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​TRAP!  TRAP!  TRAP!!!  Stephen Gregg has created some amazing art with this play!
I can't say enough about this show!!  I posted this in a thread regarding plays in the horror genre; however, I wanted to give it its own post.
We played Trap this weekend to two delighted audiences.  I have never had a reaction like that from an audience.  They were literally screaming with delight and fear at the end.  The way we ran the end of the show leaves the audience alone in the house with the lights out and the music on and they were begging us to turn the lights on.  My cast RAN to the greenroom and were jumping up and down and screaming and celebrating!  They were totally jazzed up.  It was such an amazing experience for us.  They couldn't get over the audience's reaction to the end of the show.
Most of my cast members said this was their favorite theatre experience ever and a few of my parents (who have been around for many years) said that this was the best show I've ever done.
Stephen Gregg was also available via email to answer all of my questions regarding the show.  I had few; however, it was nice to know that he would actually answer a question if contacted.
There is a good bit of tech involved with the show (lighting cues, sound effects, music (highly recommend the original scoring by Isaiah Hastings), we added fog to a few scenes); however, the sets can be quite minimal.  We used our band risers and ten wooden chairs.  There are many roles, and the script comes with suggestions for doubling and tripling parts.  I had  24 and it worked out really well. 
Feel free to contact me if you are doing the show and have questions on how we did anything.  I LOVED THIS SHOW!!

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Amber Hugus
Harmony PA
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One of our groups produced the show this fall. I too highly recommend it.

~Dave

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David Simpson
Performing Arts Center Manager
East China Schools
East China MI
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Original Message:
Sent: 04-29-2019 07:52
From: Amber Hugus
Subject: Trap by Stephen Gregg

​TRAP!  TRAP!  TRAP!!!  Stephen Gregg has created some amazing art with this play!
I can't say enough about this show!!  I posted this in a thread regarding plays in the horror genre; however, I wanted to give it its own post.
We played Trap this weekend to two delighted audiences.  I have never had a reaction like that from an audience.  They were literally screaming with delight and fear at the end.  The way we ran the end of the show leaves the audience alone in the house with the lights out and the music on and they were begging us to turn the lights on.  My cast RAN to the greenroom and were jumping up and down and screaming and celebrating!  They were totally jazzed up.  It was such an amazing experience for us.  They couldn't get over the audience's reaction to the end of the show.
Most of my cast members said this was their favorite theatre experience ever and a few of my parents (who have been around for many years) said that this was the best show I've ever done.
Stephen Gregg was also available via email to answer all of my questions regarding the show.  I had few; however, it was nice to know that he would actually answer a question if contacted.
There is a good bit of tech involved with the show (lighting cues, sound effects, music (highly recommend the original scoring by Isaiah Hastings), we added fog to a few scenes); however, the sets can be quite minimal.  We used our band risers and ten wooden chairs.  There are many roles, and the script comes with suggestions for doubling and tripling parts.  I had  24 and it worked out really well.
Feel free to contact me if you are doing the show and have questions on how we did anything.  I LOVED THIS SHOW!!

------------------------------
Amber Hugus
Harmony PA
------------------------------

Amber, and the others performing Trap,

How would you identify the target audience for this show? Would you rate it PG13, or is it "family-friendly"? I am very interested, but want to make sure I know if this is something I should dissuade someone with an 8 year old from attending. 

Thank you for the recommendation! After "Almost, Maine" and "Murder's in the Heir", I needed something really different and this might just be it!

Jennifer Stover
Director, Souhegan Drama
Souhegan HS, Amherst NH

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Jen Stover
Director, Souhegan Drama
Souhegan High School
Amherst, NH
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Original Message:
Sent: 04-29-2019 10:54
From: David Simpson
Subject: Trap by Stephen Gregg

One of our groups produced the show this fall. I too highly recommend it.

