Download Deadline for entries: January 25, 2013

Dear Thespian Director,
We cordially invite you and your Thespian troupe to be a part of the most exciting theatre
weekend of the year!
New Jersey State Thespian Festival
March 9 & 10, 2013
Kean University, Union, NJ
We want you to be a part of this exciting experience! If you have never experienced the
Thespian Festival before, we invite you to try it this year—the troupe fee will be waived
for a first-time troupe! Come alone, bring a few, or bring many of your students for a
truly memorable time with other talented theatre troupes from our state.
New this year: Teachers can now earn Professional Development Credits (PDC’s)
for bringing your students to festival (8 credit hours for Saturday and 6 credits for
Sunday) and more credits by participating in the workshops.
Theatre troupes from all over the state will be coming together to participate in several
categories of theatre judged by professionals, participate in workshops run by
professionals (See p. 18 for a listing of last year’s workshops), and meet other theatre
students from around the state.
Included in this packet you will find all of the sign-up sheets and rules of categories.
All application materials must be postmarked by Friday, January 25, 2013.
(The NJ State Thespians Student Board of Directors Application must be postmarked by NOVEMBER
16, 2012, if applying.)
Need overnight accommodations? See page 17 for information and reservations.
Attending for the first time? We waive the $50.00 troupe fee for new attending
troupes. Also, to help you with your planning, we have sample packets that a teacher
uses with her own students to help organize them for the application and for the trip. Go
to www.njthespians.org to download these samples and change them for your own needs.
You may download this packet at www.njthespians.org or contact Valerie Gargus at
[email protected] or (609)298-3900 ext. 2849, to have it emailed in an
attachment or faxed to you.
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Please note the following changes to past festivals:
1. Teachers can now earn Professional Development Credits (PDC’s) for bringing your students to
festival (8 credit hours for Saturday and 6 credits for Sunday) and more credits by participating in
the workshops.
2. New performance category: Short Film (Completed film must be sent with registration packet—
see rules.)
3. New Senior Scholarship Category: Theatre Educator (See rules & application)
4. Workshop Ticket Distribution: We are going back to the old system of getting tickets for the
workshops at the ticket table upon arrival—no advance requests.
5. Students must wear all black clothing when performing or presenting their Individual Event
(does not include Chapter Select short play). The purpose of this is to relieve the judges from
trying to distinguish if a student is wearing a costume. Clothing should be appropriate to the
situation (for example sitting, dancing, kneeling, lying down). Students should also wear dark
(preferably black) shoes. Students should refrain from wearing anything that might distract the
judges, thus lowering their score.
Festival Packet Table of Contents
Application for Student Board of Directors………………………………...3
Application for Adult Board of Directors…………………………………4
Festival Registration Form…………………………………………………5
Registration Fee Sheet………………………………………………………6
Registration Roster…………………………………………………………7
Photograph and Videotape Release Form …………………………………8
Solo Performance Categories Registration…………………………………9
Pair Performance Categories Registration…………………………………10
Chapter Select Short Play Registration…………………………………..11
Technical Categories Registration…………………………………………12
Senior Scholarship Registration #1-Performance Category………………13
Senior Scholarship Registration #2-Technical Category…………………14
Senior Scholarship Registration #3-Theatre Educator Category …………15
Junior Audition Application………………………………………………..16
Hotel Accommodations and information………………………………...17
Broadway Cares donations…………………………………………………18
Other Expenses (food, t-shirts, & souvenirs) Workshops, Troupe Display
Competition, Troupe Banner, and Saturday Evening Film Festival &
Showcase Event……………………………………………………..19
Performance Events RULES……………………………………………20-21
Technical Events RULES………………………………………………22-26
Senior Scholarship Performance RULES…………………………………27
Senior Scholarship Technical RULES……………………………………28
Senior Scholarship Theatre Educator RULES…………………………...29
Security Rules and Regulations……………………………………………30
Health Care Consent Form………………………………………………31
Securing performance rights for Individual Events materials…………32-33
Samples of the Judges’ Evaluation Sheets……………………………34-42
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Application for the New Jersey State Thespians Student Board of Directors
Please make a copy for each applicant.
DEADLINE: November 16, 2012
NOTE: Each school may send up to five applications. Of those applications, two
students will be chosen for the preliminary interview on Feb. 12, 2013.
Student Name _________________________________________________ Graduation Date: _________
School Name _______________________________________________________ Troupe #___________
Student’s Address ______________________________________________________________________
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Student’s Phone # _____________________ Email ___________________________________________
Director ________________________________________________________________
Director’s Phone # _____________________ Email ___________________________________________
With this application the registrant MUST include
1. An essay (one page/150 word maximum) on the following topic: “Why do you want to serve on the
State Thespian Board of Directors?”
2. A resume of work done for his/her Thespian troupe. This should include performance, technical,
business management, directing/mentoring, service to the troupe, etc.
All of the above MUST be received with the registration packet or the application will NOT be processed.
NOTE: The applicant will have an interview and dinner with the members of the current State Board of
Directors on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, (Snow Date: Feb. 13) at 4:00 p.m., at West Orange High
School, West Orange, NJ. The applicant and his/her director MUST be present for this interview.
All students currently on the board, and not graduating this year, MUST re-apply to continue on the board.
All Board members must attend the one-day retreat on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at West Orange H.S.
Beginning October of 2013, all meetings will be held at Toms River High School North.
NOTE: All student Board members must be accompanied by their teacher/director at all meetings.
(Four meetings and one mandatory summer retreat [June 22])
DIRECTORS: Read and sign the following:
I understand I must accompany this student, if appointed to the State Board of Directors, and will serve as an
adult Board member at all State Thespian meetings.
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Director’s Signature
Send this form, essay, and resume, postmarked by November 16, 2012, to
George Dearani
306 Heights Dr.
Haledon, NJ 07508
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Directors: We are in great need of more adult involvement. We would appreciate your help as an active
member of the State Board of Directors. If you have a desire to help us, please complete and submit the
following “New Jersey State Thespians Adult Board Application.”
Application for the New Jersey State Thespians Adult Board of Directors
Please make a copy for each applicant.
Troupe Director’s Name _________________________________________________
School Name ______________________________________________Troupe #___________
Troupe Director’s Address _______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
Troupe Director’s Phone # ____________________________________________
Email _____________________________________________________________
How long have you been a troupe director? ___________________________
We meet once in the summer for a one-day retreat (June 22, 2013 at West Orange HS), and one
evening each of the following months: October, December, February, and May (dates
determined at June meeting.). Beginning October of 2013, all meetings will be held at Toms
River High School North.
Would you be able to attend the meetings? (Circle one:)
Yes
Circle the committee you would like to serve on:
Vendors/College Reps
Judges
Workshops
Awards
Registration
Scheduling
Sales
Thank you for your application!
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REGISTRATION FORM
School: _________________________________________________________________
Phone: (_______)________________ Fax: (_______)________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________
City:_______________________________ State: ____________ Zip: ______________
Troupe Number: _________ School District: __________________________________
Director’s Name: _________________________________________________________
Home Phone: (_______)________________ Cell Phone: (_______)________________
Email: _________________________________________________________________
Director Address: _________________________________________________________
City:_______________________________ State: ____________ Zip: ______________
Troupe Student President: __________________________________________________
Will you be attending:
Saturday only? _____
Sunday only? _____
Both Days? _______
Will your school be staying at the hotel? _______ (See p. 16 for reservation information.)
Are you a new troupe?
YES_____
NO_____
Are you attending the awards ceremony on Sunday afternoon? YES_____
NO_____
If not, who will be attending to receive your awards? ____________________________
(This year no awards will be mailed out. If you do not have someone receive the awards, you
must pick them up at West Orange H.S. within 60 days of the festival.)
Did you pay your annual troupe fee to the International Thespian Society? YES___ NO___
(If no, you must fulfill this obligation immediately unless your troupe plans to attend to view
performances and go to the workshops, but not participate in the competitions.)
Don’t forget: The registration deadline is January 25, 2013.
Late charges will be assessed to any troupe sending after this date.
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School:____________________________________________
Troupe #:___________________________________________
Director:____________________________________________
Registration Fee Sheet
ANY MATERIALS POSTMARKED AFTER January 25, 2013,
WILL INCUR A LATE FEE OF $10.00 PER STUDENT (See #4.)
1. School Fee:
New Jersey Thespian School Fee: $50.00 (Special: This fee is waived
for schools attending festival for the first time.)
Non-Thespian or out-of-state school (non-competing): $75.00
2. Number of students listed on Registration Roster: ______
at $25.00 per student (includes 2013 NJ Thespians theme t-shirt) =
Amount Due
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List # of Shirt Sizes: _____ S, _____M, _____L, _____XL, _____XXL
3. Every student entry (single, pair, or group) for each event
requires a $5.00 judging fee. # of entries _____ X $5.00 =
__________
4. Late registration: NO EXTRA FEE, BUT WILL NOT RECEIVE T-SHIRTS
(pending mainstage slot availability)
(DEADLINE: postmarked February 1, 2013)
5. Scholarship Fee (Seniors Only)
# of entries (up to 2 in each of 3 categories): _____ X $15.00 each =
__________
6. Change fee: # of changes _____ X $5.00 = (to be paid at registration table)
7. Bus Fee (if you will be using the bus to/from the hotel)
$6.00 X each student =
Note: If you are using the bus to/from the hotel, you must attach to this
form a copy of your school’s insurance to cover your students in the
event of an accident.
TOTAL:
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Please acknowledge the above fee total with your
Administrator/Supervisor’s Signature
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Make checks payable to NJ State Thespians
Send entire packet (except the Application to the NJ State Thespians Student Board of
Directors, which goes to George Dearani)
to Valerie Gargus
330 Larch Rd.
Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054
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REGISTRATION ROSTER
Please Note: To avoid errors in the schedule booklet, please submit a TYPED roster. If possible, please
email this list to [email protected] to help expedite the scheduling process. Thanks.
School Name: _________________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Director: _____________________________________________________________________________
Troupe #: ________________
School’s phone #: ________________________________________
Director’s phone #: __________________ Email: ___________________________________________
Deadline for entries: January 25, 2013
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We have included the following release form because we plan to videotape various events
throughout the weekend and use the video on our website to attract more troupes to the
festival.
2013 New Jersey Thespian Festival
Photograph and Videotape Release Form
Duplicate this form for each student and adult delegate. Return this form—completed and
signed by adult delegates or the parent/guardian of each delegate—with Registration Form(s).
