Childrens Theater *Suggestion*
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Topic: Childrens Theater *Suggestion*
Posted By: ilove2act
Subject: Childrens Theater *Suggestion*
Date Posted: 11/25/06 at 10:42pm
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*I am asking for suggestions for the upcomming show in the summer of 2007. I'd like to have a cast of no more than 15 so asto teach them more indepth. Our stage is relatively small, with 2-3 entrance exit options.* PLEASE HELP Thank You Everyone, For All Your Suggestions!Auditions for Charlotte's Web are fast approaching!!! WE CASTED 41 KIDS BETWEEN 6/18. DOUBLED THE 6 OF THE CHARACTERS ------------- ilove2act |
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Posted By: falstaff29
Date Posted: 11/26/06 at 10:41pm
How about The Revenge of the Space Pandas? Children's show written by David Mamet! How can you do better than that? 
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Posted By: JShieldsIowa
Date Posted: 11/26/06 at 11:09pm
| Don't know if you've checked out Dramatic Publishing's website ( http://www.dramaticpublishing.com/ - www.dramaticpublishing.com ) but they have some good plays for kids. I did Charlotte's Web (straight play) for a "by kids/for kids" type of theatre and had really positive feedback on the production. The script was fun and the kids loved it. |
Posted By: Gaafa
Date Posted: 11/26/06 at 11:35pm
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How about doing a good old ?Panto?. While most are primarily British [POHMY] they are completely flexible in being localised easily & adapted to suit your age group &/or area. A good source comes to mind is;- Lazy Bee Scripts http://www.lazybeescripts.co.uk/ which is also a helpful site with info on the traditions of Panto & along with downloadable scripts. Also if you check out a previous topic here;- ?Plays with actual commercial breaks? http://www.communitytheater.org/discuss/forum_posts.asp?TI D=2109 With panto scripts it is easy & allowable, to accommodate local commercial ads. Further coining a bit of brass for the theatre as well at the same time! Beside they are great fun to do for "Children of all ages". Using traditional fairy tales mainly & where the Panto Dame is a male & the Principal boy is a girl.  ------------- 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} |
Posted By: Thespian_4_ever
Date Posted: 4/18/07 at 7:10pm
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Still Life With Iris Amazing show, really depends on the age of your actors, though, 6-7year olds couldn't do it, maybe like 12-18ish... 2 hours ------------- |
Posted By: lwood
Date Posted: 4/27/07 at 2:53pm
| "still life" is amazing... if your kids are old enough, definitely do it. i believe its available through dramaticpublishing.com |
Posted By: joshhurley
Date Posted: 7/10/07 at 10:40pm
| what about Bridge to Terabithia??? Is it any good on stage? |
Posted By: Debflo
Date Posted: 7/11/07 at 1:12pm
| Jonathan Rand has several shows that are great for younger casts and small stages. He's got his own website where you can read excerpts and view pictures from other productions: http://www.jonathanrand.com/ - http://www.jonathanrand.com/ I've done a few of these and always had a lot of success. |
Posted By: ManMan
Date Posted: 7/12/07 at 7:30pm
| WHta about the ROmancers??? It is a fun show to do. |
Posted By: Kathy S
Date Posted: 7/13/07 at 11:40pm
The Romancers is what the Fantasticks is based on, right? I've read it but not seen or been a part of a production of it.
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Posted By: ManMan
Date Posted: 7/18/07 at 12:05am
| IT is a great show you can be very broad....lots of adaptations to choose from |