Musical theater and drama programs

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Agree with BI in Virginia

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Not the exact answer to your question, but Imagination Stage is terrific. Tons of different classes, actively involves students of diverse abilities, compassionate and knowledgeable staff, great production quality. And in your neighborhood!

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Anonymous wrote:Girl or boy? I was just at Norwood’s BTSN last night and the drama teacher was making the point that there are usually about 10 or more girls for every boy who keen to do theatre. I imagine that is magnified at public high school just by sheer numbers?

that's the case in every theater group, even in private ones. My DD does both public HS theater and private theater. Girls are just more into it than boys, and most of the boys in theater are gay. I keep saying, a straight guy looking for a girl should join the theater.

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Anonymous wrote:Girl or boy? I was just at Norwood’s BTSN last night and the drama teacher was making the point that there are usually about 10 or more girls for every boy who keen to do theatre. I imagine that is magnified at public high school just by sheer numbers?

that's the case in every theater group, even in private ones. My DD does both public HS theater and private theater. Girls are just more into it than boys, and most of the boys in theater are gay. I keep saying, a straight guy looking for a girl should join the theater.

Stereotype much? Ew.

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Anonymous wrote:Girl or boy? I was just at Norwood’s BTSN last night and the drama teacher was making the point that there are usually about 10 or more girls for every boy who keen to do theatre. I imagine that is magnified at public high school just by sheer numbers?

that's the case in every theater group, even in private ones. My DD does both public HS theater and private theater. Girls are just more into it than boys, and most of the boys in theater are gay. I keep saying, a straight guy looking for a girl should join the theater.

My 8th grade son does theater and has a girlfriend and seems pretty sure he is straight.

I do believe these kinds of stereotypes are what keep boys out of theater though...so well done to the PP. (sarcasm)

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Anonymous wrote:Agree public schools are best bet.

GDS for private.

I disagree that public is a better as a general rule. Ours does 1-2 shows a year, and while the quality is awesome, that's a handful of good roles a year for a school with 1000+ kids – and no guarantee that you get any role at all, especially if you're not a singer. GDS may do twice as many shows for a school that's half the size. (Don't have a kid there, so rough guess based on the website) Point being, if you love theater, you want to actually be able to do it. I wouldn't make a judgement call on which school has the absolute best musical.

Most kids are not into theater. Even in our large HS, they don't have that many kids trying out for parts. However, there are several people in ensemble roles.

If you have a tiny cast, that will limit what type of show you can put on. Our large public put on a show that had a good size ensemble cast and the dance numbers were fantastic. Having only 10 kids in a dance ensemble is not visually as entertaining as having 20 kids on the stage. It also makes it more fun to have a large ensemble cast for the kids. There is also a less likely chance of having really great performers in a smaller school. If you don't care about the quality of the production, then I guess the quality of the performers doesn't really matter.

My kid loves the theater and does both school and outside of school theater.

All of this. It depends if you're looking for decent quality and a really great experience or everyone does the play scenario. If you have a reasonably talented kid, they will be able to participate in high school.

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Anonymous wrote:Girl or boy? I was just at Norwood’s BTSN last night and the drama teacher was making the point that there are usually about 10 or more girls for every boy who keen to do theatre. I imagine that is magnified at public high school just by sheer numbers?

that's the case in every theater group, even in private ones. My DD does both public HS theater and private theater. Girls are just more into it than boys, and most of the boys in theater are gay. I keep saying, a straight guy looking for a girl should join the theater.[/quote]

Um, don't say this to anyone.

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Anonymous wrote:Girl or boy? I was just at Norwood’s BTSN last night and the drama teacher was making the point that there are usually about 10 or more girls for every boy who keen to do theatre. I imagine that is magnified at public high school just by sheer numbers?

Which is a double shame, because the great majority of plays and musicals have more and better male roles than female roles.

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Anonymous wrote:Girl or boy? I was just at Norwood’s BTSN last night and the drama teacher was making the point that there are usually about 10 or more girls for every boy who keen to do theatre. I imagine that is magnified at public high school just by sheer numbers?

that's the case in every theater group, even in private ones. My DD does both public HS theater and private theater. Girls are just more into it than boys, and most of the boys in theater are gay. I keep saying, a straight guy looking for a girl should join the theater.

Um, don't say this to anyone.

i have and they agree.