This form must be on file for both adults and students. If you substitute a delegate, supply a
new completed Photograph and Videotape Release Form at the registration table.
I, _____________________, the undersigned, hereby grant the New Jersey Thespian Festival, the
New Jersey Thespian Society, the International Thespian Society, the Educational Theatre
Association, Kean University (each an “Organizer” and collectively the “Organizers”), and all the
respective agents, licensees, successors, and assigns of the aforementioned entities the absolute,
irrevocable, and perpetual right throughout the world to create photographic and videotape images of
the undersigned at the New Jersey Thespian Festival at Kean University, and to use such
photographic and videotape images along with the undersigned’s name, identity, and likeness for any
lawful purpose whatsoever (without compensation), including promotion and marketing.
The undersigned hereby waives to the fullest extent any legal action that the undersigned may have
or may hereafter acquire against any Organizer for libel, slander, invasion of privacy, right of publicity,
false light, or other cause of action arising out of or in connection with the utilization of the
undersigned’s name, identity, persona, appearance, or likeness by the Organizers, their agents,
licensees, successors, and assigns.
The undersigned is either over the age of eighteen (18) or her/ his parent or legal guardian is signing
this Photograph and Videotape Release Form on the undersigned’s behalf.
The undersigned certifies that s/he has read and understands all the terms of this Photograph and
Videotape Release Form.
AGREED AND ACCEPTED this __________ day of ____________, 20___.
________________________________________________________ Troupe # ___________
Signature of undersigned/ Date
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Signature of parent/guardian/next of kin/ Date
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Telephone number
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School: ________________________________________
Troupe #_____________
Deadline for entries: January 25, 2013
Individual Events: Solo Categories
(Please print or type)
Monologue—Comedy
1. ____________________________________
2. ____________________________________
3. ____________________________________
4. ____________________________________
5. ____________________________________
Monologue—Dramatic
1. ____________________________________
2. ____________________________________
3. ____________________________________
4. ____________________________________
5. ____________________________________
*Contrasting Monologues (See new rules.)
1. ____________________________________
2. ____________________________________
3. ____________________________________
4. ____________________________________
5. ____________________________________
Pantomime Solo—SUNDAY ONLY EVENT (See new rules.)
1. ____________________________________
2. ____________________________________
3. ____________________________________
4. ____________________________________
5. ____________________________________
*Musical Theatre Solo (See new rules.)
1. ____________________________________
2. ____________________________________
3. ____________________________________
4. ____________________________________
5. ____________________________________
* Winners (Trophies or Superior Ratings) in these two events qualify to perform for
National Thespian Festival in June.
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School: ________________________________________
Troupe #_____________
Deadline for entries: January 25, 2013
Individual Events: Duet Categories
(Please print or type)
* Duet Acting—Comedy (See new rules.)
1. ______________________________&___________________________________
2. ______________________________&___________________________________
3. ______________________________&___________________________________
4. ______________________________&___________________________________
5. ______________________________&___________________________________
* Duet Acting—Dramatic (See new rules.)
1. ______________________________&___________________________________
2. ______________________________&___________________________________
3. ______________________________&___________________________________
4. ______________________________&___________________________________
5. ______________________________&___________________________________
Duet Acting—Pantomime—SATURDAY ONLY EVENT (See new rules.)
1. ______________________________&___________________________________
2. ______________________________&___________________________________
3. ______________________________&___________________________________
4. ______________________________&___________________________________
5. ______________________________&___________________________________
Improvisational Pairs
1. ______________________________&___________________________________
2. ______________________________&___________________________________
3. ______________________________&___________________________________
4. ______________________________&___________________________________
5. ______________________________&___________________________________
* Duet Musical Theatre (See new rules.)
1. ______________________________&___________________________________
2. ______________________________&___________________________________
3. ______________________________&___________________________________
4. ______________________________&___________________________________
5. ______________________________&___________________________________
* Group Musical Theatre –SATURDAY ONLY EVENT (See new rules.)
List titles of pieces below. Attach a list of cast members.
1. _________________________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________________________
3. _________________________________________________________________
4. _________________________________________________________________
5. _________________________________________________________________
* Winners (Trophies or Superior Ratings) in these four events qualify to perform for
National Thespian Festival in June.
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Chapter Select Registration
(Please print or type)
Troupe # __________________________
Title: ___________________________________________________________________
Author: ________________________________________
Publisher: ________________________________________________________
I hereby certify that all applicable royalties have been paid to the appropriate publisher.
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(Director’s Signature)
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Stage Manager and/or crew: _________________________________________
Schedule preference:
Saturday _______
Sunday (limited slots) _______
either ________
(Please understand that if you will be attending both days, every effort will be made to accommodate your choice. However, a large
number of schools attending one day only could make it necessary for your troupe to perform on the other day. The program will be
emailed to all participating directors one week before the festival to that you can plan accordingly.)
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School: _____________________________________ Troupe #_________ Deadline for entries: Jan. 25, 2013
Technical Categories—(Please print or type)
Technical Olympics Team (Count whole team as one entry on fee sheet.) SUNDAY ONLY EVENT
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Stage Manager: _______________________________
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* Set Design—SATURDAY ONLY EVENT (See new rules.)
1. ____________________________________
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3. ____________________________________
4. ____________________________________
5. ____________________________________
* Costume Design—SATURDAY ONLY EVENT (See new rules.)
1. ____________________________________
2. ____________________________________
3. ____________________________________
4. ____________________________________
5. ____________________________________
* Theatre Marketing—SATURDAY ONLY EVENT (Previously Publicity Design—See new rules.)
1. ____________________________________
2. ____________________________________
3. ____________________________________
4. ____________________________________
5. ____________________________________
* Lighting Design—SATURDAY ONLY EVENT (See new rules.)
1. ____________________________________
2. ____________________________________
3. ____________________________________
4. ____________________________________
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Make Up Designer & Model—SATURDAY ONLY EVENT
1. ______________________________&___________________________________
2. ______________________________&___________________________________
3. ______________________________&___________________________________
Trashy Costumes—SUNDAY ONLY EVENT
1. ______________________________&___________________________________
2. ______________________________&___________________________________
*Short Film—DVD’s MUST be included with this packet—List titles of pieces
1. ____________________________________
2. ____________________________________
3. ____________________________________
4. ____________________________________
5. ____________________________________
* Winners (Trophies or Superior Ratings) in these five events qualify to present for National Thespian
Festival in June.
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NJ State Thespian Scholarship Competition Registration #1
Performance Category
$15.00 Entry fee per person
2 student maximum entry per school
Deadline for entries: January 25, 2013
Please print or type:
Troupe Director: _______________________________________________
School: _______________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________
City/State/Zip: _________________________________________________
Phone: ________________________ Email: _________________________
Student Name: _________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________
City/State/Zip: _________________________________________________
Phone: ________________________ Email: _________________________
Student Name: _________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________
City/State/Zip: _________________________________________________
Phone: ________________________ Email: _________________________
Submit this form attached to resumes, etc. (Refer to rule sheet.)
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NJ State Thespian Scholarship Competition Registration #2
Technical Category
$15.00 Entry fee per person
2 student maximum entry per school
Deadline for entries: January 25, 2013
Please print or type:
Troupe Director: _______________________________________________
School: _______________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________
City/State/Zip: _________________________________________________
Phone: ________________________ Email: _________________________
Student Name: _________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________
City/State/Zip: _________________________________________________
Phone: ________________________ Email: _________________________
Student Name: _________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________
City/State/Zip: _________________________________________________
Phone: ________________________ Email: _________________________
Submit this form attached to resumes, etc. (Refer to rule sheet.)
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NJ State Thespian Scholarship Competition Registration #2
Theatre Educator Category
$15.00 Entry fee per person
2 student maximum entry per school
Deadline for entries: January 25, 2013
Please print or type:
Troupe Director: _______________________________________________
School: _______________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________
City/State/Zip: _________________________________________________
Phone: ________________________ Email: _________________________
Student Name: _________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________
City/State/Zip: _________________________________________________
Phone: ________________________ Email: _________________________
Student Name: _________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________
City/State/Zip: _________________________________________________
Phone: ________________________ Email: _________________________
Submit this form attached to resumes, etc. (Refer to rule sheet.)
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NJ State Thespian Junior Audition
2 student maximum entry per school (include $5.00 for each in the judging fee category)
Deadline for entries: January 25, 2013
Please print or type:
Troupe Director: _______________________________________________
School: _______________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________
City/State/Zip: _________________________________________________
Phone: ________________________ Email: _________________________
Student Name: _________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________
City/State/Zip: _________________________________________________
Phone: ________________________ Email: _________________________
Student Name: _________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________
City/State/Zip: _________________________________________________
Phone: ________________________ Email: _________________________
Submit this form attached to a resume for each student.
See the bottom of p. 20 for the performance rules.
Junior Auditions are performed before a panel of college representatives early on Saturday. Saturday afternoon
a list will be posted of those students the college representatives would like to interview for possible
scholarships to their respective schools.
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Hotel Accommodations
If you and your students are planning to stay overnight, we have reserved a block of rooms at
the Hampton Inn Newark Airport and a block of rooms at the luxurious Renaissance Newark
Airport Hotel, both next door to each other in Elizabeth, NJ, at the special rate of $99.00 (plus
local room tax) a room (each sleeps 4). You must contact your choice of hotel and mention NJ
Thespian Festival block when you call for reservations and arrange payment. Be sure to send
the hotel your tax exempt number to avoid the extra state tax—you will only pay the local room
tax.
Hampton Inn Newark Airport, 1128-38 Spring Street, Elizabeth, NJ, US, 07207: Contact Sharvil Katwala,
Sales & Accounts Manager, Ph-908-355-0500.
Hampton Inn’s $99.00 fee includes a continental breakfast. Start making reservations in January 2013.
For further information, go to their web site at http://www.roomstays.com/hotel/781759
Renaissance Newark Airport Hotel, 1000 Spring Street, Elizabeth, NJ, 07201-2113,
Call: (908) 436-4600 and refer to group reservation “NJ Thespians Festival/NJ High Schools Room Block”
NOTE: This hotel does NOT include breakfast with the $99 per room fee. Breakfast coupons can be purchased
in advance at $19.00 a person.
