[gmu_players] Studio proposal revision
- From: rsarrano@xxxxxxx
- To: gmu_players@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2003 23:31:28 -0500
I=27ve cut and pasted a revised version of the studio proposal guidelines=
=2E There isn=27t really any difference between the original and new gui=
delines except that the new guidelines merely clarify what kind of rights=
information is needed with the proposal=2E Please include contact infor=
mation on the rights holder or agent with your proposals=2E You do not ha=
ve to attain rights prior to submitting=2C but you should know where to w=
rite or call to get permission for amateur performance=2E
If you have any questions=2C don=27t hesitate to email me!
Rachel Sarrano
rsarrano=40gmu=2Eedu
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io Production Proposal Format
2003-2004 Season
The purpose of the proposal is to organize the Director=92s plans for the=
project she or he would like to undertake=2E Keep in mind that this pro=
posal will be presented to the =93voting public=2E=94 The following info=
rmation needs to be included in the proposal=3A
Director- Ideally an individual who has had experience working on a Studi=
o in any aspect=2E
Technical Director- Ideally an individual who has had experience working =
on a Studio in a technical aspect (prospective directors must have a TD t=
o propose=2C and acquiring other designers can provide a competitive edge=
)=2E
Title of Play and Playwright
Contact Information of Rights holder or Agent- Directors must include con=
tact information on the rights holder (Samuel French=2C Dramatists=2C etc=
=2E) or author=27s agent=2E
Number of Roles and Gender Breakdown- If the play has 75 characters but o=
nly requires 7 actors=2C (according to the playwright)=2C include all of =
that info=2E
Brief Synopsis- Plot and storyline
Director=27s Concept- This is your chance to talk about anything you want=
to do that isn=92t obvious from the script=3B also=2C any reasons why yo=
u chose the play=2C (i=2Ee=2E if the play calls for 10 actors=2C but you =
want to do it with 5=2C or the play is set in a Venetian palace but you=92=
re moving it to a penthouse in Beverly Hills)- this is where you mention =
it=2E
A proposed 28 Day Rehearsal Schedule- (Does not have to be typed) includi=
ng when (day/time)=2C what (act/scene breakdown)=2C and a detailed run do=
wn of tech week (set load in=2C light hang=2C etc)=2E =
Technical Considerations- What kind of set=2C lights=2C and sound do you =
think you=92ll need=2C (i=2Ee=2E realistic apartment=2C a few blocks=2C y=
ou want the stage to flash from blue to red=2C you need extensive sound e=
quipment=2C etc=2E)
Scripts and attached proposal information must be received in the GMU Pla=
yer=27s mailbox=2C (located on the 4th floor of the PAB in the Theater Of=
fice)=2C by 5pm on March 24th=2E All proposals/scripts will be marked of=
f as being on time by committee members=2C and placed on the lounge table=
for review within 24 hours of receipt=2E
Directors should be prepared to formally present their proposals at a sp=
ecial GMU Players meeting on March 26th=2C (time and location TBA=2E) Sec=
ret ballot voting will take place=2C in person=2C at the university somet=
ime in early April=2E
Questions=3F Email Rachel at rsarrano=40gmu=2Eedu
Notes for those considering directing a GMU Players Studio Production=3A
Studio productions are student driven projects that have extremely wide c=
reative latitude both in the selection of material and the approach to pr=
oduction=2E Balanced against this desire for creative expression is the =
reality of the limited resources of time=2C space=2C people (both student=
s and faculty/staff) to support these shows=2E Therefore=2C the intentio=
n is that these projects be seen primarily as a directing and performance=
venue with simplified or minimal production support=2E In general this =
is more successful when the material chosen is smaller in scale=2C both i=
n terms of cast=2C and in terms of physical production=2E
Based on past experiences=2C the following guidelines are set forth to av=
oid the more common problems=2C which have arisen=2E
1) The Director is the producer of the project and is responsible for rec=
ruiting the stage manager=2C the Designers=2C crew as needed=2C coordinat=
ing the event with faculty and staff=2C and staying on budget=2E A techi=
e cattle call will occur prior to proposal due dates to ensure that direc=
tors have the names of potential crew and design team members=2E
2) Budget=3A cost of rights=2C scripts=2C and =24100 for publicity and sh=
ow expenses=2E
3) Cast and Crew=3A any GMU student enrolled during the semester of the p=
roduction with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2=2E0 as of the semester prior=
to the production=2E Eligibility of students is to be verified with the=
ater faculty=2E Cast eligibility will be verified before the cast list i=
s posted=2E =
4) Schedule=3A Rehearsal space may be arranged through the theater offic=
e=2E Access to the Black Box is the Monday before the performance weeken=
d=2E Availability of the Black Box during this week depends on class sch=
edules=2E Rehearsals end at 11pm with production meetings=2C work notes=2C=
etc=2E finished by 12 midnight=2E No physical work is to continue past =
midnight=2E
5) Technical Director=3A The director may recruit a Technical Director to=
coordinate the physical production of the project=2E The director maint=
ains the responsibility of keeping the project within the parameters of t=
he available resources=2E
6) The director and/or the Technical Director may recruit designers for t=
he project=2C or may perform these duties themselves=2E Director should =
consider the limited time for load-in=2C light hang=2C focus=2C and techn=
ical rehearsals in the selection of material and the consideration of des=
ign concepts=2E Designs must be reviewed by the faculty and/or professio=
nal staff before execution may begin=2E
7) Use of shop spaces and equipment not dedicated to the Black Box must b=
e coordinated with faculty and professional staff=2E Access to costume s=
tock must be coordinated with the Costume Shop Manager=2E Borrowed costu=
mes must be cleaned and returned within one week of closing=2E The Direc=
tor is ultimately responsibly for ensuring that all costumes are returned=
to stock=2E
8) The primary use of the Black Box is a performance classroom=2E The sc=
enic units must either A) Leave the floor largely clear and accessible or=
B) be struck each evening=2E Borderline situations will be reviewed on =
a case by case situation=2E
9) The show must be struck after the final performance=2E All elements=
must be removed unless prior arrangements have been made=2E
10) Student-written plays or adaptations are acceptable=2C but must be =
submitted in full by the said proposal deadline=2E
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