<div class="im" style="color:rgb(80,0,80);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><p class="gmail_extra"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><i><span style="text-transform:uppercase;font-size:12pt">THE TROY CIVIC THEATRE COMPANY IS SEEKING <span class="il" style="background-color:rgb(255,255,204);color:rgb(34,34,34);background-repeat:initial initial">DIRECTORS</span> FOR ITS THIRD SEASON!</span></i><span style="font-size:12pt"></span></span></p>
<span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"></span><p class="gmail_extra"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt">It’s that time of year again! The Troy Civic Theatre Company is currently seeking <span class="il" style="background-color:rgb(255,255,204);color:rgb(34,34,34);background-repeat:initial initial">submissions</span> from directorial candidates for its third production season. (October 2013 - September 2014) Having been named Metroland’s “Best New Community Theater of 2012,” we are currently seeking new <span class="il" style="background-color:rgb(255,255,204);color:rgb(34,34,34);background-repeat:initial initial">directors</span> to continue our streak of bringing successful, enjoyable, award-winning shows to the Capital Region at our new venue in downtown Troy.</span></span></p>
<div><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"></span><p><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt">The TCT Show <span class="il" style="background-color:rgb(255,255,204);color:rgb(34,34,34);background-repeat:initial initial">Submission</span> Process:</span></span></p>
<span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"></span></div><p class="gmail_extra"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt">Step 1: Please fill out the enclosed Interest Sheet and one of our Show <span class="il" style="background-color:rgb(255,255,204);color:rgb(34,34,34);background-repeat:initial initial">Submission</span> forms for each show you choose to <span class="il" style="background-color:rgb(255,255,204);color:rgb(34,34,34);background-repeat:initial initial">submit</span>. Please be sure to note if you have already secured a potential creative team or if your interpretation of the show has any unique elements that would differ from traditional performance. The more complete your <span class="il" style="background-color:rgb(255,255,204);color:rgb(34,34,34);background-repeat:initial initial">submission</span>, the greater understanding we can have of your artistic vision for the piece!</span></span></p>
<span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"></span><p class="gmail_extra"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt">Step 2: <span class="il" style="background-color:rgb(255,255,204);color:rgb(34,34,34);background-repeat:initial initial">Submit</span> the entire enclosed packet and an up-to-date theatrical résumé to the Troy Civic Theatre Show Selection Committee, either by e-mail (<u><span style="color:blue"><a href="mailto:shows@troycivic.org" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)">shows@troycivic.org</a></span></u>) or postal mail, (<i>Troy Civic Theatre Company, Attn:  Michael Ciaravella, Managing Artistic <span class="il" style="background-color:rgb(255,255,204);color:rgb(34,34,34);background-repeat:initial initial">Director</span>, PO Box 1553, Troy NY 12180)</i> by <span style="text-transform:uppercase">FRIDAY,</span><span style="text-transform:uppercase"> FEBRUARY 1ST, 2012</span>. While we do accept potential show <span class="il" style="background-color:rgb(255,255,204);color:rgb(34,34,34);background-repeat:initial initial">submissions</span> year-round, entries that are received after the February 1^st deadline will not be considered for our 2013-2014 season.</span></span></p>
<span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"></span><p class="gmail_extra"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt">Step 3: We will select certain prospective <span class="il" style="background-color:rgb(255,255,204);color:rgb(34,34,34);background-repeat:initial initial">directors</span> to meet with our Show Selection Committee to discuss their <span class="il" style="background-color:rgb(255,255,204);color:rgb(34,34,34);background-repeat:initial initial">submissions</span> at greater length.</span></span></p>
<div><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"></span><p><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt">Step 4: Following these meetings, the Committee will present their recommendation to the TCT Board of <span class="il" style="background-color:rgb(255,255,204);color:rgb(34,34,34);background-repeat:initial initial">Directors</span> in March 2013.</span></span></p>
<span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"></span></div><p class="gmail_extra"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt">Whether you are an experienced <span class="il" style="background-color:rgb(255,255,204);color:rgb(34,34,34);background-repeat:initial initial">director</span>, or you are just seeking a new direction in your artistic career, please consider a show <span class="il" style="background-color:rgb(255,255,204);color:rgb(34,34,34);background-repeat:initial initial">submission</span> to Troy Civic Theatre. We are actively seeking new members to help us expand our dream to put on quality, affordable theater in our community.</span></span></p>
<span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"></span><p class="gmail_extra"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt">If you should have any questions about Troy Civic Theatre, your potential <span class="il" style="background-color:rgb(255,255,204);color:rgb(34,34,34);background-repeat:initial initial">submission</span>, or the <span class="il" style="background-color:rgb(255,255,204);color:rgb(34,34,34);background-repeat:initial initial">submission</span> process, please do not hesitate to contact me at <a href="mailto:MCiaravella@troycivic.org" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)">MCiaravella@troycivic.org</a>. Thank you for considering joining us for our upcoming season, and we look forward to your entries.</span></span></p>
<span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"></span><p class="gmail_extra"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt">Sincerely,</span></span></p></div><div class="gmail_extra" style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">
<strong><font size="4">Michael J. Ciaravella<br></font></strong><div class="im" style="color:rgb(80,0,80)"><i>Managing Artistic <span class="il" style="background-color:rgb(255,255,204);color:rgb(34,34,34);background-repeat:initial initial">Director</span>,<br>
Vice President, Board of <span class="il" style="background-color:rgb(255,255,204);color:rgb(34,34,34);background-repeat:initial initial">Directors</span>,</i><br></div><div class="im" style="color:rgb(80,0,80)">PO Box 1553 Troy NY 12180<br>
518-217-TCTC (8282)<br style="color:rgb(51,51,51)"></div><span style="color:rgb(0,0,102)"><b><a href="mailto:MCiaravella@troycivic.org" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)">MCiaravella@troycivic.org</a></b></span></div>
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