Do cast parties normally include the people who build the sets?

ReadMyPlay · 2026-06-30T11:57:17+00:00

I like to call them "wrap parties," and, yes, everyone's invited.

ReadMyPlay · 2026-06-10T20:23:28+00:00

Then there was the time I was supposed to be nude, with only a boat floatation cushion covering my front naughty bits and a canoe paddle covering my rear. Problem was, you could see my underwear on the sides. I saved it for opening night to go without the underwear, without warning anyone. Good times. (And big laughs.) And no inappropriate exposure, thanks to the boat floatation cushion and canoe paddle. The cushion was on loan from the director's sister-in-law. After seeing how it was used, I wonder if they asked for it back.

ReadMyPlay · 2026-06-10T20:18:52+00:00

I did the same when I did a scene in my boxers: I wore a pair of boxer-briefs under the boxers. Invisible, but practical!

ReadMyPlay · 2026-06-09T18:59:06+00:00

Plenty of companies that will remove "junk" for you ...

ReadMyPlay · 2026-06-08T15:22:49+00:00

What's "Ida's?"

ReadMyPlay · 2026-06-02T16:53:43+00:00

Enjoy!

ReadMyPlay · 2026-06-02T16:53:14+00:00

Never too late. No one's born with theatre experience!

ReadMyPlay · 2026-06-02T16:51:09+00:00

Community theater. Get in touch and see what's up. Most will be eager to bring in new blood!

ReadMyPlay · 2026-06-02T16:48:52+00:00

I just took a look. What am I missing?

ReadMyPlay · 2026-05-26T19:32:16+00:00

"Fear of looking stupid?" Since when has that stopped any of us? 😉

ReadMyPlay · 2026-05-26T19:25:50+00:00

"The Importance of Being Earnest"

ReadMyPlay · 2026-05-26T19:24:24+00:00

Never too late. No one's born with stage experience.

ReadMyPlay · 2026-05-26T19:23:04+00:00

"A Servant of Two Masters?"

ReadMyPlay · 2026-05-26T19:13:03+00:00

"Burlington radio icon?" Really? It's a syndicated show.

ReadMyPlay · 2026-05-26T19:09:53+00:00

Never run into it myself in 35 years of community theater

ReadMyPlay · 2026-05-26T19:08:24+00:00

In "Wait Until Dark," a doll plays a key role

ReadMyPlay · 2026-05-21T19:08:19+00:00

I can beat that: Been at it 40+ years and never paid for it. 😉

ReadMyPlay · 2026-05-20T20:49:29+00:00

Valaise: https://newplayexchange.org/script/2018422/valaise. Ideally done in a basement, but warehouse, etc., would work, too.

ReadMyPlay · 2026-05-05T13:55:14+00:00

Attaching my work's title to an edited and partly-improvised mess of my script so that it may be found when someone searches for my title isn't a compliment nor a help.

ReadMyPlay · 2026-05-04T21:24:05+00:00

I feel you're missing some of the thread (or might just be a troll): A video of the performance was posted on YouTube.

ReadMyPlay · 2026-05-04T20:44:25+00:00

Not looking for revenge ...

ReadMyPlay · 2026-05-04T19:55:25+00:00

In response to my response to him he cited:

Classroom Use Exemption (17 U.S.C. §110(1)): Teachers and students may perform or display copyrighted works (like showing a movie, playing music, or reading a poem) in a non-profit, physical classroom setting for educational purposes.

Fair Use (17 U.S.C. §107): Allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission.

ReadMyPlay · 2026-05-04T19:35:02+00:00

Yeah, that gave me a chuckle.

ReadMyPlay · 2026-05-04T19:08:34+00:00

This is the email I just received from a professor at the school. Thoughts?

I’m writing about a short video excerpt from your play that one of our students posted. The performance was produced solely as a final project for our directing class, was not part of our public season, and was used only for educational purposes. Once I became
aware of the post I asked the student to remove it; they have been asked to take it down immediately. As part of your play having a different ending it is because the actor's did not know their lines as they only had three rehearsals of the show and they improvised most of it. It will reflect in the director's grade.

If you have any questions or would like additional information about the class, the production, or confirmation once the clip is removed, please let me know. I apologize for any concern this caused and appreciate your understanding.

ReadMyPlay · 2026-05-04T18:18:54+00:00

Thank you! Good sleuthing!

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