Auditions will be Saturday, December 7. For more information & to sign up for auditions, go to: 04. Ten Minute Play Festival 2020
11-21-19: Scripts have been saved to this post as Attachments. Click the three dots in the upper-right corner and click "Attachments". These scripts are also available in the Theatre Main Office for perusal. Auditions will be Dec. 7-8.
Thank you to everyone who submitted a play for our 23rd Annual Ten Minute Play Festival! Here are this year's selections:
Ten Minute Plays 2020
The Roommates by Cheyenne Hartfield
Onions, A Ten Minute Play by Olivia Schneider
Earth Magic by Sarah Weeks
Familiar Faces by Brocklund Larson
Thirteenth Story by Kjistine Peterson
Encounters in the Moment by Brett Shaw
Scouts by Jivani Rodriguez
Reading Series
We’re Not in Greece Anymore: An Antigone Story by Kate George
Semifera by Brigid Martin
Space Debris by Sarah Weeks
Accidents Happen by Kyle Petrie
Lunar Gravity by Fran Guo
Thank you to our panel of judges: Morgan Grambo, Dakota Parobek, and S.P. O’Brien. Auditions will be December 7-8.
The 23rd annual Department of Theatre Arts Ten-Minute Play Festival will be February 13-16, 2020 in the MacVey Theatre.
Play submission is open to all undergraduates who will be enrolled BOTH fall and spring semesters.
- Scripts may be submitted beginning Friday, October 18th until 4:30pm Monday, November 4th. No plays will be accepted after the deadline.
- Selections will be announced Friday, November 18th.Auditions will be held Saturday and Sunday, December 7th and 8th.
Plays should be submitted to the Theatre Department Office (107 TB). Please be sure to follow the submission guidelines:
- Only undergraduate students may submit plays. You do not need to be a theatre major or have taken a playwriting class in order to submit. You must be enrolled as an undergraduate for both the fall (’19) and spring (‘20) semesters.
- Playwrights may submit up to two separate plays for consideration.
- Submit two hard copies of each script. Scripts must be bound (separately) and have a separate title page with the name of the playwright, and the playwright’s phone number and email address. The playwright’s name should not appear on any other page of the script. The cover page will be removed from the script, so make sure the title of the play is on the script.
- Proper playwriting format should be used. If you are uncertain about this format, please consult The Dramatists Sourcebook or talk to any of the department’s playwriting instructors. Use a 12-point font.
- Scripts should be no longer than 10 pages in length. Pages must be numbered. Please include a list of characters and a brief description of the setting. This does not count in the page total.
- TIP: Because of the nature of this festival, it is impossible to produce plays with complicated technical demands. Plays with simpler production requirements have a better chance of being selected.
- Scripts may be submitted any time prior to 4:30 PM on Monday, Nov. 4th. Submitted scripts should go into the appropriate box in the theatre office (107 TB). No script will be accepted after the deadline.
- If selected, the playwright agrees to attend auditions, rehearsals, and meetings. Playwrights may be asked by the artistic director to make slight revisions in the script.
Questions? Contact Ten-Minute Play Festival Coordinator Kristen Hartsgrove Mooers, kristen-hartsgrove-mooers@uiowa.edu.
Attention undergraduate actors!
Advanced Acting auditions for THTR:4144 Acting Special Topics-Grotowski will take place on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at10:00am in room 166 Theatre Building.
Prepare one contemporary monologue; no longer than one and a half minutes, that you feel best demonstrates your strengths.
If you have auditioned for Advanced Acting previously and been passed on, you do not have to audition again. If you were not passed on previously, you may audition again.
| Prerequisites: Acting II, Theatre Movement, and Voice for the Actor |
NOTE: You must have completed Acting II by the end of the current semester to audition. This means that you can audition if you are currently enrolled in Acting II this fall.
You can be enrolled in either Theatre Movement OR Voice for the Actor concurrently during the semester you enroll in Advanced Acting, so long as you have completed either Theatre Movement OR Voice for the Actor prior enrolling.
*Please sign up for auditions here: Advanced Acting Auditions for Spring 2020
Downtown Urban Arts Festival (DUAF) is currently accepting PLAY SUBMISSIONS for its 18th annual season!
