Alabama State Thespian
Festival
Troy University| February 24-25, 2012
Table of Contents
Table of Contents and Forms Checklist
“What IS a thespian Festival?” Informational Sheet
Sponsor and Judges Information
Student Conduct Guidelines
Student Thespian Officer Information
STO Sponsored Festival Events
Tech Challenge
Individual Event Competition
T-Shirt Order Form
Troupe Registration Forms
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Invoice
EXCEL Participant Form
Health Form
Judge’s Form
Alumni Volunteer Form
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Please make sure that you return the following forms!!!
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Student Conduct forms
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Student Thespian Officer forms for students interested in serving on the State Board
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ALEdTA Scholarship Forms – available on the website
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Jenny Sheree Alford Scholarship for student Festival Attendance
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Thespian College Scholarships for H.S. Seniors
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High School Junior College Screening Forms – available on the website
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Outstanding Administrator’s Award nomination – available on the website
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Hall of Fame Award nomination – available on the website
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Director of the Year nomination – available on the website
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Individual Event Registration
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T-Shirt order form
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Health Form/Parent Release for each student
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ASTF Registration Form
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Invoice
All Scholarship and Award Nomination Information is
available at
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What IS a Thespian Festival?...And other interesting facts
A Thespian Festival is an event held in EVERY state during the school year. Thespian
Troupes, affiliated with the International Thespian Society (ITS), gather at these annual
events. Theatre students attend to compete in Individual Events, participate in theatre
workshops AND meet other Thespians! The festival begins on Friday afternoon and
closes Sunday morning with a mainstage show and awards ceremony.
WHO can attend?
High school students in grades 9-12, middle school students in grades 6-8, troupe
sponsors and chaperones. (Our festival is geared toward high school students so if you're
bringing a middle school troupe, you may want to screen their activities.)
You don’t have to be a Thespian in order to attend, but you must be a registered Thespian
to compete for awards.
Non-Thespian Schools
Unaffiliated high schools are welcome! There is a $50 fee added to the registration cost
for unaffiliated high schools. Affiliation with ITS offers both student and the sponsor
enhancement and support through a variety of activities and publications. It is the hope of
the Alabama Thespian Festival that unaffiliated schools attending Festival 2007 will
become full members of ITS.
How do I get to the festival?
The first step to registering for the festival is to review all the information in this packet.
Then, complete the REGISTRATION FORMS. The forms may be duplicated as needed.
Your check or money order for the total amount of registration must accompany your
forms. We’re sorry, but urchase orders, credit cards and phone orders are not accepted.
How do I use this guide?
Easy! Read thru everything then look for the registration forms. Find the forms, complete
them, and turn them in with payment to your sponsor by your troupe’s deadline. Your
sponsor will then mail the entire packet to the ATSB before the deadline!
What? There’s an International festival?
You bet! Held in Lincoln, Nebraska students and sponsors from around the world gather
to showcase talent and share educational information. A week-long event, it’s one
whopper of a theatre camp! For more information, check www.schooltheatre.org. You’ll
also find info on Festival scholarships and grants to get you there!
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Sponsor and Judges Information
Registration
After sending in your registration forms and payment, you’re ready to attend! Upon
arrival, each troupe must check in at the registration desk. At that time troupes will be
given t-shirts, programs, and badges. Please feel free to make copies of registration forms
included in this packet.
Exhibits
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Troy University Union Lobby
College and University displays and information
Theatrical vendor displays for shopping and information
Hospitality
Troy University Union Ballroom
Friday morning breakfast and lunch, Saturday Troupe Director’s Luncheon &
Business Meeting
• Refreshments throughout the festival
• Pay as you go on the first floor of the Union restaurants
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Judging
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All troupes must supply at least one individual event judge for every 20 IE’s in
which their students are entered.
Please complete the judge’s information form, if applicable
Theatrical vendor displays for shopping and information
Meeting for IE judges at 8:00 a.m. Friday. Attendance is required.
Meeting for Chapter Select judges at 8:00 a.m. Saturday. Attendance is required.
Safety
Troupe Directors are requested to assist with student supervision throughout the
festival.
• Students are required to be in workshops, IE’s or shows at all times throughout
the festival.
• A student may have his/her badge pulled for in appropriate behavior by any
festival adult.
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Student Conduct Guidelines
The sponsor, Thespian, and parent/guardian should read the following list of conduct rules for the Alabama
Thespian Festival. Students will not b e allowed to attend the festival unless they have agreed to abide by
the festival conduct guidelines. The sponsor, Thespian, and the Thespians parent/guardian must sign a
statement of compliance “Consent Form”. This should be included with registration.
Theater Etiquette
Appropriate theatre etiquette is expected of all participants. It is your job to be a good audience member.
