[Capdist-auditions] theREP Seeks "Roving Reporters" for a virtual program BEHIND THE SCENES (amended)

[Margaret Hall]

Capital Repertory Theatre (theREP) is looking for nine (9) “roving reporters” for a new virtual series entitled BEHIND THE SCENES (BTS). Each of the nine 20-minute BTS episodes will include one 3-minute “roving reporter” segment. Reporters selected will give a Birdseye view of how the arts are flourishing (even in the times of Covid) in the Capital Region and beyond.

BTS will air on theREP’s Facebook Page, The Collaborative’s YouTube Page, The School of Performing Arts Facebook Page, and The Collaborative Studios TV Channel (available on Apple TV, Roku and Firestick) - and will be seen by thousands of people in the Greater Capital Region, sending a positive message about what actors, artists, designers, teachers, etc. do to train, maintain and work in their craft.

Please note this is an unpaid position.

theREP is specifically looking for YOUR VOICE! It’s your chance to highlight positive messages about what artists, actors, designers, teachers and mentors are doing to keep the arts going/vital/changing and transforming lives, especially now.

Segments could be on:

  *   How teachers are coping and adjusting their training for online learning
  *   How the arts are helping with community service
  *   How a mentor/teacher inspires students to keep the arts as a part of their lives
  *   How students are coping creatively
  *   An introduction to a really cool play, writer, actor, artist, mentor
  *   An introduction to someone from the Capital Region who has ‘gone on to fame’
  *   Taking us through a day of online learning
  *   Dishing up what’s hot in the virtual world (what you’re working on and what your watching)
  *   Do you pose the question, “when COVID is over, the first thing I want to do is…”


To audition, please submit a pitch for your “roving reporter” idea - a story that you would like to tell. We are not looking for “the produced story” but a creative and exciting pitch telling us about it. Your pitch should make us (the audience) want to tune in. Think John Krasinski and his SOME GOOD NEWS show!

AUDITIONS ARE OPEN TO ALL HS/COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY STUDENTS


Capital Repertory Theatre (theREP) as part of Proctors Collaborative is committed to building a workplace that is both creative and progressive. To that end, we seek a broad spectrum of candidates including women, people of color, all cultural backgrounds and persons with disabilities. We celebrate individual differences and we strive to treat everyone with fairness and respect.



Through application of affirmative action, equal opportunity, we do not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for volunteer and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veterans’ status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

TO APPLY:

  *   You must be enrolled in school (High School or College/University)
  *   You must have your own recording device to film on (iPhone, tablet, go-pro, computer, other…)
     *   If you do not have a device to record on, but want to audition, please email Margaret and theREP will help you figure out a way to audition
  *   Email your pitch to Margaret E. Hall at mhall at capitalrep.org<mailto:mhall at capitalrep.org>
  *   Deadline to email your pitch: Monday, August 31, 2020

PITCH AUDITION MATERIAL:

  *   Create and film a pitch of your idea. Your pitch itself must include:
     *   An introduction of yourself (ie: name, school, grade, what you’re studying, etc.)
     *   Your idea/your story/your take on what this segment “should/could be”
     *   A wrap up (ie: thanks for tuning in ... that's a wrap and your name ... etc.), and then turn it back over to the hosts (ie: and now, back to you Margaret/Maggie)

Things to remember when recording your pitch:

  *   Your segment must be 2-3minutes in length
  *   Make sure you are well lit (the light source should be aimed at your face – including the sun, if outside)
  *   Make sure you speak clearly
  *   Make sure your recording device is steady when recording and there’s not too much ambient sound (wind, traffic, etc.)
  *   Make sure the area you're recording in "looks nice"
  *   Be as creative as you can (and have fun while doing it)

-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://capdisttheater.org/pipermail/capdist-auditions/attachments/20200819/8d444aea/attachment.html>