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RE: Devised Theatre

Posted By Unknown 07-21-2015 07:40
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I have done several devised prices with my advanced theater class. We have a "Writing Across The Curriculum" initiative and this has been a good way for me to incorporate writing into my theater classes. The subjects ranged from women's issues to economic disparity to the search for an individual identity. ...

RE: Readers Theater Scripts for Middle School

Posted By Unknown 07-15-2015 17:53
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Kathy - thanks for this suggestion. It sounds terrific and I will definitely check it out. ------------------------------ Susan Speidel Chairman of the Performing Arts Department Morristown-Beard School Springfield NJ ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- ...

RE: Travel Company for Spring Break

Posted By Unknown 07-11-2015 07:22
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I've used EF and Explorica for trips to London and, while both were good experiences, EF was easier to work with and did more to customize the trip for us. I'm using them again for a trip to Chicago next March during our Soring Break. ------------------------------ Susan Speidel Chairman of the Performing ...

RE: Readers Theater Scripts for Middle School

Posted By Unknown 07-11-2015 07:17
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It should be 20 to 30 minutes or two 10-minute pieces. They rehearse it in class, which meets 3x a week, and then perform it at the end of the semester, as part of a larger Middle School Performing Arts Showcase that also features other performances. Thanks! ------------------------------ ...

Readers Theater Scripts for Middle School

Posted By Unknown 07-10-2015 10:00
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I am looking for readers theater scripts to use with my large (20+ kids) middle school theater class. I have done a lot of the Aaron Shepard pieces in the past, incorporating them into units on American Tall Tales, and have also done some of my own adaptations of myths and short stories by Poe, Twain ...

RE: Rehearsal time frame

Posted By Unknown 05-21-2015 10:48
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I teach at a private school and we audition our Upper School musical the first week of December for production the last week of February / first week of March. We have a read-thru and a few preliminary rehearsals before our holiday break, but begin in earnest in January so we basically have 8 weeks. ...

RE: Scope and Sequence of Theatre Classes

Posted By Unknown 05-21-2015 10:34
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We are a small independent school and have an Intro to Theater class and then a combined class that is listed on transcripts as Theater 2, 3, or 4. I adjust the content of that class depending on the students enrolled and have included theater history, acting, mime, scenic & costume design, make-up, ...

RE: 2015-2016 Season

Posted By Unknown 04-10-2015 10:00
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I am doing Almost, Maine and Pippin in our Upper School next year and still searching for a Middle School musical title. ------------------------------ Susan Speidel Chairman of the Performing Arts Department Morristown-Beard School Springfield NJ ------------------------------

Suggestions for Middle School Plays and/or Monologues

Posted By Unknown 03-21-2015 13:45
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The Middle School students at my school rotate through performing arts classes and choose between theater, dance, chorus, and band each semester. The theater class has a performance at the end of the term and last semester I didShuddersome (from Theaterfolk) and it worked extremely well with that group. ...

RE: Seeking Photos Showcasing Theatrical Design for A Midsummer Night's Dream

Posted By Unknown 03-08-2015 15:50
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We did A Midsummer Night's Dream several years ago and set it in the 1960's/1970's with a Peter Max inspired production design. The set featured three false prosceniums painted to look like swirling indigo clouds, with Christmas lights inserted into them to serve as stars for the night scenes. They were ...

Midsummer Night's Dream at Morristown-Beard School

Posted By Unknown 03-08-2015 15:41
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Monologue Prep Activities for Middle Schoolers

Posted By Unknown 02-26-2015 17:54
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I have a middle school theater class made up of 15 boys and 6 girls from 6th, 7th and 8th grade. It is a semester-long class that is scheduled to end in a performance. This particular group is a bit unruly at times, but creative and enthusiastic about the games and activities we have been doing. I was ...

RE: Favorite Murder Mystery Play?

Posted By Unknown 02-15-2015 10:12
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We had a lot of fun this past fall with the comedy murder mystery DON'T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK. Instead of keeping it contemporary, we set it in 1950 and did it all in black and white as a kind of film noir spoof. The transition of time period not only works without any script modifications, but also ...

Gender Bending The Scottish Play

Posted By Unknown 02-07-2015 13:39
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I am thinking of doing Macbeth with my upper school students next year because I will have some really strong seniors, including a great candidate for Mackie himself, and a two terrific Lady Mackie possibilities. However, we always have more girls than boys and I will probably only have 5 or 6 boys audition ...

RE: Average Perf Arts Grades

Posted By Unknown 01-25-2015 07:57
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I teach at an independent school that uses the traditional letter grade system (A,B,C,D and F). Participation and effort is the most important element in determining grades in my theater classes and students usually get B's and A's. I rarely give an A+, but did give a C+ for the first time this past ...

RE: Cyclorama shopping & pricing

Posted By Unknown 01-16-2015 07:55
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We are in the process of replacing our damaged cyc and got good prices from iWeiss and Rosebrand. We are probably going to go with iWeiss because they did the original installation when the rigging was installed and also recently serviced that rigging, so we have a good relationship with them and they ...

RE: Open Forum : Hiring Pit Musicians

Posted By Unknown 01-13-2015 07:57
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We hire a full pit (usually 10 to 14 musicians) and pay $80 per service. Our schedule includes a read-thru with the musical director, a sitz-probe, two dress rehearsals and four performances - for a total of 8 services, or $640/musician for the whole shebang! ------------------------------ Susan ...

RE: Open Forum : Open Forum : How Much Do You Charge For A Program AD?

Posted By Unknown 01-13-2015 07:52
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We charge $125 for the inside front/back cover $100 for a full-page and $75 for a half page. We rarely have business ads - most are from cast family members... the "Congratulations and Best Wishes..." type of thing. I did offer a business card size option one year for $35, but had no takers. ...

RE: Open Forum : How Much Do You Charge For A Program AD?

Posted By Unknown 01-13-2015 07:51
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------------------------------ Susan Speidel Chairman of the Performing Arts Department Morristown-Beard School Springfield NJ ------------------------------

RE: 20th Century Scenes for Two Women

Posted By Unknown 01-03-2015 12:10
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Thank you all for the suggestions. I hadn't thought of a number of the plays mentioned, so I appreciate it the assistance. Happy New Year! ------------------------------------------- Susan Speidel Chairman of the Performing Arts Department Morristown-Beard School Springfield NJ --- ...