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Nomads Theatre Company Constitution Nomads Theatre Company is a non-profit student organization. I. Goals Our mission is to provide theatre opportunities (including, but not limited to: acting, directing, designing, stage management and playwriting) for students, outside of the theatre department shows. This means focusing on providing a healthy quantity of theatre opportunities for students who may have not been able to participate in the major departmental productions. We will also strive to require as little time from our student actors and directors as possible to account for the busy UCSD student lifestyle. The content of our shows will center on the search for identity many disenfranchised and minority students face in our American culture today. Theatre has long been an avenue for artists to find who they are, in a personal and artistic way. We hope that the content of our shows can do the same for those outside the theatre as well. The American culture can be daunting and oppressive to those who do not find themselves to fit in to the “regular mold”. We here at Nomads do not wish to try and adhere to existing stereotypes or the status quo – rather, we hope to find “new molds” to counter stereotypes in a positive way. II. History 1. Nomads Theatre Company was conceived by Carol Cabrera. Theatre is spelled with an “re” because Carol also spells “color”, “colour.” 2. Nomads Theatre Company was founded by Carol Cabrera and Janny Li. 3. The founding members of the organization included: Artistic Director/Playwright Representative: Carol Cabrera Production Representative: Edward Delos Reyes Director Representative: Janny Li Actor Representative: Ray Dequina Design Representative: Jessie Margolis Stage Management Representative: Kirsten Turkle 4. The first show Nomads Theatre Company put on was Symbiosis by Carol Cabrera. It went up on Thursday, September 10th, which is Nomads’ official birthdate. 5. The official mascot of Nomads Theatre Company is Scabies’ Bear, who became our mascot after Spring 2010’s “Evening of Comedy.” III. Organization Meetings will be held every week on Sunday nights at 8pm. All board members are required to attend and all general members are invited. If a board member is absent, she or he should make every effort to notify the Board beforehand and supply any of his or her individual updates to our meeting minutes. We will strive to host two shows per quarter. Our shows will primarily be collections of short, student written one-acts, each around 10-15 minutes in length, often with a common theme. Bigger productions we produce can replace one of these two shows, but not both, and will require much more planning ahead of time. To be a member of Nomads, one only needs to participate in one of our shows. General and specific show auditions are open to the entire student body. As a general club member, Nomads may be placed on one or more of our contact lists (such as The Nomads Newsletter) and may be notified and invited to participate in future shows. To become a Nomads Board member, one must already be a general Nomads member. If one is interested in joining the Nomads Board, or receives a recommendation from another Board member, an interview will be held between: the Prospective Board Member the current Artistic Director another board member who holds the position the Prospective Board Member is interested in or a similar position or field within Nomads Board After which, the Board will receive the opinions from the two Board members in attendance and decide as a Board whether to send an invitation to the Prospective Board Member for a specified position. IV. Shows/Workshops This is a list of the main productions and workshops that we put on during each year. Other devised pieces such as Asian American Theatre Festival and other more involved shows will require different planning and resources than the regular shows we produce. Productions: Variations 3-6 plays ranging from 10-15 minutes in length all produced in one week’s time each with a common theme, prop and line of dialogue 24 Hr Play Festival 3-6 plays ranging from 10-15 minutes in length all produced in 24 hours each with a common theme, prop and line of dialogue Evening of One Acts Multiple plays put on over a course of 2-3 weeks Workshops (will always involve very specific content - only general examples are given here) Directing Playwriting Acting Stage Combat Stage Management V. Funding Nomads Theatre Company will request funding from AS per quarter as well as participate in on-campus fundraisers, depending on how many plays are lined up to be produced. At a maximum of 10 short productions (15-30 minutes in length), we will request a maximum of $500 with $50 devoted to each short piece. Again as with time, Nomads Theatre wants to push the extent of imagination and limit money as well. Great art can come out of a limited time to create. Great imagination must be used if there is a limited amount of money to create with. We want to push costume designers to find creative ways to make costumes and set designers creative ways to make sets. All art we produce will be free admission—created by and for the students. All funding will be managed by the Funding Manager who will decide how much each production actually needs, with $50 at maximum per production. VI. Positions - (Descriptions and Responsibilities): This is a list of all the positions available within the company: Base Positions (these positions must be held at all times) Artistic Director Executive Producer Funding Manager Publicity and Marketing Coordinator Core Positions (not all these positions should be held every year, but without representation from at least three, Nomads will run the risk of losing its artistic vision) Workshop Captain Playwright Representative Director Representative Actor Representative Design Representative Movement Representative The Webmaster The Artistic Director is in charge of the overall functions of the Company. S/he should aim to increase outreach by finding new members, new venues, and discovering opportunities outside of UCSD to spread the good news of Nomads. The Artistic Director must be able to handle high stress situations, and maintain calm in even the direst of circumstances. S/he is the foremost representative of the Company, and is encouraged to be in contact with other organizations in the effort to collaborate. Executive Meetings: The Artistic Director is responsible for organizing the itinerary for every meeting. In the event difficult decisions must be made, the Artistic Director must be able to maintain neutral ground, arguing passionately about both sides and facilitate the Company into the best possible decisions. The Artistic Director must primarily uphold the interests of Nomads Theatre Company. Opportunity: The Artistic Director should believe whole-heartedly in the power of art, and push to provide as many opportunities for expression in the community, without overwhelming company leadership and resources. The Artistic Director should hold a vision for the Company going forward through the season, but hold true to that vision without being exclusive. Experience: Ideally the Artistic Director is