Saturday, April 18
Spring High School
Mike Doggett, Contest Director
mailto:mdoggett@springisd.org
361-676-6100 cell
Matt Wasson, Contest Technical/Facility Director
mailto:mwasso2@springisd.org
mailto:mdoggett@springisd.org
361-676-6100 cell
Matt Wasson, Contest Technical/Facility Director
mailto:mwasso2@springisd.org
FROM THE CONTEST DIRECTOR
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WELCOME NOTE AND INVOICE FOR CONTEST FEE
1. Please email Mike Doggett ASAP after you advance so he will have your email address so important information can be sent to you. The judge has requested all cuttings prior to the contest.
2. Please bring all UIL required credentials/documents and check for $500 with you to at the time of your site rehearsal.
3. Please mail your script directly to the judge, be sure to include which contest the script is connected to 4A, Area at Spring High School. If your district contest is 7 days or fewer from the area contest please overnight your script to the judge. Please do NOT require a signature on your overnight delivery.
The judge's address:
Perry Crafton - 9513 Bentley Garner Ln. , Austin, Texas, 78748
Paul Davis - 2120 Capitol St. Apt 3432 , Houston, Texas, 77003
Mariana Jones Meaders - 7406 Williams St. , Houston, TX, 77040
4. Please ask your students who enter the theater after a performance has already started to sit in the back of the auditorium and not walk all the way down to the front row.
5. Also, remind your company to be SILENT in the lobby of the theatre as sound can go into the theater.
6. The program proof will be emailed to all directors on Tuesday, April 14 you will need to proof your section of the program and email Mike Doggett with any corrections or substitutions by the end of the day on Wednesday, April 15.
7. The online entry system will be open at midnight on each Saturday of each contest week for only school that have advanced so you can make cast and set changes. This will allow you to make substitutions without having to do the sub form. This will also allow your next contest to have accurate information for the program. The entry system will be closed on Monday at midnight.
THINGS YOU WILL NEED TO BRING WITH YOU TO TH E SITE REHEARSAL
4 Original cut copies of your script for the judges and the sound timer. (judges script needs to mailed directly to the judge after your bi-district contest)
Music log (not over 10 minutes.)i-
Proof of royalty payment.
Permission to cut a full length play by the publisher (if needed).
Permission to produce a play not on the approved list (if needed).
Permission for any additions to the basic unit set (if needed).
Permission to add characters or change character gender (if needed) .
Substitute cast change forms (if needed). Be sure to bring official substitutes from, signed by your administrator, in case you have a change of cast or crew.
community compliance form signed by your administrator.
Check for 500.00 for Area Contest, make check payable to Spring High School Theatre
Helpful FORMS and LINKS:
Music Log Form , that must be signed and given to the contest manager at the site rehearsal. This form is an excel file, that will add your time up as you go.
Music Rules FAQ
2014-15 OAP Handbook (21st edition)
- PAGE LAST UPDATED 4/8/15
WELCOME NOTE AND INVOICE FOR CONTEST FEE
1. Please email Mike Doggett ASAP after you advance so he will have your email address so important information can be sent to you. The judge has requested all cuttings prior to the contest.
2. Please bring all UIL required credentials/documents and check for $500 with you to at the time of your site rehearsal.
3. Please mail your script directly to the judge, be sure to include which contest the script is connected to 4A, Area at Spring High School. If your district contest is 7 days or fewer from the area contest please overnight your script to the judge. Please do NOT require a signature on your overnight delivery.
The judge's address:
Perry Crafton - 9513 Bentley Garner Ln. , Austin, Texas, 78748
Paul Davis - 2120 Capitol St. Apt 3432 , Houston, Texas, 77003
Mariana Jones Meaders - 7406 Williams St. , Houston, TX, 77040
4. Please ask your students who enter the theater after a performance has already started to sit in the back of the auditorium and not walk all the way down to the front row.
5. Also, remind your company to be SILENT in the lobby of the theatre as sound can go into the theater.
6. The program proof will be emailed to all directors on Tuesday, April 14 you will need to proof your section of the program and email Mike Doggett with any corrections or substitutions by the end of the day on Wednesday, April 15.
7. The online entry system will be open at midnight on each Saturday of each contest week for only school that have advanced so you can make cast and set changes. This will allow you to make substitutions without having to do the sub form. This will also allow your next contest to have accurate information for the program. The entry system will be closed on Monday at midnight.
THINGS YOU WILL NEED TO BRING WITH YOU TO TH E SITE REHEARSAL
4 Original cut copies of your script for the judges and the sound timer. (judges script needs to mailed directly to the judge after your bi-district contest)
Music log (not over 10 minutes.)i-
Proof of royalty payment.
