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  • 1.  Leaving Iowa

    Posted 08-09-2018 20:52
    Leaving Iowa is in the running for my fall play.  I would love some feedback from anyone who has already produced the show.

    Thanks so much!

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    Greg Franklin
    Burlington NC
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  • 2.  RE: Leaving Iowa

    Posted 08-10-2018 03:34
    Hi, Gregg-
    We did this show as our dinner theatre production a few years ago. It was a keeper. There was a little bit of everything for the audience. Patrons couldn't wait to talk about their "family vacation " experiences with us after the show. Keep the music - adds to the experience! We added a few more actors to the non-car scenes and it worked well!
    Break Legs!

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    Cynthia Macioce
    Drama Instructor/Master Teacher
    Senior Professional Educator
    Visual/Performing Arts, Chair
    Gahanna Lincoln High School
    Gahanna, Ohio
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  • 3.  RE: Leaving Iowa

    Posted 08-10-2018 12:09
    Leaving Iowa is a GREAT choice.  I love the stories, I love the characters, I love the situations.  My only piece of advice would be avoid casting every character with a different actor.  Some of the roles are one-liners and are too small to give to a single actor.  Double up some of the smaller roles so that your actors have a chance to show off their flexibility.  Break a leg!

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    Tim Buchheit, Director
    Department of Theatre and Speech
    St. Francis Borgia Regional High School
    Washington, MO
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  • 4.  RE: Leaving Iowa

    Posted 08-10-2018 12:33
    Did this show a couple years ago on a raked stage painted to look like a '50's postcard from Iowa complete with circular pop-outs of tourist attractions such as the birthplace of John Wayne and Captain James T. Kirk and a few pieces/parts.  Very touching show.  I can't recommend it highly enough. (Says the guy still in Iowa!)

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    [William] [Myatt] [Director of Theatre]

    [Pleasant Valley High School]

    [myattw@pleasval.k12.ia.us][563-332-5151][Bettendorf][IA][USA]
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  • 5.  RE: Leaving Iowa

    Posted 08-10-2018 19:09
    William, that sounds awesome! Do you have any pictures from your production?

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    Greg Franklin


    Burlington NC
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