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  • 1.  Productions with a strong male lead?

    Posted 11-29-2016 10:13

    I'm looking for a full length play with a strong male lead- but not a musical.  Drama or comedy, either is fine.  I have a senior that will be majoring in performance arts after graduation and I'd like something that could really challenge him for his final show in high school.  I'd like cast size at least 12ish, bigger than that is fine.  Anyone have any suggestions? (We did 'Our Town' this semester.)

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    Brandy Brewer
    Teacher
    Brookland, AR
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  • 2.  RE: Productions with a strong male lead?

    Posted 11-29-2016 10:28

    Maybe Harvey? It's 6m, 6w and is definitely a male lead vehicle.

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    Ken Buswell
    Drama Teacher
    Peachtree City, GA
    http://mcintoshtheater.org/

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  • 3.  RE: Productions with a strong male lead?

    Posted 11-29-2016 11:03

    The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Noah Smith. Definitely needs a strong male lead and there are still other strong characters as well.

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    Shira Schwartz
    Chandler Unified School District
    Chandler AZ

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  • 4.  RE: Productions with a strong male lead?

    Posted 11-30-2016 06:57

    The Diviners needs a strong male lead, and is a wonderful show.

    Arsenic and Old Lace also fits the bill.  

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    Robert Ellis
    North Richmond VA

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  • 5.  RE: Productions with a strong male lead?

    Posted 11-30-2016 17:46

    the 39 steps - (you'll need to expand the cast but could get to at least 11), 1984

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    Dorothy DeLucchi
    Theatre Director/ Film Teacher
    Tuscarora High School
    Severn MD

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  • 6.  RE: Productions with a strong male lead?

    Posted 12-01-2016 12:15

    Hamlet. Richard III.  Both will need serious editing, but your lead could be part of that process.

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    Ralph Adkins
    Director of Theatre
    Fine Arts Academy,
    Department of Drama
    Albuquerque High School
    Albuquerque, New Mexico

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  • 7.  RE: Productions with a strong male lead?

    Posted 12-02-2016 10:44

    Death of a Salesman. 

    I don't think there are many kids who can pull off Willy Loman. I waited years for an actor who could convey the burden of Years, and when I finally had a kid who could pull it off, everyone talked me out of the play because it is too serious, and I missed my chance. I regret it now. He could have done it. He would have been great.

    I think there are 12 or 13 parts all together.

    Also, The Crucible.

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    Jeff Johnson
    Director of Theatre Arts
    Del Oro High School
    Loomis CA

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