OFFICIAL PROGRAM DATES: Saturday, 03/9/2013 - Sunday, 03/10/2013
**Please note that rooms will be tax exempt upon receiving NJ tax exempt forms**
Hotel’s room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes (currently 17%) in effect at the time of checkout.
COMMISSION
The group room rates listed above are net non-commissionable. NJ Thespians Festival/NJ High Schools Room
Block will advise its designated agency of these rates and address any resulting agency compensation issues
directly with the management of the appropriate agency.
METHOD OF RESERVATIONS
Reservations for the event will be made by a rooming list in the format provided by the hotel. All High schools
participating will forward its rooming list.
BILLING ARRANGEMENTS
The following billing arrangements apply: Individual to Pay
CUT-OFF DATE
Reservations by attendees must be received on or before Saturday, February 16, 2013, (the “Cut-Off Date”). At
the Cut-Off Date, Hotel will review the reservation pick up for the Event, release the unreserved rooms for
general sale, and determine whether or not it can accept reservations based on a space- and rate-available basis
at the NJ Thespians Festival/NJ High Schools Room Block group rate after this date.
For further information, go to their web site at
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ewrnr-renaissance-newark-airport-hotel
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About: (as taken from their website)
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS is one of the nation’s leading industry-based, nonprofit AIDS fundraising and
grant-making organizations. By drawing upon the talents, resources and generosity of the American theatre community,
since 1988 BC/EFA has raised over $175 million for essential services for people with AIDS and other critical illnesses
across the United States. BC/EFA is the major supporter of seven programs at The Actors’ Fund - including The AIDS
Initiative, The Phyllis Newman Women’s Health Initiative, The Al Hirschfeld Free Health Clinic, The Dancers’ Resource
and three supportive housing residences. BC/EFA also awards annual grants to over 400 AIDS and family service
organizations nationwide.
What we can do to help: At the NJ State Thespian Festival, we are going to make a difference. Prior to the weekend, we
are asking that each Thespian Troupe raise money for this great cause. The troupe that raises the most money will win a
perpetual plaque. This is a plaque that the school can display for one year. Their name, troupe number, and winning
year will be engraved on it. At next year’s festival, they will return the plaque and next year’s winner will receive it.
I want to get involved! How do I raise money?
It is easy to raise money for such a great cause. Here are some ideas:
1. A 50/50 raffle during a show or event
2. A bagel or muffin sale in the morning
3. An ice pop, pretzel, or snack sale in the afternoon
4. Host an event or show where a portion of the ticket sales goes towards BC/EFA
5. Sell paper ribbons for $1, have people sign their name, and display them in school.
6. Have each Thespian bring in an item for a basket. Raffle this basket off by selling tickets.
7. Have a flower sale during Valentine’s Day
8. Sell candy canes during the holidays
9. Sell red ribbons for $1 each during the school day or at an event or a show
10. Have a fundraising night at your local hot spot: Friendly’s, Perkins, Surf Taco, etc.
11. Conduct a bowling night, a movie night, a mini-golf night
12. Host a Denim Day at school where each faculty member pays $5 to wear jeans
What do I do with the money? Whatever you raise will go towards BC/EFA. Bring your school’s donation with you to
Thespian Festival. We will collect it at registration. During the closing ceremony we will announce which school raised
the most money. You can bring cash or a check made out to “NJ Thespians”.
What do we as a Troupe get out of this? The International Thespian Society prides itself on its community service
initiatives. You get the pride of knowing that you contributed to a great theater cause. In addition to that, if your school
wins, you will receive recognition at the awards ceremony on Sunday. This award will be displayed at your school for a
year.
As a Thespian, how do I prepare? Participate in this initiative as much as possible. Try everything! Go to the fellow
teachers in your building and ask for donations. Visit local businesses. Ask administrators. Ask Thespian families. Get
involved!
What if we try this and we only raise $20? Who cares! Any money that your school can contribute is worth something.
From the smallest dollar to a large one hundred dollars, every penny counts!
What if I still need help? Contact Carolyn Little, Toms River High School North’s Theatre Director and Thespian Troupe
Advisor, at [email protected] or 732-505-5705.
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T-shirts & Souvenirs
Directors: Please encourage your students to bring extra money for official Thespian clothing and souvenirs.
Food
Students should bring bag lunches or money to purchase food in the campus University Center.
Those staying for the showcase Saturday evening will have to buy dinner in the University Center also. Before the festival, an email
will be sent to all participating directors notifying them of the time the Student Center closes each day so that they can spread the word
to their students. Breakfast can be purchased in the hotel restaurant or in the campus University Center.
Possible Workshops
(The following is a list of workshop topics from past years. Because we are in the process of hiring this year’s workshop leaders, the
actual list will vary.)
"The Art of Performance Storytelling"
"Devised & Collaborative Theater "
"Improvisational Singing"
"Leadership Training: Discover the Leader Within You!"
"Making Your Monologue Shine"
"How to Write or Adapt a Monologue"
"Musical Theatre Auditions"
"Musical Theatre Dance"
"Fundraising Your Way to Nebraska"
"Improv Games: Play to Perfection"
"Stage Combat"
"Stage Management"
"Lobby Design"
"How to Audition for College and Conservatory Programs"
"Set Design"
"How to Start an Improv Group and Put on a Show!"
"The Magic Garment"
"Stage Makeup Special Effects: How to Create Cuts, Scars, & Wounds"
Viewing Student Performances
Students are encouraged to attend all student performances except the following which are closed to spectators: Junior Audition,
Senior Scholarship Performance Audition, Senior Scholarship Technical Interview, Makeup Design, and the construction hour of
Trashy Costume.
Troupe Display Competition
We invite your students to create a display showcasing your troupe’s activities over the past year (March to March). These displays
will be featured in the lobby of the Student Center. You may be as creative as you wish in your presentation, but please keep the size
to a maximum of 4 feet wide by 2 feet deep. You can go as tall as you wish, but most will probably be displayed on tables. These
troupe displays will be judged and the best display will be given an award on Sunday.
Troupe Banner
All participating troupes are invited to display their troupe banners at the convention. Two students from each school will carry the
banner to the stage during the opening ceremonies. The banners will be mounted above the stage for the duration of the festival. The
banner must be vertically hung and no larger than three feet by six feet. Banners should be hand-made by the troupe members.
Sorry—we cannot accommodate displaying your banner if it does not follow the above size requirements. NOTE: Please have
a small pole running through the top of your banner with a rope attached at either end so that it can be hung on a batten.
Saturday Evening FILM FESTIVAL & Entertainment Showcase
At 6:30 we will be holding a Film Festival of the Superior-rated Short Films and a Showcase on the Kean campus. The Showcase
portion will consist of a presentation of two pieces from each troupe attending the showcase. You are invited to present numbers from
your current musical or from any of the performances you are bringing to festival.
(Note: No more than five or six students can effectively move about in the performance area, so plan accordingly.) The troupe
director must write the name of the two performances on the attached sheet and turn it in at the registration table Saturday
morning.
Showcase Performance
Troupe # ________
Category: __________________________________________
Name(s) of performers or piece: ___________________________________________________
Showcase Performance
Troupe # ________
Category: __________________________________________
Name(s) of performers or piece: ___________________________________________________
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Rules for the Performance Events (Two Pages)
Page One of Two
General Rules
1. A student may not be entered twice in any one category.
2. There is a maximum of five entries from each school in each category. (Exception: Chapter Select: 1 entry & Junior
Audition: 2 entries)
3. Entries that exceed the time limit will be disqualified.
4. The introduction must only include the entrant’s name, troupe number, title of selection(s), and the name of the
playwright, composer, or lyricist.
5. The adjudicator may request proof of publication; therefore, a copy of the scene from the published play must be with the
performer to verify authenticity of source.
6. Three students in each category will receive first, second, or third-place trophies. All other students who receive a rating of
“Superior” will receive a medal. (“Superior” rating is determined by a minimum of three “superior”s and one “excellent” in
four basic categories of judging.)
7. Spectators are encouraged at all performances except the following closed event: Junior Audition.
Pantomime—Solo or Duet (NOT a National event):
1. Selection must be ORIGINAL and not a copy of another artist’s.
2. No lip synching or audible vocal sounds by the performer(s) are permitted.
3. Performer(s) MUST use pre‐recorded, non‐vocal musical accompaniment or pre‐recorded non‐vocal sound effects. A CD
player will be provided. Performers are strongly encouraged to bring their own electronic medium performing device.
4. In the Duet category, each entrant must be actively involved in the scene.
5. The performance cannot exceed five (5) minutes.
6. The introduction must include only the entrant’s (or entrants’) name(s), troupe number, and title of pantomime piece. Time
will begin when a performer moves after conclusion of introduction.
7. Props or theatrical makeup are not allowed. NEW THIS YEAR: Students must wear all black clothing.
One (solo) or two (duet) chairs may be used.
Monologue—Dramatic or Comedy (NOT a National Event):
1. Time limit: 5 (five) minutes maximum after the introduction.
2. No scripts or prompters permitted.
3. Each student must present a cutting from a published play. Screenplays and television scripts are not permitted.
4. Props, costumes, make up and background music may be used.
Contrasting Monologues:
1. Entrant must present two contrasting selections that may be different in period, style, or mood.
2. Each selection should be approximately one and a half minutes each and reflect an important moment in the play. The
performance of both selections combined cannot exceed three minutes.
3. Material must be drawn from published scripts written for theatre. Works from other forms such as poetry, fiction, or
film are prohibited.
4. Only one character from each play may be used.
5. The introduction must be done at the beginning for both selections and must only include entrant’s name, troupe
number, title of selections, and the names of the playwrights. Time will begin once the entrant speaks after conclusion
of the introduction.
6. Props, costumes, or theatrical makeup are not allowed. NEW THIS YEAR: Students must wear all black clothing.
7. One chair may be used.
Duet Acting—Dramatic or Comedy:
1. Entrants must present one selection.
2. Material must be drawn from published scripts written for theatre. Works from other forms such as poetry, fiction, or
film are not permitted.
3. Each participant must be actively involved in the scene.
4. The performance cannot exceed five (5) minutes.
5. The introduction must include only the entrants’ names, troupe number, title of selection, and the name of the
playwright. Time will begin once a performer speaks after conclusion of the introduction.
6. Props (including hand props), costumes, or theatrical makeup are not allowed. NEW THIS YEAR: Students must wear
all black clothing.