well versed in many aspects of theatre, acting as a resource for every Executive Board member. (e.g. a director, with acting experience and the logistical skills to manage producing). S/he would have ideally spent at least one year with the Company in a position of leadership. The Executive Producer works closely with the Artistic Director to make sure all logistical needs are met within the Company. Production Management: The Executive Producer’s main duty is to manage every show or to (preferably) find a prospective production manager for the current show from within the student body and/or current Nomads members. The Executive Producer is responsible for assisting this stage manager familiarize themselves with the resources that Nomads Theatre Company provides them. The Executive Producer is still ultimately responsible for the management of every Nomads show regardless if they are personally handling it or not. Documentation: The Executive Producer is ultimately in charge of all company paperwork from executive meetings, general auditions, and productions. The Executive Producer is responsible for maintaining the company’s Google Drive in such a way that is organized and easy to access necessary documents for other Board members. The Funding Manager is responsible for Nomads Theatre Company’s budget and all fundraising. Budget and Venues: The main duty of the Funding Manager is to budget every quarter (find out how much money will be needed for the shows we have planned). The Funding Manager must pay close attention during meetings, to be aware of what shows Nomads plans to do next quarter. The Funding Manager works closely with the Executive Producer on the quarterly budget for productions and will send funding requests to AS or other fund pools in order to maintain our finances. The Publicity and Marketing Coordinator is responsible for all publicity for every Nomads event as well as general Nomads publicity to the UCSD student body. Shows: The Publicity and Marketing Coordinator should think ahead an appropriate amount of time (2-3 weeks) before every Nomads event to publicize Nomads and the particular event to UCSD students. The Publicity and Marketing Coordinator should always be thinking of new ways to bring in an audience and/or participants, from the entire UCSD campus, not just the Theatre Department. General: The Publicity and Marketing Coordinator will also publicize other Nomads events such as workshops and get-togethers, as needed. TAP: The Publicity and Marketing Coordinator ensures that all TAP forms are filled out correctly, for every show Nomads holds. They will need to be informed about the specifics of every show, so that they can complete the TAP form. The Publicity and Marketing Coordinator should be well versed in being able to educate members about the nuances of borrowed equipment, safety, and working with AS. Nomads Webpage: The Publicity and Marketing Coordinator will take on the duties of the Nomads Webmaster, if one does not exist already, or will delegate updates to other specific members. The Workshop Captain will be in charge of all workshops that Nomads holds. Workshops: The main duty of the Workshop Captain is to organize Nomads Workshops. This includes finding a location, setting up social media pages (such as Facebook), informing the Publicity and Marketing Coordinator of the workshop well ahead of time and either leading the workshop her/himself or finding a suitable expert (from within Nomads, the UCSD student body, or outside the school). Future Workshops: The Workshop Captain is to be constantly thinking of the next workshop that will help Nomads progress. This includes: attracting new talent needed for a particular Nomads show, thinking of particular skills that students in the UCSD Theatre Department would want to hone, or bringing in experts from outside UCSD to broaden our members’ education. The Director Representative acts as a liaison between the company directors and the Executive Board of Directors. Advising: The Director Representative will advise the Board on whom to consider to direct in Nomads’ shows. This includes members of the Board, but should ideally expand to the general student body. Outreach events: plans for events that involve directors for both formal and informal events. These events can involve workshops, picnics, or casual hangouts. Compiling and Managing the Director Database: manages the preexisting Director database (on Google Docs) to document both past and present directors, providing easy research into contact info for upcoming events. The Actor Representative acts as a liaison between the company actors and the Executive Board of Directors. Planning General Auditions: The Actor Representative ensures that there are opportunities for actors to come in and showcase their talents in a time block of 2-3 hours a day over the course of 2-3 days. These auditions are often at the beginning of each school quarter, and must have room space signed out at least one week beforehand and let the Publicity and Marketing Coordinator know ahead of time. Outreach events: The Actor Representative plans for events that involve actors for both formal and informal events. These events can involve workshops, picnics, or casual hangouts. Compiling and Managing the Actor Database: The Actor Representative manages the pre-existing Actor database (on Google Docs) to document both past and present actors, providing easy research into contact info for upcoming events. The Playwright Representative acts as a liaison between company playwrights and the Executive Board of Directors. Script submissions: The Playwright Representative reads all submissions emailed to Nomads, sending replies with constructive feedback. They will be the beacon of information for the Executive Board when there is a new script, and shall evaluate production potential of each play submitted. Workshops and Staged Readings: In addition to reading each script, the Playwright Representative is responsible for initiating development of scripts through writing workshops, as well as staged readings for the writers to observe. Outreach: they will be the resource when it comes to encouragement of new script submissions, contacting TDPW TA’s to invite new voices and helping to foster a community of writers within the company. Script Database: The Playwright Representative will manage the collection of past scripts for future use. The Webmaster: Provides maintenance of Nomads website Ensures visiting users can find: o (1) an overview of Nomads and staff o (2) how to get involved o (3) next events o (4) past events and shows including pictures o (5) a way to contact Nomads. Any other internet properties can also fall under the webmaster's maintenance, including YouTube, Facebook and BlogSpot, Ensures Nomads events are advertised on the internet Manages the Nomads email, alerting the Board of any notable occurrences This is a list of the current holders of these positions, as of the 2014-2015 School Year Artistic Director Executive Producer Funding Manager Publicity and Marketing Coordinator Workshop Captain Playwright Representative Director Representative Actor Representative Design Representative Movement Representative The Webmaster