Application Requirements for CLAY 2016
Deadline for application: October 15, 2015
In order to be considered for the CLAY 2016 Band and Drama Troupe you must provide
us with all of the items listed below on or before the deadline for application.
Please note: no late applications will be accepted.
Requisites:
You must be 18 years old on or before Feb 18th, 2016
You must be available for the Theme Development Weekend: Feb 18-21, 2016*
You must be available for CLAY and the days preceding it: Aug 14-22, 2016*
Materials Required:
1) Application form completed in full
2) Resume
- Including
a) Church involvement (parish, synod/diocese, national) past and present
b) [Dramatic/Video/Film/Stage] or [Musical] training and experience
c) Experience working with a team
d) Two references
- One character (e.g. pastor, mentor, youth leader)
- One professional (e.g. a person who has worked with you in a
team setting)
3) Audition Material (Drama - video/ Band - video preferred, but audio acceptable)
IF YOU HAVE BEEN IN THE CLAY BAND OR DRAMA TROUPE PREVIOUSLY,
SKIP THIS STEP.
- Drama: Two short, contrasting pieces highlighting specific talents. No more than
six minutes total length. One must be a monologue from a published play.
- Band: A compilation highlighting specific talents and range. No more than six
minutes total length.
Notes:
- As part of the ELCIC Privacy Policy please note that we will not use videos or audio
recordings submitted as part of the application for any use other than the audition/
application process.
- *Outside dates of the ranges listed above are travelling days to and from the
eventsWe will no longer be using the postal system. All applications need to be
emailed to the producer and the band or drama director. Instructions are below. If you
have any questions or need some help feel free to ask Peter Reinhardt, who is the
Large Group Gathering Producer (okayiamacow@gmail.com). We want to get as
many applications as possible and don’t want the online process to make it at all
difficult to apply.
Application Process:
1) On the computer: type your responses next to the questions and save the file
On Paper: Print off the form, answer the questions, then scan or take a digital picture
of the completed form
2) Email the completed file or scan to:
Band:
Kate Langrell at kate.langrell@gmail.com and
Peter Reinhardt at okayiamacow@gmail.com
Drama:
Luke Filipowicz at luke.filipowicz@gmail.com and
Peter Reinhardt at okayiamacow@gmail.com
3) Send us your video or audio using one of the options
a) if the file is less than 20MB send it as an attachment with your form
b) if your video or audio is already on a website (YouTube, Myspace, etc…) then
just include the link along with your form
c) if you have to send a large file then use sites like sendspace.com,
4shared.com, dropbox.com, etc. If you can’t figure out any of these steps then
feel free to ask for help. The internet is still a confusing place sometimes.
CLAY 2016 Band and Drama Troupe Application Form
1) Name:
2) D.O.B: _____/_____/_____
3) Gender:
4) I am applying for:
Band
or
Drama Troupe
4b) If Band, list your instrument(s)
5) Contact Information: Address:
Phone # Home:
Other:
Email:
6) Home Parish:
7) Pastor/Priest:
8) Please explain briefly why you want to be a part of the LGG Ministry Team.
9) Please provide a personal faith statement of no more than one paragraph.
10) DRAMA APPLICANTS:
Reflecting on the theme, “Not For Sale” (and the specific areas which are Not For Sale
in conjunction with the Lutheran World Federation’s 500th anniversary of the
Reformation: Salvation, Human Beings, and Creation) write a short scene (1-2 pages
double spaced) or a proposal for a series/video/scene/performance (1-2 pages).
Connect with the theme in a way you think is relatable and relevant for an audience of
14-18 year old Lutheran and Anglican Youth.
Some suggestions of what to include either through dialogue or through written
description are notes on:
Character, Visual aspects, Performance Style, Length, Message
Some Bible verses/stories that you may find relevant and useful:
The enslavement and emancipation of the Israelites in Egypt
John 2:13-16 (Jesus drives out the sellers from the temple)
Genesis 1:26 (humanity will have dominion over the created things)
11) Members of the CLAY Band and Drama Troupe must commit a significant amount
of time and energy to the compilation and rehearsal of material for the youth gathering.
In particular, participants will be required to be in regular contact with the rest of the
team via email, and work on material between the Theme Development Weekend and
the event of CLAY. Please reflect upon the amount of time/energy you foresee being
able to commit to this process, and please include any activities or interests that may
conflict with your ability to work on this project during the period from February – August
2016.
Signature of Applicant: ______________________________ Date: ___________
sign or type in the space above