7. Two chairs may be used.
Improvisational Pairs (NOT a National Event):
1. Scenes created from topics drawn from the judge’s envelope.
2. Time limit: 5 (five) minutes maximum. Teams may use part of the time to privately plan their piece, but must finish the
performance five minutes after receiving the topic.
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Rules for the Performance Events (Two Pages)
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Chapter Select Short Play (formerly Main Stage):
1. Time limit per school: 45 (forty-five) minutes maximum, includes set-up, performance, & strike.
Performance time limit: 40 (forty) minutes maximum.
2. Troupes may not rehearse on the main stage during “down” times.
3. Each group must present a performance from a published NON-MUSICAL play. Screenplays and television scripts are not
permitted. It may be a complete short play or a cutting from a longer play.
4. Three (3) or more actors must be involved in the performance.
5. Props (including hand props), costumes, make up, and background music may be used.
6. Each troupe may enter only one presentation.
7. A MAXIMUM of 17 Main Stages will be adjudicated, on a first come, first served basis.
8. Note: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies will be awarded for each of the following categories: Best Play, Best Actor, Best Actress,
Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress.
Musical Theatre—Solo or Duet:
1. Entrant(s) must present one selection.
2. Material must be drawn from songs from published scripts written for theatre only. Works from other forms such as film,
television, poetry, fiction, or popular song lyrics not interpreted as musical performance are not permitted. Remember,
this is a musical theatre selection. The judges will consider how well the piece is acted and not just how it is sung.
3. The selection may contain limited dialogue; however, remember this is primarily a “sung and not spoken selection.”
4. The performer(s) must use pre-recorded, non-vocal musical accompaniment. No accompanist will be provided. No a
Capella is permitted. A CD/MP3 Player will be provided. Performers are STRONGLY encouraged to bring their own
electronic medium performing device.
5. The performance cannot exceed five (5) minutes. Time will start once the music begins after conclusion of the
introduction.
6. Duet: Each participant must be actively involved in the scene.
7. Props, theatrical makeup and costumes are NOT permitted. NEW THIS YEAR: Students must wear all black clothing.
One (solo) or two (duet) chairs may be used.
Group Musical Theatre:
1. “Group” means three (3) to sixteen (16) performers.
2. Entrants must present one selection.
3. The performance cannot exceed five minutes. Time
4. Material must be drawn from songs from published scripts written for theatre only. Works from other forms such as film,
television, poetry, fiction, or popular song lyrics not interpreted as musical performance are not permitted. Remember, this is
a musical theatre selection. The judges will consider how well the piece is acted and not just how it is sung. The selection
may contain limited dialogue; however, remember this is primarily a “sung and not spoken selection.”
5. For all music events, performers MUST use pre-recorded, non-vocal musical accompaniment. No live music is permitted.
Accompanists are not permitted, and a capella performances are not permitted. A CD player/MP3 player will be provided.
However, performers are encouraged to bring their own CD player/MP3 player.
6. Each participant must be actively involved in the scene.
7. The introduction must include only the entrants’ names, troupe number, title of selection, and the name of the playwright.
Time will begin once a performer speaks after conclusion of the introduction.
8. Props, costumes, or theatrical makeup are not allowed. NEW THIS YEAR: Students must wear all black clothing.
9. Up to six chairs and one table may be used. Material must be drawn from songs from published scripts written for
theatre only. Works from other forms such as film, television, poetry, fiction, or popular song lyrics not interpreted as
musical performance are not permitted. Remember, this is a musical theatre selection. The judges will consider
how well the piece is acted and not just how it is sung.
Junior Audition NOTE: NO SPECTATORS WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE JUNIOR AUDITION.
1. All applicants MUST have been students of a New Jersey high school for at least one academic year prior to applying.
2. Each troupe may enter no more than two (2) juniors.
3. The combined audition MUST contain two components. The two components combined should not exceed four minutes.
4. The first component MUST be a monologue from a published play. Screenplays and television scripts are not acceptable.
5. The second selection must be a contrasting monologue from a published play, a dance routine, or a musical selection.
6. A 15 second grace period will be permitted at the end of each component.
7. Applicants who run overtime will be stopped when they exceed the time limit.
8. No costumes or props (including hand props), will be permitted. NEW THIS YEAR: Students must wear all black
clothing.
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Rules for the Technical Events—Page One of Five
General Rules
1. All designs must be original. Presentation must be a design for one published play written for the theatre. Designs
for performances of poetry, fiction, screenplays, or any other medium are not permitted.
2. Neatness counts—all drawings should be clean and carefully prepared.
3. All plots should have a legend indicating: Name of play, Author, Name of designer, scale and troupe number.
4. All plots should be hand drawn. No mechanically reproduced or computer originated designs.
5. Students should be prepared to discuss their design concept with the judge.
6. Designers MUST be present during judging to answer questions.
7. All students who receive a rating of “Superior” will place 1st, 2nd, or 3rd, or receive a medal. (“Superior” rating is
determined by a minimum of three “superior”s and one “excellent” in four basic categories of judging.
8. Spectators are encouraged to view all events except the following closed event: Makeup Design
Costume Design:
Only one entrant may be involved in the design. No collaborations are permitted.
The entrant must prepare and present:
1. A design for one published play written for the theatre. The published script must be used for the design as
working from a film version only is grounds for disqualification. Designs for performances of poetry, fiction,
screenplays, or any other medium are not permitted.
2. Five character renderings. These may represent five different characters or follow a single character though
several changes. No more than five renderings are permitted. No finished costumes are permitted.
3. Full color designs on paper of the designer’s choice and mounted on a 10″ x 15″ or 11″ x 17″ board such as
illustration board, heavy poster board, or foam core. Board color is at the discretion of the designer. Figures
should be 8″ to 10″ tall. Template or trace characters may be used. Entrants are encouraged to include fabric
swatches that may be attached to the lower left corner renderings. The board should be labeled in the following
manner: (a) upper left‐hand corner: play title and playwright; (b) upper right‐hand corner: character’s name, act,
and scene; (c) lower right‐hand corner: entrant’s name and troupe number. No other information may be written
on the board.
4. A 1/2″ binder containing the following materials: (a) a brief statement of the design choices inspired by the script,
(b) research materials, (c) preliminary sketches, (d) a costume plot of who wears what when, and (e) other sources
of inspiration for design and color palette, if any were used.
5. An oral presentation justifying the designs. Notecards may be used, in addition to the binder. An entrant’s IE
presentation should guide adjudicators through their design process. Entrants should use their research and
materials to explain their choices. The introduction to the presentation must include only the entrant’s name,
troupe number, title of play, and playwright. The entrant will have up to ten minutes to present. A play synopsis
should be prepared and offered to the adjudicators. In most cases, adjudicators will be familiar with the work
being presented and will not require a synopsis, but if a synopsis is required, it is part of the ten minute
presentation. After the presentation, adjudicators will have five minutes to ask questions. The overall session,
including the introduction and follow-up questions, cannot exceed fifteen minutes.
As though they are presenting to a director, the entrant should address each of the six items below.
• The World of the Play: An entrant should provide a brief statement of the time, place, and culture of the play as
written.
• Design statement (directorial approach/concept statement/central image): An entrant should include a statement
detailing their unique approach to a play, what they want their designs to convey to an audience, and the response they
hope to receive. Entrants should relate their design statement to The World of the Play.
• Given circumstances (requirements of the play): An entrant should include a statement of what is needed to
accommodate the action of the play. Entrants may also include any special constraints imposed on the production such as
space, budget, other resources, need to tour, etc. and how those things affect the design.
• Research: An entrant should provide a descriptive context, illustrating how their research is incorporated in their design.
This research should be a blend of practical and conceptual information and be based on an entrant’s understanding of The
World of the Play as framed by their specific approach to their production.
• The Design (choices and communication): An entrant should include rough sketches, swatched final renderings, a
costume plot as needed to clearly convey the choices they made in their design, and their rationale. Entrants should
consider how they would present ideas and solutions to a director
• Reflection: An entrant should provide a self-assessment including reflections on what worked, what didn’t, what was
learned, and what would they do differently in the future.
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Rules for the Technical Events—Page Two of Five
Theatre Marketing (Previously called Publicity Design):
The entrant must prepare and present:
1. A case study that methodically works through the marketing process. Entrants will have a total of ten minutes to
set up and make their presentation. Adjudicators will have a total of five minutes for questions following the
entrant’s presentation.
2. The marketing campaign they developed and executed for a published play written for the theatre and presented
by the school. Designs for performances of poetry, fiction, screenplays, or any other medium are prohibited. It is
strongly recommended that the entrant was responsible for actual publicity.
3. Entrants should bring three portfolio binders for adjudicators that contain the components of their marketing
campaign, including:
a. a finished poster
b. a finished program
c. two press releases consisting of an informational article and a feature article
d. a copy of the marketing budget for the publicity campaign and justification of expenses
e. any work that shows the progression of the creative process, including a brief statement of the design choices
inspired by the script, research materials, and other sources of inspiration, if any
4. Work will be judged on creativity and results, not necessarily how much the entrant had in the budget and how
well the entrant spent the money.
Presentation Format
1. Background
a. Entrant should introduce his/herself and their Thespian troupe number.
b. Quick description of the play they are marketing.
c. Dates of performance/number of shows.
d. Were they the only person responsible for executing the marketing campaign or did they have a team assisting?
2. Creative development
a. Entrant should describe their target market outside of school. Who, specifically, are they trying to get to attend?
Are there groups of people who would naturally enjoy the production they are trying to reach through
marketing?
b. Entrant should describe any research they did to develop the design concept. Did they consult the scene
designer or research past productions of this play? Where did they draw inspiration?
c. How does their marketing design concept match with the production design? Will the audience have an idea of
what they are going to be seeing before they see it?
d. Was the entrant the only person responsible for developing the marketing campaign’s design concept? Did they
develop the design concept and have someone else polish the final design? Or were they responsible for the
development and creation?
3. Execution
a. The entrant should describe and demonstrate the components of their marketing campaign. Examples of
marketing components are posters, tickets, promotional handouts, social media, etc.
b. The entrant should explain how and where this marketing was distributed.
c. Is there consistency in their marketing making it clear all of their marketing pieces are from the same
campaign? What elements (images, colors, fonts, etc.) did they have to change to fit the media of their
marketing components?
