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  • 1.  Musicals for everyone

    Posted 08-21-2022 21:38
    Hi all!
    I am looking for a Musical for a diverse school that struggles to represent its diversity onstage. Pre Covid we successfully staged Hairspray. Since then, representation and interest have waned. I'm looking for a show with several opportunities for students regardless of background. Large pit is a must, too.  Am I describing the ideal Musical for all of us, right? :) TIA.
    Ken Gibson 
    Ken Gibson
    Harrisonburg High School

    Theatre Teacher
    One Act Coach & Musical Director
    540 433 2651

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  • 2.  RE: Musicals for everyone

    Posted 08-22-2022 08:20
    Ragtime

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  • 3.  RE: Musicals for everyone

    Posted 08-22-2022 11:16
    I hope this isn't too radical of an idea, but you might want to consider just choosing a musical that you really want to do, and will appeal to everyone, and simply cast it according to ability and not background. I teach in an incredibly diverse community (over 30 languages spoken) and I cast whoever is best for the part regardless.

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    Kaila Schwartz
    Theatre Arts, Director
    Milpitas High School
    CA
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