Permission to cut a full length play by the publisher (if needed).
Permission to produce a play not on the approved list (if needed).
Permission for any additions to the basic unit set (if needed).
Permission to add characters or change character gender (if needed) .
Substitute cast change forms (if needed). Be sure to bring official substitutes from, signed by your administrator, in case you have a change of cast or crew.
community compliance form signed by your administrator.
Check for 500.00 for Area Contest, make check payable to Spring High School Theatre
Helpful FORMS and LINKS:
Music Log Form , that must be signed and given to the contest manager at the site rehearsal. This form is an excel file, that will add your time up as you go.
Music Rules FAQ
2014-15 OAP Handbook (21st edition)
- 21st Edition Pages 28-29 Revised 10/16/14 - These are the revised pages to the Handbook. Pages 28-29. 10/16/14
- OAP Changes for 2015
http://www.uiltexas.org/leaguer/article/changes-highlighted-for-oap
JUDGES
Perry Crafton
Affiliation: Associate Professor of Drama; Austin Community College
Degree: MFA/University of Arizona
Degree: BFA/Sam Houston State University
Approx. Year Adjudicator was first certified: 1/21/1997
BIOGRAPHY: holds the MFA in Acting/Directing from The University of Arizona (Tucson) and the BFA in
Acting from Sam Houston State University. He has acted in over 30 productions including UIL OAP having
performed at the State level twice. His five productions for the Kennedy Center/American College Theatre
Festival have received over 50 collective awards at the state, region and national levels. He has coached five
Irene Ryan Scholarship Regional Acting Finalists including a National Finalist who performed at the Kennedy
Center in Washington, D.C. in 2004. He has been a UIL OAP judge since 1997, served as Chair of the
Adjudicator's Organization and has judged and has judged the State Meet for five conferences. He is an
Associate Professor of Theatre at Austin Community College.
Paul Davis
Affiliation: HISD, HSPVA
Degree: BA- Stephen F Austin
Approx. Year Adjudicator was first certified: 1/25/2013
BIOGRAPHY: Paul Davis- teaches Scenic and Costume Design at HSPVA. He has been an active set designer
in and around Austin; he has worked for The Zilker Park Summer Musical (B. Iden Payne nomination),
Different Stages (Circle Critics Nomination), Capital T Theatre and The Da! Collective. His work for Hyde Park
Theatre has been honored with B. Iden Payne award nominations: The Pillowman , The Drawer Boy, The
Sound Of Music . He has also worked as a scenic artist for the Dallas Theater Center, Portland Stage, and
Connecticut Repertory Theater, and as a Scenic and Costume Designer for the Finborough Theater in London,
England. His work has also been seen at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival and The Prague Quadrennial. He has
advanced to the State Level with OAP twice with Leander High School's productions of Armitage and
Paganini.
Mariana Jones Meaders
Affiliation: retired
Degree: BFA-Texas Christian University
Degree: theatre certification/masters work at Univeristy Of Texas
Degree: theatre education at Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State)
Approx. Year Adjudicator was first certified: 1/27/2003
BIOGRAPHY: My love affair with theatre began in the second grade when I was cast as Gretel in Hansel and
Gretel. I taught theatre, English, speech and Oral Interpretation for 31 years.I was blessed to be a successful
director and speech coach. I have always believed and still believe that the skills young people learn from the
arts are priceless. I enjoy helping directors and young people explore further opportunities with their talents.
Affiliation: Associate Professor of Drama; Austin Community College
Degree: MFA/University of Arizona
Degree: BFA/Sam Houston State University
Approx. Year Adjudicator was first certified: 1/21/1997
BIOGRAPHY: holds the MFA in Acting/Directing from The University of Arizona (Tucson) and the BFA in
Acting from Sam Houston State University. He has acted in over 30 productions including UIL OAP having
performed at the State level twice. His five productions for the Kennedy Center/American College Theatre
Festival have received over 50 collective awards at the state, region and national levels. He has coached five
Irene Ryan Scholarship Regional Acting Finalists including a National Finalist who performed at the Kennedy
Center in Washington, D.C. in 2004. He has been a UIL OAP judge since 1997, served as Chair of the
Adjudicator's Organization and has judged and has judged the State Meet for five conferences. He is an
Associate Professor of Theatre at Austin Community College.
