New Photos/Brain-Wasting Disease

This month's piece has two completely different subjects, although they're both connected to the coming year of plays at Bad Wolf Press. Topic one is our request for photos, and number two is help the poor writers decide what to write.

First of all, our spiffy catalog has pictures of students involved with our plays. They might be performing, or rehearsing, or putting on a costume, or maybe their teacher is showing them how to do something. Did you think all those kids were professional models? Not at all, they're kids at a couple of schools near my house.

Would you like any of your students to be shown in the next Bad Wolf catalog? It'll be printed in July, so we're gathering photos right now. We'd love to see photos with you and your kids!

Here's what you need to know to about pictures:

*  My graphic artist tells me that it's crucial to get up close to the kids
  when taking pictures.Big groups don't work well---aim for one to four or
  five, at most.

*  Be sure the digital camera is set to highest resolution. (That's a big
  deal for reproduction.)

*  Often the best time to take the photos is before the performance or 
  during a rehearsal. It's almost impossible to get great photos when 
  the play is going on.

*  We're not interested in fancy costumes or sets. What we want to see
  are the faces of the kids. (Did I already suggest getting up close?)

*  Oh, one more thing. We need to have parents sign a release form to
  be able to publish the photos.
  Here's the wording we use:

I give permission for photos of my child _________ rehearsing and/or
performing in a class play to be used in the catalog or website of the
plays publisher Bad Wolf Press.

Information about Bad Wolf is available at their website:
www.badwolfpress.com

Signed and dated: _______________________

On to our second subject, which is the writers' inability to decide
what to write next. We've been asking teachers recently, and a few
topics have repeatedly come up. What do you think?

*   The U.S. Constitution
*   Basic Chemistry (including liquids, solids, gasses)
*   Physics
*   Astronomy (more advanced than our solar system play, and discussing 
   stars, galaxies, and other cool stuff)
*   Something for English language learners
*   A sequel to our best-selling "Character Matters" play
*   How to write an essay

Okay, it's your chance to tell us what the world needs. You can email us:
ron@badwolfpress.com

We'll look forward to hearing from you!