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Complete the form below prior to the deadline to be considered for participation in the certification workshop. Participation is limited to those eligible to judge in the 2021-2022 season. This event is limited to 20 participants. You will be notified if your application is approved and you are eligible to participate.
DATES/LOCATIONS: Saturday, May 7, 2022
Raymond E. Hartfield Performing Arts Center
Round Rock ISD
5800 McNeil Dr.
Round Rock , TX 78729
BEFORE APPLYING:
To be considered, all applicants must do the following:
1. Go to
https://www.ttao.org/core-values/and read the "TTAO Core Values" and also scroll down to read "TTAO’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion."
2. Go to
https://youtu.be/jGEIFtZ1THA and watch TTAO's introductory video on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training
DEADLINE TO APPLY: TTAO will accept applications until Monday, April 25, 2022. Applicants are encouraged to apply early during the application period. Applicants will be notified by Saturday, April 30, 2022 if they have been selected.
NOTE: Please read eligibility requirements carefully. All potential judges are encouraged to secure hotel accommodations as soon as possible. Hotels do fill up quickly.
WORKING SCHEDULE
Participants should plan to arrive on site by 8:00 a.m. and remain throughout the duration of the contest.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Eligible judges MAY NOT be involved in the direction of an official UIL One-Act play entry during the academic year in which they serve as a judge. This applies at ANY level (high school or middle school). All potential judges must submit an application to be approved for participation. Potential judges should possess the following:
Undergraduate degree in theatre* AND at least one of the following:
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5 or more years of post-degree professional theatre experience
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5 or more years of post-degree educational theatre experience
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and/or advanced degree in theatre
*Potential adjudicators who do not possess a degree in theatre but who have VERY significant educational theatre experience will also be considered on a case-by-case basis.
FEES
There is no fee for the workshop, however, following the workshop, new Adjudicators will be required to pay a TTAO $50 membership fee online to be added to the judges' list, as well as complete an online bio to finalize their eligibility. Questions may be directed to Yvonne Phillips-Dupree:
Phillipsdupreeyvonne@gmail.com.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Can I miss part of the workshop and still certify?
A: No. You must attend all parts of the certification workshop to certify. No exceptions.
Q: Who is eligible to certify?
A: Anyone who is not directing or contributing to an official UIL OAP at the high school or middle school level and has a theatre background (as described above) may apply to certify.
Q: How much does it cost?
A: There is no fee for the workshop. However, following the workshop, adjudicators will be required to pay a TTAO $50 membership fee online to activate their membership.
Q: I can't attend this workshop -- are there other opportunities?
A: Yes. We generally hold 3 certification workshops each year. Check TTAO.org or Facebook for more info.
Q: If I have questions, whom should I contact?
A: Yvonne Phillips-Dupree:
Phillipsdupreeyvonne@gmail.com.
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