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<div style="font-size: small; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px 0px 8px;"><b><font face="calibri" size="3">Albany Civic Theater</font></b><font face="calibri" size="3"> is currently soliciting submissions from directors for their 64</font><sup><font face="calibri" size="2">th</font></sup><font face="calibri" size="3"> Season.</font><span style="margin: 0px;"><font face="calibri" size="3"> </font></span><font face="calibri" size="3">We are seeking directors for 4 main stage shows running three weekends each in September, November, February and May.</font><span style="margin: 0px;"><font face="calibri" size="3"> </font></span><font face="calibri" size="3">We are also looking for individuals looking to break into directing for Director’s Showcase and Playwright’s Showcase.</font><span style="margin: 0px;"><font face="calibri" size="3"> </font></span><font face="calibri" size="3">These two events offer a unique opportunity for less experienced directors to hone their skills and get live experience directing a production.</font><span style="margin: 0px;"><font face="calibri" size="3"> </font></span><font face="calibri" size="3">And finally, the theater is considering submissions for a March Special to raise funds for a much needed new lighting system.</font></div>
<div style="font-size: small; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px 0px 8px;"><font face="calibri" size="3">Albany Civic strives to offer a balanced season and is seeking dramatic and comedic works, as well as small scale musicals.</font><span style="margin: 0px;"><font face="calibri" size="3"> </font></span><font face="calibri" size="3">The committee strives to find balance in the season with cutting edge new works, classic revivals with a fresh interpretation and a season that provides a combination of artistic risks and commercial success. </font><span style="margin: 0px;"><font face="calibri" size="3"> </font></span><font face="calibri" size="3">Please take into account the physical constraints of our cozy space. For example, musical submissions can only accommodate a three piece orchestra; large cast plays should not have scenes that involve all cast members onstage.</font></div>
<div style="font-size: small; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px 0px 8px;"><font face="calibri" size="3">All submissions should include your current resume of directing experience.</font><span style="margin: 0px;"><font face="calibri" size="3"> </font></span><font face="calibri" size="3">Each submission should include a description of the play, any unique interpretations you will bring to the production and a list of production team members who have committed to your project. While this last item is not a requirement, it does help the committee evaluate and prioritize submissions.</font><span style="margin: 0px;"><font face="calibri" size="3"> </font></span><font face="calibri" size="3">For Mainstage Shows, ACT often uses experienced directors that have successfully worked with our theater in the past.</font><span style="margin: 0px;"><font face="calibri" size="3"> </font></span><font face="calibri" size="3">If you are new to the area or new to directing, consider our Directors and/or Playwright Showcases to gain experience with our Theater</font></div>
<div style="font-size: small; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px 0px 8px;"><b><font face="calibri" size="3">A. Directors of Mainstage Shows</font></b><font face="calibri" size="3"> must answer the following questions with their submission:</font></div>
<div style="font-size: small; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px 0px 0px 48px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><font face="calibri" size="3">1)</font><span style='font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal;'> </span></span></span><font face="calibri" size="3">Cast Size, Male/Female breakdown, age or ethnic considerations.</font></div>
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<div style="font-size: small; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px 0px 0px 48px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><font face="calibri" size="3">3)</font><span style='font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal;'> </span></span></span><font face="calibri" size="3">Special set design considerations.</font></div>
<div style="font-size: small; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px 0px 0px 48px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><font face="calibri" size="3">4)</font><span style='font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal;'> </span></span></span><font face="calibri" size="3">Special costuming considerations.</font></div>
<div style="font-size: small; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px 0px 0px 48px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><font face="calibri" size="3">5)</font><span style='font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal;'> </span></span></span><font face="calibri" size="3">Why are you passionate about this work?</font></div>
<div style="font-size: small; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px 0px 0px 48px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><font face="calibri" size="3">6)</font><span style='font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal;'> </span></span></span><font face="calibri" size="3">What can you as director bring to this play?</font></div>
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<div style="font-size: small; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px 0px 8px;"><b><font face="calibri" size="3">B.</font></b><font face="calibri" size="3"> </font><b><font face="calibri" size="3">Directors and submissions of a</font></b><font face="calibri" size="3"> </font><b><font face="calibri" size="3">March Special </font></b><font face="calibri" size="3">(Can be for 1-3 weekends; must include a simple or no set; must rehearse off the stage until final week of production) must answer the following questions with their submissions:</font></div>
