Tulsa Union State One Act Competition Information
We expect our students to uphold the outstanding reputation Southmoore
Theatre has been creating. Please read the rules regarding the following
topics.
BAG CHECK-IN:
 Friday Oct 2: 8:00 Bring bags to Theatre Lobby and report to
Room M107
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Bags may be checked for contraband.
MONEY:
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Spending money is at the family’s discretion. However, students will need enough money for 2
lunches and 2 dinners. We may do an activity on Friday evening.
ELECTRONICS (iPods, etc.):
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iPods (and other personal mp3/music players) are allowed, with earphones ONLY.
IPods will be used on the bus rides to Tulsa and back home ONLY.
IPods can be used in the Motel room with earphones.
IPods will not be used anytime during time on the Tulsa Union Campus
Portable DVD players are NOT permitted on the trip.
Video game systems are NOT permitted on the trip.
CELL PHONES:
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Students who have cell phones are allowed to bring them on the trip, but
We must have your cell phone number.
Students may only use cell phone for school appropriate purposes.
Cell Phones are not to be used on the Tulsa Union Campus at anytime backstage.
Cellphones must be used in good taste and must never be a disruption to any
performance or audience member. (If I notice any behavior that I would deem
inappropriate or abusive use of your cell phone or iPod, I will take it and you will not get it
back until I give it to your parent when we return)
PROHIBITED ITEMS (include, but are not limited to):
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Energy/Power drinks (Red Bull, Monster, etc.)
Pixie sticks or other pure-sugar snacks
Camcorders, video recorders, Flip cameras, etc.
Knives, firecrackers, or any other item deemed dangerous are forbidden.
Water guns, silly string, etc.
ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES:
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The possession/use of alcohol or drugs is strictly prohibited.
The possession/use of tobacco products (including matches, lighters) is strictly prohibited.
Any Vapor product is prohibited even if you are 18.
If any adult on the trip even suspects that a student is under the influence of alcohol or drugs,
the student must be reported to authorities immediately.
Any student found under the influence will be disciplined according to the school handbook.
Any student who is found in violation of this policy WILL BE REMOVED IMMEDIATELY.
MEDICATION:
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Students who need to carry any medication (prescription or over the counter) will need
to have a list turned in signed by a parent stating the medication, dosage, and reason.
DRESS CODE: (We have one chance to make a good first impression)
If you do not have any clothing that fits these guidelines, we will find some
in the costume room for you. :)
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All clothing must be clean and neat!
Friday: We will be dressed neatly as we go to our spike and work with the guest judge.
**We may wear a Southmoore shirt if we can come up with them**
No sagging pants or sagging warm-ups
No short shorts… Must be mid thigh or don’t wear shorts
No skin tight pants.
Don’t wear a skirt
You may wear warm up pants if they fit appropriately and don’t look sloppy.
No clothing with holes, paint, stains, etc.
This dress code does not permit (but is not limited to): halter-tops, midriff shirts,
exposed stomachs, t-shirts with offensive/inappropriate language, or suggestive
clothing.
Saturday: You will wear your On Borrowed Time shirt. Jeans, nice pants, colored
jeans, long walking shorts, capri pants. No warm-ups. We will not dress down after
we perform.
If at any time the director feels you are inappropriately dressed, you will be asked
to change immediately. If you are unsure about an item of clothing, leave it
home!
ON THE BUS:
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YOU MUST BE ON THE BUS ON TIME!!!
You may bring one small backpack on the bus (they will be checked, along with your
luggage bag, before we leave).
Music listened to with earphones only.
Students must remain seated while the bus is moving, one student per seat.
Keep your bus clean! There will be garbage bags on the bus – use them!
NO TALKING while teachers or bus drivers are speaking or taking roll.
All students must ride on their assigned bus
COSTUMES/ PROPS:
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Actors are assigned specific costumes. These costumes will include socks, shoes,
hats, eyewear, etc. These items will be carried in a garment bag labeled with the
actor’s name. The actor is responsible to get his costume bag and all his assigned
items to the compeititon and back to Southmoore. It is his duty to store the
costume in the costume area assigned to him both at Tulsa, Regionals, State, and
at SHS.
Actors are responsible to make sure that costumes are pressed and ready for
each performance.
Stage Crew: Each Stage Crew will be assigned a prop, a stage piece, a technical
piece, and water chest. Etc. The stage crew is responsible to get his /her assigned
items to the competition and back to Southmoore. It is his duty to store the item
in the area assigned to him/her both at Tulsa, Regionals, State, and at SHS.
IN THE HOTEL:
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The hotel is where we are to get the proper rest so that we can compete to our best the
Find the Fire Exit First: find the path to the nearest exit in case of fire or emergency.
STUDENTS MUST RESPECT THE RIGHTS OF OTHER HOTEL GUESTS! The hotel is not
only for your enjoyment. Keep this in mind at all times.
 No running or yelling will be tolerated. Ever.
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Do not go into the hall unless you are dressed appropriately.
