Alabama State Thespian Conference
Randolph High School | February 25-27, 2011
Table of Contents
Table of Contents and Forms Checklist
“What IS a thespian conference?” Informational Sheet
Director and Judges Information
Student Conduct Guidelines
Student Registration Form
Student Board Information and ATSB Officer Election Information
ATSB Registration Form
ATSB Sponsored Conference Events & Charity/Scholarship Fundraisers
Tech Challenge
Individual Events
T-Shirt Order Forms
Conference School Registration Form
Individual Event Registration
Individual Event Category Registration
INVOICE
Conference Health Form\Parent Release
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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 State Board forms for students interested in Leadership Workshops and/or
running for ATSSB
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Student and Teacher Scholarship Forms – available on the web site
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Jenny Sheree Alford Scholarship for student Conference Attendance (website)
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Thespian College Scholarships for H.S. Seniors (website)
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Director’s 1st International Conference Attendance Scholarship (website)
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High School Junior Audition Forms – available on the web site
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Outstanding Administrator’s Award nomination – available on the web site
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Hall of Fame Award nomination – available on the web site
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Director of the Year nomination – available on the web site
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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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Alabama State Thespian Conference Registration Form
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Invoice
All Scholarship and Nomination Information
is available at
www.alabamathespians.com
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What IS a Thespian Conference?...And other interesting facts
A Thespian Conference 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 conference 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
directors and chaperones. (Our conference 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 do need to be a registered
Thespian in order to compete in our individual events.
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 troupe
director enhancement and support through a variety of activities and publications. It is the
hope of the Alabama Thespian Conference that unaffiliated schools attending Conference
2007 will become full members of ITS.
How do I get to the conference?
The first step to registering for the conference 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. Purchase orders and phone orders are not accepted. Deadline for registration
is January 31, 2011. Theater seating, please register early.
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 Director by your troupe’s
deadline. Then, simply mail the entire packet to the ATSB. PLEASE NOTE THAT
DIFFERENT ITEMS IN THIS PACKET NEED TO BE MAILED TO DIFFERENT
ADDRESSES.
What? There’s an International conference?
You bet! Held in Lincoln, Nebraska students and Directors 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.edta.org. You’ll also find
info on Conference scholarships and grants to get you there!
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Director and Judges Information
Registration
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
Information & exhibits from colleges and vendors will be on display all weekend on
campus. Be sure to take advantage of the free information and networking opportunities.
If you know of any vendor, or university, that would like to join us, please pass along the
information on our website.
Hospitality
Beginning on Friday afternoon, the hospitality room will be open for Troupe Directors,
chaperones and guest artists. There will also be a business meeting-luncheon on Saturday
for all Troupe Directors. Following the luncheon, Michael Peitz, EdTA Executive
Director, will offer a workshop for all director’s and school administrators. A variety of
hot and cold food will be available to purchase on campus for students.
Judging
All troupes must supply at least one individual event judge for every 20 IE’s in which
their students are entered. This judge can be the Troupe Director, but must be available
to judge throughout the designated IE schedule. There will be a judges’ instructional
meeting at 5:15 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at 8:45 am for those judging on each day.
Attendance by all judges is REQUIRED!
Safety
Please help us keep our conference safe for all attendees. All directors will be required to
help during the Conference by assisting with student supervision in the halls or in
conference events. If you see a student who is misbehaving or otherwise breaking
Conference rules please correct said behavior and confiscate the student’s badge, if
necessary. Students are required to be in workshops, IE’s or shows at all times. Any
pulled badges should be turned into the conference office.
Showcase and Awards Ceremony
On Saturday evening, dance, improv, and technical event winners will be presented and
1st place winners of mime, acting, and musical theatre events will perform (those names
will be posted during the day Saturday). All other awards will be presented the following
day. If, for some reason, you must leave the festival before Saturday night or Sunday,
your students’ ballots and/or awards can be shipped to you for a $10.00 fee.