Sponsors are expected to sit with their students to enforce these standards. Sponsors are expected to prepare
students by informing them of these standards:
· No food or drink in the theater,
· No phones, pagers or other electronic devices
· No feet on the seats
· No hats
· No improper language
· No distractions or heckling the performers
· No exiting the theater during any performance.
· No flash photography or recording devices during performances.
Festival Attendance | No student under any circumstance, may attend the ASTF without their appointed
troupe school sponsor, co-sponsor, or a school approved designated sponsor. While at the festival, students
are required to participate in ALL festival events. Students are not permitted under any circumstance to
leave the conference area without a sponsor/chaperone.
Badges | Identification badges must be worn by all attendees at all times during the festival. This is your
admission to festival events. A replacement badge will incur a charge of $5.
Any sponsor may retrieve the badge of any student who is breaking the rules. A retrieved badge should be
brought to the registration badge area and turned it. The student’s sponsor will be notified and appropriate
action will be taken to correct the problem or remove the student from the conference.
Property Damage | Delegates are not allowed to remove any item from the festival site or hotel. Delegates
should keep their rooms locked. Delegates will be responsible for any damages caused through their
negligence and will be billed for any damage fee not collected at checkout.
Liability | The host school, all facilities, and the ASTB shall not accept responsibility for the theft, loss or
damage of personal effects, money or valuables.
Alcohol/Drugs | Students consuming or possessing illegal drugs, or alcohol, or who are under the influence
of drugs or alcohol at any time during the festival will be returned home on the FIRST violation.
Prohibited materials | Students are not allowed to bring fireworks, weapons, candles, incense, water
pistols, toy guns or other kinds of dangerous materials to the conference.
Smoking | Students AND adults are NOT permitted to smoke during the festival. The festival site is a
smoke free campus.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---I have read and understand the 2010 Student Conduct Guidelines. I understand that failure to
comply with any of these guidelines could result in my being sent home early from the festival at my
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State Student Officer Information
What is the Alabama Thespian State Student Board (ATSB)?
The ATSB’s main focus is the organization and planning of the annual State Thespian Festival. Other
duties include ongoing outreach designed to inform Alabama junior and senior high schools about the
benefits of educational theatre and to increase the participation of these schools in the International
Thespian Society (ITS). Each student member, elected at the festival each year, serves a one-year
renewable term on the ATSB beginning with the spring Board meeting.
All members of the ATSB are responsible for promoting the ITS and providing Alabama Thespians with
a well-organized State Festival. All members are also obligated to complete assignments and to accept the
duty of supporting the decision and policies made by the State Director, the State Board, and the EdTA
leadership. All members are required to attend State Board meetings (held in a variety of locations around
our state), and are encouraged to attend the International Thespian Festival held each June while they are in
office. All student members must maintain academic eligibility as well as an active status in their home
troupe.
ATSB Expectations:
1. Members must attend all state board meetings. Because there are only three meetings
throughout the year, a student board member who misses a meeting will be removed from
the board. The meeting dates are as follows:
· 4th weekend in March
· The weekend after Labor Day for a Saturday/Sunday retreat.
· Last weekend in January for a Saturday/Sunday retreat at the host site.
1. Parents and sponsors must be aware of the time commitment involved in ASTB. Both
parties must sign a consent indicating they understand the commitments.
2. Work Ethic – Must follow up on the duties that you are assigned. ATSB must become a
priority for anyone who applies for a position. Everyone should have a working email
address that is checked daily everything assigned must be finished by the deadline given.
Adult advisory board
Sponsors of the elected ATSB are automatically elected to serve on the Adult Advisory Board. These
members help coordinate state Festival planning and running, supervise the work of the ATSB member
and administer projects of the Alabama Thespian Organization. The troupe sponsor serves on the
Alabama Adult Advisory Board the length of the student term.
Leadership Seminar- How can I serve?
A wealth of information is presented to all participants. Fee for this workshop is $10. Make sure you have
an officer to represent you here. In fact, it would be wise to send all of your officers!
All students wishing to run for the ATSB must take the seminar.; the new board is elected directly from
participants. In addition, board candidates will shadow a current board member during the festival. This
allows the adult advisory board to observe potential leaders in a working environment. This is your turn to
serve and shine!
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For more information and application forms,
please check the Student Thespian Officer
tab on at www.alabamathespians.com
State Thespian Officers Sponsored Festival Events
and Charity/Scholarship Fundraisers
Friday Night Fun
Your Alabama Student State Board will be planning some great Friday Evening Activities.
Check the website in December for more information.
Silent Auction
Now in its sixth year, your ATSB will again be holding a silent auction. Included in the
auction will be theatre memorabilia, autographed scripts, theatre books, costumes, and
who knows what else. All proceeds go to Broadway Cares: Equity Fights AIDS.
