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@musicgeekchic #imec2016 What is the right show for you and your community? Publishers and cost ​
(Please note prices are subject to change) MTI: Music Theatre International ​
www.mtishows.com MTI Broadway Jr Approximately 60 minutes. Showkit includes: Director’s Guide, 30 Student Scripts, 2 Rehearsal/Accompaniment CDs, 1 Piano/Vocal Score, 1 Choreography DVD, 30 Family Matters Books, 1 Media Disc, Rights to perform the show as many times as you want for 1 year. Cost ranges from $550­$645 MTI Broadway KIDS Approximately 30 minutes. Showkit includes: 30 Student Scripts, 2 Rehearsal/Accompaniment CDs, 1 Piano/Vocal Score, 1 Choreography DVD, 30 Family Matters Books. Cost ranges from $395­$495 Tams­Witmark ​
http://www.tamswitmark.com/ You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Revised) ​
(Charles M. Schulz, Clark Gesner, Michael Mayer, Andrew Lippa), full length musical. Revised Edition has a Piano Rehearsal CD and Performance CD as optional additional materials to purchase. ​
The cost for Tams­Witmark production rights varies depending on the number of performances, ticket price and seating capacity. Tams­Witmark Young Performers’ Editions (YPE) Bye Bye Birdie YPE​
(Michael Stewart, Charles Strouse, Lee Adams), approximately 60 minutes. Director’s Production Guide, Piano­Vocal Score, 30 Young Performer’s Books, 1 disc set (sing­along CD, performance CD, Choreography DVD) $415 is the initial cost; each additional performance $195 (for seating capacity of 300 and charging $5 a ticket). Rodgers and Hammerstein G2K ​
http://www.rnh.com/collection/10/Getting­To­Know G2K...Once Upon A Mattress​
(Mary Rodgers, Marshall Barer, Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller), approximately 60 minutes. Piano/Vocal Score, 30 Student Scripts, Production Guide, Vocal Track CD, Accompaniment Track CD, Choreography/Staging DVD, Digital Resources Disc, Instant Digital Download. $650.00 Hal Leonard ​
http://www.halleonard.com/ Pirates! The Musical​
(John Jacobson and Roger Emerson), approximately 40 minutes. 6 original songs, 20+ speaking parts. Director’s Kit Score, 20 Singer Editions, P/A CD. $119.99 Shawnee Press ​
http://www.shawneepress.com/ Shake It Up With Shakespeare!​
(Jill & Michael Gallina), approximately 20 minutes Director’s Kit Teacher Edition, Singer Editions, CD­ROM, P/A CD. The CD­ROM offers reproducible singer and speaking parts.​
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$69.99 Pioneer Drama ​
https://www.pioneerdrama.com/ Unhappily Ever After​
(Tim Kelly, Larry Nestor, Bill Francoeur), approximately 60 minutes. 5 original songs. E­Scripts are available as .pdf files to print, emailed to you in one business day­­ t​
his option requires the purchase of a sufficient number of distribution rights for your entire cast.​
Royalty: $80 for the 1st performance, $70 for each additional performance. Director’s book $20; Piano Score $10; Vocal Score $10; CD Set $75; Script $7. Alfred ​
http://www.alfred.com/ Rats! The Story of the Pied Piper ​
(Dave Perry and Jean Perry), approximately 35 minutes. Performance Pack Score, 10 Singer Editions $69.99; (separate) P/A CD. $59.99 No Auditorium? No Problem! Let’s Put On A Show! Saturday, January 30, 2016 9:45 a.m. RCC Clinic Room Presented by Sarah Giordano ​
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@musicgeekchic #imec2016 Budget options: costumes, set, props Level 1 ­ no budget, Level 2 ­ low budget, Level 3 ­ substantial budget COSTUMES Level 1 ­students wear the same color t­shirt, paint character names on the shirt if it is appropriate ­students all wear the show t­shirt for performance ­borrow costume pieces from colleagues Level 2 ­rent costume pieces from other schools or theatre groups ­rent costumes from costume rental specialty places ­purchase low­cost costume pieces (​
www.amazon.com​
; seasonal costume shops) ­purchase material and ask a parent volunteer to help make costume pieces Level 3 ­rent or purchase premium costumes from costume specialty places (Examples: http://www.norcostco.com/​
in MN; ​
http://www.heartlandcostumes.com/​
in IL; http://www.alldressedupcostumes.com/​
