5 IDEAS TO KEEP YOUR STUDENTS ENGAGED AND ENSURE THAT YOUR NEXT PRODUCTION RUNS SMOOTHLY!
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Welcome to The Scene, your weekly round-up of theatre news you may have missed. In this week’s email:
HOT TOPICS: Broadway League’s high school shadowing program returns for 11th year; Shubert Foundation’s High School Theatre Festival sets 2023 date; And Verbatim Theatre Work Documenting Teenage Ukrainian Refugee Experience to Make World Premiere Off-Broadway.
BROADWAY BEAT: Broadway production of ROOM is postponed indefinitely; Sondheim’s HERE WE ARE, to debut Off-Broadway in September; And Broadway avoids massive financial crisis after Signature Bank fails.
THE BIG IDEA: 5 Ideas to keep your students engaged and ensure that your next production runs smoothly!
WEST END NEWS: Theatre leaders hail 'game-changing' extension to Theatre Tax Relief; HOUSE OF DRAGON start to make west end debut in a revival of THE CRUCIBLE; And Broadway hit MJ THE MUSICAL to come to the West End.
Hot Topics
SHUBERT FOUNDATION’S HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE FESTIVAL SETS 2023 DATE -The Shubert Foundation’s annual High School Theatre Festival will take place on March 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Broadhurst Theatre.
VERBATIM THEATRE WORK DOCUMENTING TEENAGE UKRAINIAN REFUGEE EXPERIENCE TO MAKE WORLD PREMIERE OFF-BROADWAY -New York Theatre Workshop will host Are We There Yet? via Teens Ukraine Theater.
BROADWAY LEAGUE’S HIGH SCHOOL SHADOWING PROGRAM RETURNS FOR 11TH YEAR -25 students will work with industry professionals who work behind the scenes.
The Broadway Beat
THE ROOM WHERE IT DIDN'T HAPPEN -Broadway production of ‘Room’ is postponed indefinitely.
SONDHEIM’S HERE WE ARE TO DEBUT OFF-BROADWAY -Stephen Sondheim’s final musical, to debut Off-Broadway in September.
BROADWAY AVOIDS MASSIVE FINANCIAL CRISIS AFTER SIGNATURE BANK FAILS - The preferred bank of multiple Broadway shows and ancillary businesses, was saved when the FDIC took it over.
WATCH JENNIFER HOLLIDAY PERFORM HER CLASSIC SONG “AND I’M TELLING YOU I’M NOT GOING” FROM DREAMGIRLS ON THIS PAST WEEKS TAMRON HALL SHOW:
The Big Idea
5 IDEAS TO KEEP YOUR STUDENTS ENGAGED AND ENSURE THAT YOUR NEXT PRODUCTION RUNS SMOOTHLY!
School theatre production is an opportunity for students to showcase their talents and creativity, but it can be challenging, especially in a post-pandemic world, to keep them involved and motivated throughout the process. With this in mind, The Scene has together several ways to keep your students engaged and ensure that your next production runs smoothly.
ENCOURAGE STUDENT INPUT: One of the most effective ways to keep students involved in a production is by encouraging them to express their ideas and opinions. This can be done through regular meetings or through open discussions during rehearsals. Allowing students to contribute to the production helps them feel valued and invested in the final outcome.
FOSTER A SENSE OF COMMUNITY: Theatre production is a team effort, and it's important to create a supportive and inclusive environment. Encourage students to work together, support each other, and celebrate each other's successes and yes even their failures. This will help foster a sense of camaraderie and will make the experience more enjoyable for everyone involved.
SET REALISTIC GOALS: It's important to set realistic goals and expectations for the students involved in the production. This will help keep them motivated and focused on the task at hand. When students feel that their efforts are being recognized and that they are making progress towards their goals, they are more likely to stay involved and engaged in the process.
PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEADERSHIP: Allowing students to take on leadership roles in the production can help keep them involved and motivated. Whether it's running rehearsals, managing props, or coordinating lighting, giving students the opportunity to take charge will help them feel more invested in the outcome. Maybe go a step further and have a student or several students serve as Co-Producers for the production. Not only will this take work off your plate, but it will make your job a bit easier.
REWARD AND RECOGNIZE ACHIEVEMENTS: Regularly recognizing and rewarding students for their achievements will help keep them motivated. Whether it's through a special performance or simply acknowledging their hard work, it's important to show appreciation for the effort that students put into the production.
In conclusion, getting students to stay involved in a school theatre production requires a combination of encouragement, community building, goal setting, leadership opportunities, and recognition. By following these steps, teachers and directors can help create a positive and supportive environment that will keep students engaged and motivated throughout the production process.
WEST END NEWS
THEATRE LEADERS HAIL 'GAME-CHANGING' EXTENSION TO THEATRE TAX RELIEF - Producers have hailed a decision by the government to maintain the current levels of Theatre Tax Relief as “game-changing” for the sector.
HOUSE OF DRAGON STAR TO MAKE WEST END DEBUT IN A REVIVAL OF THE CRUCIBLE -Star Milly Alcock Stirs Up A Witches Brew For in the London Stage Debut In Arthur Miller Classic THE CRUCIBLE
BROADWAY HIT MJ THE MUSICAL TO COME TO THE WEST END -The Tony Award-winning musical will begin performances at London’s Prince Edward Theatre on March 6, 2024.