ATSB Surprise!
Every year your student board plans fun activities to help raise money for our Thespian
Scholarships. Be sure to check the reception lobby for information about this year’s
activities!
Vendors
Universities and vendors will set up in the Troy Union Theatre Lobby. Make sure to
check these out!
Check the website after Dec. 31 for
more fundraiser and charity activities.
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TECH CHALLENGE
Grab your techies and join us for the Annual Tech Challenge! This is a timed activity
that challenges every aspect of tech theatre you may (or may not) posses! Check out the
registration form and sign up today! Be sure to have your team wear their troupe t-shirts
and bring a cheering section! The excitement is unending!
Events may include:
Folding a drop
Sewing
Light Focus
Quick Costume Change
Mystery Event!
The $25 registration fee for the Tech Challenge will go directly to our Thespian
Scholarship Fund.
Tech Challenge Registration Form
All teams must include at least 2 male and 2 female members. Teams are
limited to 7 members including your captain. Schools are permitted to join
forces for this event!
Team Name
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Troupe # (s)
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Team Captain ________________________________________
Female Members
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Male Members
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Individual Event Competition
The Alabama State Thespian Festival Individual Events are designed to recognize the
talents and hard work of individual and team performances. Students are adjudicated in
front of theatre educators and professionals. Below is a bulleted list highlighting the
basic rules. The following pages contain detailed descriptions of each event and its rules.
BASIC RULES FOR ALL CATEGORIES:
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Each school may have only 3 events per category.
To be eligible for awards, students must be registered Thespians.
Each event may include a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place award.
All IE’s and group events have a time limit of 5 minutes except Monologues which
are 3 minutes.
Introduction is NOT included in the time limit. All timing begins with an actor’s first
movement in character or first character vocalization.
First place winners in events that advance to the International Thespian Festival (ITF)
will be asked to perform in the IE Showcase Friday late night.
Students receiving a 1st, 2nd or 3rd place ranking, and/or scoring in the superior
range, are eligible to participate in the Individual Events competitions at the ITF in
Lincoln, NE in June. Only in those categories held at ITF.
Categories marked with an asterisk (*) qualify for Internationals with
appropriate score.
A student may enter no more than 2 group and 2 individual events. Duet events are
considered group events.
Costumes, make-up and props are allowed only in the dance category.
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Students should dress as they would for a job interview or audition.
Performances should be polished and in good taste. Vulgarity and excessive foul
language is not permitted. Material presented in all IE’s must be appropriate for the
general high school audience. If in doubt, discuss the choice of material with your
principal.
Audience members will be admitted only during performance breaks.
Evaluation forms will be given to the sponsors at the conclusion of the festival.
No performance or design entry that has received an award during the current
academic year may be entered at this festival.
Individual and Group Event
Rules and Evaluation Criteria
Monologue & Duet Acting Criteria
Physically: poise, use of space, body language, appropriateness of physical interpretation
and characterization.
Vocal Delivery: projection, articulation, expression, and accuracy of vocal interpretation
and characterization.
Characterization and Interpretation of Roles: convincing and sustained.
Range: breadth and depth of skill as seen in contrasting selections (mono.).
Ensemble Playing: interaction, communication, support (duet).
Monologue Rules*
Male & Female Divisions
1. Student must present TWO contrasting selections that may be different in period,
style or mood.
2. Material must be from published scripts written for theatre. Works from other forms
such as poetry, fiction, film or song lyrics ARE NOT permitted.
3. Only one character from each play may be used.
4. Both selections combined my not exceed three minutes
5. The introduction must be for BOTH selections and must ONLY include the student’s
name, troupe number, title of selections, and playwright’s name.
6. Introduction is NOT included in time.
7. Props, costumes or theatrical make-up are not permitted.
Duet Acting*
Dramatic & Comedic Divisions
1. Students must present ONE selection.
2. Material must be from published scripts written for theatre. Poetry, film, fiction, or
song lyrics ARE NOT permitted.
3. Each participant must be actively involved in the scene.
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The selection cannot exceed five minutes.
The intro must ONLY include the students’ names, troupe number, title of selection,
and name of the playwright.
6. Intro is NOT included in time.
7. Props, costumes and theatrical make-up are not permitted.
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Dance Event Criteria
Costumes and Appearance: personal appearance, costume enhances performance,
grooming, hair, etc.
Stage Presence: personality and character, expression, and stage presentation.
Routine: interpretation, style, choice of music, and overall impression.
Technique and Execution: quality, dance technique, timing and difficulty,
Theatrically Based: dance performance must be from a Broadway (Musical Theatre)
Show
1. The performance features one or more dancers in a piece from Broadway
musical/theatre.