~Dave

------------------------------
David Simpson
Performing Arts Center Manager
East China Schools
East China MI

Original Message:
Sent: 04-29-2019 07:52
From: Amber Hugus
Subject: Trap by Stephen Gregg

​TRAP!  TRAP!  TRAP!!!  Stephen Gregg has created some amazing art with this play!
I can't say enough about this show!!  I posted this in a thread regarding plays in the horror genre; however, I wanted to give it its own post.
We played Trap this weekend to two delighted audiences.  I have never had a reaction like that from an audience.  They were literally screaming with delight and fear at the end.  The way we ran the end of the show leaves the audience alone in the house with the lights out and the music on and they were begging us to turn the lights on.  My cast RAN to the greenroom and were jumping up and down and screaming and celebrating!  They were totally jazzed up.  It was such an amazing experience for us.  They couldn't get over the audience's reaction to the end of the show.
Most of my cast members said this was their favorite theatre experience ever and a few of my parents (who have been around for many years) said that this was the best show I've ever done.
Stephen Gregg was also available via email to answer all of my questions regarding the show.  I had few; however, it was nice to know that he would actually answer a question if contacted.
There is a good bit of tech involved with the show (lighting cues, sound effects, music (highly recommend the original scoring by Isaiah Hastings), we added fog to a few scenes); however, the sets can be quite minimal.  We used our band risers and ten wooden chairs.  There are many roles, and the script comes with suggestions for doubling and tripling parts.  I had  24 and it worked out really well.
Feel free to contact me if you are doing the show and have questions on how we did anything.  I LOVED THIS SHOW!!

------------------------------
Amber Hugus
Harmony PA
------------------------------

We are starting our first rehearsal tonight for Trap.  The kids went nuts at audition by the time we got to the end of the script.  I think its going to be a fun couple of months working on this...


------------------------------
Derek Friederich
Thespian Troupe 417/Speech Coach/Jr. High Drama/Fine Arts Center Technical Director
Postville IA
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: 04-29-2019 07:52
From: Amber Hugus
Subject: Trap by Stephen Gregg

​TRAP!  TRAP!  TRAP!!!  Stephen Gregg has created some amazing art with this play!
I can't say enough about this show!!  I posted this in a thread regarding plays in the horror genre; however, I wanted to give it its own post.
We played Trap this weekend to two delighted audiences.  I have never had a reaction like that from an audience.  They were literally screaming with delight and fear at the end.  The way we ran the end of the show leaves the audience alone in the house with the lights out and the music on and they were begging us to turn the lights on.  My cast RAN to the greenroom and were jumping up and down and screaming and celebrating!  They were totally jazzed up.  It was such an amazing experience for us.  They couldn't get over the audience's reaction to the end of the show.
Most of my cast members said this was their favorite theatre experience ever and a few of my parents (who have been around for many years) said that this was the best show I've ever done.
Stephen Gregg was also available via email to answer all of my questions regarding the show.  I had few; however, it was nice to know that he would actually answer a question if contacted.
There is a good bit of tech involved with the show (lighting cues, sound effects, music (highly recommend the original scoring by Isaiah Hastings), we added fog to a few scenes); however, the sets can be quite minimal.  We used our band risers and ten wooden chairs.  There are many roles, and the script comes with suggestions for doubling and tripling parts.  I had  24 and it worked out really well.
Feel free to contact me if you are doing the show and have questions on how we did anything.  I LOVED THIS SHOW!!

------------------------------
Amber Hugus
Harmony PA
------------------------------

Would this show be appropriate for middle school actors?  I looked at the list of productions, and noticed mostly high schools, but at least one junior high ....


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Kristin Hall
Drama Director
Lincoln Public Schools
Arlington MA
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: 04-29-2019 11:29
From: Derek Friederich
Subject: Trap by Stephen Gregg

We are starting our first rehearsal tonight for Trap.  The kids went nuts at audition by the time we got to the end of the script.  I think its going to be a fun couple of months working on this...


