Created in just 24 hours, this show challenges writers, stage managers, directors, technicians, and actors to do their best work without really thinking about it! Everyone is welcome. Students, faculty, staff, VCSU alumni, high school students, and local residents are invited to participate in creating this production. Registration is at 7 PM on September 10 in Vangstad Auditorium on the VCSU Campus. The public is invited to the free show at 7:00 PM on September 11, 2016.
Production schedule:
Saturday - September 10th
7:00 PM Actors register and have their pictures taken in costume, with a prop
NOTE: No weapons or live animals!
7:10 PM Actors are excused until 9AM Sunday morning. NOTE: Accommodations will be made for Church services. Casts are assigned to writers and directors.
Writers write throughout the night as the directors and actors sleep.
7-8:00 PM Writers meet with faculty in a brainstorming session.
8:00 PM - Midnight Writers work on first drafts in McFarland with inspirational breaks sponsored by VCSU Theatre.
9:00 PM Production
assistants create a draft of the program and print for participants to
proof. Saturday morning, and plan the displays for the show.
9:00 PM Technicians will have a
brief meeting to create the tech rehearsal schedule so each cast has
an opportunity to rehearse on the stage before the 4 PM dress
rehearsal.
Midnight first drafts are emailed to the faculty support team.
Sunday - September 11th
1-2:30 AM Writers and faculty meet in feedback session. After this meeting the writers are excused to revise their scripts on their own.
8:00 AM Scripts are due. Writers sleep. Scripts are printed, copied and distributed.
8:30 AM Directors arrive and are given their scripts
9:00 AM Actors arrive. Casts meet with directors. Participants proof the program. Rehearsals begin.
NOTE: Accommodations will be made for Church services.
10:00 AM While casts rehearse, production assistants create display for the lobby, print programs and prepare audience surveys with the season ticket sales.
1:00 PM Prop/Cue requests due in Theatre 320
2:00 PM Tech meeting
3:00 PM Dry tech (run sound cues, lights, etc.)
4:00 – 6:00 Dress rehearsal.
Note: Dinner will be provided for cast and crew.
7:00 This is your call time. Everyone involved in the production (including writers, directors, technicians, actors …) is expected to be in Vangstad Auditorium at 7 PM.
6:30 House opens (pre-show music)
7:00 Curtain Speech (writers are introduced)
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Writers
Writers should register in Vangstad Auditorium at 7 PM on the 11th. Please bring your laptops and anything else you might need to create a script overnight. VCSU Faculty and Staff will be on hand to assist you throughout the night. (Food and beverages will be provided)
You will not have any personal interaction with the actors and directors until after the show on Sunday night. The production of your script will be a complete surprise.
Take time to examine the photos you are given. Each actor has a prop and is wearing a costume. Remember to make use of the props provided by your actors, and limit the use of outside props. Props and set pieces will be available on a very restricted and limited basis. If your sets and props are simple it will be easier for the director and cast to tell your story with strength.
NOTE: Please number your pages! Thank you!
You will not have any personal interaction with the actors and directors until after the show on Sunday night. The production of your script will be a complete surprise.
Take time to examine the photos you are given. Each actor has a prop and is wearing a costume. Remember to make use of the props provided by your actors, and limit the use of outside props. Props and set pieces will be available on a very restricted and limited basis. If your sets and props are simple it will be easier for the director and cast to tell your story with strength.
NOTE: Please number your pages! Thank you!
Directors
Directors should bring their laptops with them when they come to registration. You will direct the script assigned, with the cast you’ve been given. You may not add or eliminate any actors.
At 8:30 AM Sundday morning you will get your script and at 9:00 AM you will begin rehearsals with your cast. With the exception of your one hour rehearsal in the performance space and the full dress at 4:00 PM, you are responsible for finding available rehearsal space on campus. Some people rehearse in public spaces and others rehearse in the dorms.
NOTE: Accommodations will be made for Church services.
When you do your initial reading, please note any prop or cue (lighting/sound) requests. Your request form is due to the technicians in Theatre 320 by 1:00 PM. We will respond to requests in the dress rehearsal at 4:00 PM.
Actors are expected to memorize their lines – this is a lot of work. Actors may need breaks in the rehearsals to work on their lines.
You will not have any interaction with the writers. If you have questions about the script or rehearsal procedures, please ask Jenni Lou Russi 701-840-3803.
At 8:30 AM Sundday morning you will get your script and at 9:00 AM you will begin rehearsals with your cast. With the exception of your one hour rehearsal in the performance space and the full dress at 4:00 PM, you are responsible for finding available rehearsal space on campus. Some people rehearse in public spaces and others rehearse in the dorms.
NOTE: Accommodations will be made for Church services.
When you do your initial reading, please note any prop or cue (lighting/sound) requests. Your request form is due to the technicians in Theatre 320 by 1:00 PM. We will respond to requests in the dress rehearsal at 4:00 PM.
Actors are expected to memorize their lines – this is a lot of work. Actors may need breaks in the rehearsals to work on their lines.
You will not have any interaction with the writers. If you have questions about the script or rehearsal procedures, please ask Jenni Lou Russi 701-840-3803.
Actors
Wear a costume and bring a prop to registration on Saturday, September 10th at 7PM.
Your costume can be anything you choose to wear. Some people wear their every-day clothes - and some people create an elaborate costume.
Please note: No weapons or live animals.
After your picture is taken, you will be excused.
This is a lot of work! Go to bed early Saturday night and get a good night’s sleep – you will need it!
Report to Theatre 320 at 9AM sharp on Sunday morning to get your script and meet your director. Wear rehearsal clothing and BRING THE PROP AND COSTUME YOU WORE IN THE PHOTO ON SATURDAY NIGHT.
You are expected to memorize your lines – use your breaks wisely.
NOTE: Accommodations will be made for Church services.
NOTE: Please have pencils and highlighters with you throughout this process!
Your costume can be anything you choose to wear. Some people wear their every-day clothes - and some people create an elaborate costume.
Please note: No weapons or live animals.
After your picture is taken, you will be excused.
This is a lot of work! Go to bed early Saturday night and get a good night’s sleep – you will need it!
Report to Theatre 320 at 9AM sharp on Sunday morning to get your script and meet your director. Wear rehearsal clothing and BRING THE PROP AND COSTUME YOU WORE IN THE PHOTO ON SATURDAY NIGHT.
You are expected to memorize your lines – use your breaks wisely.
NOTE: Accommodations will be made for Church services.
NOTE: Please have pencils and highlighters with you throughout this process!
Stage Managers
Stage Managers make shows great! They control everything!
The VCSU Technical Director, will be in charge of the stage managers, who will assist with all aspects of the production. During rehearsals, your main job will be to assist the directors rehearsing in Vangstad, and keep them on schedule so that all groups get an opportunity to rehearse on the stage.
At 6:30 on Sunday night you will give casts their one hour call during dinner.
At 7:00 you will give them their half hour call and make sure they're backstage for the curtain speech.
At 7:20 you will give them their ten minute call. At 7:25 you will give them their five minute call. At 7:30 you will call places.
The VCSU Technical Director, will be in charge of the stage managers, who will assist with all aspects of the production. During rehearsals, your main job will be to assist the directors rehearsing in Vangstad, and keep them on schedule so that all groups get an opportunity to rehearse on the stage.
At 6:30 on Sunday night you will give casts their one hour call during dinner.
At 7:00 you will give them their half hour call and make sure they're backstage for the curtain speech.
At 7:20 you will give them their ten minute call. At 7:25 you will give them their five minute call. At 7:30 you will call places.
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