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RE: Memorization

Posted By Erika Trahan 02-07-2024 08:47
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So these are a few things I tell my kids to try and they seem to help- Before Bed- I know.....it's weird, but it was something I learned in college and it WORKS. Deals with something in your subconscious. Tell them to review whatever it is they need to learn a few times before bed. (ANYTHING, lines, ...

RE: Where's the Energy?!!!!!

Posted By Erika Trahan 11-30-2023 08:43
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I see this often with young performers. In the Speech and Debate (forensics) world we call this going on "autopilot." They seem over rehearsed and it is like they are just "saying words." I often ask them to evaluate the words and make sure they are connecting to the words they are saying. (Think ...

RE: Little Shop of Horrors Casting

Posted By Erika Trahan 11-17-2023 08:47
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"And I've said this a million times, but it bears repeating: high school's the ONE CHANCE YOU GET, as an actor, to play any role you want, before the world tells you what 'type' you are. The audience is going to suspend disbelief: they're there to see their kids, whom they already love, in a play. Honor ...

RE: Finding that unicorn...

Posted By Erika Trahan 09-22-2023 08:55
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All of these suggestions are wonderful! I will look into them! Thank you! Any others appreciated also! Erika ------------------------------ Erika Trahan Kaplan High School LA ------------------------------

Finding that unicorn...

Posted By Erika Trahan 09-20-2023 09:43
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Good morning, So each year, our school competes in a One Act play district competition. (Also state if we qualify) We also try and perform for our state festival if it is ready. There is a TWENTY MINUTE time limit on the play. (I know...TOUGH ONE!) Each year, I struggle to find a piece suitable for ...

Follow Spot

Posted By Erika Trahan 09-12-2023 14:26
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Hi all! Just did a quick search for wheeled follow spots and was surprised (but not really ha!) at the cost! It's been 10+ years since we've purchased one. I'm just looking to see what is out there incase one of ours goes out. One had a nasty tumble last year, and got beat up. It was still working ...

RE: Rural School Theater Programs

Posted By Erika Trahan 12-22-2022 08:52
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We are a smallish school a (little over 500 students) in south Louisiana... I would be happy to answer any questions. Erika ------------------------------ Erika Trahan Kaplan High School LA ------------------------------

portable stage skirting

Posted By Erika Trahan 04-04-2022 09:15
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I have recently purchased six 4x8 portable stages. I will need to purchase some type of skirting in the future. Are there any skirting that you have LOVED? Company? This may seem like a silly question, but how does it stay UP? Right how we have fabric up to cover the legs, and it is constantly falling.... ...

RE: Rights for a Musical Review

Posted By Erika Trahan 01-14-2022 09:06
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I've always wondered how this works also. I understand chorus buys the sheet music just as we purchase scripts. Would that give performance rights? I've seen/heard SO many school doing reviews over the years and always wondered if they had to get rights for certain songs...etc.... ------------------------------ ...

RE: Posting cast list.

Posted By Erika Trahan 12-17-2021 15:58
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Thanks! Gave me a few ideas!

Posting cast list.

Posted By Erika Trahan 12-17-2021 09:07
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So my LEAST favorite thing is to post cast list... I truly hate disappointing people who are so brave and come out to audition for our shows. Do any of you have a note/preamble that has very wise words to help soften the blow when posting??? ------------------------------ Erika Trahan Kaplan ...

RE: Wizard of Oz differences

Posted By Erika Trahan 10-13-2021 12:58
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Thank You! These were helpful! So I'm assuming I will need to do the Youth version if I need rehearsal and performance tracks? What did you do for RSC version? Has concord been OK to deal with currently? I know for a bit there were issues when they merged companies. ------------------------------ ...

Wizard of Oz differences

Posted By Erika Trahan 10-12-2021 13:25
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Hi all, I was wondering if anyone could give me a quick rundown of the differences in the three versions available for the Wizard of Oz.. Years ago I THINK we did the RSC version, but I wasn't director then so I'm not positive. RSC version Muny Version Youth edition Pros/Cons- what is ommitted/added ...

RE: Pre-Show/Series of Short One Acts

Posted By Erika Trahan 09-23-2021 14:15
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We did "six ft scenes" from Theatre Folk last spring for a small production. The scenes are really good and could work for something like this... check it out! https://www.theatrefolk.com/products/6ft-scenes I would think you could get permission to perform the ones you would like to... Erika ...

Covid Protocols

Posted By Erika Trahan 09-23-2021 13:26
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Hello all, We are in the beginnings of discussing a spring show for our school. This would be the first since March of 2020. We are heavily debating between a spring musical (which we normally do) vs. a play. Any pros/cons in the time of COVID;I would love to hear it! My two biggest concerns are ...

project for non peformance student

Posted By Erika Trahan 04-21-2021 14:32
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Hello all, I have a student in a class that I am trying to work with. She will not be performing for a major grade in May. (two performances) What independent projects have you given that would be comparable? I'm racking my brain to think of alternate assignments but they are very boring. This ...

Improvisation Unit...Virtually...

Posted By Erika Trahan 01-11-2021 09:16
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Hi all, Just looking for ideas.. Currently we are on a hybrid plan of instruction. (A/B days with half of my students, when not at school we must post an assignment in Google classroom for them to complete) I've struggled with finding stuff to post because we are SO activity based. Many of my ...

RE: Online ticket cost...

Posted By Erika Trahan 10-28-2020 15:25
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That's a great suggestion! I will look into the pay what you can aspect. I was thinking $5 also... but wasn't sure if that was too low. I paid I think $7 to stream Bandstand and that was professionally done. haha ------------------------------ Erika Trahan Kaplan LA --------------------- ...

Online ticket cost...

Posted By Erika Trahan 10-28-2020 12:11
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Hi everyone, Just wanted to get an idea about what people are charging for online productions.. We lost quite a bit in the spring, so we are planning to write our own "something" for the fall. We will need to use an online platform such as Booktix or any you may recommend.. We are a very rural ...

RE: "Interesting Experience" with Concord Theatricals

Posted By Erika Trahan 10-26-2020 09:20
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this is so sad... for both.. Samantha, I would contact your districts legal department if they have one and see if they can help.. Submit all that you have done. Sometimes an "official" letter/contact might help. Good luck! ------------------------------ Erika Trahan Kaplan LA ----------- ...

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