in IL) ­have costumes designed and made for your cast by a tailor or seamstress Always borrow what you can and ask for donations! You never know what people may have! Family members or colleagues might be able to sew costumes for you. Don’t forget about thrift stores! SET Level 1 ­perform the whole show in front of a curtain ­borrow a projector and screen, project the title of your show ­ask a local paint store/hardware store to donate “reject” paint (non­latex) and supplies ­borrow large set pieces (benches, etc.) from families or other theatre groups. Level 2 ­purchase foam boards to paint (Example: insulation boards from Home Depot 4’x8’ are $10.25) ­purchase canvas to paint scenes and hang (Example: A canvas roll that is 6’ x 17’ with coupons and membership was $99 ​
http://www.dickblick.com​
) ­purchase production slides from MTI to project or to use as a guide to paint (limited shows*, price ranges from $75­$250) ­rent or borrow lighting, spotlights Level 3 ­rent or purchase backdrops (Examples: ​
https://www.theatreworldbackdrops.com/​
“Lights of NYC” 40’ x 18’ ; 1st week $559.00 rental, purchase $5350.00; http://www.kenmarkbackdrops.com/​
“Flower Shop” 48’ x 20’; 1st week $495.00 rental) ­rent or purchase specialized lighting and gels, strobe, fog and special effects School musicals that may have higher­level costume/set/prop needs: Little Shop of Horrors​
­ the Audrey II puppets. MTI pricing as of 1/2/2016 for the complete set of 4 plants: ​
$1200 for three weeks of rental. This includes two weeks of rehearsal and one week of performances. $300 per week of additional rental for any rental time over the initial three week rental period. There is a $500 refundable security deposit (minus any damages to the Audrey II puppets and any costs required for repairs). Freight Charges: The charges can be anywhere around $800 ­ $2000 for round­trip freight shipping. If your organization can physically pick­up and return the puppets yourselves then freight charges will not be applied. Avenue Q School Edition ​
­ puppets for rehearsal and performance. MTI pricing as of 1/2/2016 for the complete set: ​
$2000 for an 8 week rental and $350 for each additional week.There is a $500 security deposit, and shipping is $145 each way. MTI marketplace has links to US theatre companies that rent or sell set pieces, costumes and props. ​
http://www.mtishows.com/marketplace *Production slides available as of 1/2/2016 are: Annie, Annie JR. Bugsy Malone JR., Fiddler on the Roof JR., Guys and Dolls JR., Guys and Dolls, Into the Woods JR., Into the Woods, Les Misérables School Edition, The Music Man JR., The Music Man, Once On This Island JR., Schoolhouse Rock Live JR., Secrets Every Traveler Should Know, The Who’s Tommy Please note that all prices listed here are subject to change and they should only be used as a guide or rough estimate in planning your production. No Auditorium? No Problem! Let’s Put On A Show! Saturday, January 30, 2016 9:45 a.m. RCC Clinic Room Presented by Sarah Giordano ​
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@musicgeekchic #imec2016 Checklist for your musical from start to finish ❏ Research and decide upon a show, set the performance dates (complete the paperwork to secure performance space). ❏ Apply for the rights, order the showkit ❏ Study the director guide, the script, and the score. Have a production meeting with your creative team to share your vision ❏ Set up a production meeting calendar and deadlines for the musical season (when certain tasks need to be accomplished) ❏ Set the informational meeting date and audition date and advertise through social media, posters, fliers ❏ Complete paperwork for rehearsal space usage ❏ Create a map of characters ­ who is what scene and song (page numbers), who has solos ❏ Block the show ❏ Host the student informational meeting ❏ Host auditions/callbacks with your audition committee ❏ Post cast list ❏ Have your first table read and distribute permission slips, collect fees ❏ Facilitate the parent meeting ­­ ask for parent volunteers for supervision and setup/strike ❏ Update your rehearsal calendar ­ weekly or every 2 weeks (being mindful of student conflicts and other situations that may arise) ❏ Coordinate with choreographer and crew leader (production meetings) ❏ Design/order show shirt ❏ Create a props and costumes list to borrow, rent or purchase ❏ Advertise the show through social media, fliers, posters ❏ Start the ticketing process ❏ Work on the program ❏ Coordinate with sound/light team ❏ Have dress rehearsal/tech rehearsal and cue to cue rehearsal with crew/sound/light ❏ OPENING NIGHT ❏ Strike the set, clean up, return all borrowed items ❏ Host the cast party ❏ Pay your bills Also… ❏ Remember to breathe!