DUAF will accept up to 16 theatrical works (full and short plays, musicals, and solo works) that reflect urban life and with running times up to 70 minutes. Each work is performed only once during the festival. There will be a $1,000 award in the category of Best Play, Best Short, and Audience. There is no submission fee and each playwright will receive a $300-$500 monetary stipend during the festival to defray some of the production costs of presenting their work.
SUBMISSION DETAILS:
1. Playwright's bio with contact info- name, address, phone # and email
2. Photo of playwright
3. Synopsis of theatrical work
4. Complete script of theatrical work
5. Estimated running time of work
6. Actor/director/crew bios, if available
7. Description of stage set (if any) and production needs (i.e. sound and lighting)
The submission deadline is Sunday, October 20, 2019. Please submit to coordinator@duafnyc.com. For more info about DUAF, visit: www.duafnyc.com
Visit us online at:
http://www.duafnyc.com
https://www.facebook.com/dutfnyc
https://twitter.com/DUAFNYC
“ArtUniverse” in partnership with
the International University ”Global Theatre Experience” (IUGTE) have announced partial scholarships for participation in the
International Residency for Choreographers, Movement Directors & Directors of Physical Theatre
Project Dates: November 22 - 29, 2019
Location: Laubegg Castle, Austria
Who can apply?
Performers of different genres and techniques, dancers, choreographers, directors, actors, performing arts teachers and instructors from different countries are welcome to apply for participation.
Deadline for application: 21st of August, 2019
Join us and be part of great international meeting!
RHCR Theatre Contract Jobs Open
RHCR is looking for a light designer for our summer musical "Disney's Frozen Jr" starting in May. Show dates are July 26-28, August 2-3, & August 9-11. Lighting Designer is needed to light and program the light board. Perform other duties as assigned.
Apply Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdEaZR-zIj1xkLeEiNv6jgdoQnfGbyDxwpHR4zq53et16NA-w/viewform?usp=pp_url
RHCR is looking for a Scenic Carpenter for our 2019 Season. The Scenic Carpenter is responsible for construction of sets.
Apply Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeO86pKp0hUz48c5nRBh882LF92NWRbohvJBoFqk1aHgFQgHw/viewform?usp=pp_url
Attention students!
THTR:2170 Acting for Musical Theatre auditions will take place on Sunday, March 31, 2019 from 12-5pm in room 172 Theatre Building.
Prepare 16 bars of a ballad and 16 bars from an up-tempo contemporary musical that represents your voice.
Prerequisites: Audition required (sign up below) and must have taken one of the following:
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Cannot attend the auditions? Please contact course instructor, Mark Bruckner, mark-bruckner@uiowa.edu.
Audition Sign Up: Click here to access audition sign-up sheet.
Attention undergraduate actors!
Advanced Acting auditions for THTR:4144 Acting Special Topics-Period Styles will take place on Saturday, March 2, 2019 from 10:00-10:30am in room 166 Theatre Building.
Prepare one contemporary monologue; no longer than one and a half minutes, that you feel best demonstrates your strengths.
If you have auditioned for Advanced Acting previously and been passed on, you do not have to audition again. If you were not passed on previously, you may audition again.
| Prerequisites: Acting II, Theatre Movement, and Voice for the Actor |
NOTE: You must have completed Acting II by the end of the current semester to audition. This means that you can audition if you are currently enrolled in Acting II this spring.
You can be enrolled in either Theatre Movement OR Voice for the Actor concurrently during the semester you enroll in Advanced Acting, so long as you have completed either Theatre Movement OR Voice for the Actor prior enrolling.
*Please sign up for auditions here: Advanced Acting Auditions for Fall 2019
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Deadline February 11, 2019
INTERNS NEEDED!!!
The Des Moines Community Playhouse and Kate Goldman Children's Theatre is looking for summer interns, May 22nd-August 16th. This is an hourly paid position with a maximum of 40 hours per week working with children aged 4-18. The internship consists of assisting with the implementation of Theatre Curriculum for Summer Theatre Day Camps Co-Teach Summer Educational Theatre Classes and Workshops.
