16x16 ft space.
Audience on 3 or 4 sides [company choice].
Worklight or handheld, ensemble-generated lighting.
[....wall sockets and extension cords only]
20 minute time limit which must include set-up, performance and strike.
Suggested 5 minute set up.
Suggested 12 minute piece.
Suggested 3 minute strike.
Set up and strike can be part of the performance.
No live flame.
No smoking.
The Prompt:
"WELCOME HOME"
The roles and contributions of the performing ensemble are to be balanced and evenly distributed.
At least one textual source will be from the poetry of Walt Whitman
At least one textual source will be from interviews conducted by the ensemble
At least one textual source will be from personal narratives of members of the collaborating ensemble
Music, generated by the ensemble, will be included
A period of extended silence will be incorporated into the project
At least part of the project will incorporate organized, coordinated, "stylized" movement.
SPECIAL NOTES:
The stage floor will be level with the audience seating area.
The company can bring in anything that can be set up and struck within the allotted time (blocks, costume pieces, props).
There will be no audio, video or lighting capabilities in this space provided by the region. The region will provide one extension cord.
If a student group and a Department faculty-directed group from the same school are interested in this project, they might consider collaboration. Only one submission from each school will be accepted.
The time limit will be strictly enforced.
We encourage simplicity and cleverness in storytelling.
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