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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><font size=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-weight:bold'>SLOC MUSICAL THEATER<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Show Submission 2012-2013 Season</span></font></b><b><font size=3><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'><o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="http://www.sloctheater.org">www.sloctheater.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Re: <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Calling ALL Directors!!</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Dear Directo<font color=black><span style='color:black'>rial</span></font><font color=red><span style='color:red'> </span></font>Candidates:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>SLOC Musical Theater is beginning the show selection process for its upcoming 2012-2013 season. As you may have heard, the Schenectady Light Opera Company is extremely proud and excited about its new location at 427 Franklin Street in downtown Schenectady. During SLOC’s current season, area theater-goers will have the opportunity to enjoy quality theatrical productions in this beautiful, state-of-the-art facility. Please join us in this exciting time and consider entering a submission to the Show Recommendation Committee as a directorial candidate!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The attached Show Submission Form should be completed and returned to me by <b><font color=black><span style='color:black;font-weight:bold'>Saturday October 15, 2011</span></font></b>. Please be sure to provide your updated e-mail information as part of your reply, regardless of whether or not you submit a show. For each show, please indicate the time slot you prefer: 1st – October 2012, 2nd – December 2012, 3<sup>rd</sup> – February 2013, 4<sup>th</sup> – March 2013 and 5<sup>th</sup> - May 2013. Please be aware that ANY of these slots could be allotted to a Youth Production, so directors should feel free to submit youth options for any of the available time slots for consideration. Information about cast size is extremely important. The Committee needs to know the number and breakdown of the cast you intend to use (i.e. 4 males, 5 females, 10 chorus). If you have already secured a creative team (musical directors, choreographers, producers, set and lighting designers, etc.), it will greatly enhance your overall submission. Of particular importance is the confirmation of a musical director for each show submitted. If the musical director you have secured does not play the piano, then you must have ideas for rehearsal accompanists to assist you on your project. Any other information that you feel would assist the Committee should be added under the “Comments” section of the Show Submission Form. Information in this section may include comments on suitability of plot, costume or set design, or any unique production ideas you may have. <u>Please note: if your artistic vision of a show is different than the universal expectation, you must present your ideas, in detail, at the time of your submission</u><i><span style='font-style:italic'>.</span></i> It is imperative that the director’s artistic concept of the show does not violate the licensing contract. Availability of rights and royalties are taken into consideration.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>SLOC welcomes ALL directors to submit. Prior directing experience at SLOC is <u>not</u> a requirement. In addition to submitting the Show Submission Form, please attach <font color=black><span style='color:black'>a current</span></font> resume including directorial and production experience. Acting in the capacity of a SLOC Director is presently a volunteer position. Currently, SLOC requires each of<b><span style='font-weight:bold'> </span></b>the Key members of the production team (director, assistant director, producer, musical director, choreographer and stage manager) to sign a criminal affirmation. This is requested to ensure a safe, secure working environment for all production members. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>SLOC does provide each production with an artistic budget, paid pit orchestra, and payment for all royalties. The Committee will present their recommendation to the SLOC Board of Directors for approval in December 2011. In considering SLOC’s 2012-2013 season, the Committee is looking to present a group of shows that are diverse in style (something for everyone); therefore, consider all categories when making your submissions. Examples of various styles include, but are not limited to: classics/”chestnuts”, <font color=black><span style='color:black'>regional premieres</span></font>, operettas, rock operas, family favorites, musical revues and more! <font color=black><span style='color:black'>The SLOC Board of Directors will make final determinations regarding the approved submissions, and notification will be given in writing.</span></font><font color=red><span style='color:red'> </span></font><o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=red face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:red'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>I would like to thank you in advance for taking the time and effort to consider a submission for our upcoming season. It is well appreciated by the company, our membership, and our faithful audiences. Please forward all submission to me at either <a href="mailto:jfig2@aol.com">jfig2@aol.com</a> <b><font color=red><span style='color:red;font-weight:bold'>(preferred)</span></font></b> or <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>7 Santa Lane, Schenectady, NY 12306</span></b>. SLOC appreciates your interest and commitment to helping us provide quality musical theater.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=4 face="Amazone BT"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Amazone BT";font-weight:bold'>Jane Figueroa<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Jane Figueroa </span></font><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>SLOC Chairperson of Show Recommendation Committee</span></font><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>(518) 428-9500 <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p></div></body></html>