Main Stage - Texas and Tate Stage
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Main Stage - Texas Information
1. These shows will perform on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. You will perform multiple times (based on scheduling)
2. Shows will have two to three (2-3) hours to set up show. Your show cannot exceed 2 hours and 30 minutes which includes a 15 min intermission. The show does not need to use the whole 2 hours and 30 minutes to be selected. Strike will be one (1) hour. (A more detailed schedule will be given if selected).
3. Basic lighting and sound will be provided.
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, please register for that in Cvent. You will have to choose International Thespian Festival Main Stage Adjudication Fee of $1,500. This fee will be split equally between the shows asking to be adjudicated for Nationals. Your account will be updated and credited once Main Stage announcements are finalized. (For Example: 1 show screened- $1,500; 2 shows screened- $750 per school; 3 shows screened- $500 per school.)
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.
• The fee is $100 and must be paid in Cvent.
7. Each school chosen will receive a $1,000 travel stipend from Texas Thespians.
Click BELOW for Mainstage CAD drawings. If you have any questions let me know at the email below.
Main Stage - Texas Information
1. These shows will perform on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. You will perform multiple times (based on scheduling)
2. Shows will have two to three (2-3) hours to set up show. Your show cannot exceed 2 hours and 30 minutes which includes a 15 min intermission. The show does not need to use the whole 2 hours and 30 minutes to be selected. Strike will be one (1) hour. (A more detailed schedule will be given if selected).
3. Basic lighting and sound will be provided.
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, please register for that in Cvent. You will have to choose International Thespian Festival Main Stage Adjudication Fee of $1,500. This fee will be split equally between the shows asking to be adjudicated for Nationals. Your account will be updated and credited once Main Stage announcements are finalized. (For Example: 1 show screened- $1,500; 2 shows screened- $750 per school; 3 shows screened- $500 per school.)
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.
• The fee is $100 and must be paid in Cvent.
7. Each school chosen will receive a $1,000 travel stipend from Texas Thespians.
Click BELOW for Mainstage CAD drawings. If you have any questions let me know at the email below.
| Texas Stage |
Adjudication Process (PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THE STEPS):
1. Fill out Main Stage Adjudication Form (will be available in August!) by October 1st, 2019. This form states your intention to do a show for festival and gives us information about your show.
2. Video is uploaded and link sent by November 1st, 2019.
3. You will be notified if you are chosen for a Main Stage by November 4th, 2019. If you need to make any changes to your registration Amy Jordan (Chapter President) will help you.
4. Video Information is below:
Address package to:
Texas Thespians, Attn: Matthew Peters
The Woodlands High School Theater Department
6101 Research Forest Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77381
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 (will be available in August!) by October 1st, 2019. This form states your intention to do a show for festival and gives us information about your show.
2. Video is uploaded and link sent by November 1st, 2019.
3. You will be notified if you are chosen for a Main Stage by November 4th, 2019. If you need to make any changes to your registration Amy Jordan (Chapter President) will help you.
4. Video Information is below:
- The show must be shot from a static, single camera and must be on a continuous loop (no editing to the submitted DVD).
- Make the audio and the visual recording as clear as possible. If the performance is recorded with a live audience, make sure that audience sounds do not disturb the recording of the dialogue.
- Possibly place the audio pickup microphone close to the actors, or use a highly directional microphone or perhaps even use individual microphones on the speaking actors.
- It is permissible to pan the camera side to side and to zoom in or out in order to better frame intimate or full stage scenes.
- Ideally the director might be the best camera operator because the director can best anticipate entrances and exits of characters and know where the focus should be on key scenes.
Address package to:
Texas Thespians, Attn: Matthew Peters
The Woodlands High School Theater Department
6101 Research Forest Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77381
If you have any questions please contact Matthew Peters at matt.peters@texasthespians.org