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Student Conduct Guidelines
The troupe director, Thespian, and parent/guardian should read the following list of conduct rules for the
Alabama Thespian Conference. Students will not be allowed to attend the conference unless they have
agreed to abide by the conference conduct guidelines. The troupe director, Thespian, and the Thespian’s
parent/guardian must sign a statement of compliance “Consent Form”. This must be included with
registration.
Theater Etiquette
Appropriate theatre etiquette is expected of all participants. It is your job to be a good audience member.
Directors are expected to sit with their students to enforce these standards. Directors 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.
Conference Attendance | No student under any circumstance, may attend the ASTC without their
appointed troupe director, or a school-approved designated director. While at the conference, students are
required to participate in ALL conference events. Students are not permitted under any circumstance to
leave the conference area without a troupe director/chaperone.
Badges | Identification badges must be worn by all attendees at all times during the conference. This is
your admission to conference events. Badges may be kept at the end of conference, or returned for
recycling.
Any troupe director may retrieve the badge of any student who is in violation of the rules. A retrieved
badge should be brought to the conference office. The student’s director 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 conference 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 conference 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 conference. The conference site
is a smoke free campus.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---I have read and understand the 2011 Student Conduct Guidelines. I understand that failure to
comply with any of these guidelines could result in my being sent home early from the conference at
my expense.
Student _______________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian ________________________________________________________________
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Date ____________ Director’s initials_________________
ATSB Leadership Application
Complete and return this form by the Jan. 30, 2011 deadline.
One application per student. Application fee is $10.
Director _________________________________________________
School __________________________________________________
School Address ___________________________________________
City ______________________________ Zip Code _____________
School phone # ___________________________________________
Student name ____________________________________________
Student address __________________________________________
City __________________________ Zip Code _________________
E-Mail address
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Troupe Office (if applicable) _________________________________
Will you be a candidate for the 2011-2012 ATSB?
Yes
Why are you interested in taking the leadership workshops?
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Student Board 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 Conference.
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 serves for one year from the date of the Annual Leadership
Workshop in March.
All members of the ATSB are responsible for promoting the ITS and providing Alabama Thespians with
a well-organized Conference. 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 Conference 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:
Not only will you be shadowing at the Alabama State Thespian Conference, but you
must also be able to attend an additional leadership conference on April 16, 2011.
2. Members must attend all state board meetings. If a member misses one meeting, he/she
will be placed on probation. If a member misses two meetings, he/she will be removed
from the board. We have only a few meetings each year and cannot afford to have absent
state board members. The meeting dates are as follows:
 1st weekend after school resumes in January
 1st Saturday after Labor Day
 State Trumbauer-1st Thursday night of December
 Students and adults 2nd weekend in May.10,:00a.m.-4:00 p.m.
 Third weekend in August.
2. Parents and troupe directors must be aware of the time commitment involved in ASTB.
Both parties must sign a consent indicating they understand the commitments.
3. 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 must have a working email
address that is checked daily. Any assigned project must be finished by the deadline
given.
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Adult advisory board
Directors of the elected ATSB are automatically elected to serve on the Adult Advisory Board. These
members help coordinate state Conference planning and running, supervise the work of the ATSB members
and administer projects of the Alabama Educational Theatre Association. The troupe Director 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. 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 conference.
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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Alabama Thespian State Board
Officer Elections
Guidelines for candidates:
1. Return leadership registration forms and fees by appropriate date. Also return a
resume, a letter of recommendation from your troupe Director, and a typed statement
on the following topic: I would be a good addition to the ATSB because…
2. Candidates must attend: a brief Friday evening meeting, time and place TBA; a
Saturday suppertime leadership workshop and a short leadership meeting on Sunday
morning.
3. Candidates must also be available for our Leadership Seminar on April 2, 2011, at
The Altamont School in Birmingham.