4. Outcomes
a. Budget versus money spent. Note: if the entrant’s school offers some services for free (i.e. making copies,
printing) or a vendor donates a product or service, please determine what the actual or comparable service
would cost—there is a value in this!
b. Number of tickets sold per performance versus house capacity. Entrant should try to compare their outcome to
a similar show previously produced.
c. As part of their presentation, an entrant should include reflections on what they might have done differently
had they had more time, money, etc.
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Rules for the Technical Events—Page Three of Five
Scenic Design:
Only one entrant may be involved in the design. No collaborations are permitted.
The entrant must prepare and present:
1. A design for one published play written for the theatre. The published script must be used for the design as
working from a film version only is grounds for disqualification. Designs for performances of poetry, fiction,
screenplays, or any other medium are not permitted.
2. An original, three-dimensional scale model OR a perspective rendering, not to exceed 11″ x 17″, showing the set
and its relationship to the theatrical space. All forms of staging are permitted. Either model or rendering will be
permitted, but not both. Recommended scales for theatre are 1/4″ or 1/2″ to 1′0″. At least one figure must be
included in the rendering or model to show proportion and scale.
3. A floor plan drawn to the same scale. The floor plan should clearly indicate the performance space, backstage
space, audience areas, and sightlines. The floor plan should contain a title block including show name, producer,
facility, date of production, drawn by, and scale.
4. A 1/2″ binder containing three complete sets of the following materials for the adjudicators.
a. A one page design statement summarizing:
1. the director’s vision of the play and his/her wishes,
2. the entrant’s goals and visions for the design,
3. major messages or themes in the play to be emphasized, if any,
4. and how the entrant achieved these technically.
b. Copies of the entrant’s research.
c. Additional sources of inspiration, if any.
d. Photos or reproductions of other materials such as models, renderings, and floorplans.
5. A justification of the design. Notecards may be used. The entrant must also be prepared to answer questions about
the design. Entrants will have a maximum of ten minutes to set-up and make their presentation. Adjudicators will
have a maximum of five minutes for questions following the presentation. The introduction must include only the
entrant’s name, troupe number, title of play, and playwright.
As though they are presenting to a director, the entrant should address each of the six items below.
• The World of the Play: An entrant should provide a brief statement of the time, place, and culture of the play as
written.
• Design statement (directorial approach/concept statement/central image): An entrant should include a statement
detailing their unique approach to a play, what they want their designs to convey to an audience, and the response they
hope to receive. Entrants should relate their design statement to The World of the Play.
• Given circumstances (requirements of the play): An entrant should include a statement of what is needed to
accommodate the action of the play. Entrants may also include any special constraints imposed on the production such as
space, budget, other resources, need to tour, etc. and how those things affect the design.
• Research: An entrant should provide a descriptive context, illustrating how their research is incorporated in their design.
This research should be a blend of practical and conceptual information and be based on an entrant’s understanding of The
World of the Play as framed by their specific approach to their production.
• The Design (choices and communication): An entrant should include rough sketches, swatched final renderings, a
costume plot as needed to clearly convey the choices they made in their design, and their rationale. Entrants should
consider how they would present ideas and solutions to a director
• Reflection: An entrant should provide a self-assessment including reflections on what worked, what didn’t, what was
learned, and what would they do differently in the future.
Make Up Design (NOT a National Event)
NOTE: NO SPECTATORS WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE MAKEUP COMPETITION.
1. Each pair must include a makeup artist and a model.
2. The design must be of one of the following from the required character list: Frances or Rebecca Nurse from The
Crucible OR any fairy from A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
3. It must be an original design. The model may be male or female. No other characters will be accepted.
4. Each artist must supply all supplies necessary to create the character.
5. NOTE: Judges will only judge the face, not hair. Beards & prosthetics must be created on site within time
limit.
6. Each artist must have an original, colored, hand-drawn design.
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Rules for the Technical Events—Page Four of Five
Lighting Design:
Only one entrant may be involved in the design. No collaborations are permitted.
The entrant must prepare and present:
1. A design for one published play written for the theatre. The published script must be used for the design as working
from a film version only is grounds for disqualification. Designs for performances of poetry, fiction, screenplays, or
any other medium are not permitted.
2. A light plot, 1/4″ or 1/2″ =1′0″ and no larger than 24″ x 36″, indicating focus, channel (dimmer) color, type of
instrument, any special equipment and an indication of the set and masking. This single page (plate) should include a
unit key for clarification of all stage fixtures and a title block including the show name, producer, facility, date of
production, drawn by, and scale data.
3. A 1/2″ binder containing three complete sets of the following materials for the adjudicators.
a. A one page design statement summarizing:
1. the director’s vision of the play and his/her wishes,
2. the entrant’s goals and visions for the design,
3. major messages or themes in the play to be emphasized, if any,
4. and how the entrant achieved these technically.
b. Copies of the entrant’s research.
c. Additional sources of inspiration, if any.
d. A description of light cues organized by scene, including the purpose (outcome) of the cue and the timing of the cue.
e. A one page document, 8.5″ x 11″, also called a ‘magic sheet’, depicting the acting space (set) and indicating the
colors used in the design and the angles (down light, front light, side light, etc.) Entrants are not required to include
specials.
f. A dimmer or channel hookup—not an instrument schedule.
4. A justification of the design. Notecards may be used. The entrant must also be prepared to answer questions about the
design. Entrants will have a maximum of ten minutes to set-up and make their presentation. Adjudicators will have a
maximum of five minutes for questions following the presentation. The introduction must include only the entrant’s
name, troupe number, title of play, and playwright.
As though they are presenting to a director, the entrant should address each of the six items below.
• The World of the Play: An entrant should provide a brief statement of the time, place, and culture of the play as written.
• Design statement (directorial approach/concept statement/central image): An entrant should include a statement detailing
their unique approach to a play, what they want their designs to convey to an audience, and the response they hope to receive.
Entrants should relate their design statement to The World of the Play.
• Given circumstances (requirements of the play): An entrant should include a statement of what is needed to accommodate
the action of the play. Entrants may also include any special constraints imposed on the production such as space, budget, other
resources, need to tour, etc. and how those things affect the design.
• Research: An entrant should provide a descriptive context, illustrating how their research is incorporated in their design. This
research should be a blend of practical and conceptual information and be based on an entrant’s understanding of The World of
the Play as framed by their specific approach to their production.
• The Design (choices and communication): An entrant should include rough sketches, swatched final renderings, a costume
plot as needed to clearly convey the choices they made in their design, and their rationale. Entrants should consider how they
would present ideas and solutions to a director
• Reflection: An entrant should provide a self-assessment including reflections on what worked, what didn’t, what was
learned, and what would they do differently in the future.
Trashy Costume Competition (A fun event for the end of Sunday—NOT a National Event)
NOTE: NO SPECTATORS WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE TRASHY COSTUME CONSTRUCTION ROOM.
1. A team of two students will construct a costume based on a given theme from a set of materials provided. NO
ADDITIONAL HELP FROM OTHERS.
2. Only one of the two students will design, the other only serves as a model.
3. Each team will receive the same set of materials.
4. All teams must pick up the materials at a given time and place. You must stay in that location to construct the costume.
5. All teams will be given one hour to construct the costume on one of the team members.
6. NO technology (I-phones, laptops, etc.) may be used to look up ideas for the costume.
7. Each team will then model the costume on the theatre stage. The person not wearing the costume must give a brief speech
explaining the character and the costume design.
8. Each school may send a maximum of two team pairs.
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Rules for the Technical Events—Page Five of Five
Short Film
1. Entrant must submit a DVD in advance with an original short film that is no longer than five (5) minutes in
length from opening title screen to final credits. The DVD must be sent with the registration check and
postmarked by Friday, January 25, 2013 in order to qualify.
2. Films must be of original content and may be a collaboration among entrants.
3. Music must be original or documented public domain material.
4. Material created by students in this event that is deemed by the judge(s) to be obscene or disruptive may receive
lower ratings or in some extreme cases may result in disqualification.
5. All films receiving a Superior rating (including the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place films) will be shown at the Saturday
Evening Showcase.
Short films will be judged on the filmmakers’ ability to effectively captivate their audience through the craft and art of
cinematic expression. All types and genres of film are welcome (narrative, documentary, experimental, animation, etc.).
Each short film will be judged on criteria from within from four categories: performance elements, screenplay, technical
elements, and overall presentation. Some guidance for each of the four categories is listed below.
Performance elements
While performance is critical to a short film it is also recognized that the filmmaker may exercise more complete control over
other aspects of the film – like the screenplay and technical elements – than each actor’s individual performance. It is the
filmmaker’s job to cast and direct the available talent to the best of their combined abilities.
In regard to actors, casts need not be composed entirely of Thespians. Non-thespians, students from other schools, and adults
are welcome. Casting, as with all other elements of performance, should be age appropriate.
Technical elements
Technical choices should be appropriate to the scene, mood, or genre of the film. For example, a silent film tinted in sepia or
brown hues would be totally appropriate. Harsh, dramatic lighting, with the lights set low and pointing upward, is appropriate
for a horror film but may be inappropriate for a romance or comedy.
Rendering(s) refers to the visual quality of the film’s scenes during playback. High-quality renderings will play smoothly with
no obvious degradation from image compression.
Overall presentation
Consistent use of eye contact refers to the eye line of the characters. For example, if four characters are sitting at a table, their
eye lines should be consistent with the location of the other characters, they should not break the fourth wall within the film,
looking at the camera operator.
Technical Olympics (NOT a National Event)
Five competitors per school, including 1 stage manager. You will be judged on speed and accuracy.
1. Hanging a light: each student will start with the instrument in one hand, and a foot and hand on the ladder. The student will
go up the ladder, attach the light with the C-clamp, put on the safety cable, tighten the C-clamp, and plug in the fixture
(Depending on site either use twistlock or 3 pin connection). The student will then make sure the light is hanging correctly by
seeing if the gel holder is on the right way. The student will then focus the beam of light onto an area marked with tape and
shudder cut it to the specific area.
2. Sewing a button: The students will get a needle, thread, button, and swatch of cloth, and scissors. The student must thread
the needle using the thread provided. The student must make an X pattern twice to attach the button. The student must make
sure the string has been knotted and then cut the access string to be fully done.
3. Quick change: Students will get 2 sets of costumes compiled of 4 or 5 pieces. One student will put on one of the costumes.
When started by timer, both students must help take off the first costume and place it neatly in the designated area and then
put on the new costume. Time is stopped when all pieces of the new costume is put on and the old costume is put in its
designated area.