------------------------------
Derek Friederich
Thespian Troupe 417/Speech Coach/Jr. High Drama/Fine Arts Center Technical Director
Postville IA

Original Message:
Sent: 04-29-2019 07:52
From: Amber Hugus
Subject: Trap by Stephen Gregg

​TRAP!  TRAP!  TRAP!!!  Stephen Gregg has created some amazing art with this play!
I can't say enough about this show!!  I posted this in a thread regarding plays in the horror genre; however, I wanted to give it its own post.
We played Trap this weekend to two delighted audiences.  I have never had a reaction like that from an audience.  They were literally screaming with delight and fear at the end.  The way we ran the end of the show leaves the audience alone in the house with the lights out and the music on and they were begging us to turn the lights on.  My cast RAN to the greenroom and were jumping up and down and screaming and celebrating!  They were totally jazzed up.  It was such an amazing experience for us.  They couldn't get over the audience's reaction to the end of the show.
Most of my cast members said this was their favorite theatre experience ever and a few of my parents (who have been around for many years) said that this was the best show I've ever done.
Stephen Gregg was also available via email to answer all of my questions regarding the show.  I had few; however, it was nice to know that he would actually answer a question if contacted.
There is a good bit of tech involved with the show (lighting cues, sound effects, music (highly recommend the original scoring by Isaiah Hastings), we added fog to a few scenes); however, the sets can be quite minimal.  We used our band risers and ten wooden chairs.  There are many roles, and the script comes with suggestions for doubling and tripling parts.  I had  24 and it worked out really well.
Feel free to contact me if you are doing the show and have questions on how we did anything.  I LOVED THIS SHOW!!

------------------------------
Amber Hugus
Harmony PA
------------------------------

Just realized that I can read the whole script online.  (Thank you, Playscripts!)  But I would still be interested in responses regarding middle school from those who have done the show.  

We do have quite a few 8th graders likely to audition ...

Thanks!

------------------------------
Kristin Hall
Drama Director
Lincoln Public Schools
Arlington MA
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: 04-30-2019 08:53
From: Kristin Hall
Subject: Trap by Stephen Gregg

Would this show be appropriate for middle school actors?  I looked at the list of productions, and noticed mostly high schools, but at least one junior high ....


------------------------------
Kristin Hall
Drama Director
Lincoln Public Schools
Arlington MA

Original Message:
Sent: 04-29-2019 11:29
From: Derek Friederich
Subject: Trap by Stephen Gregg

We are starting our first rehearsal tonight for Trap.  The kids went nuts at audition by the time we got to the end of the script.  I think its going to be a fun couple of months working on this...


------------------------------
Derek Friederich
Thespian Troupe 417/Speech Coach/Jr. High Drama/Fine Arts Center Technical Director
Postville IA

Original Message:
Sent: 04-29-2019 07:52
From: Amber Hugus
Subject: Trap by Stephen Gregg

​TRAP!  TRAP!  TRAP!!!  Stephen Gregg has created some amazing art with this play!
I can't say enough about this show!!  I posted this in a thread regarding plays in the horror genre; however, I wanted to give it its own post.
We played Trap this weekend to two delighted audiences.  I have never had a reaction like that from an audience.  They were literally screaming with delight and fear at the end.  The way we ran the end of the show leaves the audience alone in the house with the lights out and the music on and they were begging us to turn the lights on.  My cast RAN to the greenroom and were jumping up and down and screaming and celebrating!  They were totally jazzed up.  It was such an amazing experience for us.  They couldn't get over the audience's reaction to the end of the show.
Most of my cast members said this was their favorite theatre experience ever and a few of my parents (who have been around for many years) said that this was the best show I've ever done.
Stephen Gregg was also available via email to answer all of my questions regarding the show.  I had few; however, it was nice to know that he would actually answer a question if contacted.
There is a good bit of tech involved with the show (lighting cues, sound effects, music (highly recommend the original scoring by Isaiah Hastings), we added fog to a few scenes); however, the sets can be quite minimal.  We used our band risers and ten wooden chairs.  There are many roles, and the script comes with suggestions for doubling and tripling parts.  I had  24 and it worked out really well.
Feel free to contact me if you are doing the show and have questions on how we did anything.  I LOVED THIS SHOW!!