2. Number of performers may not exceed 16.
3. One chair per performer is allowed, but not required.
4. Performer must supply his/her accompaniment on CD or iPod.
5. Performer must supply his/her proper footwear and rosin, if needed. (Dance flooring
may not be available.)
6. Performance cannot exceed five minutes.
7. Introduction must include the student’s name, troupe number, title of the selection.)
Intro is NOT included in time.
8. Any style of music is acceptable as long as it is within the time limit and is from a
Broadway (Musical Theatre) Performance.
9. Props, costumes and theatrical make-up ARE permitted.
Pantomime event criteria
Material: storyline, originality, logical sequence, clear beginning, middle and end.
Physicality: body control, expression, movement, use of space, clarity, attention to
detail.
Ensemble (duet): interaction, staging, balance, communication.
Musical Sound: if used, enhances the performance.
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Student(s) must present one selection.
Number of performers must not exceed 16.
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One chair per performer is allowed, but not required.
Performer must supply his/her accompaniment on CD or iPod.
Material must be ORIGINAL! No re-enactments of Marcel Marceau, Red Skelton,
etc. are permitted.
No lip-synching or audible vocal sounds by the performer are permitted.
Performers may use recorded NON-VOCAL accompaniment or recorded NONVOCAL sound effects.
Pantomime may not exceed five minutes, intro is NOT included in time.
The introduction must include the student’s name, troupe number, title of piece.
Props, costumes or theatrical make-up are not permitted.
Improvisation Events Criteria
Structure: storyline, originality, logical sequence, clear beginning, middle, and end.
Physicality: body control, expression, movement, use of space, clarity, attention to
detail.
Ensemble: interaction, staging, balance, communication.
Required Elements: were rules followed? Did performers use clues in correct fashion.
Duet Improvisation
1. The performance will involve two students only.
2. Students will draw three slips of paper: one object, one location and one character.
3. The duet will have five minutes to prepare a scene which incorporates the three items
drawn.
4. The introduction must ONLY include the students’ names and troupe number.
5. Time begins when a performer speaks or moves in character.
6. Each participant must be actively involved in the scene.
7. The performance cannot exceed five minutes.
8. Props, costumes, coordinated clothing or theatrical make-up are not permitted.
Team Improvisation
1. The performance will involve at least three students but no more than 5.
2. Students will draw three slips of paper: one object, one location and one character.
3. The group will have five minutes to prepare a scene which incorporates the three
items drawn.
4. The introduction must ONLY include the students’ names and troupe number.
5. Time begins when a performer speaks or moves in character.
6. Props, coordinated clothing or theatrical make-up is not allowed.
7. Each participant must be actively involved in the scene.
8. The performance cannot exceed five minutes.
Group Acting*
1. “Group” means three (3) to sixteen (16) performers.
2. Entrants must present one selection.
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Material must be drawn from published scripts written for theatre. Works from
other forms such as poetry, fiction, or film are not permitted.
Each participant must be actively involved in the scene.
The performance cannot exceed five (5) minutes, excluding the introduction.
The introduction must include only the entrants’ names, troupe number, title of
selection, and the name of the playwright. Time will begin once a performer
speaks after conclusion of the introduction.
Props, theatrical makeup, costumes, or coordinated clothing between performers
are not allowed.
Up to six chairs and one table may be used.
Musical Theatre Events Criteria
Characterization and Interpretation of Roles: convincing and sustained.
Staging: choreography and blocking.
Deliver: vocal and/or dance, as applicable.
Ensemble: interaction, communication and balance (duet and group)
Solo Musical*
Male & Female Divisions
1. Student must present one selection.
2. Material must be from published scripts written for theatre. Works from other forms
such as poetry, fiction, film or song lyrics ARE NOT permitted.
3. Both selections combined may not exceed five minutes
4. The introduction must include the student’s name, troupe number, title of selections
and playwright/composer’s name.
5. Introduction is NOT included in time.
6. Props, costumes or theatrical make-up are not permitted.
Duet Musical*
1. Students must present ONE selection.
2. Material must be from published scripts written for theatre. Poetry, film, fiction, or
song lyrics ARE NOT permitted.
3. Each participant must be actively involved in the scene.
4. The selection cannot exceed five minutes.
5. The intro must ONLY include the students’ names, troupe number, title of selection
and name of the playwright.
6. Intro is NOT included in time.
7. Props, costumes and theatrical make-up are not permitted.
Group Musical Theatre*
1. Three to 15 performers, constituting one group, must present ONE selection.
2. The selection must be a musical number from a published musical written for the
theatre. Examples: Officer Krupke or America from West Side Story.
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Cuttings from shows being performed at the festival are not allowed.
Performance time cannot exceed five minutes.