4. Prop table: A prop table will be made of paper with outlines of 15 – 20 props. The student must take the props out of a box
and put the props in their drawn outlines. If a student fails to get a prop right, the timer will tell the student how many props
are wrong.
5. Spiking a set: The students will be provided with a floor plan (1/2 inch equals 1 foot), spike tape, measuring tape, and ruler.
The students must place the 4 items (usually a table, 2 blocks, and chair) on the plot in the correct location. When spiking the
furniture teams must make sure they have 2 opposite corners spiked with an L mark. A round object is spiked with an X
directly under the object. One team member will act as the “stage manager” and direct the other 4 members of the team on
where the items go. Under no circumstance is the stage manager allowed to help in spiking the set or cross a designated line
to help in moving furniture.
6. No person on a team may perform more than one from events #1-4 above.
7. Up to 5 schools may compete simultaneously in all of the different categories.
8. The Board will appoint a person to time each of the 5 categories (5 people).
9. Outside audience members are permitted to view, but not advise or call out instructions.
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NJ State Thespian Senior Scholarship
Two $600.00 scholarships will be awarded in the Performance and/or Technical
categories as per the adjudicators’ final decision.
One $200.00 scholarship will go to the second-place performance category winner.
(Explanatory note: If there is not a technical design category entry that has been given a “Superior”
rating, the second scholarship will go to the second-place Performance category winner. In such a
case, the third-place performance winner will receive the $200.00 scholarship.)
Performance
B. Scholarship Description
1. A non-renewable scholarship will be awarded to a New Jersey Thespian as directed by
the State Board of Directors.
2. The scholarship shall be sent by the Educational Theatre Association to the recipient’s
designated school upon documented proof of enrollment in the recognized school.
3. Failure to complete enrollment (or withdrawal from school) negates this scholarship.
B. Eligibility
1. All applicants MUST be current members of the International Thespian Society.
2. All applicants MUST have been students of a New Jersey high school for at least one
academic year prior to applying.
3. All winners MUST use the scholarship for furthering their education with a major or
minor in the performing or communication arts (theatre, film, communications, radio or
television broadcasting, vocal or instrumental music, dance) while studying at a
recognized school of their choice.
4. Each troupe may enter no more than two (2) seniors.
C. Application Procedure
1. Complete the application form. Incomplete or incorrect materials will be disqualified.
2. Attach a theatrical resume with a head shot photo. This resume should include
Performance and Technical work.
3. Submit a listing/description of your Thespian activities on the local, state, and/or
international level.
4. Pay the application fee of $15.00. (This MUST accompany the registration forms.)
5. Submit all materials postmarked by the festival due date.
D. Adjudication Procedure
1. The selection committee will consist of professionals in the field, not affiliated with any
troupe.
2. Each applicant will participate in a personal interview with the selection committee.
3. Each applicant shall be evaluated by the following scale:
(a) Audition: 60%, (b) Interview: 20%, (c) Resume/Thespian Activities: 20%
E. Audition Requirements NOTE: NO SPECTATORS WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE PERFORMANCE.
1. The combined audition MUST contain two components. The two components
combined should not exceed four minutes.
2. The first component MUST be a monologue from a published play. Screenplays and
television scripts are not acceptable.
3. The second selection must be a contrasting monologue from a published play, a dance
routine, or a musical selection.
4. A 15-second grace period will be permitted at the end of each component.
5. Applicants who run overtime will be stopped when they exceed the time limit.
6. No costumes or props will be permitted.
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NJ State Thespian Senior Technical Scholarship
NJ State Thespian Senior Scholarship
Two $600.00 scholarships will be awarded in the Performance and/or Technical
categories as per the adjudicators’ final decision.
(Explanatory note: If there is not a technical design category entry that has been given a “Superior”
rating, the second scholarship will go to the second-place Performance category winner.)
A. Scholarship Description
1. A non-renewable scholarship will be awarded to a New Jersey Thespian as
directed by the State Board of Directors.
2. The scholarship shall be sent by the Educational Theatre Association to the recipient’s
designated school upon documented proof of enrollment in the recognized school.
3. Failure to complete enrollment (or withdrawal from school) negates this
scholarship.
B. Eligibility
1. All applicants MUST be current members of the International Thespian Society.
2. All applicants MUST have been students of a New Jersey high school for at least
one academic year prior to applying.
3. All winners MUST use the scholarship for furthering their education with a major
or minor in theatre, communication, or visual arts (theatre, film, communications,
radio or television broadcasting, art, graphic design) while studying at a
recognized school of their choice.
4. Each troupe may enter no more than two (2) seniors.
C. Application Procedure
1. Complete the application form. Incomplete or incorrect materials will be
disqualified.
2. Attach a theatrical resume. This should include Performance and Technical work.
3. Submit a listing/description of your Thespian activities on the local, state, and/or
international level.
4. Pay the application fee of $15.00. (This MUST accompany the registration
forms.)
5. Submit all materials postmarked by the festival due date.
D. Adjudication Procedure
1. The selection committee will consist of professionals in the field, not affiliated
with any troupe.
2. Each applicant will participate in a personal interview with the selection
committee. (NOTE: NO SPECTATORS WILL BE ALLOWED AT THE INTERVIEW.)
3. Each applicant shall be evaluated by the following scale:
(a) Designs: 60%, (b) Interview: 20%, (c) Resume/Thespian Activities: 20%
E. Design Requirements
1. The applicant must submit two technical designs, one from each of the following
categories: Lighting, Scenic, and/or Costume. (Please note that Poster and Makeup
are NOT allowed for the scholarship entry.)
2. Please follow the same rules for each category as listed under the “Technical
Events—General Rules” sheet.
3. The designs entered in the regular technical events may also be judged for the
scholarship. A different judge will be used for the scholarship. (At a given time
the student applicant must move his/her two designs to a designated area to be
judged for the scholarship.)
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NJ State Thespian Senior Theatre Educator Scholarship
NJ State Thespian Senior Scholarship
$200.00
A. Scholarship Description
1. A non-renewable scholarship will be awarded to a New Jersey Thespian as directed by the State
Board of Directors.
2. The scholarship shall be sent by the Educational Theatre Association to the recipient’s
designated school upon documented proof of enrollment in the recognized school.
3. Failure to complete enrollment (or withdrawal from school) negates this scholarship.
B. Eligibility
1. All applicants MUST be current members of the International Thespian Society.
2. All applicants MUST have been students of a New Jersey high school for at least one academic
year prior to applying.
3. All winners MUST use the scholarship for furthering their education with a major or minor in
theatre, communication, or visual arts (theatre, film, communications, radio or television
broadcasting, art, graphic design) with a concentration in education, while studying at a
recognized school of their choice.
4. Each troupe may enter no more than two (2) seniors.
C. Application Procedure
1. Complete the application form. Incomplete or incorrect materials will be disqualified.
2. Attach a resume. This should include Performance and Technical work, any teaching,
leadership, mentoring, or community service.
3. Submit a listing/description of your Thespian activities on the local, state, and/or international
level.
4. Submit an essay (one page/150 word maximum) on the following topic: “Why do you want a
career in theatre education?”
5. Submit a portfolio with sample lesson plans, covering a variety of theatre subjects such as acting,
technical theatre, storytelling, voice, movement, etc.
6. Pay the application fee of $15.00. (This MUST accompany the registration forms.)
7. Submit all materials postmarked by the festival due date.
D. Adjudication Procedure
1. The selection committee will consist of professionals in the field, not affiliated with any troupe.
2. Each applicant will participate in a personal interview with the selection committee. (NOTE: NO
SPECTATORS WILL BE ALLOWED AT THE INTERVIEW.)
3. Each applicant shall be evaluated by the following scale:
(a) Lesson Plan Portfolio 25%
(b) Interview: 25%
(c) Resume/Thespian & Service Activities: 30%
(d) Essay: 20%
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SECURITY RULES AND REGULATIONS
Note to Director: Please make copies, distribute and review these rules with
each delegate. They will be enforced!
1. Alcohol/Tobacco/Drugs: Students consuming drugs, tobacco or alcohol,
or found to be under the influence of these substances at any time during
the festival will be sent home and disqualified, on the FIRST violation.
2. Dress Code: Proper attire, including shoes, must be worn at all times
during the festival. Delegates are encouraged to wear comfortable
clothes for workshop activities and to dress appropriately for theatre
attendance. No gang apparel is allowed.
3. Host Regulations: Food/drinks are prohibited in the theatre at all times!
Beverage/food containers must be placed in proper trash receptacles. If
anything is damaged, please notify a festival official immediately.
4. Behavior: Students are expected to behave properly at all times.
Rudeness in gesture and/or language will not be tolerated. Be a Great
Audience at all times. Do not walk in or out of a performance or
workshop. No whispering or catcalls during performances. Treat those
onstage with the same respect you would want if you were in their place.
Acknowledge his or her efforts after every show and workshop.
5. Do not leave the Kean University campus. Do not go to campus
buildings that are not being used for the convention. Do not enter
empty, unsupervised rooms that are not being used for the festival!
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HEALTH CARE CONSENT FORM
Note to Directors: Do not return this form with your registration. It is for your use only. Your
school may have its own form that you should use instead of this form.
Each director must have written permission from parent/guardian of each attendee allowing the
director to authorize medical care. New Jersey Thespians will not assume this role.
I, as the parent/guardian of ______________________________________, my child,
voluntarily delegate my authority to health care on behalf of my child to
_____________________________________________.
This delegation is to be exercised in good faith and in my child’s best interest, subject to the
following terms and conditions (if any):
This delegation is to be effective from ___________ thru ______________,
or otherwise for the period of time which I will not be reasonably available to make such
decisions for my child.
Dated this _____ day of ____________, 201_____
__________________________________________
(Signature of parent/guardian)
_____________________________________________________________
(Address)
Home phone: _____________________________
Work phone: _____________________________
Cell phone: ______________________________
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Securing performance rights for Individual Events materials
(NOTE: You must secure rights and pay the royalty fee for the Chapter Select short play.)
EdTA has negotiated agreements regarding performance rights for chapter conferences and the Thespian Festival
Individual Events program with several play publishers. The details of those agreements, which vary among
publishers, are summarized below.
The first step in determining the performance rights status of a scene or monologue is to identify the publisher of
the acting edition. To find the publisher of a particular play, go to the Findaplay website (www.findaplay.com). A
title search on the play will return the name of the publisher. Then check the summaries below for information on
that publisher’s posture on performance rights for IE pieces.
