SCHOOL / ORGANISATION NAME: ____________________________________________________________
SCHOOL / ORGANISATION ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________
SUBURBN: __________________________________ STATE:
______________ POSTCODE:__________
NAME OF PRODUCER (TEACHER/ ADULT OVER 18): _______________________________________________
PRODUCER’S CONTACT PHONE NUMBER/S: _____________________________________________________
PRODUCER’S EMAIL ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________
WRITERS NAME: ____________________________________ WRITER’S YEAR GROUP AT SCHOOL: __________
TITLE OF SCRIPT:___________________________________________________________________________
STYLE (Comedy, Drama, Thriller, Mime, Absurd etc):
NO. OF ACTORS:
Total: _______
Male:__________ Female: __________
ONE LINE SYNOPSIS: _______________________________________________________________________
NAME OF DIRECTOR: _______________________________ DIRECTOR’S YEAR GROUP AT SCHOOL: __________
NAMES AND YEAR GROUPS OF CAST MEMBERS: (PROVIDE ON SEPARATE PAGE IF NOT ENOUGH ROOM)
o I have included my most recent version of my play (you will still need to bring 3 copies of your final
script with tech queues on it on the day)
o I have checked my play’s running time is 10 minutes or less
o I have submitted my APRA form which lists ANY music other than original music that we are using in our
piece- including any music that is sung live by the performers (i.e. the music does not have to be from a
recording).
o I have included an AUS $15 entry fee (per script) in the form of cheque, postal order or Credit Card
payment made out to “Riverside Theatres”
I,
, as the Producer of this work- hereby give permission, on behalf
of myself, the writer and the director, for the play mentioned here to be performed in the 2015 Sharp Short
competition and, if selected, at the Sharp Short Finals night. I understand no royalties will be received for these
performances but if selected for the final, the participants of this production may be eligible for prizes.
Signed:
Date:
PLEASE SEND SCRIPTS, ENTRY FORM & PAYMENT TO:
Sharp Short Theatre
C/- Riverside Theatre
PO Box 3636
PARRAMATTA NSW 2124
Please indicate if you have a preference of performance date (The dates will be filled up on a first come, first serve basis).
You will be required at the venue from 12:30pm on your heat day. There will then be one showing in front of an audience
and the judges @ 7:30pm. The final will be held on Friday 12th June 2015, so please ensure you are also available for that
date (tech starts at 3:30pm for the final) in the case that your performance makes it through.
MONDAY 1 JUNE 2015 (Riverside Theatre)
TUESDAY 2 JUNE 2015 (Riverside Theatre)
WEDNESDAY 3 JUNE 2015 (Riverside Theatre)
If paying by Credit Card, please fill out section below:
PLEASE CHARGE MY (PLEASE INDICATE WITH X)
VISA
MASTERCARD
AMEX
CARD NO:
AMOUNT:
Scripts @ $15 Each =
CARDHOLDERS NAME:
EXPIRY DATE: _
/___
3 Digit CCV: ______
OR
Attached is a chq for $ ________ for ________ (number of) entries
OR
Please make an invoice out to my school/ institution attention to
(name) ____________________________ and payment will be forwarded ASAP.
Please read carefully even if you have entered before as they may have changed.
1.
The plays performed must be new works written by a person aged 18 years or under, and attending a secondary training
institution or other training institution (e.g. drama academy). Plays will be accepted from people over 18 only if they are
currently studying at a secondary institution.
2.
Each play must be 10 minutes or less in duration. Any play that exceeds this time limit will be disqualified
3.
Timing of your play begins when the stage lights come up or the action of the play begins, whichever happens first. (For
example: A play may begin with dialogue in a blackout). Timing does not include change over between plays or pre-show
music (unless they are part of the action of the play).
4.
There will be a full dress and technical rehearsal run for all plays. In the evening, the plays are performed in front of an
audience, at which the judges will be present.
5.
All performers and directors must be 18 years of age or under.
6.
There is no age restriction on the producer of each performance, and in fact the producer should be a teacher or adult.
7.
Each production will have access to the following props – Table, Chairs
8.
Each production is allowed to bring in any personal props (i.e. able to be carried in by a single person) required specifically for
their production.
9.
Any larger pieces of set or props can only be used by arrangement with the organisers of Sharp Short Theatre. These should
not be relied upon as permission may be refused.
10. Each production shall have access to the venue with a lighting designer & crew for their specified rehearsal time on the day of
their performance to technically rehearse and stage their play.
11. Any music required should be supplied to the sound operator on Compact Disc, along with a script clearly marking where
they music is to be used.
12. Each production must supply 3 copies of their script to the Production Manager.
13. Sharp Short Theatre will provide a Technical Manager, A Stage Manager, and the Lighting and Sound operators.
14. Each producer should supply their own Assistant Stage Manager and up to 2 other crew members if their production requires
them.
15. Each group must be fully supervised by a responsible adult for the day at the theatre. A responsible adult must be at least 18
years of age.
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16. Any recorded music being used as part of your production must be authorised by APRA prior to your performance. By the 1
May, 2015 you must send through any details of music that you intend to use so that the approval process can occur.
17. Please note that Sharp Short Theatre is a youth competition and therefore content of the entries must be reasonably
suitable for a family audience. The producer must advise Riverside of any coarse language, adult themes or anything that
might be inappropriate for a family audience ahead of time to allow Riverside to issue appropriate warnings to ticket
purchasers. Riverside reserves the right not to allow a production to be performed should it be deemed too inappropriate
for this audience.