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James Bailey

Director of Theatre,
Justin-Siena High School

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Director of Theatre,
Justin-Siena High School
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Posted By James Bailey 02-28-2024 08:00
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I am Artistic Director/Founder of CSz Los Angeles (ComedySportz), corporate trainer, certified teacher of Applied Improvisation, and also Director of Theatre Arts at Justin-Siena HS in Napa. Justin-Siena is a Christian Brothers/Catholic high school. Happy to connect and share! ------------------------------ ...
Posted By James Bailey 01-29-2024 09:41
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Here is our Performer Code of Ethics, which was based on a document from the late actress Kathleen Freeman and her theatre company. You may remember her from Singing in the Rain, advising Lina Lamont to have "nice, round tones..." ------------------------------ James Thomas Bailey Director of Theatre ...
Posted By James Bailey 01-26-2024 10:25
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Posted By James Bailey 09-19-2023 09:54
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Thank you for the recommendations everyone, but I moved to a different ticket company a year ago. I was just hoping someone had found another route to retrieving their money. We will keep pursuing. ------------------------------ James Thomas Bailey Director of Theatre Arts Justin-Siena HS, Napa CA ...
Posted By James Bailey 09-07-2023 17:50
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Is anyone else having problems with Brown Paper Tickets/Events.com? We are owed $13,000+ from productions from as far back as April 2022. They no longer take phone calls or respond. Although we were told we were put to the top of their priority list, we have heard nothing. If anyone has had any luck ...
Posted By James Bailey 09-07-2023 17:49
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May I humbly suggest that my book might be of help to you? It's call Teaching Improv: A Practical Guide for Theatre Educators. Although it's based in improvisation, it's the foundation for a beginning curriculum (I use it that way), and includes sequential lesson plans. Many folks have had success with ...
Posted By James Bailey 07-26-2023 10:03
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Tell us what your fall play is! James Thomas Bailey Director of Theatre Arts • Chair, Visual & Performing Arts Past President, CA Educational Theatre Association He /Him /His www.justin-siena.org | 4026 Maher Street, Napa, CA 94558 | 707.255.0950 ext. 659 This email may contain material that ...
Posted By James Bailey 06-14-2023 13:23
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I'm giving this post a bump! What plays have you chosen? ------------------------------ James Thomas Bailey Director of Theatre Arts Justin-Siena HS, Napa CA Artistic Director, CSz Los Angeles ------------------------------
Posted By James Bailey 06-02-2023 12:03
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This is for all of the over-achievers who have already selected their shows for next year. I conveniently choose mine over the summer so I can benefit from your wisdom. What shows have you chosen and why? For example: Cast size Strong female leads Budget Collaboration with another department It supports ...
Posted By James Bailey 02-13-2023 12:08
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I guarantee someone in your area has one. I would suggest contacting a carriage association to get started, such as these: James River Driving Association The American Driving Society Carriage Association of America ------------------------------ James Thomas Bailey Director of Theatre Arts ...
Posted By James Bailey 02-01-2023 10:13
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What plays do you read with your Theatre 1 class and why? Any titles that offer diversity? ------------------------------ James Thomas Bailey Director of Theatre Arts Justin-Siena HS, Napa CA Artistic Director, CSz Los Angeles ------------------------------
Posted By James Bailey 01-30-2023 10:52
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Mysteries by Moushey might be a good resource for you. They are very helpful. https://www.mysteriesbymoushey.com/ James Thomas Bailey Director of Theatre Arts • Chair, Visual & Performing Arts Past President, CA Educational Theatre Association He /Him /His www.justin-siena.org | 4026 Maher Street, ...
Posted By James Bailey 01-12-2023 18:07
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I highly recommend Richard/Weapons of Choice. He is in my community, and currently my fight choreographer/armorer for Oklahoma. He is wonderful to work with. James Thomas Bailey Director of Theatre Arts • Chair, Visual & Performing Arts Past President, CA Educational Theatre Association He /Him /His ...
Posted By James Bailey 12-13-2022 12:09
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I would double-cast a role. Normally, I hate double-casting, but in the last few years with Covid, having another actor who can step in is really helpful. I had three cast members out last week because of Covid, and thank god we're still in rehearsal. (You could also double-cast both roles if you have ...
Posted By James Bailey 09-28-2022 17:06
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JUST ADDED! Cecily Strong in The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe! If you're going to the conference this weekend, be sure to visit the conference site for all of the great theatre discounts being offered: https://tec.schooltheatre.org/discounts.cfm Also, it's not too late to take ...
Posted By James Bailey 09-20-2022 09:20
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Thank you to all those who have purchased my book over the last few months and have been very kind with your comments. I'm pleased to say a new, shiny edition of Teaching Improv: A Practical Guide for Theatre Educators is being published by YouthPLAYS and is now available to purchase online on their ...
Posted By James Bailey 09-12-2022 10:16
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I'm pleased to say, the new, shiny edition is available on Amazon now, and soon at YouthPLAYS. You can grab a copy HERE! ------------------------------ James Thomas Bailey Director of Theatre Arts Justin-Siena HS, Napa CA Artistic Director, CSz Los Angeles ------------------------------
Posted By James Bailey 08-29-2022 11:52
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Don't miss these amazing theatre opportunities at conference! Broadway! Cecily Strong! Pentatonix at the Hollywood Bowl! All of the theatre productions have special discount codes for our conference attendees! Visit the conference site for more info! Although the theatres have slightly different ...
Posted By James Bailey 08-26-2022 12:21
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I hope you're all planning to travel to Los Angeles for the conference! Produced in collaboration with the CA Educational Theatre Association, this conference is going to be a wonderful way to return to live events, and we're ready to roll out the red carpet and give you a Hollywood welcome! You can ...
Posted By James Bailey 08-08-2022 11:06
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I'm going to do something immersive for the fall and Oklahoma in the spring, to celebrate its 80th anniversary. James Thomas Bailey Director of Theatre Arts • Chair, Visual & Performing Arts Past President, CA Educational Theatre Association He /Him /His www.justin-siena.org | 4026 Maher Street, ...