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Production Proposal Form: Fall Semester, 2005

For those proposing to direct a feature-length show/event during either the 1st or 3rd Block slot, 2005. 1st Block performance dates: September 22,23,24. 3rd Block performance dates: November 17,18,19.

The First block show should be able to be produced in the first three weeks of the semester and should be aimed at being a fun experience for new members to get introduced to TW.

Directions:
-> Please come to the informational meeting on Wednesday March 30 at 1pm in the Taylor Theater Lobby, or if you can't make it contact James Tinsley, j_tinsley@coloradocollege.edu or 202-903-7014

-> Please fill out all information completely and accurately.
-> Forms must be submitted by Wednesday April 6th at 10PM.
-> You must attend the proposal meeting on Thursday April 14th From 4-6 pm in the Taylor Theatre Lobby in order to pitch your show for the vote of the TW membership. Of all the proposals, that which receives the majority of votes from the membership will be accepted for production and given the choice of which block to produce in, the 1st runner up will be given the other block. If that director does not wish to use the remaining block, she or he can negotiate with the majority winner for the other block. If a compromise cannot be made, the 2nd runner up will be given the option of using the alternate block.
-> If your proposal wins the vote of the membership, you will be oriented by the Artistic Director regarding your responsibilities and resources available to you. You also must attend the weekly TW meetings (Thursdays at 12:15 in Taylor) to update the Board on progress, questions, and concerns.
-> Directors must hold open auditions to the whole campus (if proposal is accepted) and must have the Artistic Director or delegate present at auditions.
-> You may request the aid of Board members in preparing your proposal. The following members of the board may be able to help you with certain parts of the proposal (notably, the Artistic Director can help with information on how to determine production rights costs):
· Artistic Director: James Tinsley (202-903-7014; j_tinsley@col . . .)
· Technical Director: Anne Bean (x7395; a_bean@col . . .)
· Director of Finance: Luke Wallens (x7656; l_wallens@col . . .)
· General Manager: Robin Hutchins (x7732; r_hutchins@col . . . )
· Publicity: Naomi Botkin (x7040; n_botkin@col . . .) or
Tyler Robin (x7058; t_robin@col . . )
· Master Electrician: Melissa Balok (x7184; m_balok@col . . .)
· Space Manager: Jim Head (x7537; j_head@col . . .)

Production Proposal:

Contact Information:


Name1: WB: Phone #:
Email:
Name2: WB: Phone #:
Email:

Title of proposed show/event:
Predetermined TW time slot you would prefer(pick one or both if it doesn't matter):
6th Block Show
7th Block Show

1. Requested Budget:
Rights to the Script
Set Materials (paint, wood, etc.)
Costumes and Make-up
Props
Others (specify)

Total Requested Budget:
2. What personal experience and background do you have with theatre and directing?



3. Please share with us why you want to produce this show/event and describe how it upholds the mission statement of Theatre Workshop. (Theatre Workshop is a student-run organization. As such, we value student artistic autonomy, student experimentation in theatre, student generated projects and efforts, experience-based education, boldness, innovation, broad student participation, artistic professionalism, and a sense of play and fun. Theatre Workshop exists to provide means, freedom, and impetus for students to create theatre, and to find new and compelling ways to bring the theatrical experience to the Colorado College community.)

4. Briefly describe your design concept for producing your show.


5. Please describe a rough production schedule for your show/event.

6. What will be your greatest challenge in directing this show?

7. Please include anything else that the TW membership should know to make an informed decision regarding your show (please include brief summary of the plot).