Introduction must include the troupe number.
Introduction is NOT included in time.
Each participant must be actively involved in the performance.
Props, costumes/coordinated clothing among actors and theatrical make-up ARE
NOT permitted!
Design Categories Criteria
Interpretation: Design visually reinforces and effectively and originally interprets the
mood, style, character and theme of the play.
Execution: Renderings/designs executed with precision, clarity and attention to detail
and, for costume, the human form.
Presentation: The Designer must be able to identify and justify the significant elements
of the design in terms of the script and/or character in the script. Elements such as color,
form, time period, use of space and adaptation to performance space are key to the
designer’s understanding of the script and the execution of the design. Presentations are
limited to 5 minutes and will be followed by a brief period of questioning.
Costume Design*
1. Presentation must be a design for ONE published play written for the theatre.
Designs for performances of poetry, fiction, screenplays, or any other medium are not
permitted.
2. The student must present five character renderings. These may represent five
characters, or may follow a single character through several appropriate changes. No
more than five renderings are permitted. No finished costumes are permitted.
3. Each design must be executed in full color on a 10: x 15” illustration board. All
figures must be 10” tall. The base of the figure must be 3” from the lower edge of the
board. Template or trace characters may be used as a base.
4. The board should be labeled in the following manner:
5. a) Upper left –hand corner: play, title and playwright;
6. b) upper right-hand corner: character’s name, act and scene;
7. c) lower right-hand corner: student’s name and troupe number.
8. No other information may be written on the board.
9. Only one student may be involved in the design. No collaborations are permitted.
10. The student must make an oral presentation justifying the designs. Note cards may be
used. The student must also be prepared to answer questions about the design.
Questions are not part of the five (5)-minute allotted time.
11. The introduction must include ONLY the student’s name, Troupe number, title of
play and playwright.
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Oral presentation cannot exceed five minutes. Time begins AFTER introduction.
Make-up Design
1. Presentation must be a design for ONE published play written for the theatre.
Designs for performances of poetry, fiction, screenplays, or any other medium are not
permitted.
2. The student must present five character renderings. These may represent five
characters, or may follow a single character through several appropriate changes. No
more than five renderings are permitted. No live designs are permitted.
3. For competition purposes, teeth and hair will be considered make-up.
4. Each design must be executed in full color on a 10: x 15” illustration board. Faces
must be 10” tall. The base of the figure must be 3” from the lower edge of the board.
Template or trace faces may be used as a base.
5. The board should be labeled in the following manner: a) Upper left –hand corner:
play, title and playwright; b) upper right-hand corner: character’s name, act and
scene; c) lower right-hand corner: student’s name and troupe number. No other
information may be written on the board.
6. Each design should be accompanied by typed directions for applying makeup and by
a concept statement, including specific script reference revealing how the design
reinforces the traits of the character. If research is involved, indicate the sources.
7. Only one student may be involved in the design. No collaborations are permitted.
8. The student must make a five(5) minute oral presentation justifying the designs. Note
cards may be used. The student must also be prepared to answer questions about the
design presented. Questions and introduction are not part of the five (5)-minute
allotted time.
9. The introduction must include ONLY the student’s name, Troupe number, title of
play and playwright.
Scene Design*
1. Presentation must be an original design for ONE published play written for the
theatre. Designs for performances of poetry, fiction, screenplays, or other medium,
are not permitted.
2. The student must construct an original three dimensional model OR a perspective
rendering executed to the scale 1/2”=1’-0” showing the set and its relationship to the
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theatrical space. Either model or rendering will be permitted-both will not.
At least one figure must be included in the model or rendering to show proportion and
scale.
The student must draw a floor plan to the same scale.
All forms of staging are permitted. The set design must clearly define the
performance space and audience configuration.
Only one student may be involved in the design. No collaborations are permitted.
The student must make an oral presentation, not to exceed five(5) minutes, (cont.)
Scene Design, Cont.
justifying the designs. Note cards may be used. The student must also be prepared to
answer questions about the design presented. Questions and introduction are not part
of the five(5)-minute allotted time.
8. The introduction must include ONLY the students name, Troupe number, title of play
and playwright. Intro is NOT included in five(5)-minutes.
Sound Design*
1. Presentation must be a design for one published play written for the theatre.
Designs for performances of poetry, fiction, screenplays, dance and/or any other
medium are not permitted.
2. The entrant must present a Sound System Plot on 2 pages.
a. Page 1 should be the speaker plot indicating where on the set and in the
performance space loudspeakers will be placed. The relationship of
speakers on the plot to speakers on the block diagram must be clear.
b. Page 2 should be the block diagram indicating signal flow through the
sound system and should attempt to follow the USITT Student Sound
Graphics Standards available at:
http://usitt.org/commissions/sound/Sound_Comm_Graphics_Project_20
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3. Provide 6 copies of a one page Design Statement: Discuss The director’s point
of view of the play and his/her sound wishes, discuss your vision for sound,
discuss any major messages in the play that sound should enhance, and discuss
technically how the sound was achieved.
