Department of Drama – StudentWorks
Production Proposal Application for Fall 2015
The StudentWorks Show Productions
are an opportunity for UG/Drama
students to participate in their own
student generated productions.
Creative team, cast, and staff shall be
CURRENT NYU -TISCH DEPARTMENT OF DRAMA STUDENTS during the
semester of the production.
This is the proposal packet for the Fall 2015 StudentWorks Show season.
The following points must be met before any proposal will be approved.
All the information listed in the application, including rough ground plan and rights agreement letter, must
be turned in to the Production Office (721 B’way, room #366) no later than Monday, May 4, 2015
at 5:00pm. Emailed popoasls will be accepted. LATE PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
All applicants must use the forms provided. You may not make your own version of this application and
turn it in.
 1 (One) COPY of BOTH your proposal and your script MUST be turned in.
Digital is acceptable.
 INTERVIEWS between the Program Board and the Production Teams will occur prior to the final
selection of the season. You will need to present and possibly elaborate on your proposal as well as answer
questions from the Program Board. This will occur by appointment the week of May 11th. This is the
second step in the review process and all applicants must be available for an interview.
NOTE: For the Fall 2015 Semester Only:
 The selected show may begin rehearsing September 21st.
 Audition may happen as early as September 6, 2015.
 Sunday, October 18th – Begin Load In
 Monday, October 25th – Performance Week
 Saturday, October 31st – Final performance and Strike
These shows are intended to provide experience and they are not intended for non-affiliated or alumni
directors, designers, and actors to showcase their work.
• Producers and Directors must be current students in the semester the production is produced.
• Producers and Directors must have completed their primary training.
• Producers and Directors may not be members of the StudentWorks Board.
• Actors and designers graduating in December may participate in Spring productions.
• Actors and designers graduating in May, may not participate in Fall productions.
Department of Drama - StudentWorks
Production Proposal Application for Fall 2015
(Please PRINT all information)
I. RIGHTS
Title of Production
Author
Publisher/ Date of Publication
Holder of the Rights (if different from Publisher)
THE CONTRACT AND A LETTER OF AGREEMENT FROM THE HOLDING COMPANY,
AGENCY, OR ESTATE ADDRESSED TO THE PRODUCER
MUST BE ATTACHED !!!
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Information regarding the granting of rights, the cost of the royalties, and any terms or limitations specific to
the production must be discussed in the letter. YOU MUST ALREADY HAVE PERMISSION TO
PERFORM THE PLAY WHEN YOU SUBMIT THIS APPLICATION.
Information needed for securing rights: the Shop Theater holds 49 seats, it is located in 721 Broadway, 2nd Floor,
and the ticket price is a suggested donation of $5.00. You will also need to list number of performances, dates and
times. (ballpark)
Musicals from the Tams-Witmark Music Library are not available to be produced in the Shop Theatre.
The policies of Tams-Witmark prohibit student productions.
All rights must be cooridanted with Jon Dunkle in the production office. Do not apply for rights
yourself. Fill out and email the form on the GAP webpage to Michael at jd105@nyu.edu
PRODUCTIONS PRODUCED BY THE PROGRAM BOARD ARE EXCLUSIVELY FOR
STUDENTS CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN DRAMA, Fall 2015.
1 COPY OF THE SCRIPT, THIS APPLICATION, & THE RIGHTS INFORMATION
SHALL BE TURNED IN TO THE PRODUCTION OFFICE.
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Production Proposal Application for Fall 2015
II. PRODUCER
Name
Address
Telephone (____) _____ - _________ Email Address ______________________________
Studio Affiliation
Expected Graduation
I understand that I must abide by the rules and policies of NYU and the UG/Drama in this production and
accept all the responsibilities therein.
Signature
III. BUDGET INFORMATION
Please be advised that NO ONE is to be paid for work on this production.
Anticipated production expenses must be provided in the spaces below.
A. Scenery/Props/Paint
$______________
B. Costumes
$______________
C. Lighting/Sound/Effects
$______________
D. Publicity
$______________
E. Administrative
$______________
F. Contingency
$______________
TOTAL
$______________
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Production Proposal Application for Fall 2015
IV. DIRECTOR
Name
Address
Telephone (____) _____ - _________ Email Address ______________________________
Studio Affiliation
Expected Graduation
I understand that I must abide by the rules and policies of NYU and the UG/Drama in this production and
accept all the responsibilities therein.
Signature__________________________________________________
ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, AND/OR CHANGES TO THE SCRIPT MUST BE NOTED!
APPROVAL FOR SUCH CHANGES MAY BE REQUIRED BY YOUR RIGHTS
AGREEMENT.
V. FOCUS
In the space below please answer the following question
Why should this play be produced?
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VI. PLOT SUMMARY
Please write a BRIEF, one paragraph plot summary in the space below.
VII. CAST
Number of Male Roles
____________
Number of Female Roles
____________
Total number of Roles
____________
In the space below, please list each principle role and note any non-traditional casting possibilities.
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VIII. PRODUCTION REQUIREMENTS
Please list your ideas for the use of the space. Include what scenic elements may be
necessary and where the audience may be located. List
all special effects, unique props, and costumes you anticipate.
A rough ground plan must be attached.
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IX. PRODUCTION STAFF
Please list the individuals who have agreed to participate in the production should it be approved.
Each individual MUST sign next to their name. DO NOT NAME AN INDIVIDUAL WITHOUT
ASKING HIM/HER FIRST. Signatures do not obligate a person to the production. At least ONE
designer MUST be listed!
STAGE MANAGER
Name
Address
Telephone (____) _____ - _________ Email Address ______________________________
Studio Affiliation
Expected Graduation
Signature_______________________________________________
SCENIC DESIGNER
Name
Address
Telephone (____) _____ - _________ Email Address ______________________________
Studio Affiliation
Expected Graduation
Signature_______________________________________________
COSTUME DESIGNER
Name
Address
Telephone (____) _____ - _________ Email Address ______________________________
Studio Affiliation
Expected Graduation
Signature______________________________________________
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Production Proposal Application for Fall 2015
LIGHTING DESIGNER
Name
Address
Telephone (____) _____ - _________ Email Address ______________________________
Studio Affiliation
Expected Graduation
Signature______________________________________________
SOUND DESIGNER
Name
Address
Telephone (____) _____ - _________ Email Address ______________________________
Studio Affiliation
Expected Graduation
Signature______________________________________________
A Tisch Faculty member must agree to mentor your project. Please engage a conversation with a
faculty member that you might be interested in having mentor the project. This mentor should not
be from an external studio, but either from an internal studio or theatre studies. List below who this
person will be and abtain their signature of agreement. Their responsibilities are outlined below.
Faculty Name
Telephone (____) _____ - _________ Email Address ______________________________
Signature______________________________________________
Date Received: _________________________________________
ASSOCIATE PRODUCTION MANAGER
Signature______________________________________________
Date Received: _________________________________________
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