Response to Stage photography

Thank you all for the helpful comments. I tried out one of the suggestions last evening at another ballet dress rehearsal. The results were absolutely amazing. Lot had suggested the use of XP2. I did not have that film in my storage of film supplies; however, I did have couple rolls of TMAX-CN lying around. So, guessing that the result might be comparible since both uses C-41 and produce silverless negs, I shot one roll of TMAX-CN at 1600 (2 stops push). I sent it out for processing in Kodak HC 110. Then, I printed them on Agfa Glossy B&W Multricontrast RC paper. The 8x10 was absolutely amazing. The skin tone is great, sharpness and lack of grain was an absolute delight. I think, therefore, this is the solution to my problem. Thanks again to you all.

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