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Provide suitable examples of the sound design on CD to be played on a provided
sound system. Please take good care of your media and bring back-ups to ensure
a smooth presentation. Examples should cover the major goals outlined in the
design statement. You should master your CD so that once the level is set for
your first track all of your other examples will be at the ideal volume. Please
consider that the ideal volume should be representative of the sounds used in the
show.
5. Plan your presentation so that you can play your examples without talking over
them. The created sound is your product; let it shine.
6. Only one entrant may be involved in the design. No collaborations are allowed.
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The applicant must make a five(5) oral presentation justifying the design.
Notecards may be used. The applicant must be prepared to answer questions
about the design. Questions are not part of the five(5) minutes of allotted time.
8. The introduction must include ONLY the entrant’s name, troupe number, title of
play, and playwright.
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Lighting Design*
1. Presentation must be an original design for ONE published play written for the
theatre. Designs for performances of poetry, fiction, screenplays, or any other
medium, are not permitted.
2. Only one student may be involved in the design. No collaborations are permitted.
3. The student must make an oral presentation justifying the designs.
a. Note cards may be used.
b. The student must also be prepared to answer questions about the design
presented.
c. Oral presentation cannot exceed five(5) minutes. Time will begin once the
presenter
speaks after the introduction.
d. Presentation must include the title of the play, the publisher and the author. A
brief description of the play, or plot summary, should also be included.
4. Questions and introduction are NOT part of the five(5)-minute allotted time.
5. The introduction must include ONLY the students name, Troupe number, title of play
and playwright.
6. The student must present the following:
a. A scaled light plot using USITT symbols for lighting design and utilize the
circuit
diagram for his/her school. Sets/scenery should appear on the plot. The
set design may be from the publisher or an original design.
Instrumentation choices are open to the designer. The plot should include
a title block with the name of the show, author, student’s name and school.
b. A cue sheet for the entire show outlining a description of each cue. (i.e.:
Cue #5,
page 3-Cool full stage wash. Cue line-”Cowboy Bob killed the sheriff?”)
The cue sheets should include the name of the show, author, students
name and
school. No other information should be given.
c. A written statement of the designer’s approach to the production should be
included. This will normally be one to two typewritten pages. The
student’s name and school should be clearly marked on the paper.
7. Lighting Designs are not required to be computer generated.
____________ Troupe #
1
________________________________________ School
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Properties Design
1. Presentation must be an original design for ONE published play written for the
theatre. Designs for performances of poetry, fiction, screenplays, or any other
medium, are not permitted.
2. Only one student may be involved in the design. No collaborations are permitted.
3. The student must make an oral presentation justifying the designs. Note cars may be
used. The student must also be prepared to answer questions about the design
presented.
4. Oral presentation cannot exceed five(5) minutes. Time will begin once the presenter
speaks after the introduction.
5. Questions and introduction are not part of the five(5)-minute allotted time.
6. The introduction must include ONLY the students name, Troupe number, title of play
and playwright.
7. The student must present the following: (paperwork should include name, troupe
number, school, play title, and name of playwright.
a. Property plot identifying character, script/page reference and between scene
strike and preset plans.
b. Ground plan of stage/set showing location of offstage storage.
c. Breakdown of acquisition. Identify purchased props (give price), stock props,
rented
or borrowed.
Theatre Marketing (formerly Publicity Design)*
The following materials are to be presented:
1. Presentation must be a publicity campaign for one published play written for the
theatre. Designs for performances of poetry, fiction, screenplays, or any other
medium are not permitted. It is strongly recommended that the entrant was
actually responsible for a publicity campaign of the selected play.
2. The following materials are to be presented:
 Poster design or finished poster (11" × 17")
 Program design or finished program
 Two press releases consisting of an informational article and feature article
 A promotional project idea or documentation of a completed promotional
project
____________ Troupe #
1
________________________________________ School
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Information about the budget for the publicity campaign and justification
of expenses must be included. Your work will be judged on how you spent
the money.
3. Only one entrant may be involved in the design. No collaborations are permitted.
4. The entrant must make a five(5) oral presentation justifying the designs. Note
cards may be used. The entrant must also be prepared to answer questions about
the design presented. Questions are not part of the five(5) minutes of allotted
time.
5. The introduction must include only the entrant’s name, troupe number, title of
play, and playwright.
