Updated Info for 2020 Festival!
Main Stage Shows
This information is for the Main Stage Shows ONLY! If you are looking for information about Play Marathon please click HERE.
There are 2 spaces that your show could be chosen for. You could either be chosen for Texas Stage or Grapevine Stage. Below is the information for both stages.
Main Stage Information
1. These shows will perform on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The amount of times you will perform will depend on scheduling and space chosen. Texas Stage will perform 2 times and Grapevine Stage would perform 1 time with a possibility of more performances based on submissions.
2. Shows will have 2 hours (Grapevine) or 3 hours (Texas) to set up your show. Your show cannot exceed 2 hours which includes a 15 min intermission. The show does not need to use the whole 2 hours to be selected. Strike will be 1 hour.
3. Basic lighting (Ion) and sound will be provided. There will be a basic light plot with 15 areas and a cyc. Sound board will be provided with 32 channels. If you are bringing in mics, you would need to provide them. Any extra lighting or sound boards (spotlights, specials, etc.) would need to be provided by the school.
4. You may apply for Main Stage via Cvent and the processes below.
5. If you would like to be adjudicated for Nationals Main Stage, you would need to contact them. Go HERE for information on taking your shows to Nationals.
6. Troupes MUST:
• Bring their own set pieces, props, traveling mic sound system (if needed), and additional lighting (if needed).
• Bring your own marketing materials, programs for 2000, and a house crew to help.
• The fee is $100 and must be paid in Cvent.
Click BELOW for Mainstage CAD drawings. If you have any questions let me know at the email below.
There are 2 spaces that your show could be chosen for. You could either be chosen for Texas Stage or Grapevine Stage. Below is the information for both stages.
Main Stage Information
1. These shows will perform on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The amount of times you will perform will depend on scheduling and space chosen. Texas Stage will perform 2 times and Grapevine Stage would perform 1 time with a possibility of more performances based on submissions.
2. Shows will have 2 hours (Grapevine) or 3 hours (Texas) to set up your show. Your show cannot exceed 2 hours which includes a 15 min intermission. The show does not need to use the whole 2 hours to be selected. Strike will be 1 hour.
3. Basic lighting (Ion) and sound will be provided. There will be a basic light plot with 15 areas and a cyc. Sound board will be provided with 32 channels. If you are bringing in mics, you would need to provide them. Any extra lighting or sound boards (spotlights, specials, etc.) would need to be provided by the school.
4. You may apply for Main Stage via Cvent and the processes below.
5. If you would like to be adjudicated for Nationals Main Stage, you would need to contact them. Go HERE for information on taking your shows to Nationals.
6. Troupes MUST:
• Bring their own set pieces, props, traveling mic sound system (if needed), and additional lighting (if needed).
• Bring your own marketing materials, programs for 2000, and a house crew to help.
• The fee is $100 and must be paid in Cvent.
Click BELOW for Mainstage CAD drawings. If you have any questions let me know at the email below.
| Texas Mainstage |
| Grapevine Mainstage |
Adjudication Process (PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THE STEPS):
1. Fill out Main Stage Adjudication Form by September 25, 2020. This form states your intention to do a show for festival and gives us information about your show. Go HERE to fill out the form.
2. Video is uploaded and link sent by October 9th to Matthew Peters at matt.peters@texasthespians.org.
3. You will be notified if you are chosen for a Main Stage by October 11, 2020. If you need to make any changes to your registration Amy Jordan (Chapter President) will help you.
4. Video Information is below (NEW FOR 2020)
Please Note: Not all schools who submit will be chosen to perform. Schools that can show the adjudication panel they have a prepared plan, prepared design, and are prepared to travel a show, will be chosen.
If you have any questions please contact Matthew Peters at matt.peters@texasthespians.org
Adjudication Process (PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THE STEPS):
1. Fill out Main Stage Adjudication Form by September 25, 2020. This form states your intention to do a show for festival and gives us information about your show. Go HERE to fill out the form.
2. Video is uploaded and link sent by October 9th to Matthew Peters at matt.peters@texasthespians.org.
3. You will be notified if you are chosen for a Main Stage by October 11, 2020. If you need to make any changes to your registration Amy Jordan (Chapter President) will help you.
4. Video Information is below (NEW FOR 2020)
- Video must be a 10 min presentation by your Director and Tech Director highlighting
- Directors Concept
- Set Design (talk about transitions, hanging and flying units, model would be great!)
- Lighting Design (any additions needed)
- Sound Design (any additions needed)
- Costume Design (renderings would be great to see!)
- How you will adapt to CAD drawings above for the spaces/traveling
- Extra: What you experience you have in travelling a show
- 10 min scene(s)/number(s) for your show - this needs to be as put together as you can with as many technical aspects you have
Please Note: Not all schools who submit will be chosen to perform. Schools that can show the adjudication panel they have a prepared plan, prepared design, and are prepared to travel a show, will be chosen.
If you have any questions please contact Matthew Peters at matt.peters@texasthespians.org
Go HERE for possible schedule! This can change completely before festival!
