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Bringing Annie to the Stage: Ideas for Schools and Amateur Theatre Groups
Producing Annie with a school, youth theatre or amateur theatre company? Explore practical ideas for casting, rehearsals, scenery, costumes, ensemble numbers and bringing 1930s New York to the stage.

Garry Anderson
Sep 189 min read


Why Sister Act Works So Well for Schools
Discover why Sister Act is one of the best musicals for schools, with a large cast, unforgettable music, positive themes and fantastic opportunities for every student.

Garry Anderson
Jul 3011 min read


A Complete Guide to Staging The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
A practical guide to staging The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee including casting advice, staging ideas, directing comedy, and rehearsing the music.

Garry Anderson
Apr 159 min read


Analysing the Score of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
A musical analysis of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee score, exploring its musical style, character songs, ensemble writing, and emotional moments.

Garry Anderson
Apr 137 min read


The Lightning Thief: A Complete Guide for Schools and Youth Theatre
Planning a production of The Lightning Thief? This complete guide explores the story, themes, musical and production challenges, and why structured preparation matters for schools and youth theatre groups.

Garry Anderson
Apr 67 min read


The Addams Family: A Complete Guide for Schools and Community Theatre
Planning a production of The Addams Family? This complete guide explores the story, themes, musical and production challenges, and why structured preparation matters for schools and community theatre groups.

Garry Anderson
Apr 38 min read


Shrek the Musical: A Complete Guide for Schools and Community Theatre
Planning a production of Shrek the Musical? This complete guide explores the story, themes, musical and production challenges, and why structured preparation matters for schools and community theatre groups.

Garry Anderson
Apr 17 min read


Newsies: A Complete Guide for Schools and Youth Theatre
Planning a production of Newsies? This complete guide explores the story, themes, musical challenges, and why structured preparation matters for schools and youth theatre.

Garry Anderson
Mar 257 min read


Mean Girls the Musical: A Complete Guide for Schools and Youth Theatre
Planning a production of Mean Girls the Musical? This complete guide explores the story, themes, musical challenges, and why structured preparation matters for schools and youth theatre.

Garry Anderson
Mar 237 min read


Matilda the Musical: A Complete Guide for Schools and Youth Theatre
Planning a production of Matilda the Musical? This complete guide explores the story, themes, musical challenges, and why structured preparation matters for schools and youth theatre.

Garry Anderson
Mar 207 min read


Mary Poppins: A Complete Guide for Schools and Youth Theatre
Planning a production of Mary Poppins? This complete guide explores the story, themes, musical challenges, and why structured preparation matters for schools and youth theatre.

Garry Anderson
Mar 187 min read


Mamma Mia!: A Complete Guide for Schools and Youth Theatre
Planning a production of Mamma Mia!? This complete guide explores the story, themes, musical challenges, and why structured preparation matters for schools and youth theatre.

Garry Anderson
Mar 167 min read


Little Shop of Horrors: A Complete Guide for Schools and Youth Theatre
Planning a production of Little Shop of Horrors? This complete guide explores the story, themes, musical challenges, and why structured preparation matters for schools and youth theatre.

Garry Anderson
Mar 137 min read


Les Misérables: A Complete Guide for Schools and Youth Theatre
Planning a production of Les Misérables? This complete guide explores the story, themes, musical challenges, and why structured preparation is essential for schools and youth theatre.

Garry Anderson
Mar 118 min read


Legally Blonde the Musical: A Complete Guide for Schools and Youth Theatre
Planning a production of Legally Blonde the Musical? This complete guide explores the story, themes, musical challenges, and why structured preparation matters for schools and youth theatre.

Garry Anderson
Mar 97 min read


High School Musical: A Complete Guide for Schools and Youth Theatre
Planning a production of High School Musical? This complete guide explores the story, themes, musical challenges, and why structured preparation matters for schools and youth theatre.

Garry Anderson
Mar 68 min read


Heathers the Musical: A Complete Guide for Schools and Youth Theatre
Planning a production of Heathers the Musical? This complete guide explores the story, themes, musical challenges, and how to stage it responsibly in schools and youth theatre.

Garry Anderson
Mar 48 min read


Hairspray: A Complete Guide for Schools and Youth Theatre
Planning a production of Hairspray? This complete guide explores the story, themes, musical challenges, and why structured preparation matters for schools and youth theatre.

Garry Anderson
Mar 28 min read
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