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RE: The Gay Third Rail

Posted By Amy Sando 01-16-2023 20:23
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I have a small stage in the classroom. Can the transitions be done through lighting? I can't do a split stage. Amy SandoDrama and English TeacherDouglas High SchoolDouglas County School Districtasando@dcsd.k12.nv.us775-782-5136 x1772/1775DCSD.net This message and its contents are confidential. If ...

RE: List of Online Masters Programs in Theatre Education

Posted By Amy Sando 01-09-2023 11:13
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Southern Oregon University has a teaching program that focuses on production. It is in Ashland so seeing plays from the Oregon Shakespeare Festival is part of the curriculum. It is a summer program (2-3 weeks), with projects also during the school year. Amy SandoDrama and English TeacherDouglas High ...

RE: Teaching responsibilities

Posted By Amy Sando 11-29-2022 12:15
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When I started teaching 29 years ago, I was given multiple extracurricular tasks to do such as yearbook and cheerleading, although I had no experience. I had multiple preps and produced 2 plays, one being a musical, and did Thespians on top of that. At a different school now I have 3 preps which is still ...

RE: Independent Study Plan

Posted By Amy Sando 11-13-2022 15:51
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I have theater 2-4 in one class. My seniors direct 1-Act plays, not just scenes. The class does all the production work because I do not have a tech class. At the beginning of the year, they suggest the units they want to cover after I review some of the standards. For example, for theatre history, some ...

The non-musical, Clue

Posted By Amy Sando 09-24-2022 16:09
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I am planning on doing the play Clue, a small stage space. I've researched but am still confused. Which version do I order? Amy SandoDrama and English TeacherDouglas High SchoolDouglas County School Districtasando@dcsd.k12.nv.us775-782-5136 x1772/1775DCSD.net This message and its contents are confidential. ...

RE: Beauty and the Beast with Steampunk Costumes

Posted By Amy Sando 09-24-2022 16:05
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We did Midsummer using a steampunk set design and costuming. It was great fun for our costume crew. They created a lot of the costuming themselves because steampunk is pretty popular; they also knew where to shop locally. They did a lot of thrift shopping, and we ordered some things on Amazon. They also ...

RE: Clue On Stage (non-musical): anyone have a complete props list?

Posted By Amy Sando 09-06-2022 13:05
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I have a small stage with no backstage, just a small green room and a back hall. I only have 3 girls. Is this doable for us? I've wanted to do it, but lacked 5 boys. Now I have 10 who all want to act. ------------------------------ Amy Sando Douglas High School NV ------------------------------

RE: Got a play suggestion?

Posted By Amy Sando 05-30-2022 10:28
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Have you considered a comedy? Game of Tiaras or the Suessafication of Romeo and Juliet were great crowd pleasers and my cast loved doing them. I recommend looking at other comedies too by Don Zolidas. Amy SandoDrama and English TeacherDouglas High SchoolDouglas County School Districtasando@dcsd.k1 ...

RE: Stipends

Posted By Amy Sando 03-23-2022 08:45
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Not too long ago, there was a thread that addressed your questions. You can search for that. Amy SandoDrama and English TeacherDouglas High SchoolDouglas County School Districtasando@dcsd.k12.nv.us775-782-5136 x1772/1775DCSD.net This message and its contents are confidential. If you received this ...

RE: Mid-summer Night’s Dream

Posted By Amy Sando 02-03-2022 11:39
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You only need the 5 boys for the 2 lovers, Oberon bottom and the king. All others can be played by girls. I've done the play twice - once set at an 80s prom and one with a Steampunk setting. It's so fun. I used the script from 90 Minute Shakespeare. I recently saw a college production where they used ...

RE: Quick commedia unit?

Posted By Amy Sando 09-20-2021 15:29
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Theatrefolk has lesson plans as well as EdTA.  Assign students one of the types of commedia characters to research in order to move & talk like that character. Let them practice. There are multiple improv games that can be played with commedia characters. ------------------------------ Amy Sando ...

RE: Small Class

Posted By Amy Sando 09-02-2021 12:59
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I start every class with 20 minutes of fun, whole-class games on stage. I then go some meditative and mindfulness breathing with a full-body scan, which can take up another 10 minutes. I would also think they could do several improv-type scenes with whichever unit you are on. I also do a lot of activities ...

RE: Question on cuttings for one acts

Posted By Amy Sando 08-30-2021 14:12
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Your State Troupe President should be able to help you with this. Some publishers allow cuts for competitions. Call the publisher to see if they have a form to fill out or can grant permission. ------------------------------ Amy Sando Douglas High School ------------------------------

RE: Monologue Recommendations for Introductory HS class?

Posted By Amy Sando 12-15-2020 12:30
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Theatre Folk also has specific instructions for script and character analysis on specific monologues. Amy SandoDrama and English TeacherDouglas High SchoolDouglas County School Districtasando@dcsd.k12.nv.us775-782-5136 x1772/1775DCSD.net This message and its contents are confidential. If you ...

RE: Monologue Recommendations for Introductory HS class?

Posted By Amy Sando 12-12-2020 10:42
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August Wilson monologues. There is an annual competition and a documentary.  https://www.playbill.com/article/giving-voice-a-documentary-about-the-august-wilson-monologues-competition-heads-to-netflix-december-11 ------------------------------ Amy Sando Minden NV ----------------------------- ...

RE: Thespian participation rules

Posted By Amy Sando 11-20-2020 18:11
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Not all of my thespians need to audition, but all of them need to work on at least 1 production to maintain their thespian status. I have no problems finding design and tech people if it's a requirement. This has freed up so much of my time to focus on artistic directing, which is my passion and talent. ...

ITF performances

Posted By Amy Sando 10-09-2020 10:46
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Ginny, could you remind me where to find Thespian performances that I can post for class use? Monologues and duo scenes, please. Amy SandoDrama and English TeacherDouglas High SchoolDouglas County School Districtasando@dcsd.k12.nv.us775-782-5136 x1772/1775DCSD.net This message and its contents ...

RE: Play You Think Should Exist

Posted By Amy Sando 10-05-2020 11:02
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I rarely have enough boys to do the majority of published plays. And even then, the boys have the leads and are the protagonists. We need female-heavy plays and musicals where they are the protagonists. -- Amy SandoOfficial TitleSchool or DepartmentsDouglas County School Districtasando@dcsd.k12.nv.usSchool ...

RE: Monologue Files

Posted By Amy Sando 09-24-2020 14:35
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Theaterfolk, Stage Agent, Youth Plays -- Amy Sando, Douglas High School Drama asando@dcsd.k12.nv.us 782-5136 "You've got to paint the picture and then walk into it. And if you ever find you can't paint the picture, just don't walk."

EdTA teacher resources

Posted By Amy Sando 09-08-2020 00:12
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About a month ago I came across Theatre Nuggets in the resources links, but now I cant find it. Can anyone direct me how to get there? -- Amy Sando, Douglas High School Drama asando@dcsd.k12.nv.us 782-5136 "You've got to paint the picture and then walk into it. And if you ever find you can't paint ...