<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">BE SCENE
2021</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Saturday, July 10th at 7:30pm
on Schenectady Civic Players’ main stage!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br>
</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Be Scene is
Back!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Co-Producers</span></u><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> Colleen Lovett and David Rook </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Is there
a scene you’ve always wanted to do? Do you have a friend you’ve been
dying to do a show with? Well, here’s your chance! Perform anything you
want, with anyone you want in the Schenectady Civic Players’ “Be Scene
2021” on Saturday July 10th, 2021.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">SCP and the Be
Scene 2021 co-producers will be guided by appropriate Covid rules, guidelines,
and precautions. Bring your mask. Get
vaccinated.<br>
<br>
<u>What is Be Scene?</u></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">A night of scenes, acting,
friends, and fun!</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">It’s simple; get a group
together or go solo. Choose a scene or a monologue and submit it
to <u><a href="mailto:bescene@civicplayers.org">bescene@civicplayers.org</a></u> for consideration.
(Preference will be given to scenes this year to give as many people
possible an opportunity to be on the boards.)</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">A scene selection
committee will be reviewing all submissions and creating a program based
on time and variety.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The contact people for
selected scenes will be notified by phone or email, please indicate
your preferred contact method when submitting scenes.</span></li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">2021
Schedule (note the additional mandatory date)</span></u><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">: </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.25in;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">ONE
Tech/Dress for all participants on Friday, July 9th at 7:00pm.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.25in;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Performance
on Saturday, July 10th<sup>th</sup> at 7:30PM (Call is 6:30PM)<br>
<br>
<u>Here are the rules</u>:</span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Groups may consist of one actor
performing a monologue or multiple individuals with or without a director.
(Preference is going to scenes this year.)</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Submitted scenes should be <b><u>no more than 8-10 minutes</u></b>
in length. This limitation is
critical. Please mind the maximum
length.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Set pieces will be very limited.
We’re thinking a few four legged chairs, an end table, and a coffee table.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Props must be managed and carried
by actors. </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Space will be limited and not
all scenes may be selected. </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">All participants will be
responsible for their own rehearsals and production needs. Set, lights,
sound and costumes should be kept to a minimum; ideally, pieces will focus
on the actors and their work.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Original works will be considered.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">At this time musical numbers will
not be accepted.</span></li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">SUBMISSIONS</span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Submissions
should be sent no later than Sunday, June 6th, 2021. Email </span><a href="mailto:bescene@civicplayers.org" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">bescene@civicplayers.org</span></a><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">We anticipate a number of submissions.
Submissions received prior to the deadline will be given priority in selection
process.</span></u><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br>
<br>
</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Submissions
should include (extra credit for complete submissions):</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-indent:0.5in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">● Submitter Name, Email, and Phone:</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-indent:0.5in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">● Is submitter the primary contact? (Yes or No)
If no, Name, Email and Phone of primary contact.</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-indent:0.5in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">● Name of Piece:</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-indent:0.5in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">● Author of Piece:</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-indent:0.5in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">● A PDF of Piece:</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-indent:0.5in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">● Estimated Duration of Piece:</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-indent:0.5in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">● Number of Actors:</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-indent:0.5in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">● Names of Actors and Roles:</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-indent:0.5in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">● If applicable, Name of Director:</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">●
Desired Set Pieces (We are keeping this to some very basic pieces some
four legged chairs, an end table, and coffee table):</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-indent:0.5in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">● Desired Props (example: phone, glassware,
etc.) (bring your own):</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">SELECTIONS</span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">You may be
requested to show a rough run of your work prior to selection.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Selected Scenes
will be notified by email once the final program has been chosen. We expect to select pieces by Thursday, June
10<sup>th</sup>.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The running
order for the final program will be determined closer to the performance night
at the discretion of SCP and the co-producers.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">PERFORMANCE
EVENING</span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The performance
will be Saturday, July 10th at 7:30pm and open to the
general public as a Pay-What-You-Will evening.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">We hope to have
a post-performance social event. We will be guided by all rules applicable to
Covid precautions. <br>
<br>
Don’t miss this special event at SCP. Have fun with your friends and celebrate
the community aspect of Community Theater!<br>
<br>
If you’re interested in participating but don’t have
a scene partner simply let us know, provide your information and if
enough participants are interested, we will make an introduction.</span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>