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RE: Memorization

Posted By Carla Molina 02-08-2024 04:29
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Lots of great advice here so just sharing two things we do with our middle schoolers. I've found allowing them to play with their lines has been helpful. This includes reading through as fast as they can, picking different accents to do it in, or switching roles out. It's gets really fun and competitive. ...

RE: Newsies costumes, props, set pieces, etc in & around New England

Posted By Carla Molina 01-08-2024 20:14
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Rehearsals have kicked off and we're full speed ahead. Commenting to bump this up and get some fresh eyes on it. If you've got newsboy caps, vests, tips on making a crutch, creative suggestions for choreography, any wise words to share about putting on this production - do share :) ------------------------------ ...

Newsies costumes, props, set pieces, etc in & around New England

Posted By Carla Molina 11-13-2023 15:06
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I'm working on a middle school production of Newsies Jr. in the spring. We're in the beginning stages of planning and was hoping to find folx in and around New England that might have costumes, props, or set pieces for Newsies. Thank you! Also, open to any tips, tricks, what worked, and what was a challenge ...

RE: Bye Bye Birdie vs Anything Goes for middle school - pros/cons

Posted By Carla Molina 09-17-2023 20:41
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This is helpful, Linda, thanks so much! ------------------------------ Carla ------------------------------

Bye Bye Birdie vs Anything Goes for middle school - pros/cons

Posted By Carla Molina 09-15-2023 11:59
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We've narrowed it down to 3 shows and I'd love to hear your pros/cons on two of them. The third is Newsies which I know really well. The two I'd like feedback on are Bye Bye Birdie and Anything Goes - I'm not as familiar with the shows and I'm curious about what worked, what presented a challenge, what ...

Costumes - cheerleaders, jocks, poodle skirts HSM Jr.

Posted By Carla Molina 02-15-2023 08:20
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I'm working on High School Musical Jr. right now at a middle school. Does anyone have any cheerleader, basketball team, or poodle skirts they're willing to part with or rent? I'm in Rhode Island and willing to pay for shipping or make the drive if it's in New England. Also open to suggestions if you ...

RE: Help w/Casting High School Musical Jr.

Posted By Carla Molina 12-14-2022 10:05
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I appreciate all these responses! You've all echoed some of the thoughts I've had and it's a good reminder I know what I'm doing. The possibility of push back always makes me second guess myself. Thank you for the confidence! I also appreciate some new perspectives, especially the reminder that this ...

Help w/Casting High School Musical Jr.

Posted By Carla Molina 12-12-2022 18:15
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At my middle school we just wrapped callbacks for High School Musical Jr. We've cast our male roles and now are in a tricky position with incredibly talented girls that could play both Sharpay and Gabriella. My gut has picked one girl for Sharpay who is not the strongest singer but who can give me good ...

RE: Feedback on High School Musical vs Addams Family

Posted By Carla Molina 08-28-2022 09:37
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Kristin, this is super helpful. Most of our kids won't go on to do theater in high school so I always want to give them as much stage time as possible. I had a lightbulb moment about my reservations about the cookie cutter-ness of HSM - why not do it with a 50s or Halloween twist? I wouldn't change anything ...

RE: Feedback on High School Musical vs Addams Family

Posted By Carla Molina 08-28-2022 09:27
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Jennifer, thank you for your message! I love hearing people's individual experiences. It helps so much in making these decisions! ------------------------------ Carla ------------------------------

Feedback on High School Musical vs Addams Family

Posted By Carla Molina 08-24-2022 16:23
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You all have been so helpful in narrowing down my choices for this year's middle school production. I'm down to High School Musical and Addams Family. I'm more personally excited about AF while my students are more eager about HSM. My reservations are - Addams Family: I have 60 kids and while I know ...

RE: MTI's High School Musical

Posted By Carla Molina 06-23-2022 11:37
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I'll take a look at the roll of Troy. I'm less familiar with the male voices we've got right now so good to know. Thank you! ------------------------------ Carla ------------------------------

RE: MTI's High School Musical

Posted By Carla Molina 06-23-2022 11:36
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Good point about the basketball scene. Thank you! ------------------------------ Carla ------------------------------

RE: MTI's High School Musical

Posted By Carla Molina 06-23-2022 11:36
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I'll make a note of that because we're much stronger in the singing department than the dancing. Thanks! ------------------------------ Carla ------------------------------

MTI's High School Musical

Posted By Carla Molina 06-20-2022 17:16
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I'd love to hear from folx who have done this show - what worked? what surprised you? what was a delight? what do you wish you'd known going in? what resources were essential to your success? AND...which version do you recommend for middle schoolers - Jr or one act? I was under the impression the Junior ...

RE: Grease vs Addams Family vs ???

Posted By Carla Molina 05-24-2022 11:59
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Thanks for the feedback on Grease. Barring any Covid bumps in the road, I think we could definitely make the expense worth it. It sounds like your community responds well to the same kinds of shows my community does. I appreciate your honesty about what a success it was and still feeling it was too dated ...

RE: Grease vs Addams Family vs ???

Posted By Carla Molina 05-24-2022 11:45
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I'll look into that one. Thank you! I tend to forget to look at Pioneer since our district hasn't done a lot of their shows. Great reminder! ------------------------------ Carla ------------------------------

Grease vs Addams Family vs ???

Posted By Carla Molina 05-20-2022 13:27
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Looking ahead to next year, I got excited about the possibility of doing the Grease: School Edition for our middle school. I just got back the pricing for the licensing and it's astronomical. No complaints since I knew going in it's one of their most expensive shows to license. I'm not closing the door ...

Anyone selling Little Mermaid waves or other props/costumes?

Posted By Carla Molina 02-23-2020 10:35
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Putting on Little Mermaid Jr. in April and it's been harder than it should be to get waves made. Does anyone have waves they used for this production that I could borrow/buy/take off your hands? Or if you have tips on where you got fabric, that would be helpful as well. Working on other set pieces and ...

RE: Casting Ursul: singing vs acting more important?

Posted By Carla Molina 12-10-2019 11:35
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I really like this idea of looking at the cast and seeing the bigger picture. I hadn't thought of it. This helps tremendously. Both girls are very talented and I'll be able to use whoever doesn't get the part into another role that will showcase their talent but Ursula feels like a very important decision ...