------------------------------
Amber Hugus
Harmony PA
------------------------------

Wanted to circle back on the issue of a middle school version of Trap. There have two middle school productions. For one of those productions I did make changes. 

I contacted Kristin and she's agreed to pilot a middle school Trap in the fall. Thanks to Ms. Hall for agreeing to produce it, and to this community for connecting us.

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Stephen Gregg
Playwright
Venice CA
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: 04-30-2019 09:15
From: Kristin Hall
Subject: Trap by Stephen Gregg

Just realized that I can read the whole script online.  (Thank you, Playscripts!)  But I would still be interested in responses regarding middle school from those who have done the show.

We do have quite a few 8th graders likely to audition ...

Thanks!

------------------------------
Kristin Hall
Drama Director
Lincoln Public Schools
Arlington MA

Original Message:
Sent: 04-30-2019 08:53
From: Kristin Hall
Subject: Trap by Stephen Gregg

Would this show be appropriate for middle school actors?  I looked at the list of productions, and noticed mostly high schools, but at least one junior high ....


------------------------------
Kristin Hall
Drama Director
Lincoln Public Schools
Arlington MA

Original Message:
Sent: 04-29-2019 11:29
From: Derek Friederich
Subject: Trap by Stephen Gregg

We are starting our first rehearsal tonight for Trap.  The kids went nuts at audition by the time we got to the end of the script.  I think its going to be a fun couple of months working on this...


------------------------------
Derek Friederich
Thespian Troupe 417/Speech Coach/Jr. High Drama/Fine Arts Center Technical Director
Postville IA

Original Message:
Sent: 04-29-2019 07:52
From: Amber Hugus
Subject: Trap by Stephen Gregg

​TRAP!  TRAP!  TRAP!!!  Stephen Gregg has created some amazing art with this play!
I can't say enough about this show!!  I posted this in a thread regarding plays in the horror genre; however, I wanted to give it its own post.
We played Trap this weekend to two delighted audiences.  I have never had a reaction like that from an audience.  They were literally screaming with delight and fear at the end.  The way we ran the end of the show leaves the audience alone in the house with the lights out and the music on and they were begging us to turn the lights on.  My cast RAN to the greenroom and were jumping up and down and screaming and celebrating!  They were totally jazzed up.  It was such an amazing experience for us.  They couldn't get over the audience's reaction to the end of the show.
Most of my cast members said this was their favorite theatre experience ever and a few of my parents (who have been around for many years) said that this was the best show I've ever done.
Stephen Gregg was also available via email to answer all of my questions regarding the show.  I had few; however, it was nice to know that he would actually answer a question if contacted.
There is a good bit of tech involved with the show (lighting cues, sound effects, music (highly recommend the original scoring by Isaiah Hastings), we added fog to a few scenes); however, the sets can be quite minimal.  We used our band risers and ten wooden chairs.  There are many roles, and the script comes with suggestions for doubling and tripling parts.  I had  24 and it worked out really well.
Feel free to contact me if you are doing the show and have questions on how we did anything.  I LOVED THIS SHOW!!

------------------------------
Amber Hugus
Harmony PA
------------------------------

When will the middle school version of Trap be available for perusal?

------------------------------
[Christine DuBose
Kerr Middle School
Theatre Arts
"In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart." Anne Frank
https://sites.google.com/a/bisdmail.net/kerr-theatre-arts/
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: 05-08-2019 14:43
From: Stephen Gregg
Subject: Trap by Stephen Gregg

Wanted to circle back on the issue of a middle school version of Trap. There have two middle school productions. For one of those productions I did make changes.

I contacted Kristin and she's agreed to pilot a middle school Trap in the fall. Thanks to Ms. Hall for agreeing to produce it, and to this community for connecting us.

------------------------------
Stephen Gregg
Playwright
Venice CA

Original Message:
Sent: 04-30-2019 09:15
From: Kristin Hall
Subject: Trap by Stephen Gregg

Just realized that I can read the whole script online.  (Thank you, Playscripts!)  But I would still be interested in responses regarding middle school from those who have done the show.