<div style="font-size: small; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px 0px 0px 48px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><font face="calibri" size="3">1)</font><span style='font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal;'> </span></span></span><font face="calibri" size="3">What type of show are you submitting?</font><span style="margin: 0px;"><font face="calibri" size="3"> </font></span><font face="calibri" size="3">Possibilities </font><b><font face="calibri" size="3">may</font></b><font face="calibri" size="3"><wbr> include but are </font><b><font face="calibri" size="3">not limited</font></b><font face="calibri" size="3"> to:</font></div>
<div style="font-size: small; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px 0px 0px 96px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><font face="calibri" size="3">a.</font><span style='font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal;'> </span></span></span><font face="calibri" size="3">Vaudeville Variety Show</font></div>
<div style="font-size: small; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px 0px 0px 96px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><font face="calibri" size="3">b.</font><span style='font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal;'> </span></span></span><font face="calibri" size="3">Magic/Circus/Improv Show</font></div>
<div style="font-size: small; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px 0px 0px 96px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><font face="calibri" size="3">c.</font><span style='font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal;'> </span></span></span><font face="calibri" size="3">Monologue-based show</font></div>
<div style="font-size: small; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px 0px 0px 96px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><font face="calibri" size="3">d.</font><span style='font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal;'> </span></span></span><font face="calibri" size="3">Simplistic (set/costumes) Money Maker Show such as Flanagan’s Wake, The Nunsense Shows, Juke Box shows</font></div>
<div style="font-size: small; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px 0px 0px 48px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><font face="calibri" size="3">2)</font><span style='font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal;'> </span></span></span><font face="calibri" size="3">Production requirements such as set, costuming, lighting, sound etc.</font></div>
<div style="font-size: small; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px 0px 8px 48px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><font face="calibri" size="3">3)</font><span style='font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal;'> </span></span></span><font face="calibri" size="3">The names of your fully staffed production team which </font><b><font face="calibri" size="3">may</font></b><font face="calibri" size="3"> include producer, stage manager, musicians, lighting, sound and costume designer as necessary</font></div>
<div style="font-size: small; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px 0px 8px 23px;"><font face="calibri" size="3">Consider projects that you would like to do that are outside of the realm of a normal theater season but will still have great audience appeal.</font></div>
<div style="font-size: small; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px 0px 8px;"><b><font face="calibri" size="3">C.</font></b><font face="calibri" size="3"> Director Submissions for </font><b><font face="calibri" size="3">Director Showcase </font></b><font face="calibri" size="3">should include a directorial résumé with their submission of a one-act or short play.</font><span style="margin: 0px;"><font face="calibri" size="3"> </font></span><font face="calibri" size="3">This can be a great opportunity to gain experience with our theater or build up your theater portfolio.</font><span style="margin: 0px;"><font face="calibri" size="3"> </font></span><font face="calibri" size="3">Director showcase shows do not require auditions so you may hand pick your cast.</font><span style="margin: 0px;"><font face="calibri" size="3"> </font></span><font face="calibri" size="3">Please include a brief synopsis of your play, character breakdown, and production requirements.</font></div>
<div style="font-size: small; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px 0px 8px;"><font face="calibri" size="3">We reserve the right to feature more than one director in the showcase, so please keep in mind that you may be sharing the stage with one or more productions.</font><span style="margin: 0px;"><font face="calibri" size="3"> </font></span><font face="calibri" size="3">The showcase utilizes a shorter 4 week rehearsal period.</font></div>
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<div style="font-size: small; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px 0px 8px;"><b><font face="calibri" size="3">D.</font></b><font face="calibri" size="3"> Submissions for </font><b><font face="calibri" size="3">Playwright Showcase </font></b><font face="calibri" size="3">should include a brief synopsis and online version of an original work, character breakdown and any special production needs.</font><span style="margin: 0px;"><font face="calibri" size="3"> </font></span><font face="calibri" size="3">We also reserve the right to feature more than one original work in the Playwright Showcase.</font><span style="margin: 0px;"><font face="calibri" size="3"> </font></span><b><font face="calibri" size="3">Additionally, we are also considering student written work for the showcase.</font></b></div>
