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We are rehearsing The Miracle Worker and I'm wondering about props for the breakfast battle between Helen and Annie. We'd prefer not to use glass, but want the show to be as period authentic as safely possible. Wondering what others have used in this scene? Kathy DorganOHS Theatre DirectorEnglish D ...

My advanced theatre class often has scene work which stretches over several weeks as groups of students, sometimes with a student director, prepare ten to fifteen minute scenes. Right before our winter break this year they presented such scenes. Mindful of the fact that some kids might be leaving early ...

Our fall production of Letters to Sala will feature piano accompaniment composed and performed live by a student pianist. We want to be sure that the actors are heard over the music, but would like to avoid body/lapel mics if at all possible. Any ideas out there for using other types of mics -- floor, ...

I'm curious as to whether or not anyone has used a script with dialogue for Pirates of Penzance, or if such a thing exists... I've only found sung through versions. There are several available options, but the one I've found are all music only. Anyone?Kathy DorganOHS Theatre DirectorEnglish Departme ...

I'm doing Crazy for You this spring and am looking for Western cowboy guns that don't look like toys but are reasonably priced. We plan on using prop guns with sound effects -- I just won't use blanks and caps don't have a good sound (at least that I can find!)Anyone have ideas about where to get something ...

I am currently directing Honk! for our all-district musical, which features school district employees and their family members -- and it's Honk! I'd love to hear from anyone who has done this show regarding costuming for the swans. Our company is wearing sort of farm clothes -- shirtwaist dresses/aprons/etc ...

We are preparing a production of The Rise and Rise of Daniel Rocket -- an important effect is a character lifting off the ground and rising into the air. We're not wanting to have him "fly", just slowly lift off the ground as the light dim. We'd like to do this ourselves rather than hire a flight company ...

Hello, We are currently working on a production of Noises Off and the props crew is looking for suggestions about creating all those sardines! Anyone out there have something that worked for them, a just some good ideas/ We'd like to stay away from actual sardines! Kathy DorganOHS Theatre DirectorEnglish ...