PLAY PUBLISHERS
Broadway Play Publishing, Inc.
http://www.broadwayplaypubl.com/
All properties are available with no royalty charge.
Dramatic Publishing Co.
http://www.dramaticpublishing.com/
There is no charge for use in the International Thespian Festival NIES.
Dramatists Play Service
http://www.dramatists.com/
All Dramatists Play Service properties are pre-approved for the International Thespian Festival, with no written
permission required, for no royalty unless the student is selected for the NIES Showcase. The only exception is
plays by Samuel Beckett, which are not available.
Playscripts, Inc.
http://www.playscripts.com/rights
Royalties are waived for the performance of excerpts lasting less than ten minutes at adjudicated school theatrical
festivals or auditions, unless otherwise noted in the script. These particular performances, and only these, are
automatically authorized by the playwright when you purchase books from Playscripts. (Note: Any other cuttings
must receive prior approval from Playscripts.)
Samuel French, Inc.
www.samuelfrench.com/
Samuel French’s Red Light and Green Light lists of titles, prepared for the Kennedy Center’s American College
Theatre Festival Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship Auditions, provide guidance on the availability of scripts for NIES.
Those lists may be accessed with the following links:
Samuel French Green Light List http://kcactf.org/KCACTF.ORG_NATIONAL/French_Green_Light_List.html
Samuel French Red Light List http://kcactf.org/KCACTF.ORG_NATIONAL/French_Red_Light_List.html
If your monologue or scene is from a play that’s on the Green Light list, it is preapproved for use in Individual
Events performances. You have permission to use it with no licensing fee. There is no need to contact Samuel
French, and no written permission is required. If you are selected for the NIES Showcase at the International
Thespian Festival, a licensing fee of $15.00 (in the case of Neil Simon properties, $75.00) will be charged for that
performance. This payment must be made to Samuel French at the Thespian Festival prior to appearing on the
stage.
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(Samuel French, Inc. cont.)
If your monologue or scene is from a play that’s on the Red Light list, it may not be performed in the IE
program. Do not contact Samuel French to request permission to use material that’s on the Red Light list. That
particular piece is unavailable for monologue or scene cuttings. You will need to choose another piece.
If you've checked both the Red Light and Green Light lists carefully and your Samuel French title isn’t on either
list, the title you are looking to use must be cleared for cutting use. E-mail Samuel French at
[email protected] requesting permission to use the material for your chapter conference or
International Thespian Festival IE performance. Samuel French will respond to you as swiftly as possible and let
you know if this piece is approved for your use. Please note that Samuel French cannot guarantee approval.
Smith and Kraus
http://www.smithkraus.com
Most Smith and Kraus collections and monologue books include a blanket permission statement for audition use.
These collections in some cases provide a loophole if you’re desperate to perform a piece listed on Sam French’s
“Red Light List” of plays. Remember, however, the particular piece you’re interested in performing must be found
in one of these collections that include blanket permission.
Theatrefolk
www.theatrefolk.com
Monologues and scenes/excerpts lasting ten minutes or less taken from plays published by Theatrefolk may be
performed in any Thespian Society Individual Event program without royalty.
YOUTHPLAYS www.youthplays.com
Royalties are waived for monologues and scenes/excerpts lasting less than 10 minutes for Thespian IEs.
Participants need only purchase through our website a single printable perusal copy of the play from which the
monologue or scene comes and then email [email protected] with their name(s), school and event information
to receive a statement of permission. Please email us with any questions about the usage of materials.
http://www.jonathandorf.com
Playwright, Screenwriter and Script Consultant
Co-Chair, Alliance of Los Angeles Playwrights
Resident Playwriting Expert, Final Draft and The Writers Store
http://www.youngplaywrights101.com, the resource for young playwrights and teachers
http://YouthPLAYS.com, plays for young actors and audiences
Securing performance rights for songs
Performances of songs from shows in IE programs are considered a fair use under the educational purpose rule. The
student performer is not required to secure the rights to the work as long as the performance environment is one in
which the student is being evaluated/judged. The same rule applies to the NIES showcase. All NIES performances are
adjudicated and critiqued, and thus qualify for this licensing exemption.
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New Jersey State Thespian Festival—Non-Musical Acting Critique Sheet
Check Category:
___Contrasting Mon. ___Monologue—Comedy ___ Monologue—Dramatic
___Duet Scene—Comedy
___Duet Scene—Dramatic ___Improvisational Pair
___Jr. Audition ___Sr. Scholarship
___Mime Solo
___Mime Duet
Contrasting Monologue: 3 min., Monologues—Comedy & Dramatic: 5min., Duet Scenes: 10 min., Mime Solo/Duet: 5 min.,
Improvisation Pair: 5 min., Jr Aud.: 4 min., Sr. Scholarship: 4 min.
NAME
_______
_______________ _________ _____
TROUPE #
TITLE____________________________________________________ _______________________________
CHARACTERIZATION
Emotional Believability
Active Objectives
Listening / Response
Connection to Real or
Implied others
Superior
Superior
Superior
Superior
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
COMMENTS:
Good
Fair
Good
Fair
Good
Fair
Good
Fair
Circle one for overall CHARACTERIZATION
Superior Excellent Good Fair
VOICE (N/A for Mime)
Projection
Articulation
Authenticity
Variety (Tone/Pace)
Superior
Superior
Superior
Superior
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
COMMENTS:
Good
Fair
Good
Fair
Good
Fair
Good
Fair
Circle one for overall VOICE
Superior Excellent Good Fair
MOVEMENT / STAGING
Gestures
Facial Expressions
Staging / Choreography
Movement with Purpose
Superior
Superior
Superior
Superior
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
COMMENTS:
Good
Fair
Good
Fair
Good
Fair
Good
Fair
Circle one for overall MOVEMENT/STAGING
Superior Excellent Good Fair
EFFECTIVENESS
Point of Focus
Concentration
Commitment / Choices
Beats / Moment to Moment
Connection to
Voice/Body/Emotions
Believable, Dimensional
Characters
Superior
Superior
Superior
Superior
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
COMMENTS:
Good
Fair
Good
Fair
Good
Fair
Good
Fair
Superior
Excellent
Good
Fair
Superior
Excellent
Good
Fair
Circle one for overall EFFECTIVENESS
Superior Excellent Good Fair
Overall rating (please circle):
Superior
Excellent
Good
Fair
(At least 3 superiors and 1 excellent = an overall rating of “Superior”.)
Judge’s name (print)
Judge’s signature
*****IMPORTANT: Please determine the first, second, and third-place performances for trophies. All others who
earn a “Superior” rating will receive a medal. There is no maximum number of medal winners.
Please make additional comments on the back.
Besides 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, it is suggested that you provide a minimum of 3 more Superior ratings and a maximum
number of Superior ratings of 10% of the total number of entries.
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New Jersey State Thespian Festival: Musical Performance
___ Solo
NAME
_______
___ Duet
_______________ _________
___ Group (check category)
_____
TROUPE #
TITLE____________________________________________________ _______________________________
PROFESSIONALISM
COMMENTS:
Slating /Opening
Superior
Excellent
Good
Fair
Transitions
Superior
Excellent
Good
Fair
Final Moments / Exiting
Superior
Excellent
Good
Fair
CHARACTERIZATION
Emotional Believability
Active Objectives
Listening / Response
Connection to Real or
Implied others
Musical Expression
Superior
Superior
Superior
Superior
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
COMMENTS:
Good
Fair
Good
Fair
Good
Fair
Good
Fair
Superior
Excellent
Good
VOICE
Projection
Articulation
Authenticity
Variety (Tone/Pace)
Pitch
Breath Support
Rhythm
Superior
Superior
Superior
Superior
Superior
Superior
Superior
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
COMMENTS:
Good
Fair
Good
Fair
Good
Fair
Good
Fair
Good
Fair
Good
Fair
Good
Fair
MOVEMENT / STAGING
Gestures
Facial Expressions
Staging / Choreography
Movement with Purpose
Superior
Superior
Superior
Superior
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
COMMENTS:
Good
Fair
Good
Fair
Good
Fair
Good
Fair
Superior
Superior
Superior
Superior
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
COMMENTS:
Good
Fair
Good
Fair
Good
Fair
Good
Fair
Superior
Excellent
Good
Fair
Superior
Excellent
Good
Fair
Superior
Excellent
Good
Fair
EFFECTIVENESS
Point of Focus
Concentration
Commitment / Choices
Beats / Moment to Moment
Connection to
Voice/Body/Emotions
Believable, Dimensional
Characters
Musical Interpretation
Fair
Circle one for overall PROFESSIONALISM
Superior Excellent Good Fair
Circle one for overall CHARACTERIZATION
Superior Excellent Good Fair
Circle one for overall VOICE
Superior Excellent Good Fair
Circle one for overall MOVEMENT/STAGING
Superior Excellent Good Fair
Circle one for overall EFFECTIVENESS
Superior Excellent Good Fair
Overall rating (please circle):
Superior Excellent
Good
Fair
(At least 3 superiors and 1 excellent = an overall rating of “Superior”.)
Judge’s name (print)
Judge’s signature
*****IMPORTANT: Please determine the first, second, and third-place performances for trophies. All others who earn a
“Superior” rating will receive a medal. There is no maximum number of medal winners.
Please make additional comments on the back.
Besides 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, it is suggested that you provide a minimum of 3 more Superior ratings and a maximum number of
Superior ratings of 10% of the total number of entries.
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New Jersey State Thespian Festival
NAME
_______
COSTUME DESIGN
_______________ _________ _____
TROUPE #
TITLE____________________________________________________ _______________________________
Please provide feedback.
Score
Category & Criteria
(Circle)
NOTE: Specific comments on strengths and weaknesses
provide the educational component of this event
Analysis, Research & Interpretation
 Do the designs convey an understanding of
the time, place, style and action of the script
as well as the needs of the individual
characters as they live in the work of the
play and interact with each other?
 Is the research appropriate to the play and
production and the people of this world?
 Is the design effective in accommodating and
supporting the requirements, mood, style, and
theme of the play and the characters?
Execution (Materials)
 Are the renderings executed with precision,
clarity, and attention to detail?
 Is the research clearly presented?
 Is the analysis of the script clear and thorough?
