TOWN & GOWN PLAYERS’ MAIN STAGE SUBMISSION
PROPOSAL TO DIRECT
SLOT 1:
SLOT 2:
SLOT 3:
SLOT 4:
SLOT 5:
Dec 4-13
2009
Feb 19-28
2010
Apr 23-May 2
2010
July 9-28
2010
Sep 17-26
2010
PRODUCTION STAFF
Please provide as complete a list as possible of your production
team for the show. We know that it is difficult to fill all these
positions so far in advance, but it is important to “staff up.”
A good production starts with a good staff.
Please number the slots above by order of preference, “1” being
most preferred, “5” being least preferred. If you would be
unavailable to direct the show during a particular slot, put an “X” in
the corresponding box.
THEATRICAL RESUME
DIRECTOR
ASSISTANT
DIRECTOR(S)
MUSICAL
DIRECTOR
CHOREOGRAPHER
(for MUSICALS)
STAGE
MANAGER(S)
SET
DESIGNER
COSTUMER
Please list your previous theatre experience, in order of: 1) director/
assistant director credits at Town & Gown (please specify Main or
Second Stage), 2) directing credits with other theatre organizations,
3) non-directing theatre credits with Town & Gown, 4) non-directing
theatre credits with other organizations, 5) other relevant
experience or skills that might have merit on your proposal.
Feel free to continue on another page or attach a separate resume.
LIGHTING
DESIGNER
SOUND
DESIGNER
BOARD
OPERATOR
POSTER
DESIGNER
SHOW
PUBLICIST
MASTER
CARPENTER(S)
PRODUCTION
COORDINATOR
RUNNING CREW &
OTHER STAFF
(please list
positions)
CONTACT INFO
PHONE NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS
By submitting this written proposal, you are agreeing to the guidelines set out in the director’s covenant. Additionally, you will be expected to meet with
members of the T&G board to discuss the proposal before a decision is made. You are welcome to submit multiple proposals for multiple shows; however,
each proposal must be made separately in order to be considered. Also, be aware that more than one director may submit to direct a show, and a
decision will be made by the board based on a number of factors. If your proposal is not selected, please do not take it as a comment on you personally or
let your rejection prevent you from submitting for other shows. We appreciate you interest!
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TOWN & GOWN PLAYERS’ MAIN STAGE SUBMISSION
PRODUCTION BLURB
PRODUCTION BUDGET
In thirty-five words or less, describe the show and your
production of it in such a way that people would want to come
see it--this should be able to serve as an advertising blurb
on the T&G website or on the season brochure
Main Stage productions are allocated a standard budget of $2,150.
This amount includes all onstage expenses, the opening night
reception, and a $100 honorarium paid to the director after a
production successfully closes. Scripts, royalties, poster, and
program costs do not come out of the show budget. Musicals receive
an additional $700 for band/musician expenses, for a total budget of
$2,850. Should a production need additional funding, a formal
request must be made to the Town & Gown Players’ Board before
expenses are incurred. No expenses above the allocated budget will
be reimbursed without prior board approval. All show expenses
(excepting the director’s honorarium) must be documented for
accounting and reimbursement purposes.
DIRECTOR’S VISION
Explain why you would like to direct this specific show and how
you envision its production. Share your distinct and
interesting take on the show. While you don’t need to list
every single detail of staging and design, please be as specific
as you can in your proposal regarding what you and your
production staff have planned for this show and what you
hope the production will accomplish. Feel free to continue this
on a separate page or to include attachments with this
proposal.
ONSTAGE EXPENSES
(including opening night reception)
DIRECTOR’S HONORARIUM
STANDARD MAIN STAGE BUDGET
ADDITIONAL FOR MUSICALS
MUSICAL BUDGET
$2050.00
$100.00
$2150.00
$700.00
$2850.00
Should for any avoidable reason a Main Stage production be
cancelled, the director may, at the Board’s discretion, be held
accountable for all expenses incurred by the Town & Gown Players,
including royalties, script costs, honorarium, and any purchases
made towards the cancelled show.
EXPECTATIONS: THE DIRECTOR’S COVENANT
The director of a Town & Gown Main Stage production is ultimately
responsible for making and implementing all decisions about creative
aspects of the production. However, the director:
--must familiarize him/herself with the policies of the Town & Gown
Players by receiving proper briefings on current Town & Gown
Players’ policies and facilities either through orientation sessions or
as independently arranged.
--must implement and enforce the policies of the Town & Gown
Players, cooperate with the T&G board and individual board
members in the performance of their responsibilities, and ask the
board or individual board members for advise and help whenever it is
necessary
--is expected to gather and manage the cast, crew, and creative staff
of a production, and do so in a way that follows established Town &
Gown protocol
--is expected to meet board-set deadlines for publicity materials,
poster design and distribution, and program materials
--must take care of the theatre and all Town & Gown property
entrusted to the production, maintain the playhouse in clean, sound
condition throughout the production cycle, and, on strike day, return
all keys issued to the show
--must plan or arrange for a reception after the opening night
performance, and clean the theatre after the reception before
departing
--must stay accessible to communications from the T&G board, and is
expected to deliver progress reports to the board throughout the
production
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