Students who wish to apply for a summer education intern position should send a cover letter and resume and include:
- Academic background
- Work experience (particularly with children), related skills and interests
- Reasons for interest in the intern program
- Three references
- School and permanent address (home and e-mail) and phone numbers
- No parent phone calls or emails, please
Please send resumes by February 11th, 2019. Decisions will be made in mid-March.
For more information or to submit your resume, email Robin Spahr at rspahr@dmplayhouse.com
ACTING AUDITIONS & TECHNICAL INTERVIEWS FOR GREAT RIVER SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL - SIGN UP TODAY!
WHEN: Feb. 1st @ 1pm Technician Interviews, 3pm Acting Auditions
WHERE: RM 166
WHO: Doug Scholz-Carlson, Artistic Director
SIGN UP: WIKI: Auditions information page
Acting Auditions for both the Professional Company and Apprentice Actor Training Program grsf.org/apprentice
Prepare: 2 pieces each under 2 minutes. One and potentially both should be Shakespeare. If you sing well, Doug would like to hear 32 bars a capella, and if you play an instrument well, either tell Doug that or play a sample. Bring a resume and headshot. Doug will eventually want those resumes electronically; a single 2-page pdf with their photo on page one and resume on page two. The student’s name should be the title of the file.
*Actors: Please send Paul Kalina your headshot and resume in the format that Doug has requested above before the auditions on the 1st.
*Technicians: interviewing technicians interested in technical internships in all areas. Students interested should ask Eric Stone questions about tech internships, and also see grsf.org/intern. Technicians should bring a 1 page resume formatted for their area of interest.
Update: Cast Lists Now Posted! Thank you to all who auditioned!
https://wiki.uiowa.edu/display/theatre/2019+Ten-Minute+Play+Festival
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When: Saturday, Dec.1st from 10am to 2pm (additional times will be added if needed)
Where: Room 172 in the Theatre Building
How: Please sign up at the wiki link posted below! Auditions will be done in pairs with readings from the selected shows.
https://wiki.uiowa.edu/display/theatre/2019+Ten-Minute+Play+Festival
Please sign up for auditions as there are so many opportunities for great roles in these amazing plays!
*Perusal scripts for each play are available at the Theatre Main Office, 107 TB.
If you are interested in being a part of the crew or if you have any questions, please contact Stage Manager Adam Koob, adam-koob@uiowa.edu, or Festival Director, Kristy Hartsgrove-Mooers, kristen-hartsgrove-mooers@uiowa.edu.
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Festival Selections
Thank you to everyone who submitted their work to the Ten Minute Play Festival, and congratulations to the winning scripts!
Festival Plays:
Ellis Wright Goes to Hell by Brigid Martin
The Doolemma by Ashlynn Dale
Toilet World by Nicole Gabrione
Happier by Brad Pickhinke
Just Get on With the Story by Charles Kidd
Three Students: A Beckett Play About Chekhov by Cameron Speta
Assembly by Kaylyn Kluck
Every Seven Years by Sarah Weeks
Reading Series:
Drink or Die by Emmy Palmersheim
Labyrinth by Irene Enlow
(Wo)Man by Jivani Rodriguez
The Stasis And by Eileen Campbell
Wouldn’t You Love to Love Her by Olivia Schneider
Astral Connections by Austin J. Yerington
The 22nd annual Ten-Minute Play Festival will be February 7-10, 2019.
Scripts may be submitted beginning Monday, October 22nd until 5:00pm Monday, November 5th. No plays will be accepted after the deadline.
Selections will be announced Friday, November 16th.
Auditions will be held Saturday and Sunday, December 1st and 2nd.
Submission is open to all undergraduates who will be enrolled BOTH fall and spring semesters.
Plays should be submitted to the Theatre Department Office (107 TB). Please be sure to follow the submission guidelines.
Guidelines are available in the theatre office and on the online callboard.
DATES & DEADLINES:
| Submission Deadline | Nov. 5, 2018 5:00 PM CST |
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| Selections Posted | Nov. 17, 2018 |
| Auditions/Callbacks | Dec. 1-3, 2018 |
| Festival | Feb. 7-10, 2019 |
See the full guidelines here:
In honor of Nigel, the “world’s loneliest bird”, our team would like to challenge members of the University of Iowa’s Theatre Department to raise consciousness and efforts around our environmental impact in conjunction with our production of K.T. Peterson’s Love Bird. Through October 21st, we challenge you to do the following:
Recycle (Where should I drop it off?)
