Indiana University Department of Theatre and Drama
Application for an Independent Project
NAME
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E-MAIL:
___________________________________ CELL PHONE # _____________________
DATE
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Approved Independent Projects may be entitled up to $150-00 in funding reimbursed against formal invoices
submitted to the Production Manager. Please check this box if you wish to be considered for this award
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Purpose of Application (circle one)
MFA Directing Project University Players Independent Project Class Recital Class Project Faculty Project
Faculty/Staff Sponsor Name
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Faculty/Staff Sponsor Signature ________________________________________________________________
Date
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Proposed Play
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Playwright
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First Choice Venue
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(see next page for list of available venues)
Second Choice Venue __________________
First Choice Dates _______________________
Second Choice Dates _____________________
Briefly Detail your Directing/ Producing Experience
Briefly outline your concept for this project including all production needs that this project requires (casting, setting,
costumes, lighting, technical elements) Attach a sheet if necessary
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List your anticipated budget for the production:
ITEM
Set
Props
Costumes
Make-up
Other
Briefly describe your commitment to this project and its value
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BUDGET
AVAILABLE PERFORMANCE VENUES
NB. Due to Fire Marshall Rules, with the exception of the Studio theatre, the maximum people
permitted in any classroom (ie performers and audience combined) may not exceed 49.
A052 (Voice Studio)
Medium sized room with seating for approximately 23
Fluorescent lighting that is non-dimmable
1 door
2 flats
1 wooden
1 table
1 bench frame
23 classroom chairs
3 large blocks
A060 (Acting for Camera Studio)
Small room with seating for approximately 25
Fluorescent lighting that is non-dimmable
4 flats
1 door
2 wooden chairs
1 table
2 bench frames
25 classroom chairs
3 big blocks
A207 (Directing Studio)
Medium sized room with seating for 24
Fluorescent lighting that is non-dimmable and 9 area incandescent lighting design.
The lighting grid is controlled by sliders on the wall. These lights are not to be refocused.
Entrance on the south side of the room. The room does have curtains on three sides that can be slid along the
track to make different entrance points in to the playing space.
3 big blocks
1 med block
1 small block
2 circle tables
2 long bench
1 door
4 flats
3 wooden chairs
20 classroom chairs
A200 (Acting Studio)
Large room with seating for 24
Fluorescent lighting that is non-dimmable
Curtains on tracks
Two entrances on west side of room
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8 wooden chairs
4 flats
1 door
1 piano
2 circle tables
1 large circle table
1 bench
1 bed frame
15 classroom chairs
14 plastic chairs
A280 (Studio Theatre)
An experimental theatre with a capacity ranging from 48-62 depending on the seating arrangement which
will be rotated each semester, this seating configuration is determined in advance by the Independent
Projects Committee and may NOT be altered
Lighting based on the level of production
Curtains on tracks
One changing room
Public entrance is Fire Exit entrance on North East corner and South West Corner.
Piano.
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PROPOSAL TO USE STUDIO THEATRE
Proposed Stage Manager (level 2 and 3)___________________________________________________
Proposed Scenic Designer (level 2 and 3) __________________________________________________
Brief Description of scenic and staging requirements:
Proposed Lighting Designer (level 3 only) ________________________________________________
List of Lighting Courses completed by Designer
Proposed Lighting console operator or Master Electrician _____________________________________
Brief Description of Lighting Design and Sound Design:
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Regulations for Independent Productions
Rooms must be restored to classroom readiness at the end of each performance or rehearsal.
1
Failure to clean or restore your space may result in loss of $150 Budget Support and/or the revocation
of future workshop applications.
2.
Any scenic items brought in for workshops must be inspected for safety by a technical supervisor to
be appointed by the Department Technical Director, Paul Brunner.
3.
Scenic items and props may only be stored in designated facilities as approved by the Production
Manager.
4.
Items may not be attached to the walls or curtains in any manner.
5.
Items may not be suspended from the ceiling or battens in any manner.
6.
No screws or nails may be placed in the floors.
7.
No fire, smoking, or firing of blanks is allowed in any venue.
8.
Only electrician’s tape may be used on the floors to outline areas. Masking tape is not acceptable.
Any tape on the floors must be removed after the last performance.
9.
There can be no recording of any published material. Recording of any type of a new work must
have the written consent of the playwright.
10. There can be no advertising of these projects outside the Department of Theatre and Drama.
11. Approved independent workshops will receive a budget of $150 for the purchase of scripts and other
production related items. Production Manager Tayneshia Jefferson has the form for you to submit
receipts for reimbursement of expenses.
12. All scripts must be purchased, not photocopied.
13. Nudity in productions, if not explicit in the script, must have the support and approval of your
sponsor and the department chair prior to casting the show.
14. Use of departmental classroom sound equipment for your production requires consent of the
Production Manager
15. Lights in the Studio Theatre are not to be touched without permission of the Department Lighting
Manager, David Krueger. Immediately report any lamp failures to the Studio Theatre Manager, Lee
Cromwell.
16. If you have an approved Stage manager, Lighting Designer and Console Operator, the console and
related technology in the Studio Theatre is available through the Lighting Manager. It is the
responsibility of the Console Operator to properly store this equipment when not in use. No food or
beverages are permitted on the catwalk or grid levels.
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Access to the catwalks and grid in the Studio Theatre is not permitted without the prior approval of the
Studio Theatre Manager.
All fire exits must remain unobstructed.
Failure to adhere to these guidelines may result in the cancellation of your workshop.
No funding for projects will be provided unless the Studio theatre is used according to the outlined
rules and ths space has been struck and thoroughly cleaned.
By signing below you agree to all the clauses listed above.
Faculty/Staff Sponsor Signature ___________________________________________________________
Student Signature ______________________________________________________________________
Date _________________________________________________________________________________
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