A curfew will be set. I will tape you in. If the tape is broken, you will be disciplined for
leaving the room during the night.
You are to be in bed, lights and TV off, within 45 minutes after curfew.
Room checks will be made at night and in the morning..
Students must not leave hotel room or go to any other part of the hotel without specific
directions from Baugus.
Parents will be notified of assessed charges for any damage to the room.
Girls are not allowed in boy’s rooms and boys not in girl’s rooms. Couples are not
allowed to room together.
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During the Free time on Friday: Students of opposite gender will not visit, play cards, or
entertain guests in their hotel rooms without the door being propped open.
There is to be ABSOLUTELY no physical interactions on this trip. This includes on the
bus, on the Tulsa Union Campus, In the motel or during free time. Violation of this rule
may result in dismissal from the show.
Be certain that your hotel room door is locked and don’t forget your key when you leave.
Your door should be securely locked before you retire and opened only to Baugus, Crawford,
or Evans.
Students are not permitted to leave the hotel.
Students are not to change rooms without Baugus permission.
No pay TV is allowed. Cable movie channels will be blocked in students’ rooms. No room
service is allowed. Internet service /Wi-Fi is not to be used 45 minutes after curfew.
Pizza delivery is not allowed after curfew.
If we are able to swim, you will need a modest bathing suit and cover-up. I am not sure if
we will be able to swim or not.
BEHAVIOR AT THE COMPETITION:
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We are here to get meet other schools and develop theatre communities.
We will not talk about any school, student, facility, teacher, performance, audience member or
judge while in the presence of anyone except SHS cast and crew members. That means that
we will not discuss in front of our fans as well.
 We will refrain from any and all profanity at all times. Think before you speak.
 As a cast and crew, we will applaud all efforts by all other schools. We do not need to give a
standing ovation to any school except those from Moore but we will enthusiastically applaud
the successes of all other schools.
 We will take our successes with humbleness, humility and without arrogance. We will not let
the success overshadow the reason we perform… to tell a story and to impact others and
ourselves.
 We will take our losses graciously and remember that we perform for the love of performing.
We will evaluate the experience honestly and not blame others.
 We will attend all shows. We will be a great audience. We will be respectful.
 TULSA UNION RULES
The following instructions are offered to assist you and to provide a positive environment for
everyone involved:
 Our lobby, scene shop, dressing rooms, backstage rest rooms, and Studio theater are
sound isolated and normal conversation is possible there even when a show is onstage,
but loud noise in the backstage hallways and the hallway south of the UPAC can
sometimes be heard in the auditorium. Please be considerate.
 Food and drink are not permitted inside the Union Performing Arts Center
auditorium. Food and drink are permissible in the lobby and can be consumed in the
dressing spaces if your group will be responsible for the cleanup of your trash and
spills.
 Students should not enter the classroom areas located north of the UPAC, the gym, or the
gymnastics area.
 Take responsibility for securing your group’s valuables. Do not leave purses, billfolds, or
other valuables in the dressing rooms.
 Entrances into the UPAC seating areas are not permitted during performances.
 Audience members should not exit until the production is concluded.
 Loud conversation inside the UPAC is not permitted between presentations. Please allow
the judges the opportunity to make their decisions and write their comments without
distraction. If another group is being loud, move away from them. Last year, we got
blamed and possibly penalized for another groups disrespectful behavior. Students should
go to the lobby to visit.
 ONE ACT RULES YOU MAY HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT
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A school may videotape their own production but not the production of other schools
without the coaches’ permission.
The main emphasis of the contest is based on the acting ability of the students in the
cast and how they perform before an audience
Oral critiques should be done in a private situation with only the directors, cast and
crew present.
Use of any and all flames (matches, lighters, etc.) and weapons in one-act must be in
compliance with state law, disclosed at time of entry to the tournament director, and
subject to the approval of the host contest site.
 A. Trophies
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1. State Trophies: First, second and third place trophies will be awarded in each classification
2.Outstanding Stage Crew/Tech Performance: The score on 3 judges’ ballots will determine
the trophy. Score ties will be broken by judge’s preference.
3. Top boy and girl All star cast: two trophies (one for each gender) will be awarded to the
top boy and top girl determined by judges.
4. Outstanding Set Award: Determined by judges preference
5. Outstanding Costumes Award: Determined by judges preference
6. Outstanding Poster/ Program Design: Determined by judges preference.
7. Outstanding Direction in a Play: Determined by judges.
8. Most Outstanding Company: Determined by judge on preset day. (this award is given to
the company that was most “directable” and easy to work with)
9. Most Oustanding Ensemble: Determined by judges
10. Fan Favorite: Determined by text at the end of the day (not able to vote for your own
show
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11. Charity Award: Determined throughout the day. Each show will choose one-charity and
audience members will place money in the bins with their charity and show name. The most
amounts will win the award. WE have won this award every year.
 GENERAL REMINDERS:
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Students participating in the competition must go on the buses. They may not drive their own
cars, unless approved by an administrator.