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Anonymous wrote:Girl or boy? I was just at Norwood’s BTSN last night and the drama teacher was making the point that there are usually about 10 or more girls for every boy who keen to do theatre. I imagine that is magnified at public high school just by sheer numbers?

that's the case in every theater group, even in private ones. My DD does both public HS theater and private theater. Girls are just more into it than boys, and most of the boys in theater are gay. I keep saying, a straight guy looking for a girl should join the theater.

Um, don't say this to anyone.

i have and they agree.

Lady, when you say offensive things to people they will generally go along with it and then think less of you.

Do you really need it explained to you that not all male actors and theater males are gay? Jesus.

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Anonymous wrote:Girl or boy? I was just at Norwood’s BTSN last night and the drama teacher was making the point that there are usually about 10 or more girls for every boy who keen to do theatre. I imagine that is magnified at public high school just by sheer numbers?

that's the case in every theater group, even in private ones. My DD does both public HS theater and private theater. Girls are just more into it than boys, and most of the boys in theater are gay. I keep saying, a straight guy looking for a girl should join the theater.

Um, don't say this to anyone.

i have and they agree.

Lady, when you say offensive things to people they will generally go along with it and then think less of you.

Do you really need it explained to you that not all male actors and theater males are gay? Jesus.

do you have reading comprehension issues?

" most of the boys in theater are gay. "

You understand what "MOST" means, right?

My DD has been involved in theater for a few years, both public school and private organization, and most of the boys involved in theater where she's at are gay, her own words.

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Anonymous wrote:How is the musical theatre/drama at Potomac?

Actually quite good- it is one of a few select areas where they offer a selective concentration program (alongside SERC--science and engineering and Global Studies).

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Anonymous wrote:Girl or boy? I was just at Norwood’s BTSN last night and the drama teacher was making the point that there are usually about 10 or more girls for every boy who keen to do theatre. I imagine that is magnified at public high school just by sheer numbers?

that's the case in every theater group, even in private ones. My DD does both public HS theater and private theater. Girls are just more into it than boys, and most of the boys in theater are gay. I keep saying, a straight guy looking for a girl should join the theater.

Um, don't say this to anyone.

i have and they agree.

Lady, when you say offensive things to people they will generally go along with it and then think less of you.

Do you really need it explained to you that not all male actors and theater males are gay? Jesus.

do you have reading comprehension issues?

" most of the boys in theater are gay. "

You understand what "MOST" means, right?

My DD has been involved in theater for a few years, both public school and private organization, and most of the boys involved in theater where she's at are gay, her own words.

NP. We’ll help you more. Most of them are not gay. Sure yes some of them are like in any environment and in a theater environment they’re more likely to be open about it. Your daughter’s experience should not be generalized.

Walking around making comments like straight boys should join theater so they can find a girl perpetuates stereotypes and isn’t cute or funny although clearly based on your multiple defensive remarks you’re not going to stop.

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Norwood is a great option for LS/MS. We know of one theater nut who loved Potomac School for HS. I was impressed by a GDS production of small plays - not just with the plays and acting but with the support of students who showed up to cheer them on. I believe it included at leas some self-written plays.

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Anonymous wrote:Girl or boy? I was just at Norwood’s BTSN last night and the drama teacher was making the point that there are usually about 10 or more girls for every boy who keen to do theatre. I imagine that is magnified at public high school just by sheer numbers?

that's the case in every theater group, even in private ones. My DD does both public HS theater and private theater. Girls are just more into it than boys, and most of the boys in theater are gay. I keep saying, a straight guy looking for a girl should join the theater.

Um, don't say this to anyone.

i have and they agree.

Lady, when you say offensive things to people they will generally go along with it and then think less of you.

Do you really need it explained to you that not all male actors and theater males are gay? Jesus.

do you have reading comprehension issues?

" most of the boys in theater are gay. "

You understand what "MOST" means, right?

My DD has been involved in theater for a few years, both public school and private organization, and most of the boys involved in theater where she's at are gay, her own words.

NP. We’ll help you more. Most of them are not gay. Sure yes some of them are like in any environment and in a theater environment they’re more likely to be open about it. Your daughter’s experience should not be generalized.

Walking around making comments like straight boys should join theater so they can find a girl perpetuates stereotypes and isn’t cute or funny although clearly based on your multiple defensive remarks you’re not going to stop.

IMO, most are gay as you go up in age.