Information For Directors

Theatre@First is currently accepting applications from directors interested in doing a staged reading at Theatre@First. Directors will choose their own plays. To be considered, plays should have 2-6 actors; if there are more roles, please be prepared how you will double-cast to keep the total actors to six. Plays should not require music, sound or lighting effects. Preference will be given to new works and works unlikely to be produced as T@F mainstage productions, but all applications will be considered. The Program Director encourages directors to consider works of playwrights from communities under-represented in the theatrical canon.

Plays will be presented at Unity Church of God as staged readings, without blocking, costumes, sound or lighting beyond what is available in the hall. Theatre@First will provide space for up to 2 nights of auditions, 1 dress rehearsal and 2 performances. Directors are encouraged to hold auditions, although invited casts are permitted. Space for additional rehearsals will be up to the individual directors. Theatre@First will also provide up to six stools and music stands for the reading. There is track lighting above the Unity stage that will be used for performances. The Program Director will help with publicity and staffing of roles such as stage manager and box office staff, as needed.

For examples of previous Bare Bones productions, please visit the Past Projects page.

Schedule

ROUND	First	Second	Third
Applications Due	Jan 15th	June 1st	Aug 27th
Play Announced	Jan 22nd	June 27th	Sept 12th*
Auditions Week	Feb 14th	July 18th	Oct 3rd*
Performancest	Mar 27-28	Aug 26	Nov 12-13*

* All dates tentative

Applications for this third round of proposals are due by 5pm on Friday, August 27th.

If the Program Director is not familiar with the play you are proposing, she will contact you to arrange to read the script. If you have any trouble with this form, or any questions, please email taf@theatreatfirst.org.

Proposal Form

Bare Bones Application - Round 3

Name:

Email :

Phone:

What is your preferred method of contact?

Phone

Playwright:

Play Title:

Year of Publication:

Number of Characters: Male Female Unspecified

Number of Actors

Would you plan to hold auditions?
Yes
No

Have you directed before?
Yes, many times
Yes, once or twice
No

Have you directed for Theatre@First before?
Yes
No

Play Synopsis (250 characters or less)

Why do you want to direct this play?(250 characters or less)

Why do you think T@F should do this play? (250 characters or less)

Where did you hear about this program?

If "somewhere else," where did you hear about this program?

Thank you for your interest in Bare Bones and Theatre@First. We look forward to considering your proposal!

NOTE: Some people have been receiving errors when sending forms this way. If your form is rejected by FormMail, please send an e-mail to webmaster@theatreatfirst.org and let us know. If possible, please cut and paste the error message as well so we can use it to isolate the problem. Thank you.