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Troupe Display
1. Display may be the work of one or more members of a Thespian troupe.
2. One cafeteria-style table will be provided for each display. Use of table is optional.
3. Display may be free standing up to a maximum of 10 feet in height.
4. Display should reflect the activities of the entire troupe, rather than one individual.
5. All displays must be set up by noon on Friday.
Short film*
1. Students must submit 3 DVD’s with an original short film that is no longer than 7
minutes in length from opening title to final credits. DVD’s may not always be
returned. By submitting a short film, the student author(s) agree to permit ALEdTA
to use the film for promotional purposes. The film remains the intellectual and
artistic property of the creator(s).
2. Films must be of original content.
3. Films may be the collaborative work between two or more students.
4. Music must be original or documented public domain material. Documentation must
accompany the DVD at time of judging.
5. Content of films must be appropriate for high school audiences.
6. Student’s name, school and Troupe number must be written on each DVD and case.
7. Each DVD must be in a hard-sided DVD case.
8. DVDs that will not play or entries that do not send 3 DVDs will be disqualified.
____________ Troupe #
1
________________________________________ School
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Playwriting*
Character Development: dimensional, believable
Plot Development: logical, theme, closure
Quality of the Stage Directions: clear and concise, add to effect and meaning.
Writing Style: clear and consistent, contribute to story.
Creativity/Originality of the Script: original ideas, fresh attitude and point of view,
unique
Overall Effect: original, theme, purpose, effect on reader, mood, characterization, plot.
Playwriting Rules
Only student-written, unpublished, original scripts are accepted.
Only one-act scripts will be accepted. Submissions may be one act of a full-length
script, if desired, but should have an explanatory note on the title page.
3. Scripts must be submitted electronically to cvoight@randolphschool.net and must be
received no later than January 31, 2012.
4. Each script must have a title page that contains the following information:
Title of script
Name of student playwright
Troupe number
Completion date
Signed statement by sponsor and playwright that the script is the original work of the
student.
1.
2.
____________ Troupe #
1
________________________________________ School
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Festival
T-Shirt Order Form
featuring the festival artwork as seen at alabamathespians.com T-shirts will
include the names of all attending schools. SCHOOL INCLUSION ON T-SHIRTS
CANNOT BE GUARANTEED FOR LATE REGISTRATIONS!
One t-shirt per registrant is included in the registration fee.
School_________________
Size
Troupe _____________
Quantity
Small____________________
Medium__________________
Large____________________
Xlarge___________________
XXLarge_________________
Total Shirts ______
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T-shirts will be distributed at the registration table.
T-shirt amount should be paid together with
registration fees by one check made out to: Alabama
Thespians
100% cotton, printed front and back
____________ Troupe #
2
________________________________________ School
0
Alabama State Thespian
Festival
· Pre orders ONLY! No extras available.
Alabama State Thespian Festival Registration Form
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Registrations must be received by January 26, 2012
Payment must be enclosed.
Check or money Order ONLY. Sorry, no School P.O. or charge cards accepted.
There is a $150 fee for late registrations.
School Name
________________________________________________________________________
Troupe Director ___________________________________________ Troupe # ____________________
School information:
Address
________________________________________________________________________
City
__________________________________________
ZIP __________________
Phone
___________________________________________
Fax _________________
Troupe Director Information:
Home phone
__________________________________________
CELL ________________
Email
________________________________________________________________________
Festival Hotel
________________________________________________________________________
Hotel phone
___________________________________________
NAME BADGE FORM
• Using the Excel Spreadsheet form at the end of this packet, please all attendees.
• Please complete all fields that apply to each registrant.
____________ Troupe #
2
________________________________________ School
1
Alabama State Thespian
Festival
Please be very accurate as name badges will be distributed using this information.
• One adult sponsor or chaperone (21 or older please) must be registered for every 15
student delegates.
• This form may be duplicated for additional delegates.
• In the “registrant status” column, please use one of the following:
•
Thespian, Honor Thespian, Junior Thespian, Troupe Director, Chaperone, State Board
Member
Individual Event Registration Form
*only 3 entries per category per school*
*all entries are $10 per event*
EVENT
SOLO ACTING MALE*
SOLO ACTING FEMALE*
DUET ACTING-Comedic*
DUET ACTING-Dramatic*
SOLO MUSICAL-MALE*
SOLO MUSICAL-FEMALE*
DUET MUSICAL*
GROUP MUSICAL*
PANTOMIME*
DUET IMPROVISATION
TEAM IMPROVISATION
THEATRICAL DANCE
GROUP ACTING*
SCENIC DESIGN*
COSTUME DESIGN*
THEATRE MARKETING*
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SOUND DESIGN*
MAKE-UP DESIGN
LIGHTING DESIGN*
PROPERTIES DESIGN
TROUPE DISPLAY
PLAYWRIGHTING *
SHORT FILM*
TOTAL ENTRIES
# OF ENTRIES
x$10
total
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________________________________________ School
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(FOR OUR RECORDS: PLEASE LIST NAMES OF STUDENTS BY
CATEGORY ON NEXT PAGE!)