Complete and return the following 2 pages along with the candidates’ leadership
workshop registration form and essay.
Candidate Troupe Director
Information
It is the hope of the Alabama State Thespian Board, both adult and student, that directors
of elected student board members will serve actively with the Adult Thespian Board.
While this is not a requirement, the conference runs strictly with volunteer teachers from
across the state. Students with Directors who are willing to serve will be given priority at
the time of selection. The time commitment for adults mirrors that of the students, as
directors attend the same meetings.
Troupe Directors should plan to attend the meeting with the ASTB on Friday evening.
If any of my students should be elected to the ATSB, I do/do not intend to be an active
participant on the Adult Board. (please circle one)
Director signature _________________________________________________________
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Alabama Thespian State Board
Leadership Workshop & Officer Elections
Registration Form
STUDENT NAME_________________________ TROUPE #________
SCHOOL________________________________
Parental Consent
I approve of my son/daughter’s involvement in the Alabama Thespian
Student Board. I understand that my child will be responsible for
transportation to all yearly meetings as well as communication between
other student board members.
Parent/guardian ___________________________________
Troupe Director Endorsement
This applicant is in good standing with our school’s troupe and I approve of
his/her involvement in the Alabama Thespian Student Board. I realize that it
is my duty to include a letter of recommendation with this student’s
registration materials.
Director ______________________________________
A leadership training workshop is offered for all Thespian Officers and perspective
officers during the conference. Please check the information desk for workshop
times and locations. Many areas of leadership will be covered, including: stress
and time management, fundraising, psychology of leadership, etc. Any interested
student may participate by paying a $5 registration fee to cover the cost of
leadership training manuals. Students must be pre-registered in order to attend this
workshop. ALL STUDENT BOARD CANDIDATES MUST ATTEND THIS
WORKSHOP.
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ATSB Charity/Scholarship Fundraisers
What will you do with YOUR loose change?
Silent Auction
Now in its 15th 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 raised 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. This year, you might be able to take a rocket bounce to the moon or try some
space ice cream. But beware, aliens will be lurking.
Vendors
A variety of vendors will be set up in the Conference Lobby. There will be theatre shirts,
jewelry, signage and a huge assortment of theatre “stuff!” Be sure to pay them a visit and
support those organizations that support your Thespian Conference!
Universities and Colleges
Each year, a large number of colleges and universities from around the southeast are invited to
our conference. In addition to participating in auditions for our high school juniors, these
schools will have displays in the Conference lobby. You don’t have to be a junior or senior to
visit! So, stop by and get some information and start planning your theatre future now!
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TECH CHALLENGE
Grab your techies and join us for our Second 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!
2010 events may include:
Folding a drop
Light Focus
Mystery Event!
Sewing
Quick Costume Change
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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Team School (s)________________________________________
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 Conference 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.
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Each school may have only 3 events per category.
Each event may include a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place award.
IE’s and group events have a time limit of 5 minutes, except monologue, which is 3.
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 Conference (ITF)
will be called back for adjudication for one of the performance slots in the Awards
Showcase. Winners will be posted on Saturday afternoon in the conference lobby.
Students receiving a 1st, 2nd or 3rd place ranking, 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 dance categories.
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 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 Directors at the conclusion of the conference.
No design or performance entry previously used by the student prior to this academic year
may be entered.
No performance entry that has received an award during the current academic year
may be entered at this conference.
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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. Entrant may present either or two contrasting selections that may be different in period, style,
or mood or they may present one single monologue.
2. Material must be drawn from published scripts written for theatre. Works from other forms
such as poetry, fiction, or film are prohibited.
3. Only one character from each play may be used.
4. The monologue performance cannot exceed three (3) minutes total.
5. The introduction must be for both selections (if two are being presented) and must only
include entrant’s name, troupe number, title of selections, and the names of the playwrights.
Time will begin once the entrant speaks after conclusion of the introduction.