We do have quite a few 8th graders likely to audition ...

Thanks!

------------------------------
Kristin Hall
Drama Director
Lincoln Public Schools
Arlington MA

Original Message:
Sent: 04-30-2019 08:53
From: Kristin Hall
Subject: Trap by Stephen Gregg

Would this show be appropriate for middle school actors?  I looked at the list of productions, and noticed mostly high schools, but at least one junior high ....


------------------------------
Kristin Hall
Drama Director
Lincoln Public Schools
Arlington MA

Original Message:
Sent: 04-29-2019 11:29
From: Derek Friederich
Subject: Trap by Stephen Gregg

We are starting our first rehearsal tonight for Trap.  The kids went nuts at audition by the time we got to the end of the script.  I think its going to be a fun couple of months working on this...


------------------------------
Derek Friederich
Thespian Troupe 417/Speech Coach/Jr. High Drama/Fine Arts Center Technical Director
Postville IA

Original Message:
Sent: 04-29-2019 07:52
From: Amber Hugus
Subject: Trap by Stephen Gregg

​TRAP!  TRAP!  TRAP!!!  Stephen Gregg has created some amazing art with this play!
I can't say enough about this show!!  I posted this in a thread regarding plays in the horror genre; however, I wanted to give it its own post.
We played Trap this weekend to two delighted audiences.  I have never had a reaction like that from an audience.  They were literally screaming with delight and fear at the end.  The way we ran the end of the show leaves the audience alone in the house with the lights out and the music on and they were begging us to turn the lights on.  My cast RAN to the greenroom and were jumping up and down and screaming and celebrating!  They were totally jazzed up.  It was such an amazing experience for us.  They couldn't get over the audience's reaction to the end of the show.
Most of my cast members said this was their favorite theatre experience ever and a few of my parents (who have been around for many years) said that this was the best show I've ever done.
Stephen Gregg was also available via email to answer all of my questions regarding the show.  I had few; however, it was nice to know that he would actually answer a question if contacted.
There is a good bit of tech involved with the show (lighting cues, sound effects, music (highly recommend the original scoring by Isaiah Hastings), we added fog to a few scenes); however, the sets can be quite minimal.  We used our band risers and ten wooden chairs.  There are many roles, and the script comes with suggestions for doubling and tripling parts.  I had  24 and it worked out really well.
Feel free to contact me if you are doing the show and have questions on how we did anything.  I LOVED THIS SHOW!!

------------------------------
Amber Hugus
Harmony PA
------------------------------

Hi Christine,

There'll be a working draft of the middle school version by June 16th, or possibly sooner. You or anyone are welcome to message me directly through here and I'll zap it you. 


------------------------------
Stephen Gregg
Playwright
Venice CA
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: 05-09-2019 04:58
From: Christine DuBose
Subject: Trap by Stephen Gregg

When will the middle school version of Trap be available for perusal?

------------------------------
[Christine DuBose
Kerr Middle School
Theatre Arts
"In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart." Anne Frank
https://sites.google.com/a/bisdmail.net/kerr-theatre-arts/

Original Message:
Sent: 05-08-2019 14:43
From: Stephen Gregg
Subject: Trap by Stephen Gregg

Wanted to circle back on the issue of a middle school version of Trap. There have two middle school productions. For one of those productions I did make changes.

I contacted Kristin and she's agreed to pilot a middle school Trap in the fall. Thanks to Ms. Hall for agreeing to produce it, and to this community for connecting us.

------------------------------
Stephen Gregg
Playwright
Venice CA

Original Message:
Sent: 04-30-2019 09:15
From: Kristin Hall
Subject: Trap by Stephen Gregg

Just realized that I can read the whole script online.  (Thank you, Playscripts!)  But I would still be interested in responses regarding middle school from those who have done the show.

We do have quite a few 8th graders likely to audition ...

Thanks!

