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Comment by Scott Bloom on February 3, 2012 at 10:18am

You could ask over at the sound designer's group, but my initial thought is that if it's a "classical" Greek drama or tragedy the time period takes it out of the realm of what we think of as classical music, so you could get away with almost anything. If you don't mind trying to get permission I would take a look at some more contemporary treatments of classical music, such as Emerson, Lake and Palmer. You can find many long instrumental passages that are very dramatic. Or someone like Mike Oldfield who did a lot of repetition of themes that work very well for underscoring.

Keep in mind that if you're using recorded music, even if the music itself is in the public domain, the recording is not and you'll need permission.

Comment by Joey Ridenour on February 2, 2012 at 10:00am

Does anyone have some classical music ideas for Greek drama?

Comment by tom dunn on January 16, 2012 at 7:35am

director needed for 30 min play in NYC

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I have a script being produced the end of Feb. in John Chatterton's Mid Winter Madness Festival in NYC. Two characters, easy tech...no pay but a nice place to have your work seen...e-mail me at dunn.t@comcast.net if you'd like to look at script...thanks, tom d.

Comment by Mattie Roquel Rydalch on August 6, 2010 at 10:12am

One book that helps me is Creating Life On Stage by Marshall W. Mason.

Comment by Carol M. Rice on July 30, 2010 at 11:12pm

David, lots of theatres will ask that you work with them in some other capacity before they'll trust you with a show - often working as an assistant director or stage manager will get your foot in the door and you can get to know how a theatre works and they can get to know you.

Comment by David Phillips on July 20, 2010 at 10:46pm

Question for all of you 'official' directors - I'm looking to break into directing into a larger theatre, but 'need more experiance'. I can't get more experiance unless I get a job... How do I do it? Thoughts?

Comment by David Phillips on July 20, 2010 at 10:45pm

How large of a cast are you looking for? Set? What strengths do you have as a department? I've only got 8 years under my belt working with HS, but I'll offer some thoughts for whatever they're worth...

Comment by Stephanie P. Smith on July 19, 2010 at 8:44am

I am a HS theatre director and competition season will be starting again soon. Does anyone have a brilliant idea for a play for 14-18 year olds with a lot of heart and substance? I directed A Midsummer Night's Dream last year and The Actor's Nightmare the year before. Thank you SO much!!!

Comment by Carol M. Rice on May 29, 2010 at 3:37pm

I've got a new adapation of Around the World in 80 Days, too. It's not published yet, although Rover Dramawerks gave it a world premiere in March 2009. Most of the actors in it WERE 40+ and it could be done with as few as 10 actors and as many as 60.

Comment by e s dombrosky on May 28, 2010 at 2:54pm

congrats! Carol! Any other adaptations we should know about. I'm particulary interested in plays suited for actors 40+

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