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Aimee
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Posted: 1/19/05 at 8:00pm

We are getting ready for our spring play and was hoping for some comments about these plays

Harvey

Our Town

Arms and The Man

As Technical director I know these are about as different as they can be. I've read them, but was just looking for comments, advice etc.

This is for high school kids who had a rather bad experience with their last show (and director) we have a new director taking over.

I was thinking something not too difficult, yet a play they can enjoy and get excited about

If you have other good ideas, I'd love to hear them as well, but these are the current fromt runners (we'll be meeting VERY soon)

Thanks!!

Aimee

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Posted: 1/20/05 at 12:46pm

Our Town is a wonderful show (as long as it's done correctly) and is quite appropriate for high school students. I can have a fairly large cast and parts that are appropriate for all skill levels of actors. From a technical perspective the show has no props, minimal set, and and is set in an area that's not to hard to costume. There is a lot of opportunity in it for creative lighting design. The hardest tech part of the show is sound, lots of sound effects.

Harvey is a nice classic comedy, but I think the scrpt is a little dated. The cast is small (only 6 or 7 people if I remember correctly). Tech is pretty easy, two interior sets, basic light, minimal sound, simple props and costumes. Only tricky tech piece is having doors the open and closed on thier own for one scene.

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Posted: 1/21/05 at 10:58am

Had a lot of success with a H.S. production of Harvey a few years back. The kids (intown, big city) actually liked the script...the themes of individuality and conformmity really resonated with them. Also great show if you have a strong male (I guess you could go non traditional and use a female?) to play Elwood. The kid has to read as very likeable.

I believe there are around 10 characters...although a few are small roles.

The script won a Pulitzer prize for drama (1944-45)

Good Luck,,

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Posted: 1/29/05 at 11:44pm

Ten Little Indians (Agatha Christie)

The Diary of Anne Frank (technical set required)

Arsenic and Old Lace

Midsummer Night's Dream

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Posted: 1/29/05 at 11:45pm

The Man Who Came To Dinner (Kauffman and Hart)

You Can't Take It With You (Kauffman and Hart)

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Aimee
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Posted: 1/30/05 at 6:21pm

Thansk for all your comments ! We decided on Harvey, so now the production begins

Aimee

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Posted: 1/31/05 at 3:47pm

Aimee,

You will want to check on the rights quickly. We were going to do Harvey in February, but it has become restricted.

John

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Posted: 2/01/05 at 11:48pm

Everyone's suggestions are great. I would add, if you have more actors than actresses, is THE HASTY HEART. This is a tremendous play that seems have been lost in the folds of time.

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G?donya & chookas Aiminee!

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Aimee Celebrity Joined: 8/31/04 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 156	Topic: comments please Posted: 1/19/05 at 8:00pm
	We are getting ready for our spring play and was hoping for some comments about these plays Harvey Our Town Arms and The Man As Technical director I know these are about as different as they can be. I've read them, but was just looking for comments, advice etc. This is for high school kids who had a rather bad experience with their last show (and director) we have a new director taking over. I was thinking something not too difficult, yet a play they can enjoy and get excited about If you have other good ideas, I'd love to hear them as well, but these are the current fromt runners (we'll be meeting VERY soon) Thanks!!
	Aimee

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DanLB Lead Joined: 5/18/04 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 36	Posted: 1/20/05 at 12:46pm
	Our Town is a wonderful show (as long as it's done correctly) and is quite appropriate for high school students. I can have a fairly large cast and parts that are appropriate for all skill levels of actors. From a technical perspective the show has no props, minimal set, and and is set in an area that's not to hard to costume. There is a lot of opportunity in it for creative lighting design. The hardest tech part of the show is sound, lots of sound effects. Harvey is a nice classic comedy, but I think the scrpt is a little dated. The cast is small (only 6 or 7 people if I remember correctly). Tech is pretty easy, two interior sets, basic light, minimal sound, simple props and costumes. Only tricky tech piece is having doors the open and closed on thier own for one scene. Dan
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countbio Player Joined: 5/03/04 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 25	Posted: 1/21/05 at 10:58am
	Had a lot of success with a H.S. production of Harvey a few years back. The kids (intown, big city) actually liked the script...the themes of individuality and conformmity really resonated with them. Also great show if you have a strong male (I guess you could go non traditional and use a female?) to play Elwood. The kid has to read as very likeable. I believe there are around 10 characters...although a few are small roles. The script won a Pulitzer prize for drama (1944-45) Good Luck,, Countbio
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ronophonic Walk-On Joined: 1/29/05 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 1	Posted: 1/29/05 at 11:44pm
	Ten Little Indians (Agatha Christie) The Diary of Anne Frank (technical set required) Arsenic and Old Lace Midsummer Night's Dream
	ronophonic
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ronophonic Walk-On Joined: 1/29/05 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 1	Posted: 1/29/05 at 11:45pm
	The Man Who Came To Dinner (Kauffman and Hart) You Can't Take It With You (Kauffman and Hart)
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Aimee Celebrity Joined: 8/31/04 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 156	Posted: 1/30/05 at 6:21pm
	Thansk for all your comments ! We decided on Harvey, so now the production begins
	Aimee
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jtonner Star Joined: 2/02/04 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 56	Posted: 1/31/05 at 3:47pm
	Aimee, You will want to check on the rights quickly. We were going to do Harvey in February, but it has become restricted. John
	John
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Two Cents Worth Guest	Posted: 2/01/05 at 11:48pm
	Everyone's suggestions are great. I would add, if you have more actors than actresses, is THE HASTY HEART. This is a tremendous play that seems have been lost in the folds of time.
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Gaafa Celebrity Joined: 3/21/04 Location: Australia Online Status: Offline Posts: 1181	Posted: 2/02/05 at 11:53pm
	G?donya & chookas Aiminee! You will enjoy doing IT! One thing you may want to keep in mind, which is the same for warm props & Pookas alike! Is the difference between a good one & a great one , is the length of it?s pause!
	Joe Western Gondawandaland turn right @ Perth. Hear the light & see the sound. Toi Toi Toi Chookas {{"chook [chicken] it is"} May you always play to a full house}
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