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We have purchased the kit for Seussical Jr. Is it permissible to photocopy the Sound Cue sheets in the Director's Guide? The only page listed as reproducible is the logos page on 173.

I am a Pro Photographer and was taking photos at a high school show rehearsal and a MTI rep came in and said that we couldn't photograph any MTI licensed show. Is this correct? I can understand No video taping without a video license because of Screenplay and Music copyrights, but photography involves neither of those. Can you please provide clarification. Thanks

I might be doing Big: The Musical. I think I will have enough money for approx. 11 musicians. What is the most important for this musical to have it sound right.? Do I need both keyboards? sounds like you need guitar/banjo. What about number of woodwinds and brass.?? Thanks, JZ

I am the music teacher in a k-8 school. We recently started a drama club made up of approximately 40 5-8th graders. We had huge succress with our show this year and would like to step up and do a Broadway Jr. show for next year. I'm wondering if anyone could make a suggestion as to which one to start with. We have some strong singers and actresses/actors. Several of our members have experience with summer theater, etc. Any suggestions would be appreciated. We're looking to WOW our audience and give our kids a great experience!!! Thanks! One other thing - Annie jr. was just performed in our area so that one is out.

I am directing Beauty and the Beast, Jr. and we were planning on using fog machines to do the transformation scene, but were informed that we were not allowed due to fire codes. So, we are back to square one. We were going to go with a blackout and a spotlight on Belle reacting to the Beast- but we need to get the prince on stage. Any suggestions?? The only other idea I found online was to use blinders to shock the audience. While this is a great idea, I am not sure how many we would need, etc.

I was just wondering what everyone's favorite moment or event was from this year's Junior Theatre Festival?My favorite moment occurred the first day during lunch break. Kids were starting to gather in their groups in the hall outside the main ballroom. I'm not quite sure how it started, but one group piped up singing showtunes and before long, three or four different groups had joined in (myself included) and were having this huge musical theatre jam session in the middle of the hall! It was during Seasons of Love (ironic, really) that I realized this was a great reminder that the theatre community is so much bigger than the company that you work with.

I would be very interested in becoming a pilot site for new works. How does one go about that process?

We all probably do it, peruse through the assorted YouTube offerings, while we begin our planning and prep-work for a show. On more than one occasion I find myself wondering..."Why do all these shows insist on using microphones?"Whether it's the hand held types being passed from cast member to cast member, those on stands at the front edge of the stages, or the assortment of lavaliers etc that cause the leads to "blare out" while the supporting characters aren't heard at all. It seems that near every school (that chooses to film and post their work) has some type of wireless MIC setup to "enhance" their productions. Are they really needed? Or is this simply a case of "trying to look like the pro's" gone a little too far? For me.. they tend to detract from the performances rather than enhance them. What's your take?