<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_quote"><br><div dir="ltr"><div style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><p class="gmail_extra" style="color:rgb(80,0,80)"><i style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="text-transform:uppercase;font-size:12pt">THE TROY CIVIC THEATRE COMPANY IS SEEKING SHOWS FOR ITS FIFTH SEASON!</span></i><br></p><font color="#500050"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"></span></font><p class="gmail_extra" style="color:rgb(80,0,80)"><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 show <span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:rgb(255,255,204)">submissions</span> from directorial candidates for its fifth production season. (January 2016-December 2016) Having been named Metroland’s “Best New Community Theater of 2012,” we are currently seeking new <span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:rgb(255,255,204)">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><font color="#500050"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"></span></font><p style="color:rgb(80,0,80)"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt">The TCT Show <span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:rgb(255,255,204)">Submission</span> Process:</span></span></p><p style="color:rgb(80,0,80)"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16px">We have changed our show submission process slightly for Season Five! </span></font></p><p style="color:rgb(80,0,80)"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Step 1: Go to our website, <a href="http://www.troycivic.org/" target="_blank">www.troycivic.org</a>, and click on the link that says we are accepting submissions for 2016.</span></p><p style="color:rgb(80,0,80)"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:16px">Step 2: Save the submission sheets to your computer.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><br></span></p><p style="color:rgb(80,0,80)"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Step 3: Fill out the downloaded form as completely as possible, with a different form submission for each potential show. (Feel free to submit as many shows as you would like: the more options that we have, the greater possibility of one of your selections being picked!) </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">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><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:rgb(255,255,204)">submission</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">, the greater understanding we can have of your artistic vision for the piece! </span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(80,0,80);font-size:12pt;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Step 4: Email us a copy of the Show Submission forms</span><span style="color:rgb(80,0,80);font-size:12pt;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"> and an up-to-date theatrical résumé to the Troy Civic Theatre Show Selection Committee, either by e-mail (</span><u style="color:rgb(80,0,80);font-size:12pt;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="color:blue"><a href="mailto:shows@troycivic.org" target="_blank">shows@troycivic.org</a></span></u><span style="color:rgb(80,0,80);font-size:12pt;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">) or postal mail, (</span><i style="color:rgb(80,0,80);font-size:12pt;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Troy Civic Theatre Company, Attn:  Michael Ciaravella, Managing Artistic <span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:rgb(255,255,204)">Director</span>, PO Box 1553, Troy NY 12180)</i><span style="color:rgb(80,0,80);font-size:12pt;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"> by DECEMBER 5th</span><span style="color:rgb(80,0,80);font-size:12pt;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;text-transform:uppercase">, 2014</span><span style="color:rgb(80,0,80);font-size:12pt;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">. While we do accept potential show </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;background-color:rgb(255,255,204)">submissions</span><span style="color:rgb(80,0,80);font-size:12pt;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"> year-round, entries that are received after the December 5th</span><span style="color:rgb(80,0,80);font-size:12pt;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"> deadline will not be considered for our Fifth Season. (</span><font color="#500050" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16px">Our online submission process is brand new, and we want to ensure that we have a backup, in case anything is lost in cyberspace, so please CC any email submissions to <a href="mailto:MCiaravella@troycivic.org" target="_blank">MCiaravella@troycivic.org</a> to ensure receipt.</span></font><span style="color:rgb(80,0,80);font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:16px">) </span></p><p style="color:rgb(80,0,80)"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:16px">Step 5: You're done! </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">We will select certain prospective </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:rgb(255,255,204)">directors</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"> to meet with our Show Selection Committee to discuss their </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:rgb(255,255,204)">submissions</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"> at greater length, and we hope to craft another award-winning season.</span></p></div><div style="color:rgb(80,0,80)"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"></span></div><p class="gmail_extra" style="color:rgb(80,0,80)"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt">Whether you are an experienced <span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:rgb(255,255,204)">director</span>, or you are just seeking a new direction in your artistic career, please consider a show <span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:rgb(255,255,204)">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><font color="#500050"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"></span></font><p class="gmail_extra" style="color:rgb(80,0,80)"><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 style="color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:rgb(255,255,204)">submission</span>, or the <span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:rgb(255,255,204)">submission</span> process, please do not hesitate to contact me at <a href="mailto:MCiaravella@troycivic.org" target="_blank">MCiaravella@troycivic.org</a>. Thank you for considering joining us for our upcoming season, and we look forward to your entries.</span></span></p><font color="#500050"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"></span></font><p class="gmail_extra" style="color:rgb(80,0,80)"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt">Sincerely,</span></span></p></div><div class="gmail_extra" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><strong><font size="4">Michael J. Ciaravella<br></font></strong><div style="color:rgb(80,0,80)"><i>Managing Artistic <span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:rgb(255,255,204)">Director</span>,<br>Vice President, Board of <span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:rgb(255,255,204)">Directors</span>,</i><br></div><div 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">MCiaravella@troycivic.org</a></b></span></div><div class="gmail_extra" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,102)"><b><a href="http://www.troycivic.org/" target="_blank">http://www.troy</a></b><b><a href="http://www.troycivic.org/" target="_blank">civic.org/</a><br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/troycivictheatrecompany" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.co</a></b></span><span style="color:rgb(0,0,102)"><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/troycivictheatrecompany" target="_blank">m/troycivictheatrecompany</a></b></span></div><div><br></div></div></div>
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