6. Props, costumes, or theatrical makeup are not allowed.
7. One chair may be used.
Duet Acting*
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.
Dance Event Criteria
Solo, Duet, and Group Dance are combined into one category entitled Theatrical Dance
Costumes and Appearance: costumes and theatrical make-up are not permitted. However,
standard dance attire, that allows for freedom of movement, is allowed.
Props: Small hand props (such as hats or canes) are allowed, but must be fully integrated into
the performance.
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
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Theatrical Dance
1. The performance features one, two or three-sixteen dancer in a piece from Broadway
musical/theatre.
2. Performer must supply his/her accompaniment on CD or tape.
3. Performer must supply his/her proper footwear and resin, if needed. (Dance flooring may not
be available.)
4. Performance cannot exceed five minutes.
5. Introduction must include (the student’s name, troupe number, title of the selection.) Intro is
NOT included in time.
6. Any style of music is acceptable as long as it is within the time limit and is from a Broadway
(Musical Theatre) Performance.
7. Props, costumes and theatrical make-up ARE permitted.
8. Students are not allowed to compete against themselves. For example, a student may not
perform a solo and also be a member of a group performance.
Pantomime Event Criteria
Solo, Duet, and Group Pantomime are combined into one category entitled Pantomime
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.
Pantomime*
1. Students must present ONE selection.
2. Material must be ORIGINAL! No re-enactments of Marcel Marceau, Red Skelton, etc. are
permitted.
3. No lip-synching or audible vocal sounds by the performer are permitted.
4. Performers may use recorded NON-VOCAL accompaniment or recorded NON-VOCAL
sound effects.
5. All performers must be actively involved in the scene.
6. Pantomime may not exceed five minutes; intro is NOT included in time.
7. The introduction must include each student’s name, troupe number, title of piece.
8. Props, costumes or theatrical make-up are not permitted.
9. Groups will have at least three, but no more than 16, performers in the piece.
10. Students are not allowed to compete against themselves. For example, a student may not
perform a solo and also be a member of a group performance.
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.
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The introduction must ONLY include the students’ names and troupe number.
Time begins when a performer speaks or moves in character.
Each participant must be actively involved in the scene.
The performance cannot exceed five minutes.
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 Events Criteria
Group Acting
1. “Group” means three (3) to sixteen (16) performers.
2. Entrants must present one selection.
3. Material must be drawn from published scripts written for theatre. Works from other forms
such as poetry, fiction, or film are not permitted.
4. Each participant must be actively involved in the scene.
5. The performance cannot exceed five (5) minutes, excluding the introduction.
6. 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.
7. Props, theatrical makeup, costumes, or coordinated clothing between performers are not
allowed.
8. 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.
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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 may be combinations of drama, comedy, vocal, mime, dance puppetry or
performance art.
3. Cuttings from shows being performed at the conference are not allowed.
4. Performance time cannot exceed five minutes.
5. Introduction must include the troupe number.
6. Introduction is NOT included in time.
7. Each participant must be actively involved in the performance.
8. 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: Costume designer is able to justify the significant elements of the designs in terms
of characters and the script. The set designer is able to justify the significant elements of the
designs, such as color, form, arrangement of space—in terms of characters and the script. The
publicity/graphic design creates an effective presentation of the key elements of the play.
Public Relations Aspects (Publicity only): The presenter identifies a target audience. The press
releases effectively inform potential audience members about the production. The entire
presentation inspires a potential audience members to see the production.
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: a) Upper left-hand corner: play, title
and playwright; b) Upper right-hand corner: character’s name, act and scene; c) Lower righthand corner: student’s name and troupe number. No other information may be written on the
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5. Only one student may be involved in the design. No collaborations are permitted.
6. 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 presented. Questions
are not part of the ten-minute allotted time.
7. The introduction must include ONLY the student’s name, Troupe number, title of play and
playwright.
