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Related shows or resources: Once on This Island JR.Answer this Question
Related shows or resources: Once on This Island JR.
A Part of us
Currently doing a production of OOTI jr. It seems to me that the emotional weight of the song A Part of Us has been substantially lessened by the cuts from the original score, and it makes the staging less able to show it as well (The passing of Timoune amongst the gods in the original is kind of glossed over) Any suggestions as to how effectively stage the song and maintain the emotional as the jr show is written? ( The original song brings a lump to my throught every time I hear it!)
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Related shows or resources: UrinetownAnswer this Question
Related shows or resources: Urinetown
Urinetown with High School Students?
Is this show doable with High school students?
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Related shows or resources: Singin' in the RainAnswer this Question
Related shows or resources: Singin' in the Rain
Singing in the Rain- Rain Coats
We are looking for yellow rain slickers for the finale of Singin' in the Rain. We are having the hardest time finding them! We are on a strict budget and are trying to find them to fit children and adults for as cheap as possible. Please help! Does anyone have any ideas?
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Related shows or resources: The Pirates of Penzance JR.Answer this Question
Related shows or resources: The Pirates of Penzance JR.
Appropriate audience for Pirates of Penzance Jr?
Our youth theatre group is considering Pirates of Penzance Jr. for our next season. I've been watching the movie and listening to the music and trying to figure out if it will work for us. We are heavily dependent on our school sales to support the company's productions, and I'm trying to imagine our grade school students coming to see this, and struggling a bit. I LOVE this musical - I think it's terrific; but I'm uncertain how young audiences will react. I have sent off for the perusal package to hear it and get a better sense, but would be grateful for feedback. We just did Peter Pan and had kindergarteners and grade 1 students flocking to our doors - who am I really targeting at our schools if we take this on? Is it going to work with the younger grades, and if so, do I need to make a package for them to prepare for it? I'd be grateful to hear of others' experiences.
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Related shows or resources: Avenue Q, Avenue Q School EditionAnswer this Question
Related shows or resources: Avenue Q, Avenue Q School Edition
Puppet Rentals
I cannot wait to bring this show to my theater, but am looking for options ( beyond socks) for puppets. What are people doing for puppets and where are you getting them?
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Related shows or resources: Aida, Aida School EditionAnswer this Question
Related shows or resources: Aida, Aida School Edition
Aida with a mostly white cast?
I am interested in doing Aida this year as I love the music and the story, however, our school and, even more, our theatre program is pretty much completely white.Has anyone done, or seen, Aida done with a primarily white cast? Does the story lose the impact?I am interested in hearing all of your thoughts.
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Related shows or resources: Big The MusicalAnswer this Question
Related shows or resources: Big The Musical
Big: The Musical
I might be doing Big: The Musical. I think I will have enough money for approx. 11 musicians. What is the most important for this musical to have it sound right.? Do I need both keyboards? sounds like you need guitar/banjo. What about number of woodwinds and brass.?? Thanks, JZ
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Related shows or resources: Thoroughly Modern Millie, Thoroughly Modern Millie JR.Answer this Question
Related shows or resources: Thoroughly Modern Millie, Thoroughly Modern Millie JR.
help with modern millie chinese characters
I am planning to do Modern Millie and I am uncomfortable/nervous about the whole chinese character spoof bit- i really do not know much about this show- assume it is supposed to be a spoof but am nervous about our white caucasian rural community not "getting it"...and on top of it we have a NEW AND SMALL aisan community now in the area that i do not want to offend....any advise as soon as possible would be greatly appreciated....
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Related shows or resources: HairsprayAnswer this Question
Related shows or resources: Hairspray
Hairspray
Is there any ideas or suggestions on how to perform Hairspray in our school that has very few minorities??? My drama kids love the show and the music and have no problem portraying characters of different ethnicities... but can this be done and NOT offend anyone????
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Related shows or resources: A Funny Thing... ForumAnswer this Question
Related shows or resources: A Funny Thing... Forum
Optional instrumentation for Forum
Getting ready to MD a community theater production of Forum. I've seen the orchestration list online. Can anyone comment on the following questions: * are any of the books optional? * are the woodwind doublings cued for optional instruments (I live in a small community, and it's difficult to find folks that double as indicated) Thanks. Any other words of wisdom from a conductor that has done the show would be appreciated! -- ken