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. Please carefully read all of the information below before submitting, even if you have submitted a play before:

• To be considered, plays should have 2-6 actors; if there are more roles, please be prepared to explain how you will double-cast to keep the total actors to six.
• Plays should not require music, sound or lighting effects.
• Please limit your number of submissions to 1 play per director.
• In addition to filling out and submitting the form below, please e-mail a sample of at least five pages of the proposed script to barebones@theatreatfirst.org.

 

Please note that 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. You will receive a confirmation from the Program Director, who may request additional information in order to evaluate your proposal.

 

Plays will be presented at Unity Somerville as staged readings, without blocking, costumes, sound or lighting beyond what is available in the hall. Theatre@First will provide space for 1 night of auditions, 1 dress rehearsal and 1 performance. 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.

 

2013 Schedule
ROUND		First		Second		Third
Applications Due		Feb. 4th		May 17		TBD
Auditions Week		Mar. 4th		June 17		TBD
Performances		Apr. 11th		July 25		TBD

 

 

Applications for the next round of proposals are due by 5pm on Friday, May 17th.

 

If you have any trouble with this form, or any questions, please email barebones@theatreatfirst.org.

 

Proposal Form

Bare Bones Application - Round 10

Name:

Email :

Phone:

What is your preferred method of contact?

Email

Phone

Playwright:

Play Title:

Year of Publication:

Number of Characters:    Male 0 1 2 3 4 5 6     Female 0 1 2 3 4 5 6     Unspecified 0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Number of Actors 2 3 4 5 6

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)

What do you foresee being the biggest challenges with producing this play as a staged reading? (250 characters or less)

Where did you hear about this program?
at Steering Committee checked out Theatre@First's website email from theatreatfirst@gmail email via Theatre@First Yahoo group Theatre@First's Facebook page Theatre@First's LiveJournal community email from someone else someone else's Facebook page someone else's LiveJournal post a friend mentioned it in person somewhere else

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!

   

   

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