Ten-Minute Play Directing
This event is intended for students interested in directing concert readings of original material and who want to work collaboratively with playwrights and help bring their writing to life. You will also be assigned a faculty mentor who will help guide you through the nuances of concert readings of original material.
CRITERIA
Direct a concert reading of a new ten-minute play chosen from among the finalists for the National Playwriting Program Ten-Minute Play Region 5 Festival.
In order to promote collaboration between the director and the playwright, the playwright will be in attendance and involved in the process. Concert Reading will be defined as having no sets, props or costumes; actors will stand-up and sit-down only to indicate entrances and exits, and one actor will be cast to read stage directions, if necessary. This will allow the director and actors to focus on character development, language, subtext, rhythm, and pacing in order to bring the text alive for the playwright and for the audience.
INTERESTED DIRECTORS ARE EXPECTED TO:
1. Review the national playwriting information here.
2. Cast their play from the talent pool of actors who choose to audition at the Festival.
3. Rehearse the play in the assigned space and specified hours with their cast and a stage manager.
4. Work collaboratively with the student playwright and maintain a focus on text analysis.
5. Submit the following by the posted Region 5 deadline expressing your interest in staging a concert read for the Ten-Minute Play Festival:
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A resume
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A brief letter of intent including your directing philosophy and goals
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A letter of recommendation by a faculty member
6. Confirm your intent to attend the entire Region 5 Festival.