann Palm Desert CA --------------------------- ...

RE: Musical Microphones

Posted By Ryan Landmann 02-03-2015 10:55
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I use the Audio Technica mics for actors. They are pretty good quality and one of the cheapest out there. You can adjust channel settings, and the sound board op can watch battery levels so it can be adjusted before the actor steps out on stage, to name a few things it does. The mics come in boom or ...

RE: Open Forum : How Much Do You Charge For A Program AD?

Posted By Ryan Landmann 01-13-2015 10:40
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We charge about the same as everyone else it seems. I used to print out the larger 11x17, although they looked great, I was losing a ton of money on it. I switch to a standard playbill size and it cut the cost virtually in half. Our programs and publicity are all produced by our graphic arts program ...

RE: Damn Yankees

Posted By Ryan Landmann 12-16-2014 10:37
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Thanks Allan! ------------------------------------------- Ryan Landmann Palm Desert CA -------------------------------------------

Damn Yankees

Posted By Ryan Landmann 12-15-2014 10:58
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Anyone here do Damn Yankees and include the "cigarette trick"? At this point I am probably just cutting it out, but I am just wondering if anyone had any great ideas for it? ------------------------------------------- Ryan Landmann, MA Theatre Arts Palm Desert CA -------------------------- ...

RE: Where to Buy Tape

Posted By Ryan Landmann 11-21-2014 10:39
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I buy my tape through Empire Tape, Norcostco, or Rose Brand. They all have good selections and are easy to work with. ------------------------------------------- Ryan Landmann Palm Desert CA -------------------------------------------

RE: PE Credit for Musical

Posted By Ryan Landmann 11-06-2014 10:09
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We can provide PE credit for musicals. But we only allow it if the students actually need the PE credits and I sign off on them. Depending on my cast size as well, we have done the musical as a Production class as well, which gives students elective credits. ------------------------------------------- ...

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