Virginia Thespian Festival - Middle School Performance Interest Form

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MIDDLE SCHOOLS- We have a NEW competition for you! Like our high school one act competition, this will be a time for you all to bring a part of a show or short one act and shine! We will have fun awards to give out, play theatre games, and celebrate middle school theatre as part of our 2024 Virginia Thespian Festival Jan 4-6th. Our middle school day is Saturday January 6th. This competition will be in the morning along with Thespy competition opportunities, and a few workshops to choose from. Thank you for joining us this year!

Please complete this form by Nov 3rd to be considered for the 2024 NEW Middle School Competitions!

School Name: *

Troupe # (Put N/A if you don't have a jr. troupe yet) *

Director Name: *

Director Contact Email: *

Director Contact Phone Number: *

Are you interested in bringing a performance to the middle school portion of the Festival on Saturday morning (9 am - 12 pm time frame)? *

Yes

If you are interested, how long of a performance block are you looking to fill? (This can include load in/ load out or you have 5 minutes at max. on either end)

15 minutes

30 minutes

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What is the title of the piece you plan to bring? *

Playwright's Name
*

Publishing Company of your piece. Please check the allowed list/ licensing information if you are doing a short scene like a Thespy vs. a full one act version. *

What are the themes in this performance? *

Did you already secure the rights to perform this production? *

Yes

Working on it

Original Show

Not needed, falls under the Thespy time length/ cut category for approval

What technical elements do you plan to bring for sets, props, & costumes? Please note, there will be no lighting cues (you may bring your own travel lights but there are limited outlets), no microphones (we may have a speaker or you can bring your own to guarantee sound effects), limited abilities for sound effects, and your technical elements must be smaller than a 10' x 10' space total. *

Are you using music for your production (please be aware any clip longer than 30 seconds must have rights secured)

Yes; recorded

Yes; live

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Cast/Crew Size
*

Play/ Show Synopsis
*

Please tell us why this particular production is an excellent selection for VTF. (*If we have more than 6 apply, we may have to turn a show away for this season, please let us know why your show should be showcased.)
*

EdTA is working to celebrate diversity and increase BIPOC representation across our organization. If applicable, please describe any BIPOC participation and/or other elements of diversity and inclusion within this production.

Does your show have any audience warnings? (Fog, lights, content, weapons on stage, language?) Please explain below. Please list them or put N/A if there are none. *

I understand that if selected for performance, I will be sent venue information to plan ahead for my production based on the space to plan ahead

Yes

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Are you bringing your students for the entire weekend or just for the middle school portion on Saturday? *

Whole weekend

Just Saturday

Unsure

Will your students be taking part in the Thespys as well? Please register students here if you are interested. It costs $15 for each middle school Thespy to compete. *

Yes

Maybe

Agreements
*

By clicking the Submit button, I attest that all applicable royalties have been, or will be, paid to the appropriate publisher prior to the performance date.

By clicking the submit button, I understand that if I am selected, I must notify my intent to perform one week after notification or my spot will be forfeited to someone on the wait list

I understand by clicking the submit button that if I fail to perform after committing and it is not due to a uncontrollable circumstance, I will be prohibited from applying for one year

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