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Posted: 5/13/07 at 12:08am

Apparently we were granted permission on March 9th, but obviously we have yet to order materials. Maybe they have frozen the rights because all the materials are currently out? Would be weird, but stranger things have happened.

I will have to make sure we call our rep again next week, just to be sure.

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Posted: 5/13/07 at 6:03pm

Okay everyone, as I promised... Pictures from my March production of Disney's High School Musical.

Unfortunately, I know all of us were looking for pictures to help us get a set design idea. My photog.. took most of these pictures to 'give' a CD to Moms and Dads. Thus, it's difficult in a lot of them to see the sets but hopefully it gives you an idea. We have a proscenium stage and no fly gallery

Here's my web site where I"ll store the pix for about a month. If I can answer any questions, let me Know!

http://thewichitaconnection.com/DIZHSM.htm

Da Mama Luvs Ya!

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Posted: 5/14/07 at 8:36pm

I called our rep today and had a long talk on behalf of the group who I was going to work with and was told Disney has restricted 95% of all license requests since February because of the tours, concerts etc... they are only issuing rights to Schools grades K-12, no childrens theaters etc.... just schools. He did say to put the request in anyway- there is a slim slim chance it could go through (which they did) But generally it is not going to happen.

So that is the latest scoop!

Kristina

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Posted: 5/14/07 at 8:46pm

our license was granted in february, but we never received the actual contract... and phone calls were never returned. So.... technically the contract expired. We got a hold of another rep today, who faxed us the contract (still says March though) and we are sending it in with full payment overnight to try and get something finalized.

If it doesnt happen, ill need to join the witness relocation program

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Posted: 5/18/07 at 12:05pm

Good news- it should happen after all that we were granted the rights! So it is hit or miss it looks like- if they faxed you another one you are good to go!

Thank goodness - we were worried. Bottom line request the rights anyway and see what happens (but have a back up plan) for everyone else!

Kristina
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Posted: 5/20/07 at 8:32pm

Just got back from seeing Jeff's group production of HSM. This being the 2nd version I have seen (the 1st being the professional theater in Minneapolis) I must say it was VERY good show. Kudos!

I wonder if I can kidnap "Ryan" and relocate him here for our October production.... ;)

Everybody did a great job and you should be VERY proud, Jeff!

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Posted: 5/20/07 at 10:01pm

Troy - thanks for coming down today. I was really worried about this show as we had a very "shoe-string" budget. (Smallest budget I've EVER had for a musical by far!) And considering the space limitations (almost no wing space) we did the best we could with "set" and such. The kids were AMAZING to work with! This was one of the few shows I got teary-eyed when it closed. I wish I had spent some time to show you the space, but I was kind of a wreck tonight... Once again, thanks for your support and coming to the show!

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Posted: 5/20/07 at 10:05pm

Oh - and Ryan was such a super kid. He's playing Nathan in City Circle production of "Full Monty". He's so sweet and so much fun. We had 12 different schools represented in our production. Possibly the most fun I've had directing in years! For some reason, working with kids kind of re-energizes my own passion for theatre. After 10 years I guess one needs that to reaffirm some things!

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Posted: 5/22/07 at 10:47am

I direct at a high school, not a community theatre, but we were one of the seven schools in America chosen premiere Disney's HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL. We feel quite honored. Pictures are posted on our website: www.reddragonplayers.com.

I'll be glad to answer any questions.

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Posted: 5/22/07 at 5:35pm

Thanks for the pictures, Billy. We were among the 1st middle schools to be granted Disney permission. It was fun to say but....... must admit, Diz gave us very little in the way of ideas with which we could create. Still, it was a great experience for all of us. Your set is most creative and professional looking. Thanks.