8. Oral presentation cannot exceed ten 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 righthand 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 an oral presentation justifying the designs. Note cards may be used.
The student must also be prepared to answer questions about the design presented.
9. Questions and introduction are not part of the ten-minute allotted time.
10. The introduction must include ONLY the student’s name, Troupe number, title of play and
playwright.
11. Oral presentation cannot exceed ten minutes. Time begins AFTER introduction.
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 any 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 theatrical space.
Either model or rendering will be permitted-both will .not.
3. At least one figure must be included in the model or rendering to show proportion and scale.
4. The student must draw a floor plan to the same scale.
5. All forms of staging are permitted. The set design must clearly define the performance space
and audience configuration.
6. Only one student may be involved in the design. No collaborations are permitted.
7. The student must make an oral presentation, not to exceed 10 minutes, justifying the designs.
Note cards may be used. The student must also be prepared to answer questions about the
design presented.
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8. Questions and introduction are not part of the ten-minute allotted time.
9. The introduction must include ONLY the students name, Troupe number, title of play and
playwright. Intro is NOT included in ten-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_2008.html.
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.
4. 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.
7. The applicant must make an 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 ten (10) minutes of allotted time.
8. The introduction must include ONLY the entrant’s name, troupe number, title of play, and
playwright.
9. The oral presentation cannot exceed ten (10) minutes and the overall session cannot exceed
fifteen (15) minutes, including setup and Q&A
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 ten 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.
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4. Questions and introduction are NOT part of the ten-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.
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 ten minutes. Time will begin once the presenter speaks after
the introduction.
5. Questions and introduction are not part of the ten-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.
8. Property plot identifying character, script/page reference and between scene strike and preset
plans.
a. Ground plan of stage/set showing location of offstage storage.
b. Breakdown of acquisition. Identify purchased props (give price), stock props,
rented or borrowed.
Theatre Marketing (formerly Publicity Design)*
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:
a. Poster design or finished poster (11" × 17")
b. Program design or finished program
c. Two press releases consisting of an informational article and feature article
d. A promotional project idea or documentation of a completed promotional project
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3.
4.
5.
6.
e. 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.
Only one entrant may be involved in the design. No collaborations are permitted.
The entrant must make an 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 ten (10) minutes of allotted time.
The introduction must include only the entrant’s name, troupe number, title of play, and
playwright.
The oral presentation cannot exceed fifteen (15) minutes, including setup and questions and
answers.
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 on Friday.
Short Film*
1. Students must submit a 3 DVD’s with an original short film that is no longer than 7 minutes
in length from opening title screen to final credits.
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.
7. Each DVD must be in a hard-sided DV cases. They will be presented during the designated
time in the conference program.
8. DVDs that will not play or entries that do not send 3 DVDS will be disqualified.
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
1. Only student-written, unpublished, original scripts are accepted.
2. Only one-act scripts will be accepted. Submissions may be one act of full-length script, if
desired, but should have an explanatory note on the title page.
3. Student must submit three copies of the script and title page no later than the entry deadline.
4. Each script must have a title page that contains the following information: Title of script,
Name of student playwright, Troup number, Completion date, Signed statement by Director
and playwright that the script is the original work of the student.
5. Must be postmarked by February 1, 2011
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2011 Conference T-Shirt Order Form
Order your Conference T-Shirts now!
THESE ARE INCLUDED IN YOUR REGISTRATION!!
School_________________
Size
Troupe _____________
Quantity
Totals
Small____________________ x ____
_________
Medium__________________ x ____
_________
Large____________________ x ____
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Xlarge____________ ______ x ____
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XXLarge___________ ______ x____
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Total Shirts ______
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One T-Shirt per Registrant is included!!!
100% cotton, printed front and back
Pre orders ONLY! No extras available
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Alabama State Thespian Conference Registration Form
Payment must be enclosed. Check or money Order ONLY. No School P.O. accepted. Registration
Forms must be typed or printed in black ink. Any form not typed or written in black ink will be returned.