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<div style="font-size: small; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px 0px 8px;"><b><font face="calibri" size="3">E.</font></b><font face="calibri" size="3"> </font><b><font face="calibri" size="3">Director Submissions for the Playwright Showcase </font></b><font face="calibri" size="3">should include a résumé of all theater experience and the name of a directorial mentor.</font><span style="margin: 0px;"><font face="calibri" size="3"> </font></span><font face="calibri" size="3">This is a great opportunity to try your hand at directing with a knowledgeable mentor at your side.</font><span style="margin: 0px;"><font face="calibri" size="3"> </font></span><font face="calibri" size="3">Playwright Showcase productions also do not require auditions and actors may be on script.</font><span style="margin: 0px;"><font face="calibri" size="3"> </font></span><font face="calibri" size="3">The rehearsal period is again only 4 weeks.</font><span style="margin: 0px;"><font face="calibri" size="3"> </font></span><font face="calibri" size="3">Please note that ACT reserves the right to include more than one work in the Playwright Showcase weekend so you may be sharing the stage with one or more productions.</font><span style="margin: 0px;"><font face="calibri" size="3"> </font></span><font face="calibri" size="3">Your production should include a simple set which is easily assembled and disassembled nightly.</font><span style="margin: 0px;"><font face="calibri" size="3"> </font></span><font face="calibri" size="3">Costumes should be easily appropriated.</font><span style="margin: 0px;"><font face="calibri" size="3"> </font></span><font face="calibri" size="3">The Playwright Showcase is more of a staged reading than a fully realized production.</font></div>
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<div style="font-size: small; background: white; margin: 0px 0px 0px 48px;"><span style="margin: 0px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="margin: 0px;">1.<span style='font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal;'> </span></span></span><span style="margin: 0px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Put your submission in a clean, 8 ½ x 11 inch manila envelope with the words Mainstage, March Special, Directors’ Showcase, Playwright Showcase or Director of Playwright Showcase clearly printed on the back <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>(if applying in more than one category please include submissions in more than one envelope).</span></div>
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<div style="font-size: small; background: white; margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px;"><span style="margin: 0px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">3.</span><span style="margin: 0px; font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span style="margin: 0px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Include your name, address, email address and phone number on your résumé.</span></div>
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<div style="font-size: small; background: white; margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px;"><span style="margin: 0px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">4.</span><span style="margin: 0px; font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span style="margin: 0px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Enter your submissions by Friday, December 1, 2017 at 7:00 pm.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>No late submissions will be accepted.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Your mainstage submissions will be fairly considered by our seasonal selection committee.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>March Specials, and Director and Playwright Showcase submissions will be chosen by sub-committee and approved by the selection committee.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>No one on the selection committee may submit their own personal proposals.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Discussion of proposals are kept confidential; please do not ask committee members to divulge any information including when selections have been made.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Please include any other information that you deem necessary in your proposal.</span></div>
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<div style="font-size: small; background: white; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">If you prefer, you may deliver your submissions in person to the theater. There is a mail slot located to the left of the entrance doors.</span></div>
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<div style="font-size: small; background: white; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">We look forward to receiving your submissions and beginning the selection process! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at<a style="text-decoration-line: underline; color: blue;" href="tel:(518)%20810-9534" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><u>(518) 810-9534</u></a> after 3:00 pm (cell), or send me an email at </span><a style="text-decoration-line: underline; color: blue;"><span style="margin: 0px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><font color="#000000"></font></span></a><font color="#000000"><a style="text-decoration-line: underline; color: blue;" href="mailto:senor65@aol.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><u>senor65@aol.com</u></a></font></div>
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<div style="font-size: small; background: white; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Thank you for your interest in Albany Civic Theater’s 64th Season! I look forward to hearing from you.</span></div>
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