Superior
Excellent
Good
Fair
Superior
Excellent
Good
Fair
Presentation
 Does the designer explain the design decisions
and justifies choices in terms of the script, the
approach and the research as well as any
physical demands of the performer?
Superior
Excellent
Good
Fair
Overall rating (please circle):
Superior
Excellent
Good
Fair
(At least 2 superiors and 1 excellent = an overall rating of “Superior”.)
Judge’s name (print)
Judge’s signature
*****IMPORTANT: Please determine the first, second, and third-place performances for trophies. All others who
earn a “Superior” rating will receive a medal. There is no maximum number of medal winners.
Please make additional comments on the back.
Besides 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, it is suggested that you provide a minimum of 3 more Superior ratings and a maximum
number of Superior ratings of 10% of the total number of entries.
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New Jersey State Thespian Festival
NAME
_______
SCENIC DESIGN
_______________ _________ _____
TROUPE #
TITLE____________________________________________________ _______________________________
Please provide feedback.
Category & Criteria
Analysis, Research & Interpretation
Consideration of:





The “world of the play”
Mood, Style, Period, Genre
Given circumstances (script & production)
Design Goals (concept, theme)
Requirements of the play and characters
(including shifts in time and location)
Score
(Circle)
NOTE: Specific comments on strengths and weaknesses
provide the educational component of this event
Superior
Excellent
Good
Fair
Execution
 Use of research in informing design choices
 Use/manipulation of media to convey design
ideas to the director and design team
(media choice, style, materials used)
 Renderings, Drafting and Other materials
 Precision and clarity
 Artistic quality
 Accuracy and inclusion of details
 Caveats: Are any special constraints imposed
on the production included in the execution
of the design?
Presentation
Effective communication and presentation of:
 Knowledge of play and given circumstances
 Understanding and through analysis of the
script
 Understanding of whole production concept
 Justification of design choices
 Goals, Concepts, Ideas
 Research materials and their application
 Clarity and overall organization of oral
presentation
Superior
Excellent
Good
Fair
Superior
Excellent
Good
Fair
Overall rating (please circle):
Superior
Excellent
Good
Fair
(At least 2 superiors and 1 excellent = an overall rating of “Superior”.)
Judge’s name (print)
Judge’s signature
*****IMPORTANT: Please determine the first, second, and third-place performances for trophies. All others who
earn a “Superior” rating will receive a medal. There is no maximum number of medal winners.
Please make additional comments on the back.
Besides 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, it is suggested that you provide a minimum of 3 more Superior ratings and a maximum
number of Superior ratings of 10% of the total number of entries.
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New Jersey State Thespian Festival
NAME
_______
THEATRE MARKETING
_______________ _________ _____
TROUPE #
TITLE____________________________________________________ _______________________________
Scoring: Superior, Excellent, Good, Fair
Background
 Knowledge of play
 Dates of performances/number of shows
 Marketing budget
 Were you the only person responsible for
marketing execution or did you have a
team?
Creative development
 Target market identified
 Research conducted & inspiration drawn to
develop concept
 Does the marketing clearly convey what the
audience can expect to see?
 Were you the only person responsible for
concept design? Did you use other
resources to polish the end result?
Execution
 Campaign matches the concept of the
production
 All pieces identifiable as coming from the
same campaign?
 Precision and clarity of designs
 Artistic quality of designs
 Accuracy of details
 Technology used in the building of elements
Outcomes/analysis/assessment
 Budget versus money spent
 Number of tickets sold versus house
capacity
 Marketing/press releases generated media
coverage
 In hindsight, is there anything that you
would do differently
Choice
(Circle)
Superior
NOTE: Specific comments on strengths and weaknesses
provide the educational component of this event
Excellent
Good
Fair
Superior
Excellent
Good
Fair
Superior
Excellent
Good
Fair
Superior
Excellent
Good
Fair
Overall rating (please circle):
Superior
Excellent
Good
Fair
(At least 3 superiors and 1 excellent = an overall rating of “Superior”.)
Judge’s name (print)
Judge’s signature
*****IMPORTANT: Please determine the first, second, and third-place performances for trophies. All others who
earn a “Superior” rating will receive a medal. There is no maximum number of medal winners.
Please make additional comments on the back.
Besides 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, it is suggested that you provide a minimum of 3 more Superior ratings and a maximum
number of Superior ratings of 10% of the total number of entries.
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New Jersey State Thespian Festival
NAME
_______
LIGHTING DESIGN
_______________ _________ _____
TROUPE #
TITLE____________________________________________________ _______________________________
Please provide feedback.
Category & Criteria
Analysis, Research & Interpretation
Consideration of:





The “world of the play”
Mood, Style, Period, Genre
Given circumstances (script & production)
Design Goals (concept, theme)
Requirements of the play and characters
(including shifts in time and location)
NOTE: Specific comments on strengths and weaknesses
provide the educational component of this event
Score
(Circle)
Superior
Excellent
Good
Fair
Execution
 Use of research in informing design choices
 Use/manipulation of media to convey design
ideas to the director and design team
(media choice, style, materials used)
 Renderings, Drafting and Other materials
 Precision and clarity
 Artistic quality
 Accuracy and inclusion of details
 Caveats: Are any special constraints imposed
on the production included in the execution
of the design?
Presentation
Effective Communication and Presentation of:
 Knowledge of play and given circumstances
 Understanding and through analysis of the
script
 Understanding of whole production concept
 Justification of design choices
 Goals, Concepts, Ideas
 Research materials and their application
 Clarity and overall organization of oral
presentation
Superior
Excellent
Good
Fair
Superior
Excellent
Good
Fair
Overall rating (please circle):
Superior
Excellent
Good
Fair
(At least 2 superiors and 1 excellent = an overall rating of “Superior”.)
Judge’s name (print)
Judge’s signature
*****IMPORTANT: Please determine the first, second, and third-place performances for trophies. All others who
earn a “Superior” rating will receive a medal. There is no maximum number of medal winners.
Please make additional comments on the back.
Besides 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, it is suggested that you provide a minimum of 3 more Superior ratings and a maximum
number of Superior ratings of 10% of the total number of entries.
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NAME
_______
SHORT FILM
_______________ _________ _____
TROUPE #
TITLE____________________________________________________ _______________________________
Please provide feedback.
Category & Criteria
Performance Elements




Casting
Gestures and nuances of characters
Characterization
Character connections and interactions
 Interpretation of dialogue
NOTE: Specific comments on strengths and weaknesses
provide the educational component of this event
Score
(Circle)
Superior
Excellent
Good
Fair
Screenplay



Clear development of story
Script highlights troupe’s talent
Script within the emotional capabilities of the cast
 Script has strong entertainment or education
value?
Superior
Excellent
Good
Fair
Technical Elements








Editing; cuts, transitions
Angles
Mise en Scene
Camera movement
Color
Use of shots
Renderings
Lighting
 Sound
Overall Presentation
 Appropriate material
 Focus and concentration
 Clearly identified objectives
 Clearly told story
 Lines and blocking memorized
 Talent showcased
 Consistent use of eye contact
 Clearly orchestrated performance
Superior
Excellent
Good
Fair
Superior
Excellent
Good
Fair
Overall rating (please circle):
Superior
Excellent
Good
Fair
(At least 3 superiors and 1 excellent = an overall rating of “Superior”.)
Judge’s name (print)
Judge’s signature
*****IMPORTANT: Please determine the first, second, and third-place performances for trophies. All others who
earn a “Superior” rating will receive a medal. There is no maximum number of medal winners.
Please make additional comments on the back.
Besides 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, it is suggested that you provide a minimum of 3 more Superior ratings and a maximum
number of Superior ratings of 10% of the total number of entries.
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Makeup Design
Show/Character: _____________________________________
Name: ____________________________ Troupe #: _________
SCORING: Superior,
Excellent, Good, Fair
CIRCLE
CHOICE
Interpretation
-Appropriate to
production concept
-Appropriate to time
and location of play
Superior
Execution
-Precision and clarity of
renderings
-Artistic quality of
renderings
-Accuracy of details
Presentation
-Knowledge of play
-Understanding of
whole production
concept
-Justification of design
elements
-Effective
communication of ideas
WRITTEN EVALUATION--- Your comments on
strengths and weaknesses provide the educational
component of this process!
Excellent
Good
Fair
Superior
Excellent
Good
Fair
Superior
Excellent
Good
Fair
Overall rating (please circle):
Superior
Excellent
Good
Fair
(At least 2 superiors and 1 excellent = an overall rating of “Superior”.)
Judge’s name (print)
Judge’s signature
*****IMPORTANT: Please determine the first, second, and third-place performances for trophies. All others who
earn a “Superior” rating will receive a medal. There is no maximum number of medal winners.
Please make additional comments on the back.
Besides 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, it is suggested that you provide a minimum of 3 more Superior ratings and a maximum
number of Superior ratings of 10% of the total number of entries.
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Chapter Select Performance Evaluation
Name: ____________________________ Troupe #: _________
Selection: ______________
PLEASE NOTE: Judges must determine 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners for each of the following: Best Play,
Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Supporting Actress
SCORING: Superior,
Excellent, Good, Fair
CIRCLE
CHOICE
Character
-Clear character
development
-Establishment of mood or
setting
-Strong, active objective
-Consistency and
believability
-Timing and pace create
dramatic tension
Voice
-Projection
-Diction, vocal honesty
-Use of text, vocal
interpretation
-Energy
-Connection to movement
Movement
-Use of body to convey
character
-Staging, use of space
-Stage presence
-Gestures and nuances
-Connection to voice
Ensemble
-Ensembles talent well
showcased
-Ensemble worked well
together
Please Note Nominations for:
-Best Actor
-Best Actress
-Best Supporting Actor
-Best Supporting Actress
Overall Presentation
-Appropriate material
(within actor’s capabilities)
-Lines/blocking memorized
-Commitment to the scene
-Focus and concentration
Superior
WRITTEN EVALUATION--- Your comments on strengths and
weaknesses provide the educational component of this process!
Excellent
Good
Fair
Superior
Excellent
Good
Fair
Superior
Excellent
Good
Fair
Superior
Excellent
Good
Fair
Superior
Excellent
Good
Fair
OVERALL RATING (PLEASE CIRCLE):
Please make additional comments on the back.
_____________________________
Score
SUPERIOR
EXCELLENT
GOOD
____________________________
Judge’s signature
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FAIR