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Bryan Ringsted

Theater Teacher,
Notre Dame High School

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Notre Dame High School
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RE: Best 10 minute play collections for high school students

Posted By Bryan Ringsted 10-25-2023 18:42
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Thanks All. I'm excited to read these! -- Bryan Ringsted (he/him) Theater Teacher/Director Notre Dame High School 596 South Second Street San Jose, CA 95112 www.ndsj.org A distinctive Catholic, college-preparatory education for young women in the heart of downtown since 1851

RE: Best 10 minute play collections for high school students

Posted By Bryan Ringsted 10-19-2023 14:36
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Nice. Thank you! I can recommend Shel's Shorts and an adult evening of entertainment with Shel Silverstien if you don't mind selective editing. The best daddy is fully appropriate and HILARIOUS. -- Bryan Ringsted (he/him) Theater Teacher/Director Notre Dame High School 596 South Second Street San ...

Best 10 minute play collections for high school students

Posted By Bryan Ringsted 10-18-2023 16:26
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I'm looking to build up my 10 minute play collections for scenework. Any suggestions on your favorites? I like take 10 and take 10: 2 Thanks! ------------------------------ Bryan Ringsted Theater Teacher Notre Dame High School CA ------------------------------

RE: Does anyone know of a 30 (or less) minute play that address the issue of Gun Violence?

Posted By Bryan Ringsted 06-06-2023 13:57
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Thank you!

Does anyone know of a 30 (or less) minute play that address the issue of Gun Violence?

Posted By Bryan Ringsted 05-16-2023 09:20
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I have a student who is passionate about telling the stories of survivors of gun violence. Does anyone know a play that could fit that? It has to be 30 minutes or less. Thanks! ------------------------------ Bryan Ringsted Theater Teacher Notre Dame High School CA ------------------------------

Parent Booster guide

Posted By Bryan Ringsted 12-07-2022 17:14
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TLDR; click the link Verbose: I had to essentially start my own Parent Booster at my public school, so in order to do that I had to consider the following: 1) What did I not like doing (i.e. what did not involve supporting student actors, techs, business people, ect) 2) What could I document and pass ...

RE: Hiring is hard

Posted By Bryan Ringsted 12-04-2022 17:15
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Although I agree (and have fundraised for coaches in each area before) my main issue is that (in my experience) that long jump coach works every day and gets around a $500-1000 stipend for a whole semester/season. Techs don't work for free and don't work for cheap (and shouldn't) so getting those coaches ...

RE: Hiring is hard

Posted By Bryan Ringsted 12-02-2022 13:41
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Seriously....PREACH. None of this has helped my problem but I certainly feel better. �� CA JUST got a theater credential, and VERY few colleges offer it. I actually have a technical theater specific (production and managerial arts) CTE credential, which is cool but very few people know about it. I truly ...

RE: Hiring is hard

Posted By Bryan Ringsted 12-01-2022 20:06
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Actually, a few years ago I was looking for a job and I am proficient in Tech Design and application (I taught CTE technical theater for years) but I actually could never find any programs for a teacher. Everyone just wanted a "staff" member and they paid terribly and expected people to work nights/weekends ...

Hiring is hard

Posted By Bryan Ringsted 11-29-2022 10:29
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I'm lucky enough to have 1.0 Fte for me AND a tech director at my site, but I'm having a horrible time finding a TD to handle audio and sets. I'm in San Jose CA. Besides edjoin and Facebook groups, any suggestions on finding a good technical director and tech teacher? They don't even need a credential ...

RE: Needed: great Greek play translations

Posted By Bryan Ringsted 08-23-2022 14:14
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You guys are AWESOME. Thank you so much. I have some reading to do! -- Bryan Ringsted (he/him) Theater Teacher/Director Notre Dame High School 596 South Second Street San Jose, CA 95112 www.ndsj.org A distinctive Catholic, college-preparatory education for young women in the heart of downtown since ...

RE: Needed: great Greek play translations

Posted By Bryan Ringsted 08-18-2022 14:01
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Hey Billy. Where is your adaptation available? I'd love to purchase it. Thanks! ------------------------------ Bryan Ringsted Theater Teacher Notre Dame High School CA ------------------------------

Needed: great Greek play translations

Posted By Bryan Ringsted 08-15-2022 18:18
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I'm looking for a 'cool' and more modern and accessible translation of classic Greek plays that maintains the spirit of the original. Any suggestions from the hive mind? I'm thinking about how the humor in the frogs needs a witty playwright to make it hit with a modern politically savvy audience. ...

Tech aptitude test

Posted By Bryan Ringsted 02-02-2021 15:33
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Has anyone here ever created or given a technical theater aptitude quiz (like a "what Muppet are you quiz, but for theatrical designers)? I'm trying to find one online and not coming up with success. I'm thinking something that tests color vision, basic aesthetic sense, hearing, ect. Not skills based, ...

RE: Parents act in fundraising production directed by teens

Posted By Bryan Ringsted 03-26-2018 11:08
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Have care, this is the slipperiest of slopes. What I've seen in the past: Have a summer show so it doesn't impact your season (otherwise this adult only show will take a slot in your season that YOUR students were going to use, lowering the education your kids receive). They are all adults so can ...

2 minute plays

Posted By Bryan Ringsted 07-29-2016 00:43
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I've done a ton of work with 10 minute plays, 30 minute plays, and of course full length 1.5-2 hour plays, but sometimes I just want to get a single acting snapshot in 2 minutes or less. Essentially quick and dirty scene study where students must make character and blocking decisions quickly. ...

RE: Short plays with strong avaunt guard blocking possibilities

Posted By Bryan Ringsted 07-29-2016 00:25
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I never said thanks, but THANKS! It's always hard to find these short bits of theater and your suggestions really helped. I'm also using the same plays this year to teach how to act in the round and with a 3/4 thrust stage. ------------------------------ Bryan Ringsted San Jose CA

College Admissions

Posted By Bryan Ringsted 03-30-2015 19:34
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I have often wondered "What do top performing arts schools want in their applicants?" Has anyone sat down with the head of Theater Arts admissions and asked that question? What are the guidelines forentrance to NYU Tish or USC undergraduate? How important is grades? SATs? Your Audition or Portfolio? ...

Good Scripts for analysis

Posted By Bryan Ringsted 10-14-2014 16:22
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I'm teaching script analysis (Objectives, obstacles, and tactics) in my drama classes and I want some good short scripts where has a bunch of beats (ever changing objectives or tactics for the characters). Any suggestions on plays where the characters change objectives, obstacles, or tactics 2-3 ...

RE: Short Scenes-- 10 Minute Plays

Posted By Bryan Ringsted 10-08-2014 10:45
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http://www.amazon.com/Laugh-Lines-Short-Comic-Plays/dp/0307277135 Buy this and take 10 and take 10 2 Best short play collections I have. ------------------------------------------- Bryan Ringsted San Jose CA -------------------------------------------