*Categories advancing to NEIS at the International Thespian Festival
LIST LAST NAMES OF ALL STUDENTS BY CATEGORY (limit of 3 per
category!)
SOLO ACTING MALE
___________________________________________________
SOLO ACTING FEMALE
___________________________________________________
DUET ACTING-Comedic
___________________________________________________
DUET ACTING-Dramatic
___________________________________________________
GROUP ACTING
___________________________________________________
SOLO MUSICAL-MALE
___________________________________________________
SOLO MUSICAL-FEMALE
___________________________________________________
DUET MUSICAL
___________________________________________________
PANTOMIME
___________________________________________________
DUET IMPROVISATION
___________________________________________________
TEAM IMPROVISATION
___________________________________________________
THEATRICAL DANCE
___________________________________________________
SCENIC DESIGN
___________________________________________________
COSTUME DESIGN
___________________________________________________
____________ Troupe #
2
________________________________________ School
3
Alabama State Thespian
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THEATRE MARKETING
___________________________________________________
SOUND DESIGN
___________________________________________________
MAKEUP DESIGN
___________________________________________________
LIGHTING DESIGN
___________________________________________________
PROPERTIES DESIGN
___________________________________________________
PLAYWRITING
___________________________________________________
SHORT FILM
___________________________________________________
INVOICE
THESPIANS/STUDENTS
_______X $65 ea
=$_________
Troupe Director
_______X FREE
(free with 10 or more student registrations)
=$_________
Additional Sponsors
_______X $25
=$_________
Chaperones
_______X $10
=$_________
STO Candidates
_______X $10 ea
=$_________
Individual Events
_______X $10
=$_________
T-Shirts
Tech Challenge Team
Late Registration Fee
included in registration fee
_______X $25
$150
____________ Troupe #
2
________________________________________ School
4
=$_________
=$________
Alabama State Thespian
Festival
TOTAL INVOICE AMOUNT
=$_________
Send one check made payable to:
Alabama Educational Theatre Association
MAIL TO: Connie Voight
4915 Garth Road
Huntsville, AL 35801
**** Scholarship Forms and Fees should be mailed separately.
Please see details on the website under the scholarship heading.
____________ Troupe #
2
________________________________________ School
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Festival
____________ Troupe #
2
________________________________________ School
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Alabama State Thespian
Festival
Judge Information Form
Please fill out one form for each judge that you are providing.
School &
Troupe #
Troupe
Director
Troupe
Director cell #
# of students in
IE’s
Judge’s name
Judge’s email
Judge’s cell
Judge’s
qualifications
Events in
which your
students are
NOT entered
Any events you
feel this person
cannot judge
____________ Troupe #
2
________________________________________ School
7
Alabama State Thespian
Festival
Alabama Thespian Alumni
Volunteer Information
This year the Alabama State Thespian Festival invites all Alabama Thespian
Alumni to serve as 2010 Festival Assistants on a volunteer basis. If you are a
Thespian Alumni and are interested in working as a volunteer at this year’s
festival, please contact your former Troupe Director, complete this short form and
mail it to your director.
We encourage Troupe Directors to get in touch with their alumni and invite them
to participate. Alum can be directed to the website and this form. For alum who
can serve for more than one day, we may be able to help with accommodations.
For more information, please contact 2010 Festival Director Connie Voight at
cvoight@randolphschool.net
ALUMNUS NAME _____________________________________________________________
ALUMNUS ADDRESS __________________________________________________________
CITY __________________________________ STATE __________________ ZIP ________
PHONE _________________________________
CELL ______________________________
HIGH SCHOOL OF GRADUATION _____________________________________YEAR
_____
FORMER TROUPE DIRECTOR ___________________________________________________
FORMER TROUPE # ________________________ INDUCTION YEAR
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DID YOU EVER SERVE AS A STATE THESPIAN BOARD MEMBER
YES
NO
IF YES, WHAT YEAR(S)?
________________________________________________________
TELL US ONE OR TWO THINGS YOU DID AS A THESPIAN THAT HAD A LASTING
IMPACT ON YOUR LIFE.
____________ Troupe #
2
________________________________________ School
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If you are interested in volunteering, please circle the times that you would be available to help:
Thursday evening, Feb. 23
Friday morning, Feb. 24
Friday afternoon, Feb.24
Saturday morning, Feb. 24
Saturday afternoon, Feb.24
Friday night, Feb. 24
Saturday night, Feb. 25
EXCEL Participant Roster
____________ Troupe #
2
________________________________________ School
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