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Production Tips for
Dead Men Don't Jaywalk

by Allison Williams

A dead body jaywalks in front of radio-star-turned-movie-star detective Steve Powell. When a lady friend gets the blame, Steve puts himself on the case.

Comedy

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Recommended for High Schools and Middle Schools

Tips from the Author

Using a lighting change when we are in the radio show-within-a-show will help the audience experience the two shows as two different mental places.

Treat the SFX people as if they are actors, rather than technicians. Their work demands a creative ear and reactions in the moment - make sure they feel like they are part of the cast.

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