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RE: "A Few Good Men" with more women...?

Posted By Nathan Emmons 05-26-2019 15:28
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Why do this play? Because its themes remain remarkably germane. Because we do plays all the time where the public knows the outcome (no ideas being original, just the execution) - Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, Crucible...it's a long list. Because I don't see it as forcing a square peg, but rather a possibility ...

RE: "A Few Good Men" with more women...?

Posted By Nathan Emmons 05-19-2019 15:47
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I was thinking more could some of the marines involved be women.

"A Few Good Men" with more women...?

Posted By Nathan Emmons 05-19-2019 13:28
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I am strongly looking into Aaron Sorkin' A Few Good Men for a show next year, but the numbers of men are lower than 14, most likely. Since we now have women serving on the front line in the military, is it feasible to do the show with more women in the Marines? I realize some characters would need to ...

RE: Interested in doing a 24 Hour Play Project, would like some info!

Posted By Nathan Emmons 05-06-2019 12:14
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RE: Interested in doing a 24 Hour Play Project, would like some info!

Posted By Nathan Emmons 05-06-2019 12:14
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Hello again everyone! Since they are looking for next year's hosts, I thought I would repost this for anyone interested in holding a Red Eye at their school. I've done this for four years, and it's always an amazing experience for the students. The Red Eye International Play Festival is fun opportunity ...

Line memorization accountability

Posted By Nathan Emmons 12-16-2018 13:50
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I would be grateful to hear any and all suggestions/strategies you have to hold students accountable for line memorization - or, more to the point, to ensure that lines are memorized in a timely fashion to do any real performance work. And I refer to class and outside productions - this most basic, and ...

RE: High School Movement for Theatre Course

Posted By Nathan Emmons 10-26-2018 11:22
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I'm actually looking for a course outline and/or syllabus for a semester-long class, if anyone has one. But I'll check Drama Teacher Academy too, thanks! ------------------------------ Nathan Emmons Theatre Director La Jolla CA ------------------------------

High School Movement for Theatre Course

Posted By Nathan Emmons 10-25-2018 17:26
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Anyone have a course description, outline or (dare I hope) syllabus for a movement for theatre course taught at the high school level? I'm creating an elective that focuses on movement only - not dance, as we have a program already. Would include mime schools, stage combat, devised theatre, among other ...

Drama Online vs. Digital Theatre Plus?

Posted By Nathan Emmons 08-02-2018 22:53
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Anyone have firsthand experience with these two subscription services? I'm looking for an honest comparison to see which would be better for a comprehensive resource. ------------------------------ Nathan Emmons Theatre Director The Bishop's School ------------------------------

RE: Teaching Film Studies?

Posted By Nathan Emmons 02-26-2017 14:39
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Has anyone received lessons/outlines/ideas from this thread? ------------------------------ Nathan Emmons Theatre Director Nipomo CA ------------------------------

RE: Teaching Film Studies?

Posted By Nathan Emmons 02-10-2017 08:41
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Could I also request details on film studies? These genres sound great, and any book recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks! nemmons@gmail.com ------------------------------ Nathan Emmons Theatre Director Nipomo, CA ------------------------------

RE: Interested in doing a 24 Hour Play Project, would like some info!

Posted By Nathan Emmons 08-08-2016 14:09
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Sorry all - here is the attachment I meant to add earlier from my phone. ------------------------------ Nathan Emmons Theatre Director Nipomo, CA

RE: Interested in doing a 24 Hour Play Project, would like some info!

Posted By Nathan Emmons 08-08-2016 14:08
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RE: Interested in doing a 24 Hour Play Project, would like some info!

Posted By Nathan Emmons 08-06-2016 09:55
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I'm attaching the host guidelines for this festival, called The Red Eye Play Festival. It's coordinated by Wendy-Marie Martin, in conjunction with Hollins Playwriting Lab. Contact her for more information - it's great! ------------------------------ Nathan Emmons Theatre Director Nipomo, CA

Secret in the Wings - help!

Posted By Nathan Emmons 10-05-2015 11:25
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If anyone has directed Secret in the Wings, by Mary Zimmerman, I'm looking for someone off whom to bounce ideas, perhaps share experiences and/or photos. My cast is enthusiastic, my tech crew ambitious, and they would benefit from some exposure to how others at our level have done it (high school). ...

Orchestration for Frog and Toad

Posted By Nathan Emmons 03-08-2015 18:23
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HELP! We are not set up to do a live band with our musicals, and I usually get orchestration from The MT Pit, but they do not carry A Year With Frog and Toad. Does anyone know where I can find it - does anyone carry it? ------------------------------ Nathan Emmons Theatre Director Nipomo CA ...

Edinburgh Fringe Lodging

Posted By Nathan Emmons 01-15-2015 10:32
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Hello! I have a small emergency: the University of Edinburgh has filled up quicker than I imagined, and I need rooms for the first two weeks of the Fringe Festival. Roughly 15-20 people, students and chaperones. Anyone have help??? ------------------------------ Nathan Emmons Theatre Director ...

Auditioning Greek chorus

Posted By Nathan Emmons 10-29-2014 23:57
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Good evening! I'm directing Antigone, friends, and would love any and all input on activities to audition a chorus. I have some things I've done to promote group movement, choral speaking, but I'm always on the hunt for more. If you have any suggestions on intense ensemble activities - both ...

Costume Inventory Database?

Posted By Nathan Emmons 10-12-2014 11:22
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Anyone have suggestions on how to inventory costumes online without investing in a company? Would it be something like a Google shared file? What would you recommend as software to use? I'd like to get things like a photo, size, and short description, things like that. Suggestions? ----------- ...

Understudies

Posted By Nathan Emmons 08-01-2014 13:01
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How do people handle understudies? I have smaller cast shows, but would like to involve more students in the process and feel like there's a way to train actors. I'm curious how everyone uses them? ------------------------------------------- Nathan Emmons Theatre Director Nipomo CA ----- ...