MAJESTIC THEATRE
Spring Season 2015 Production Application
Thank you for your interest in submitting a play to direct for Majestic Theatre! The purpose of this document is to outline the application and selection process, and to clarify our selection criteria.
Application Process
1. Read through this document and the Play Submission Form.
2. Obtain one or more copies of the script to send with the forms (PDF is ideal). If this is a musical, also obtain an equal number of copies of the libretto and CDs of the music.
3. Complete the Director Application Form (1 per director).
4. Complete the Play Submission Form (1 for each title submitted) and state which slot(s) you would like to be considered for.
5. If you are submitting a musical, complete the Musical Addendum.
6. Submit materials and applications in electronic form to Theatre Supervisor Jimbo Ivy at no later than September 1st, 2015. Type written electronic submissions are preferred, but handwritten applications may be turned in to the Business Office.
If you have any questions, please contact the Majestic, or email our Theatre Supervisor Jimbo Ivy at .
Play Selection Process
1) Creative teams or directors fill out a proposal form for one of the slots listed below and send it to or drop it by the Majestic Theatre office. This proposal form covers everything from budget to content to logistics and how that production would fit into our community. Take this process seriously; incomplete or unconvincing proposals do not do well during step 2.
2) In early September, a public forum (or series of public forums depending on the number of proposals) will be held at which creative teams whose proposals have been deemed complete will be given 15 minutes during which they may present their proposals; via a statement from the director, a reading, Powerpoint, or however they choose to spend their 15 minutes. After this, the team will be asked to leave the room while Theatre Supervisor Ivy leads the forum in a discussion regarding the viability of the proposal. Based upon the feedback he receives on behalf or against the proposal, Ivy will decide if the proposal should be accepted, rejected, or held as an alternate.
3) The next step in the process occurs once a production is accepted. The creative team or director has two weeks from that date to gather a complete creative team, produce a complete budget, and formulate a prospective audition, rehearsal, and production schedule. If they accomplish this, their proposal is officially announced as a production for the Majestic Theatre. If they do not accomplish this, step 3 begins again with any alternate proposals that were selected during step 2.
When selecting a play to submit, please think about these things:
1. Consider our audience and our venue (Majestic Theatre).
2. Consider the local talent pool (number of men, women)
3. Think about the technical requirements of the play (set, lights, costumes, sound, etc.)
4. Think about the show's budget (royalties, cost of set and costumes)
Spring 2016 Majestic Theatre Production Slots
Spring 2016 Small Musical
§ Cast of 8-16
§ Music provided by a band or small orchestra
§ Targeted at Adult patrons
§ 6-8 weeks rehearsal process
§ 6-8 performances running January 21st thru January 31st.
Spring 2016 Valentine's Day Event
§ Musical or Dance Review or Variety Show Themed to Valentine's Day.
§ Targeted at Adult patrons
§ One to four week rehearsal process
§ 1-2 Performances running February 12th-14th
Spring 2016 Classic Show Slot
§ 10+ Cast
§ Should be classical material; Greek, Roman, Elizabethan, Restoration, or Early American.
§ 8-10 Week Rehearsal Process
§ 6-8 Performances running February 18th thru February 28th.
Spring 2016 Large Straight Show Slot
§ 8-15 Cast
§ No specific target
§ 6-8 Week Rehearsal Process
§ 6-8 Performances running March 31st thru April 10th.
Spring 2016 Large Musical
§ 25-40 Cast
§ Music provided by large orchestra
§ Targeted to All Ages
§ Name Recognition / Popular Musical Required
§ 8-10 Week Rehearsal Process
§ 12-14 Performances running May 5th thru May 22nd.
Director Application Form
Director's Name:
Address:
Phone:
Alternate Phone:
Email:
Director Background Information
(attach additional sheets if necessary)
Have you directed at the Majestic Theatre? If so, please give the name of the plays and when you directed them.
Have you directed at other theaters? If so, please give the location of the theater, the name of the play, and the year you directed.
If you have NOT directed at the Majestic, do you have an experienced stage manager or assistant director who will work with you on your show? If so, who?
What is your other theatrical experience onstage and backstage?
Please provide references for other directors, cast/crew or theaters that you have worked at:
Who is on your creative team? You don’t have to have all these positions now and we can help find them, but having an individual person in each of these roles will help your proposal succeed. Please list name and email/phone for each, leave blank if you’d like help filling the position:
1) Stage Manager:
2) Assistant Director:
3) Music Director (if Musical):
4) Lighting Designer:
5) Sound Designer:
6) Scenic Designer:
If you’re having trouble filling your team please consider doing your proposal thru Majestic Community Theatre. You can contact them by emailing .
The Majestic will require background checks for senior creative team members. Is this acceptable to you?
Play Submission Form
Director's Name:
Play Title:
Author:
Who holds the rights?
Per Show Royalty:
Which Spring 2015 slot(s) would you like to be considered for?
Cast Demographics
# of men:
age range:
# of women:
age range:
# of boys or girls:
age range:
Describe the play.
How would this play appeal to the Majestic Theatre audience? Would it appeal to all age groups or primarily to certain age groups?
Does the play contain any elements that may be controversial, such as strong language, mature content, smoking, violence? If so, how will you handle this?
Technical Requirements
Describe the set. How many scene changes will there be? Are there any aspects of the set that are especially challenging or expensive to construct?
Describe the costumes. In what period is the play set? Describe the costume changes. Will you be making or renting costumes? Describe any special costuming needs. Are you aware of what costumes the Majestic Theatre has available?
What props are needed for the production? Can most of them be readily found in the Majestic prop room? If not, how will you obtain the props? Are any props particularly expensive or difficult to find or build?
Are there other production challenges?
Rough Budget
Please provide a rough budget for the following items:
Set Design:
Lighting:
Sound:
Costumes:
Props:
Rentals (Props or Equipment):
Miscellaneous Expenses:
Rehearsal Schedule
What days of the week and times would you like to rehearse? Traditionally, shows do not rehearse on the main stage except during tech week on Friday and Saturday evenings to allow for performances. How long of a rehearsal period do you ideally need?
Musical Addendum
Play Name______
Director______
To be considered as a director for a musical, Majestic Community Theatre prefers that you have other directing experience. Along with the play submission form, we require a CD recording of the play's soundtrack and a copy of the libretto. In addition, please answer the following questions.
The music director generally conducts the band or orchestra for the show, finds the musicians who will play in the orchestra pit, and schedules and conducts the orchestra rehearsals. Do you have a music director (conductor)? If so, who? If not, how will you go about finding someone?
Do you have a vocal director? If so, who?
Do you have a choreographer? If so, who?
Do you have a rehearsal pianist? If not, how will music at rehearsals be rehearsed?
Are there any special challenges associated with staging this musical? Please remember that you will probably only have two weeks on stage before opening.