Department of Drama - StudentWorks

Production Proposal Application for Fall 2015

Department of Drama – StudentWorks

Production Proposal Application for Fall 2015

The StudentWorks Show Productions
are an opportunity for UG/Drama
students to participate in their own
student generated productions.

Creative team, cast, and staff shall be
CURRENT NYU -TISCH DEPARTMENT OF DRAMA STUDENTS during the semester of the production.

This is the proposal packet for the Fall 2015 StudentWorks Show season.

The following points must be met before any proposal will be approved.

All the information listed in the application, including rough ground plan and rights agreement letter, must be turned in to the Production Office (721 B’way, room #366)no later than Monday, May 4, 2015 at 5:00pm. Emailed popoasls will be accepted.LATE PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

All applicants must use the forms provided. You may not make your own version of this application and turn it in.

1 (One) COPY of BOTH your proposal and your script MUST be turned in. Digital is acceptable.

 INTERVIEWS between the Program Board and the Production Teams will occur prior to the final selection of the season. You will need to present and possibly elaborate on your proposal as well as answer questions from the Program Board. This will occur by appointmentthe week of May 11th. This is the second step in the review process and all applicants must be available for an interview.

NOTE: For the Fall 2015 Semester Only:

  • The selected show may begin rehearsing September 21st.
  • Audition may happen as early as September 6, 2015.
  • Sunday, October 18th – Begin Load In
  • Monday, October25th – Performance Week
  • Saturday, October 31st – Final performance and Strike

These shows are intended to provide experience and they are not intended for non-affiliated or alumni directors, designers, and actors to showcase their work.

• Producers and Directors must be current students in the semester the production is produced.

• Producers and Directors must have completed their primary training.

• Producers and Directors may not be members of the StudentWorks Board.

• Actors and designers graduating in December may participate in Spring productions.

• Actors and designers graduating in May,may not participate in Fall productions.

(Please PRINT all information)

I. RIGHTS
Title of Production
Author
Publisher/ Date of Publication
Holder of the Rights (if different from Publisher)
THE CONTRACT AND A LETTER OF AGREEMENT FROM THE HOLDING COMPANY, AGENCY, OR ESTATE ADDRESSED TO THE PRODUCER
MUST BE ATTACHED !!!
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Information regarding the granting of rights, the cost of the royalties, and any terms or limitations specific to the production must be discussed in the letter.YOU MUST ALREADY HAVE PERMISSION TO PERFORM THE PLAY WHEN YOU SUBMIT THIS APPLICATION.
Information needed for securing rights: the Shop Theater holds 49 seats, it is located in 721 Broadway, 2nd Floor, and the ticket price is asuggested donation of $5.00. You will also need to list number of performances, dates and times. (ballpark)
Musicals from the Tams-Witmark Music Library are not available to be produced in the Shop Theatre. The policies of Tams-Witmark prohibit student productions.

All rightsmust be cooridanted with Jon Dunkle in the production office. Do not apply for rights yourself. Fill out and email the form on the GAP webpage to Michael at

PRODUCTIONS PRODUCED BY THE PROGRAM BOARD ARE EXCLUSIVELY FOR STUDENTS CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN DRAMA, Fall 2015.

1COPY OF THE SCRIPT, THIS APPLICATION, & THE RIGHTS INFORMATION SHALL BE TURNED INTO THE PRODUCTION OFFICE.

II. PRODUCER
Name
Address

Telephone (____) _____ - ______Email Address ______

Studio Affiliation / Expected Graduation

I understand that I must abide by the rules and policies of NYU and the UG/Drama in this production and accept all the responsibilities therein.

Signature
III. BUDGET INFORMATION

Please be advised that NO ONE is to be paid for work on this production.

Anticipated production expenses must be provided in the spaces below.

A. Scenery/Props/Paint$______

B. Costumes$______

C. Lighting/Sound/Effects$______

D. Publicity$______

E. Administrative$______

F. Contingency$______

TOTAL$______

IV. DIRECTOR
Name
Address

Telephone (____) _____ - ______Email Address ______

Studio Affiliation / Expected Graduation

I understand that I must abide by the rules and policies of NYU and the UG/Drama in this production and accept all the responsibilities therein.

Signature______

ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, AND/OR CHANGES TO THE SCRIPT MUST BE NOTED! APPROVAL FOR SUCH CHANGES MAY BE REQUIRED BY YOUR RIGHTS AGREEMENT.
V. FOCUS

In the space below please answer the following question

Why should this play be produced?

VI. PLOT SUMMARY

Please write a BRIEF, one paragraph plot summary in the space below.

VII. CAST

Number of Male Roles______

Number of Female Roles______

Total number of Roles______

In the space below, please list each principle role and note any non-traditional casting possibilities.

VIII. PRODUCTION REQUIREMENTS

Please list your ideas for the use of the space. Include what scenic elements may be necessary and where the audience may be located. List

all special effects, unique props, and costumes you anticipate.

A rough ground plan must be attached.

IX. PRODUCTION STAFF

Please list the individuals who have agreed to participate in the production should it be approved.

Each individual MUST sign next to their name. DO NOT NAME AN INDIVIDUAL WITHOUT ASKING HIM/HER FIRST. Signatures do not obligate a person to the production. At least ONE designer MUST be listed!

STAGE MANAGER
Name
Address

Telephone (____) _____ - ______Email Address ______

Studio Affiliation / Expected Graduation

Signature______

SCENIC DESIGNER
Name
Address

Telephone (____) _____ - ______Email Address ______

Studio Affiliation / Expected Graduation

Signature______

COSTUME DESIGNER
Name
Address

Telephone (____) _____ - ______Email Address ______

Studio Affiliation / Expected Graduation

Signature______

LIGHTING DESIGNER
Name
Address

Telephone (____) _____ - ______Email Address ______

Studio Affiliation / Expected Graduation

Signature______

SOUND DESIGNER
Name
Address

Telephone (____) _____ - ______Email Address ______

Studio Affiliation / Expected Graduation

Signature______

A Tisch Faculty member must agree to mentor your project. Please engage a conversation with a faculty member that you might be interested in having mentor the project. This mentor should not be from an external studio, but either from an internal studio or theatre studies. List below who this person will be and abtain their signature of agreement. Their responsibilities are outlined below.

Faculty Name

Telephone (____) _____ - ______Email Address ______

Signature______

Date Received: ______

ASSOCIATE PRODUCTION MANAGER

Signature______

Date Received: ______

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