Student Assistant Director for the Faculty Directing Showcase:
For students who seek an early experience in the art and craft of directing. Student directors must submit an application with supporting materials in advance. Students will work closely with select faculty directors as they prepare a scene for the Faculty Directing Showcase during Festival 42. Students must submit an application with all required supporting materials by December 7, 2009 in order to be considered for this opportunity.
Criteria:
Assist a director from another Region V institution in preparing a 5-minute scene for the Faculty Directing Showcase.
1. Communicate with faculty director prior to the festival.
2. Attend all rehearsals, take notes, communicate with stage manager, and observe process - other duties as assigned by director.
3. Rehearse in the assigned space and specified hours with their director, cast and stage manager.
4. Participate in one workshop designed to offer new tools or techniques for working with actors.
Assistant Director Application Process
Selection from among the regional pool of applicants will be limited to 8 and candidates will be chosen from among undergraduate applicants with sufficient training and experience to merit the opportunity. A regional team will make the selections of candidates. A complete application consists of:
1 - Letter of intent explaining how you think the experience of assistant directing under a faculty director will benefit you in your studies and your career. Include name, all contact information, affiliated institution, and home faculty mentor.
2 - Statement of intent to attend the entire Region V Festival held in Overland Park, Kansas from January 17-23, 2009, attending the requisite meetings, rehearsals and workshops throughout the week.
3 - Letter of support detailing your potential as a director from a faculty mentor at your home institution and department.
4 - A resume that focuses on your training and experience in theatre.
5 - A completed on-line application form.
SUBMIT YOUR SUPPORTING MATERIALS TO
Julie Rae Mollenkamp, Directing Coordinator/KCACTF Region V
Any questions about the application process may be directed to the email address listed above.
Important Reminder: Application materials must be submitted electronically and received no later than December 7, 2009. Electronic submissions of supporting materials are required. A confirmation of receipt of your application will be provided. Please do not assume your application has been received and accepted unless you receive electronic confirmation. Note that if your attachments do not open we cannot declare the submission received.
Leave enough time to make sure email submissions are successfully received by the deadline. Applicants will be notified as soon as possible after the deadline, and not later than January 1, 2010, whether they have been accepted as participants.
WE’RE EXCITED TO SEE YOUR GOOD WORK AT THE FESTIVAL!