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Fine Arts: Drama

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Cast Party Committee

By Whitney Clark | September 13, 2009

  The Cast Parties for LC productions are handled entirely by the LC Drama parents. We are thankful that the Lightfoot family (Molly) has agreed to serve as the chair & hosts the event. All of the other . . . read more

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Saturday Tech Day Parent Volunteers

by Tom McLaughlin | September 13, 2009

NEEDED : Lots of parents to help us in a very busy time for students that we share in the Performing Arts Department. NO EXPERIENCE IS NEEDED. As I am the only coach for this team of 80 students, some adult assistance is always . . . read more

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Strike Help Committee

By Whitney Clark | September 13, 2009

  Needed: Parents willing to help take down the set the Sunday after the closing night of the production.     1. LeAnn Crosby . . . read more

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Tech Day Lunches

By Whitney Clark & Brooke Elliff | September 13, 2009

  NEEDED: Parents to host Tech Day lunches. We will be very busy in building our set and allowing our students to do "their share" as a member of our team. It would be great if we could celebrate the . . . read more

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Ticket Taker Committee

By Brooke Elliff | September 13, 2009

NEEDED: Two sets of parents to take tickets each night.  Ushers and ticket-takers see the show at no cost!  We could use a few others that might be able to help put together a fund-raiser in the lobby OR a lobby . . . read more

A Midsummer Night's Dream: Cast List and General Information

by Jessica Willadsen and Hannah Jacoby | September 8, 2009

TEAM LIST ACTORS   THE ROYALS   Danny Lich THESEUS   Kaiti Madsen HIPPOLYTA   Doug Johnstone EGEUS   Tyler Cota PHILOSTRATE . . . read more

Drama I Lab Reports

by Tom McLaughlin | September 3, 2009

Costume Design Lab Report Lighting Design Lab Report Costume Measurements Lab Report General Safety Rules Make up Lab Report Publicity Lab Report Publicity Lab Report - Make a Poster . . . read more

Demonstration Speech Materials

by Tom McLaughlin | October 15, 2009

Here are the materials that I sent you via email.  Click on the link to access these tools.  I'll keep them here until I launch my teacher page.  Mr. McLaughlin Pre-Formatted Demonstration Speech Outline . . . read more

LCHS Drama Production Contract: Rules & Regulations

"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is a habit..." Aristotle

by Tom McLaughlin | September 10, 2006

            LCHS Department of Drama: Production Contract Presented to the Cast of THIEVES by Herb Gardner 1.   Play well the part, for therein lies the glory. . . . read more

LCHS Drama Code of Ethics

"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is a habit..." Aristotle

by Tom McLaughlin | September 10, 2005

Part of the great tradition of the theatre is a Code of Ethics which belongs to every worker on the legitimate stage.  This code, while tacit, has been observed throughout the centuries and will continue long after us.  . . . read more

Speech Lab Reports

by Tom McLaughlin | December 14, 2009

Speech Lab Report 1 Speech Lab Report II Speech Lab Report III read more

STAGE MANAGER: PRODUCTION TEAM JOB DESCRIPTION

The Stage Manager Runs the Show

by Tom McLaughlin | September 16, 2005

The Stage Manager's main goal, along with directing, is to supervise the entire production, on and off stage(back stage).  The stage manager has the most important job in the production.  The stage manager is responsible for . . . read more

MAKEUP DESIGNER: PRODUCTION TEAM JOB DESCRIPTION

Good Makeup is Never Noticed by the Audience

by Tom McLaughlin | September 24, 2005

The make-up artist is responsible for providing make-up for the actors and assisting them in applying stage make-up and hair styling for their character. The following is a list of specific items which need to be done and a time-frame for . . . read more

DIRECTOR: PRODUCTION TEAM JOB DESCRIPTION

"The play's the thing..." --Shakespeare

by Tom McLaughlin | September 24, 2005

9The director is the creative, artistic leader of the production and the production team.  The director is the controlling force for unifying all crews working on the production.  The director is responsible for interpreting the . . . read more

HOUSE MANAGER: PRODUCTION TEAM JOB DESCRIPTION

Service with a Smile; Ushers are the First Impression of the Production

by Tom McLaughlin | September 18, 2005

The house manager is responsible for printing or ordering tickets, selling tickets, organizing and staffing the box office, accounting for the revenue, and organizing the ushers for each performance.  The following is a list of . . . read more

LIGHTING DESIGNER: PRODUCTION TEAM JOB DESCRIPTION

"Let there be light. And there was and it was good."

by Tom McLaughlin | September 18, 2005

The lighting designer, after meeting with the director and set designer, is responsible for compiling an equipment inventory, designing a light plot, and hanging, focusing and circuiting the lighting design.  The lighting designer . . . read more

PROPERTY MASTER: PRODUCTION TEAM JOB DESCRIPTION

Attention to Details Separates Mediocrity from Excellence

by Tom McLaughlin | September 18, 2005

The props master is responsible for identifying locating, building, buying, renting, caring for, and returning all set furniture dressings, and props needed for a production. Props include set furniture, set dressings, trim props, set . . . read more

SCENIC DESIGNER: PRODUCTION TEAM JOB DESCRIPTION

The Scenic Designer Creates the World of the Playwright

by Tom McLaughlin | September 18, 2005

The set designer, after discussing the interpretation of the play with the director, is responsible for designing a set for the production.  Designing a set includes preparing a series of drawings and paintings which include all the . . . read more

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR: PRODUCTION TEAM JOB DESCRIPTION

If I Had a Hammer, I'd Hammer in the Morning, I'd Hammer in the Evening...

by Tom McLaughlin | September 18, 2005

The technical director is an assistant to the director and supervises all technical aspects of the production including set construction, set painting, lights and sound. The following is a list of specific items which need to be done and a . . . read more

PUBLICIST: PRODUCTION TEAM JOB DESCRIPTION

Live Theatre is for Audiences, High School Theatre is Primarily for High School Students

by Tom McLaughlin | September 17, 2005

The publicist is responsible for planning and executing a poster and publicity campaign to promote the production.  The publicity agent is responsible for composing press releases and sending it to local and city press and . . . read more

SOUND DESIGNER: PRODUCTION TEAM JOB DESCRIPTION

Music is "the" Universal Language

by Tom McLaughlin | September 17, 2005

The sound designer is responsible for identifying, locating, and taping or producing live all the sounds needed in the production. The sound designer is responsible for running the soundboard during technical rehearsals and performances. . . . read more

VIDEOGRAPHER: PRODUCTION TEAM JOB DESCRIPTION

Years From Now Students Will Still Have the Show's Video/DVD as a Memory

by Tom McLaughlin | September 18, 2005

The videographer is responsible for planning the shots and taping the production. The videographer is responsible for setting up a chart of closeups, pans, wide-shots to be used during the taping of the production.  The . . . read more

COSTUME COORDINATOR: PRODUCTION TEAM JOB DESCRIPTION

We Do Judge Books by the Cover

by Tom McLaughlin | September 16, 2005

The costume designer is responsible for identifying, building, buying, renting, caring for, and returning all costumes and accessories needed by the actors in the production. The following is a list of specific items which need to be done . . . read more

PROGRAM COORDINATOR: PRODUCTION TEAM JOB DESCRIPTION

Years From Now Students Will Still Have the Show's Program

by Tom McLaughlin | September 16, 2005

The program editor is responsible for preparing the hard copy of the program which will be presented to the audience.  The following is a list of specific items which need to be done and a time-frame for accomplishing your tasks. . . . read more

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