------------------------------
Kristin Hall
Drama Director
Lincoln Public Schools
Arlington MA

Original Message:
Sent: 04-30-2019 08:53
From: Kristin Hall
Subject: Trap by Stephen Gregg

Would this show be appropriate for middle school actors?  I looked at the list of productions, and noticed mostly high schools, but at least one junior high ....


------------------------------
Kristin Hall
Drama Director
Lincoln Public Schools
Arlington MA

Original Message:
Sent: 04-29-2019 11:29
From: Derek Friederich
Subject: Trap by Stephen Gregg

We are starting our first rehearsal tonight for Trap.  The kids went nuts at audition by the time we got to the end of the script.  I think its going to be a fun couple of months working on this...


------------------------------
Derek Friederich
Thespian Troupe 417/Speech Coach/Jr. High Drama/Fine Arts Center Technical Director
Postville IA

Original Message:
Sent: 04-29-2019 07:52
From: Amber Hugus
Subject: Trap by Stephen Gregg

​TRAP!  TRAP!  TRAP!!!  Stephen Gregg has created some amazing art with this play!
I can't say enough about this show!!  I posted this in a thread regarding plays in the horror genre; however, I wanted to give it its own post.
We played Trap this weekend to two delighted audiences.  I have never had a reaction like that from an audience.  They were literally screaming with delight and fear at the end.  The way we ran the end of the show leaves the audience alone in the house with the lights out and the music on and they were begging us to turn the lights on.  My cast RAN to the greenroom and were jumping up and down and screaming and celebrating!  They were totally jazzed up.  It was such an amazing experience for us.  They couldn't get over the audience's reaction to the end of the show.
Most of my cast members said this was their favorite theatre experience ever and a few of my parents (who have been around for many years) said that this was the best show I've ever done.
Stephen Gregg was also available via email to answer all of my questions regarding the show.  I had few; however, it was nice to know that he would actually answer a question if contacted.
There is a good bit of tech involved with the show (lighting cues, sound effects, music (highly recommend the original scoring by Isaiah Hastings), we added fog to a few scenes); however, the sets can be quite minimal.  We used our band risers and ten wooden chairs.  There are many roles, and the script comes with suggestions for doubling and tripling parts.  I had  24 and it worked out really well.
Feel free to contact me if you are doing the show and have questions on how we did anything.  I LOVED THIS SHOW!!

------------------------------
Amber Hugus
Harmony PA
------------------------------

To those who have done Trap, what did you use for the chirp?  I'm having trouble conceptualizing this sound effect.

Thanks!

------------------------------
Derek Friederich
Thespian Troupe 417/Speech Coach/Jr. High Drama/Fine Arts Center Technical Director
Postville IA
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: 04-29-2019 07:52
From: Amber Hugus
Subject: Trap by Stephen Gregg

​TRAP!  TRAP!  TRAP!!!  Stephen Gregg has created some amazing art with this play!
I can't say enough about this show!!  I posted this in a thread regarding plays in the horror genre; however, I wanted to give it its own post.
We played Trap this weekend to two delighted audiences.  I have never had a reaction like that from an audience.  They were literally screaming with delight and fear at the end.  The way we ran the end of the show leaves the audience alone in the house with the lights out and the music on and they were begging us to turn the lights on.  My cast RAN to the greenroom and were jumping up and down and screaming and celebrating!  They were totally jazzed up.  It was such an amazing experience for us.  They couldn't get over the audience's reaction to the end of the show.
Most of my cast members said this was their favorite theatre experience ever and a few of my parents (who have been around for many years) said that this was the best show I've ever done.
Stephen Gregg was also available via email to answer all of my questions regarding the show.  I had few; however, it was nice to know that he would actually answer a question if contacted.
There is a good bit of tech involved with the show (lighting cues, sound effects, music (highly recommend the original scoring by Isaiah Hastings), we added fog to a few scenes); however, the sets can be quite minimal.  We used our band risers and ten wooden chairs.  There are many roles, and the script comes with suggestions for doubling and tripling parts.  I had  24 and it worked out really well.
Feel free to contact me if you are doing the show and have questions on how we did anything.  I LOVED THIS SHOW!!

