Minerva Natya Sanskriti Charcha KendraA State Theatre Repertory of Information & Cultural

Affairs Department, Government of West Bengal organises

5th NATIONAL THEATRE FESTIVAL IN KOLKATA

CALL FOR ENTRIES

Minerva Natya Sanskriti Charcha Kendra, the State Theatre

Repertory of Government of West Bengal, started the National

Theatre Festival in Kolkata three years ago. The festival has been

acknowledged as one of the most prestigious theatre festivals in

India.

The 5th National Theatre Festival will be held in Kolkata during

11th to 18th February, 2020 to showcase the outstanding theatre

productions of India.

Applications are invited for the theatre productions which has been

first staged during 2017 - 2019, from interested theatre groups in

the prescribed proforma (available along with other details on the

MNC's website - www.minervatheatre.in) along with a clear

recording of PEN DRIVE with Sub-titles in English. Only one entry

from a group and director will be accepted. Solo performances will

not be considered. The decision of the Selection Committee will be

final and binding for all.

Last date for receipt of applications addressed to The

Secretary, Minerva Natya Sanskriti Charcha Kendra, 6, Utpal

Dutta Sarani, Kolkata - 700006, is 30th September, 2019.

Website:www.minervatheatre.in E-mail:minervarepertorytheatre@gmail.com Telephone:033-2555-0009/2555-0910. Mobile:9830042004/9163309480.

Name of the Group:

Address:

Telephone No. (with STD Code):

Mobile:

Fax No. (with STD Code):

E-mail ID : Website, if any:

Contact Person's Name & Mobile No.:

Name of the Play:

Name of the playwright:

Name of the Translator/Adaptor:

Name of the Director:

Written consent of the playwright / Translator/ Adopterththat he/she has no objection if his play is shown in the 5 NTF of MNC:

Written consent of the owner of the copyright allowing their work to be used for performance, production and script creation, if applicable:

Duration of the Play:Please indicate running time with intermission. Also note that play withduration of less than 75 minutes without interval will not be considered.

Language of the play:

Sub-titles of the play in English:

Date of first performance:

Venue and Date of first performance:(Must be between July, 2017 and June, 2019)

Date of last performance:

Venue of last performance:

Whether the Play Production has been performed in West Bengal in the past:If yes, then the date and place of performance:

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Minerva Natya Sanskriti Charcha Kendra(A State Theatre Repertory of Government of West Bengal)

6, Utpal Dutta Sarani, Kolkata – 700006.

th5 National Theatre Festival(11-18 February, 2020)

APPLICATION FORM

(Theatre Productions first staged during July, 2017 - June, 2019)

(Solo performances will not be considered)

Please ensure that you have attached the following information/documents as Annexure:·Annexure 1:Summary of the Play:(A detailed scene-wise / Act-wise summary of the play in English.A full script in English may be required if the production is selected)

·Annexure 2:Number of Team Members: Please attach a list of names which includes the Director, Actors and Production Members.

ON STAGE·Male: ______ Female: ____ Total: ___

OFF STAGE·Male: ______ Female: ____ Total: ___

·Annexure 3:Please attach brief write up on each of the following:

I. The Group.

II. Synopsis of the Play.

III. Director's Note.

IV. Resume of the Director and Playwright / Translator / Adopter.

V. Still Photographs of the Play Production and Director, in DVD.

·Annexure 4:thWritten consent of the playwright that he/she has no objection if his play is shown in the 5 NTF.

·Annexure 5:Written consent of the Playwright and Translator / Adopter that he/she has no objection if his/ her play

this shown in the 5 National Theatre Festival of MNC.

Annexure 6:·Press reviews of the production, if any.

·Annexure 7:A clear recording of the production in PEN DRIVE format with sub-titles in English.

Date:……………………. Signature with Rubber Stamp

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Minerva Natya Sanskriti Charcha Kendra(A State Theatre Repertory of Government of West Bengal)

6, Utpal Dutta Sarani, Kolkata – 700006.

th5 National Theatre Festival(11-18 February, 2020)

Payments / Support to be provided to the selected groups

Payments

Groups from outside West Bengal

Groups from West Bengal

1. Performance Fee

Rs.1,25,000/- for Group Performance. (Rupees One Lac and Twenty Five Thousand only)

Rs.60,000/- for Group Performance. (Rupees Sixty Thousand only)

2A.

D. A. per day during stay in Kolkata (Max. 2 days)

Rs.400/- (Rupees Four Hundred only) Per Day Per Head (Max. 25 Heads)

Not Applicable.

2B.

D. A. per day during Journey Period

Rs.200/- (Rupees Two Hundred only) Per Day Per Head (Max. 25 Heads)

Not Applicable.

3.

Travel

3 Tier AC Rail Fare on Concession only.

Not Applicable.

Air Travel fare for the Director / Leader in Economy Class (Air Ticket will be provided by the MNC).

4.

Accommodation

Three Bed / Double Bed / Single Bed Rooms in Standard Hotels / Guest House

Not Applicable.

5.

Local Transport

To be provided for to and fro journey from Railway Station / Airport to the place of stay and from there to the venue for rehearsal/ Performance.

Not Applicable.

6.

Set

Will be provided as available in the auditorium and as may be agreed in advance.

Not Applicable.

7.

Light & Sound

Will be provided as available in the auditorium and as may be agreed in advance.

Not Applicable.

8.

Technical Support & Manpower

Will be provided as available in the auditorium and as may be agreed in advance.

Not Applicable.

Minerva Natya Sanskriti Charcha Kendra(A State Theatre Repertory of Government of West Bengal)

6, Utpal Dutta Sarani, Kolkata – 700006.

th5 National Theatre Festival(11-18 February, 2020)