Any form postmarked after February 1, 2011 will be assessed a $50.00 late fee.
No late registrations will be accepted.
School Name ________________________________
HS ______ MS ______ Troupe # __________
Address _______________________________________________
City/Zip _________________________
School phone ___________________________________
Fax ____________________________
Director ___________________________ Home phone_____________
CELL Phone ________________
Email _________________________________________________________________________
Hotel Registered at ____________________________Hotel phone _______________________
Please list all individuals in alphabetical order, placing all appropriate designations as listed below within
parentheses beside each line. One adult Director or chaperone (21 or older please) must be registered for every 15
student delegates. This form may be duplicated for additional delegates.
T=Thespian
H=Honor Thespian
J=Junior Thespian
O=Troupe Officer
S=Director
P=Troupe President/Representative
C=Chaperone
B=Student Board Candidate
SB=Student Board Member
AD=Adult Advisory Board Member
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Alabama State Thespian Conference
Individual Event Registration
School ______________________________
Troupe ____________
*only 3 entries per category per school*
*all entries are $10 per event*
EVENT
________ # OF ENTRIES
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
DANCE
GROUP ACTING*
SCENIC DESIGN*
COSTUME DESIGN*
THEATRE MARKETING*
SOUND DESIGN*
MAKE-UP DESIGN
LIGHTING DESIGN*
PROPERTIES DESIGN
TROUPE DISPLAY
PLAYWRIGHTING *
SHORT FILM*
TOTAL ENTRIES
x$10 total
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(FOR OUR RECORDS: PLEASE LIST NAMES OF STUDENTS BY
CATEGORY ON NEXT PAGE!)
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Categories advancing to NEIS at the International Thespian Conference
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School:_________________________ Troupe:__________________
LIST NAMES OF ALL STUDENTS BY CATEGORY (limit of 3 per category!)
SOLO ACTING MALE
______________________________________________________________________
SOLO ACTING FEMALE
______________________________________________________________________
DUET ACTING-Comedic
______________________________________________________________________
DUET ACTING-Dramatic
______________________________________________________________________
SOLO MUSICAL-MALE
______________________________________________________________________
SOLO MUSICAL-FEMALE
______________________________________________________________________
DUET MUSICAL
______________________________________________________________________
GROUP MUSICAL
_____________________________________________________________________
PANTOMIME (last names)
______________________________________________________________________
DUET IMPROVISATION
______________________________________________________________________
TEAM IMPROVISATION (last names)
______________________________________________________________________
DANCE
______________________________________________________________________
GROUP ACTING (last names)
______________________________________________________________________
SCENIC DESIGN
______________________________________________________________________
COSTUME DESIGN
______________________________________________________________________
THEATRE MARKETING
______________________________________________________________________
SOUND DESIGN
______________________________________________________________________
MAKE-UP DESIGN
______________________________________________________________________
LIGHTING DESIGN
______________________________________________________________________
PROPERTIES DESIGN
______________________________________________________________________
PLAYWRIGHTING
______________________________________________________________________
SHORT FILM
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Alabama State Thespian Conference
INVOICE
FEES:
THESPIANS/STUDENTS
_______X $65 ea
=$_________
THESPIAN DIRECTORS
_______X FREE
(free with 10 or more student registrations)
=$_________
Additional DIRECTORS
_______X $25
=$_________
CHAPERONES
_______X $35
=$_________
LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP
(Student State Board)
_______X $10
=$_________
INDV. EVENTS REGIST.
_______X $10
=$_________
TECH CHALLENGE TEAM
_______X $25
=$_________
BALLOTS/AWARDS
SHIPPING FEE
_______X $10
=$_________
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.***
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Health Form - Approval to Treat
Deadline: February 1, 2011
A health form must be completed for each student and adult delegate. If you approve treatment in the event it would become
necessary, return this page – completed and signed by each delegate – with your registration materials. While the health center will
not treat adults, this form must be on file for both adults and students. Medications will be charged to the student. If you substitute
a delegate, you must supply a new completed health form.
