INDIVIDUAL EVENTS

MONOLOGUE One Performer Two Contrasting Pieces

Only one character from each play may be used Be sure to secure performance rights

Under 3 Minutes Total Introduction must include both pieces

Entrant’s Name Troupe Number Selection Titles Playwright’s Name

No props, costumes or theatrical makeup Must wear all black One chair

SOLO MUSICAL One Performer One Song from a published script written for theatre

Songs written for film or television or popular pop songs are not permitted

Under 5 Minutes Background music must be provided on a CD

No live accompaniment or a capella singing is permitted

Introduction must include Entrant’s name Troupe Number Title of Selection Playwright/Composer’s Name

No props, costumes or theatrical makeup Must wear all black One chair

DUET ACTING 2 Performers

Both have to be actively involved in the scene One Scene

Must be from published works written for the theatre Pieces written for film, television, books or any other

medium are not permitted Be sure to secure performance rights

Under 5 Minutes Introduction must include

Entrant’s names Troupe Number Title of Selection Playwright’s Name

No props, costumes or theatrical makeup Must wear all black Up to two chairs

DUET MUSICAL 2 Performers

Both have to be actively involved in the song One Song

Must be from published works written for the theatre Pieces written for film, television, books or any other

medium are not permitted Under 5 Minutes Background music must be provided on a CD

No live accompaniment or a capella singing is permitted Introduction must include

Entrant’s names Troupe Number Title of Selection Playwright/Composer’s Name

No props, costumes or theatrical makeup Must wear all black Up to two chairs

GROUP ACTING 3 – 16 Performers

All have to be actively involved in the scene One Scene

Must be from published works written for the theatre Pieces written for film, television, books or any other medium are

not permitted Be sure to secure performance rights

Under 5 Minutes Introduction must include

Entrant’s names Troupe Number Title of Selection Playwright’s Name

No props, costumes or theatrical makeup Must wear all black Up to six chairs One table

GROUP MUSICAL 3 – 16 Performers

All have to be actively involved in the song One Song

Must be from published works written for the theatre Pieces written for film, television, books or any other medium are

not permitted Under 5 Minutes Background music must be provided on a CD

No live accompaniment or a capella singing is permitted Introduction must include

Entrant’s names Troupe Number Title of Selection Playwright/Composer’s Name

No props, costumes or theatrical makeup Must wear all black Up to six chairs One table

COSTUME DESIGN One Designer Play Titles TBA by EDTA Five Color Renderings

No finished costumes are permitted

10 Minute Presentation with a 5 minute Q&A ½” binder with additional information See complete guidelines at www.mo-thespians.com

COSTUME CONSTRUCTION One Entrant Play Titles TBA by EDTA Fully constructed item

Must be entirely original Total receipts may not exceed $100 ($50 for millinery) Itemized expense sheet mounted on display board

Costume Research Collage on a 20” x 30” presentation board Label on lower right hand corner Should document construction process

10 Minute Presentation with a 5 minute Q&A ½” binder with additional information Garment on hanger/Accessories in box. DO NOT WEAR COSTUME. See complete guidelines at www.mo-thespians.com

LIGHTING DESIGN One Designer Light Plot, Conceptual Visualization, Magic Sheet Play Titles TBA from EDTA ½” binder with additional information 10 Minute Presentation with 5 Minute Q&A See complete guidelines at www.mo-thespians.com

SCENIC DESIGN One Designer Play Titles TBA from EDTA Ground Plan, Model and/or Perspective Rendering ½” binder with additional information 10 Minute Presentation with 5 Minute Q&A See complete guidelines at www.mo-thespians.com

SOUND DESIGN One Designer Sound Plot, Design Statement, CD

Be sure to have a back up CD!

10 Minute Presentation with 5 Minute Q&A See complete guidelines at www.mo-thespians.com

THEATRE MARKETING One Designer ½” binder with additional information 10 Minute Presentation with 5 Minute Q&A Poster, Programs, Press Releases, Promotional Project,

Budget See complete guidelines at www.mo-thespians.com

STAGE MANAGEMENT One Manager Prompt Book 10 Minute Presentation with 5 Minute Q&A See complete guidelines at www.mo-thespians.com

SHORT FILM

One Director May be a collaboration

Original Concept No Copyrighted Music Under 5 Minutes - including opening title screen and final

credits Material deemed disruptive or obscene may result in a

lower rating or disqualification

For an example http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMNz_RQRMAs