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course proposal for adaptive theatre?

Posted By Kate Caton 10-22-2017 06:58
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Hi, We have a life skills class in our school and two gals from that class are are in our fall show. They love being in the show yet know little skills. I want to propose a class/course for the challenged for next year in theatre and was wondering if anyone has taught a class for our special population? ...

RE: drama club authority issues- your advice

Posted By Kate Caton 10-12-2017 06:01
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Thanks for the great advise. The union insists on being at the meeting and so they will be. I will document the decisions and Ad infractions today, just to have them in my tool box if I need them. The rest of the school promotes college and career readiness, and all of the other programs allow the ...

drama club authority issues- your advice

Posted By Kate Caton 10-11-2017 05:31
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Hi, I was hired by admin to place structure and revitalize a program that was left vacant by my predecessor due to a variety of reasons. My AD and the students along with 5 other adults cobbled the show together last year after the D resigned and the entire experience was described as a disaster. The ...

RE: It's a Wonderful Life- James Rodgers- uni set? Black and white?

Posted By Kate Caton 09-20-2017 23:14
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Yes. Would love to see a few pictures of your transition. Thanks!!! Kate ------------------------------ Kate Caton Drury Stage Company Founder and Director Drury High School N Adams, MA ------------------------------

It's a Wonderful Life- James Rodgers- uni set? Black and white?

Posted By Kate Caton 09-17-2017 06:30
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Hi, We are pondering producing this and was curious if anyone has directed this and used a uni set, styled in black and white or any other suggestions? Kate Caton Music and Theatre Instructor- K-12 Berkshires, MA ,

RE: NYSTCE Theater Certification Exam

Posted By Kate Caton 02-14-2017 06:27
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Her is a link to the Massachusetts Theatre study guide. You can also buy on Amazon. I took the MTEL and passed it however, took 2 tries. I was out of school 30 years when I certified in MA. Good luck. https://www.mtel.nesinc.com/content/Docs/MA_FLD045_PRACTICE_TEST.pdf Kate Caton Music and Theatre ...

RE: Smoke in Peter Pan

Posted By Kate Caton 01-13-2017 12:56
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I used powder when I could not use a hazer in Les Mis. Powder in pillows. it does get messy however. ------------------------------ Kate Caton Drury Stage Company Founder and Director Drury High School N Adams, MA ------------------------------

RE: Mary Poppins Costumes

Posted By Kate Caton 08-12-2016 07:59
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Send me your e mail address and I will give you the Costumer's name I use that is from Long Island. She is the costumer for a regional theatre and has access to Poppins as she has done the show before. ------------------------------ Kate Caton Drury Stage Company Founder and Director ...

RE: Peter Pan

Posted By Kate Caton 06-21-2016 09:18
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I directed Pan many years ago and the best advice was to hire a rigging company. We hired ZFX from Las Vegas and they taught us how to fly- many nights, the 5 students would come along with their family flyers and worked at the skill of flying. Also, Scenographics has a scaled window that is crucial ...

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

Posted By Kate Caton 11-14-2015 21:00
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I have double cast the female roles in Guys and Dolls- Arvida Abernathy plays Sarah at the matinee ( she was good yet a novice to the stage) and The General plays Adelaide at the matinee as well ( she was good however, not as polished as our Adelaide. Those gals were thrilled to have one performance ...

RE: Guys and Dolls looking for horn parts

Posted By Kate Caton 09-18-2015 09:08
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Looking for anyone that may have already taken the horn part and transposed it in bass clef for trombone. We have more trombones than horns. Sorry for the confusion. ------------------------------ Kate Caton Drury Stage Company Diretcor N. Adams MA ------------------------------ --------- ...

Guys and Dolls looking for horn parts

Posted By Kate Caton 09-16-2015 19:59
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Hi, We are presenting Guys and Dolls this winter and we noticed the horn books do not include transposed trombone parts. I was wondering if anyone has transposed parts for the trombone. MTI has nothing. Thanks. ------------------------------ Kate Caton ...

RE: What works for you with ticket sales?

Posted By Kate Caton 08-25-2015 08:39
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I would like to view the etiquette assignment as well. I plan on incorporating that early this year. ------------------------------ Kate Caton Drury Stage Company Diretcor N. Adams MA ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: ...

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