Type or print legibly, use black ink only, and print name exactly as it appears on registration form.
DELEGATE INFORMATION
Delegate’s First Name
Thespian Troupe #
Last Name
Delegate’s Date of Birth
High School
Home Address
Home Phone Number
Name of Parent/Guardian/Next of Kin
Phone Number
Name of Sponsor or Chaperone Attending 2011 Alabama Thespian State Conference
PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING CONCERNING SAID DELEGATE:
Allergic reactions to:
Medications presently being taken:
Any past illnesses or other information that would be useful in the event medical treatment is necessary:
Payment will be made by: (Parent(s)/Guardian(s), Student, or Insurance Company)
FAMILY PHYSICIAN
HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY
Name
Name
A.C./Phone Number
Policy Number
Address
Address
City/State/Zip
City/State/Zip
CONSENT TO TREATMENT
The undersigned hereby releases and agrees to hold harmless the Alabama Educational Theatre Association, the International
Thespian Society, the Educational Theatre Association, the Randolph School, and all respective agents, employees and
representatives of the aforementioned entities from any and all claims, demands, actions and causes of action as a result of the
delegate listed above participating in the 2011 Alabama Thespian Conference at the Randolph School, Huntsville, AL. The
undersigned further agrees to be responsible for him/herself while traveling to and from said Conference including any expenses
incurred by the delegate, caused by the delegate and/or any personal injuries that may occur to the delegate. The undersigned
agrees to abide by the Conference's security rules and regulations with the understanding that should any problems occur with the
delegate during Conference weekend, the delegate will be returned home and parents, guardian or next kin of the delegate will be
financially responsible for all necessary costs incurred. The undersigned also realizes that conference registration fees cannot be
refunded after January 31, 2011. The undersigned further understands that should a major medical problem arise, s/he will be
notified by telephone. In the event that s/he cannot be reached, s/he hereby gives consent to such medical treatment as deemed
necessary, including e-ray examination and anesthesia to be rendered by a licensed physician or physicians.
The undersigned hereby grants to the Alabama Thespian Conference permission to make photographs and/or videos of the
delegate at said Conference for use in coverage of the event, advertising, and for any lawful purpose without compensation to the
delegate.
Signature of above-named delegate
Signature of parent/guardian/next of kin
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Conference Judges Information Form
REMEMBER:
ALL SCHOOLS COMPETING IE’S MUST BRING AT
LEAST ONE JUDGE.
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 entered
Any events you
feel this person
cannot judge
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Alabama Thespian Alumni
Volunteer Information
This year the Alabama State Thespian Conference invites all Alabama Thespian Alumni
to serve as 2011 Conference Assistants on a volunteer basis. If you are a Thespian
Alumni and are interested in working as a volunteer at this year’s conference, 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 2011 Conference Director Connie Voight at
cvoight@randolphschool.net
ALUMNI NAME ______________________________________________________________________
ALUMNI ADDRESS __________________________________________________________________
CITY __________________________________ STATE __________________ ZIP ______________
PHONE ____________________________________
CELL _________________________________
HIGH SCHOOL OF GRADUATION ___________________________________________YEAR _____
FORMER TROUPE DIRECTOR _________________________________________________________
FORMER TROUPE # ______________________________ INDUCTION YEAR _________________
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. ______________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
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If you are interested in volunteering, please circle the times that you would be available to help:
Thursday evening, Feb. 24
Friday morning, Feb. 25
Friday afternoon, Feb.25
Friday night, Feb. 25
Saturday morning, Feb.26
Saturday afternoon, Feb.26
Saturday evening, Feb.26
Sunday morning, Feb.27
Sunday afternoon, Feb.27
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