Students are required to stay with the school team or club at all times, including the ride to
and from the event.
 Students may ride home with parent/guardian only if the parent or guardian
has made those arrangements with Baugus before the trip.
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Students will be held responsible for any damage they cause at any time.
Absolutely no bus changes!
Water and snacks will be provided during the bus rides to Tulsa.
Answer promptly when head-count is taken.
Your director must know where you are at all times!
Students are not permitted to leave the school function to visit parents or relatives without
written permission from the parent /guardian prior to the trip.
Behavior of students will be a reflection of Southmoore High School Theatre, our school, and
our community as a whole. Please conduct yourself with proper behavior during the entire trip.
Have fun 
Suggested Packing Checklist
Be sure to check the Rules and Regulations before you pack*.
*All baggage may be thoroughly checked before we leave. If you have any prohibited items,
you won’t even make it onto the bus 
 A positive image is conveyed in the way our students dress and behave!
 Anything you need from home for your character
 jeans
 sweatpants for the motel (or other comfortable, athletic-type pants)
 sweater or sweatshirt (for the motel)
 Long shorts if you must have shorts
 T-shirts (try to bring Southmoore or Theatre shirts)
 underwear
 Deodorant
 Soap
 Shampoo/Conditioner (trial size is best)
 Toothbrush
 Toothpaste (again, trial size is best)
 Modest bathing suit and cover-up
 Games that could be played at the motel.
 Nothing of value: There will be no secured sights at Tulsa Union.
 Keep in mind we are only going for 1 night.
 One suitcase and one small backpack per student
Southmoore High School Theater
October 2-3, 2015 Tulsa Union Competition
Friday, October 2, 2015
8:00
Bag Check-In
Room M107
8:15
Load Scenery Truck (Crew)
8:15
Check makeup/costumes/ props/ (Cast)
9:30
Leave SHS(approx.)
11:30
Lunch
12-30-1:00 Unload scenery truck
2:30 – 3:30 Spike time at Tulsa Union (1 hour) set lights, spike set)
3:30 -3:45
Load out
3:45-4:45
Performance minus set in black box (with Kelsey Griswold)
5:00-6:00
Final work Time in room 1610
6:00
Check into Hotel
6:30
Dinner
8:00
Hotel:
10:00
Meeting: place to be announced
11:00
Curfew
11:45
Lights out, T.V. Off, Asleep.
Saturday October 3, 2015
6:00- 7:00
Dressed and load Bus Turn in Keys
7:00-7:25
Eat Breakfast
7:30
Leave for Tulsa Union
7:45 -8:35
Watch Muskogee “The Drowning Girl”
9:05-9:55
Watch Mustang “ Alice in Wonderland”
9:55-10:20
Actors and Dressers: Get out Costumes/makeup and go to Dressing rooms #3 & 4
Crew: Remain in the auditorium if not needed to help with costume/makup
10:20
Return to auditorium
10:25-11:15 Watch Bixby “The Picture of Dorian Gray”
11:15 -11:30 Actors: Studio Warm up
Crew: Load in show: Put where it needs to go on the outside of the line.
Prop Crew: Set up props where they belong
Dressers; Set costume changes where they need to go on the outside. ORGANIZE
11:30-11:40 Everyone meets together
11:45-12:35 PERFORM “On Borrowed Time”
12:35-
Actors: Get costumes and everything out of # 3 & 4
Dressers: Pick up all costumes and repack and remove from stage
Props: Repack all props and remove from stage
Crew: Load set to off stage position.
Parents: Fix the lunches or get lunch
12:40
All Cast and Crew report to Room 1610 for Critique
1:00
Eat Lunch
2:30- 3:20
Watch Tulsa Union “War Horse”
3:25-3:45
Relax or load truck
3:50-4:40
Watch Owasso “The Struggles”
4:40-5:05
Relax or load truck
5:10-6:00
Watch Broken Arrow “The Imaginary Invalid”
6:05-6:25
Relax or load truck
6:30- 7:20
Watch Casia Hall “The Weasley Twins and The Chamber of Secrets
Load Set Truck
From this point on: We have no control over the time: It is dependent on how
quickly the judges score shows, how quickly shows are tabulated, how long the awards
ceremony takes, how long it takes to load the bus, and travel conditions.
7:20- 9:00
9:30
10:00-10:30
12:00-12:30
12:30-1:00AM
Relax/ Put Costumes on Buses
Scheduled awards
Load Busses for home
Home
Unload Truck.
If the awards start earlier than 9:30, we may be home a little
earlier, but this is probably going to be the time frame for this
trip
Remember, this trip is a competition,
a learning experience,
and a growing experience.
Yes it should also be an enjoyable experience . . .
but not at the expense of why we are here…
I want us to do our best….
Let us have no “what if’s.”
Let us “give everything we have.”
Let us be more about the “enjoy” and “learn” less about “fun”…
Let us Tell our story