Remember Reusable Bags for Shopping
B.Y.O. Mug or Bottle
Choose "Used" When Possible
Waste Less Food
Share your progress on social media by using #LOVEBIRDCHALLENGE. If you do, please note that we may share your post in the lobby at our performances. If you'd prefer to share your progress directly, contact Morgan Grambo.
Advanced Acting Auditions
For THTR:4144:0001 Acting: Special Topics- Meisner
Saturday October 27th @ 10am
RM 166
Prepare one contemporary monologue; no longer than one and a half minutes, that you feel best demonstrates your strengths.
If you have auditioned for Advanced Acting previously and been passed on, you do not have to audition again. If you were not passed on previously, you may audition again.
Prerequisites: Acting II, Theatre Movement, and Voice for the Actor
NOTE: You must have completed Acting II by the end of the current semester to audition. This means that you can audition if you are currently enrolled in Acting II this fall.
You can be enrolled in either Theatre Movement OR Voice for the Actor concurrently during the semester you enroll in Advanced Acting, so long as you have completed either Theatre Movement OR Voice for the Actor prior enrolling.
*Please sign up for auditions here: Advanced Acting Auditions for Spring 2020
Tues. Mar. 20th from 9:00-10:30a in *Meet in Theatre Building Lobby (25 total slots available)
Rinde Eckert will be performing at Hancher on March 21st. On Tuesday, March 20th, he will host a short workshop and a Q&A for our students.
Rinde is an astonishing performing artist – singer, writer, musician, composer, and director. He has led Partnership in the Arts twice. He has established an international performing career that has exploded over the past decade. He is also an alum and a terrific teacher. He will lead a “simple series of exercises in interdisciplinary perception” followed by the Q&A session.
Actors, directors, playwrights, and dramaturgs are strongly encouraged to attend. Participation in the exercises is not mandatory; those who wish to observe the exercise are welcome to attend the workshop.
To Sign Up: Please click here to go to sign up sheet.
Summer Internships Available
Summer Internships at Seattle's Children's Theatre
At Seattle Children's Theatre (SCT), we are proud to be one of the most prominent theatres for young audiences in the United States and the world. Our mission is to provide children of all ages and backgrounds access to professional theatre, with a focus on new works, and theatre education. For many children, we are the first, and sometimes, sole, exposure they have to live theatre.
Intern with Us!
Renowned SCT Education Programs offers over 20 internship positions in the summer to support nearly 200 camps and classes for students ages 3½ -21, and for our Summer Season productions for students grades 4-12.
Being an intern is a rewarding and enriching experience wherein you’ll be fully immersed in the workings of SCT. Previous interns have gone on to work at many professional theatres around the country, including as staff members at SCT, Seattle Theatre Group, Book-It Repertory Theatre, Seattle Repertory Theatre, The 5th Avenue Theatre, Jet City Improv, and The Village Theatre, as well as regionally at theatres such as Arena Stage, Lexington Children’s Theatre, Stages Theatre Company, Metro Theatre Company, The Rose Theatre Omaha, and the Children’s Theatre Company, amongst many others.
Types of Internships Offered:
We have a multitude of exciting internships available, including Teaching, Administrative, Stage Management, Lighting, Sound, Costume, Set, Props, Choreography, and Music Directing. Click below for more information.
- Drama School
- Stage Management
- Choreography
- Music Directing
- Arts Administration
- Sets
- Props
- Costumes
- Sound
- Stage Lighting
The ideal candidate for these positions will have a minimum of two years of college or demonstrate equivalent experience. SCT is an equal opportunity organization. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are committed to diversity in all areas of our work and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups.
Info: Internships run June – late August for 40+ hours a week; length of internship dependent on position. Professional Development opportunities vary on the internship. Internships are paid a stipend of $200/week, plus compensation for a bus pass or parking. Housing is not provided.
To apply: Application deadline: 11:59pm PST, February 12, 2019. Applications available at sct.org. We ask that you submit a cover letter, resume and three professional references. Applicants are notified of their status by April 2, 2019.
Email Laura Knote, Associate Director of Education, Drama School, at internships@sct.org for more information!