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how long is Alice in Wonderland, Jr. approx. (what is the run-time?)

Looking to reset my lights for Annie Jr. How do I focus my lights? Do I aim for the actors? Aim for the floor where the actors will be standing? Do I just light the set background?Thanks.

What kind a balls were used in the number "Interplanet Janet" to represent the planets? And, where can I get them?

Customers have reported to MTI that a company not affiliated with MTI has approached MTI customers pitching its pre-recorded accompaniment tracks to be used in connection with MTI shows. There are a lot of good reasons to resist such a pitch, both artistically and from a legal standpoint (i.e., several authors have confirmed that the "karaoke" company has not obtained permission to make the tracks and has not paid any royalties to the authors). Qualitatively, though, I think the below letter from an MTI customer explains why better alternatives, like MTI's OrchExtra, should be explored. Enjoy: Thanks so much for your assistance today. I wanted to let you know what a resounding success our experience was in using OrchExtra. Im usually the musical director for our productions, and as such, am usually pretty dead-set against canned music. Brother, was I mistaken! OrchExtra was extremely effective, giving our (comparatively) small theater a full, rich Broadway sound. Cuts, cues, and pickups were all handled easily, as well as the ever-popular vamp til ready situation found often in live theater. The music did not sound fake or electronic, nor did it come across as recorded. Since tempo and orchestration are both customizable, the music followed the performers, just as it should. And I guess the real telling point was that no members of the audience made any comments to the negative about the music. Had there been any disconnect between the orchestrations and the live performers, wed have heard about it. So in the best tradition of good tech in a show..it mustve been right, because it didnt stand out. And because OrchExtra didnt stand out, our show DID! Thanks, again.

Many years ago someone donated a bunch of makeup to our theatre department. It is time that this make up finds its way to the garbage cans. I ahve some money in the budget for new makeup but don't really know where to start. Should I invest in stage makeup? Where do people find good prices? Should I take my cast into a store and color match? Or do they sell general kits that cover a collection of skin tones? Does cover girl work just as well for half the price? Any advice and weblinks would be helpful.Jen.

I am looking for creative ideas for costuming the caterpillar and the cheshire cat. I went with multiple actors (5 for the caterpillar...one main and 4 for the body) and need ideas for costumes that keep them looking like one being but allow movement and dancing. As for the cats, I don't want a typical furry cat costume with a big head. I would like something cute and colorful (my actors are all middle school girls). Any ideas, patterns, suggestions would be helpful!

My group will be performing Guys and Dolls Jr.. Where in NYC (We are located in the Bronx) can I have inexpensive materials for building our sets and scenery?

Do you have any instructions as to how these items could be made for the show Beauty and the Beast?