Jean Ann

http://thewichitaconnection.com/DIZHSM.htm

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trutter Star Joined: 11/13/06 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 81	Posted: 5/13/07 at 12:08am
	Apparently we were granted permission on March 9th, but obviously we have yet to order materials. Maybe they have frozen the rights because all the materials are currently out? Would be weird, but stranger things have happened. I will have to make sure we call our rep again next week, just to be sure.
	------ Troy A. Rutter Author, "Kids in the Biz: A Hollywood Handbook for Parents" http://www.kidsinthebiz.com/ A Heinemann Drama Publication
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ictdramamama Player Joined: 2/04/07 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 22	Posted: 5/13/07 at 6:03pm
	Okay everyone, as I promised... Pictures from my March production of Disney's High School Musical. Unfortunately, I know all of us were looking for pictures to help us get a set design idea. My photog.. took most of these pictures to 'give' a CD to Moms and Dads. Thus, it's difficult in a lot of them to see the sets but hopefully it gives you an idea. We have a proscenium stage and no fly gallery Here's my web site where I"ll store the pix for about a month. If I can answer any questions, let me Know! http://thewichitaconnection.com/DIZHSM.htm Da Mama Luvs Ya!
	Da Mama Luvs Ya!
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krisk71 Walk-On Joined: 4/12/07 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Posted: 5/14/07 at 8:36pm
	I called our rep today and had a long talk on behalf of the group who I was going to work with and was told Disney has restricted 95% of all license requests since February because of the tours, concerts etc... they are only issuing rights to Schools grades K-12, no childrens theaters etc.... just schools. He did say to put the request in anyway- there is a slim slim chance it could go through (which they did) But generally it is not going to happen. So that is the latest scoop! Kristina
	Kristina www.capitalareaproductions.com
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trutter Star Joined: 11/13/06 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 81	Posted: 5/14/07 at 8:46pm
	our license was granted in february, but we never received the actual contract... and phone calls were never returned. So.... technically the contract expired. We got a hold of another rep today, who faxed us the contract (still says March though) and we are sending it in with full payment overnight to try and get something finalized. If it doesnt happen, ill need to join the witness relocation program
	------ Troy A. Rutter Author, "Kids in the Biz: A Hollywood Handbook for Parents" http://www.kidsinthebiz.com/ A Heinemann Drama Publication
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krisk71 Walk-On Joined: 4/12/07 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Posted: 5/18/07 at 12:05pm
	Good news- it should happen after all that we were granted the rights! So it is hit or miss it looks like- if they faxed you another one you are good to go! Thank goodness - we were worried. Bottom line request the rights anyway and see what happens (but have a back up plan) for everyone else!
	Kristina www.capitalareaproductions.com
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trutter Star Joined: 11/13/06 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 81	Posted: 5/20/07 at 8:32pm
	Just got back from seeing Jeff's group production of HSM. This being the 2nd version I have seen (the 1st being the professional theater in Minneapolis) I must say it was VERY good show. Kudos! I wonder if I can kidnap "Ryan" and relocate him here for our October production.... ;) Everybody did a great job and you should be VERY proud, Jeff!
	------ Troy A. Rutter Author, "Kids in the Biz: A Hollywood Handbook for Parents" http://www.kidsinthebiz.com/ A Heinemann Drama Publication
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JShieldsIowa Star Joined: 11/05/06 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 49	Posted: 5/20/07 at 10:01pm
	Troy - thanks for coming down today. I was really worried about this show as we had a very "shoe-string" budget. (Smallest budget I've EVER had for a musical by far!) And considering the space limitations (almost no wing space) we did the best we could with "set" and such. The kids were AMAZING to work with! This was one of the few shows I got teary-eyed when it closed. I wish I had spent some time to show you the space, but I was kind of a wreck tonight... Once again, thanks for your support and coming to the show!
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JShieldsIowa Star Joined: 11/05/06 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 49	Posted: 5/20/07 at 10:05pm
	Oh - and Ryan was such a super kid. He's playing Nathan in City Circle production of "Full Monty". He's so sweet and so much fun. We had 12 different schools represented in our production. Possibly the most fun I've had directing in years! For some reason, working with kids kind of re-energizes my own passion for theatre. After 10 years I guess one needs that to reaffirm some things!
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billyD Walk-On Joined: 5/22/07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Posted: 5/22/07 at 10:47am
	I direct at a high school, not a community theatre, but we were one of the seven schools in America chosen premiere Disney's HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL. We feel quite honored. Pictures are posted on our website: www.reddragonplayers.com. I'll be glad to answer any questions. billyD
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ictdramamama Player Joined: 2/04/07 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 22	Posted: 5/22/07 at 5:35pm
	Thanks for the pictures, Billy. We were among the 1st middle schools to be granted Disney permission. It was fun to say but....... must admit, Diz gave us very little in the way of ideas with which we could create. Still, it was a great experience for all of us. Your set is most creative and professional looking. Thanks. Jean Ann http://thewichitaconnection.com/DIZHSM.htm
	Da Mama Luvs Ya!
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