------------------------------
Amber Hugus
Harmony PA
------------------------------

Hi! 
So the description of the sound in the script was something like a gasp or a human sound or something like that. So, we made a recording of one of our actresses sort of breathing in like a gasp. But high pitched. It was perfect.

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Amber Hugus
Harmony PA
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: 06-07-2019 17:05
From: Derek Friederich
Subject: Trap by Stephen Gregg

To those who have done Trap, what did you use for the chirp?  I'm having trouble conceptualizing this sound effect.

Thanks!

------------------------------
Derek Friederich
Thespian Troupe 417/Speech Coach/Jr. High Drama/Fine Arts Center Technical Director
Postville IA

Original Message:
Sent: 04-29-2019 07:52
From: Amber Hugus
Subject: Trap by Stephen Gregg

​TRAP!  TRAP!  TRAP!!!  Stephen Gregg has created some amazing art with this play!
I can't say enough about this show!!  I posted this in a thread regarding plays in the horror genre; however, I wanted to give it its own post.
We played Trap this weekend to two delighted audiences.  I have never had a reaction like that from an audience.  They were literally screaming with delight and fear at the end.  The way we ran the end of the show leaves the audience alone in the house with the lights out and the music on and they were begging us to turn the lights on.  My cast RAN to the greenroom and were jumping up and down and screaming and celebrating!  They were totally jazzed up.  It was such an amazing experience for us.  They couldn't get over the audience's reaction to the end of the show.
Most of my cast members said this was their favorite theatre experience ever and a few of my parents (who have been around for many years) said that this was the best show I've ever done.
Stephen Gregg was also available via email to answer all of my questions regarding the show.  I had few; however, it was nice to know that he would actually answer a question if contacted.
There is a good bit of tech involved with the show (lighting cues, sound effects, music (highly recommend the original scoring by Isaiah Hastings), we added fog to a few scenes); however, the sets can be quite minimal.  We used our band risers and ten wooden chairs.  There are many roles, and the script comes with suggestions for doubling and tripling parts.  I had  24 and it worked out really well.
Feel free to contact me if you are doing the show and have questions on how we did anything.  I LOVED THIS SHOW!!

------------------------------
Amber Hugus
Harmony PA
------------------------------

We used Stephen’s description of being startled from the first monologue. It was the sound of quickly sucking in air. It was almost like a hiccup. We just used a phone to record the sound.



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Original Message------

To those who have done Trap, what did you use for the chirp?  I'm having trouble conceptualizing this sound effect.

Thanks!

------------------------------
Derek Friederich
Thespian Troupe 417/Speech Coach/Jr. High Drama/Fine Arts Center Technical Director
Postville IA
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I've gotten the sound question several times myself. If you don't recognize the sound, that's good news for you, since it's what happens during sleep paralysis, which is a very occasional part of my life.  In my version, something bad approaches, slowly, and I need to move or at least yell, but I can't do it. As I try to thrash within the dream, I make small chirp-like noises outside of it. This sometimes wakes my husband enough to soothe me out of sleep. Most recently, however, this went wrong, and answered a question I had often wondered: Why don't you wake a sleepwalker? (THWACK! Poor Todd. He's fine.)  The sounds needn't be chirps. If you want to lean into the horror of the play, think of them as scratches or taps: the sounds made by 241 people buried alive.

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Stephen Gregg
Playwright
Venice CA
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-08-2019 09:21
From: David Hastings
Subject: Trap by Stephen Gregg

We used Stephen's description of being startled from the first monologue. It was the sound of quickly sucking in air. It was almost like a hiccup. We just used a phone to record the sound.



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To those who have done Trap, what did you use for the chirp?  I'm having trouble conceptualizing this sound effect.

Thanks!

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Derek Friederich
Thespian Troupe 417/Speech Coach/Jr. High Drama/Fine Arts Center Technical Director
Postville IA
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