Paul Davis
Affiliation: HISD, HSPVA
Degree: BA- Stephen F Austin
Approx. Year Adjudicator was first certified: 1/25/2013
BIOGRAPHY: Paul Davis- teaches Scenic and Costume Design at HSPVA. He has been an active set designer
in and around Austin; he has worked for The Zilker Park Summer Musical (B. Iden Payne nomination),
Different Stages (Circle Critics Nomination), Capital T Theatre and The Da! Collective. His work for Hyde Park
Theatre has been honored with B. Iden Payne award nominations: The Pillowman , The Drawer Boy, The
Sound Of Music . He has also worked as a scenic artist for the Dallas Theater Center, Portland Stage, and
Connecticut Repertory Theater, and as a Scenic and Costume Designer for the Finborough Theater in London,
England. His work has also been seen at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival and The Prague Quadrennial. He has
advanced to the State Level with OAP twice with Leander High School's productions of Armitage and
Paganini.
Mariana Jones Meaders
Affiliation: retired
Degree: BFA-Texas Christian University
Degree: theatre certification/masters work at Univeristy Of Texas
Degree: theatre education at Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State)
Approx. Year Adjudicator was first certified: 1/27/2003
BIOGRAPHY: My love affair with theatre began in the second grade when I was cast as Gretel in Hansel and
Gretel. I taught theatre, English, speech and Oral Interpretation for 31 years.I was blessed to be a successful
director and speech coach. I have always believed and still believe that the skills young people learn from the
arts are priceless. I enjoy helping directors and young people explore further opportunities with their talents.
SITE REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
REHEARSAL: Please contact Mike Doggett (contest director) to arrange your rehearsal time as soon as you can after advancing from your bi-district contest. Rehearsal time will not be finalized until all schools have advanced to the contest. Schools that are closest to the contest site or have no or minimal conflicts are encourage to rehearse on Friday, April 17 leaving times for open on Saturday for schools that will not be able to rehearse the day before due to conflicts. All site rehearsal conflicts will be resolved by distance to the contest site.
ALL REHEARSAL TIMES ARE TENTATIVE, UNTIL THE LAST SCHOOL HAS ADVANCED TO THE CONTEST.
(Every effort will be made to give directors their first choice of rehearsal times, school with major conflicts will take priority.)
Friday , April 17
2:00 - 3:00 PM - Splendora HS
3:30 - 4:30 PM - Little Cypress-Mauriceville HS
5:00 - 6:00 PM - Sheperd HS
6:30 - 7:30 PM - Caldwell HS
Saturday, April 18 (day of contest)
(School's with early performance times will be allowed to rehearse in a earlier spot. School's with a later performance time will be arranged by distance to the contest.)
8:00 - 9:00 AM -
9:20 - 10:20 AM - Washington HS
10:40 - 11:40 AM - La Grange HS
*Any conflict with rehearsal time will be broken with distance between schools. We will try to meet all director preferences, if possible.
*Set up time will not start until all of your things have been moved to the center of the stage. Set up time will stop when all items are relocated back in the center of the stage. You will then be able to move your things back to storage and or back to your dressing room.
*Spike tape will be provided at the site rehearsal
ALL REHEARSAL TIMES ARE TENTATIVE, UNTIL THE LAST SCHOOL HAS ADVANCED TO THE CONTEST.
(Every effort will be made to give directors their first choice of rehearsal times, school with major conflicts will take priority.)
Friday , April 17
2:00 - 3:00 PM - Splendora HS
3:30 - 4:30 PM - Little Cypress-Mauriceville HS
5:00 - 6:00 PM - Sheperd HS
6:30 - 7:30 PM - Caldwell HS
Saturday, April 18 (day of contest)
(School's with early performance times will be allowed to rehearse in a earlier spot. School's with a later performance time will be arranged by distance to the contest.)
8:00 - 9:00 AM -
9:20 - 10:20 AM - Washington HS
10:40 - 11:40 AM - La Grange HS
*Any conflict with rehearsal time will be broken with distance between schools. We will try to meet all director preferences, if possible.
*Set up time will not start until all of your things have been moved to the center of the stage. Set up time will stop when all items are relocated back in the center of the stage. You will then be able to move your things back to storage and or back to your dressing room.
*Spike tape will be provided at the site rehearsal
DIRECTOR'S MEETING
11:45 AM - Critic judge meets with cast and directors (theatre)
11:55 AM - Meeting with the contest manager and judges (Principal's conference room)
11:55 AM - Meeting with the contest manager and judges (Principal's conference room)
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
The performance order was done by a blind draw on 11/14/14. The order of performances will run on the hour. The order will be alphabetical using the title of the play, excluding articles. Plays will run on the hour. There might be some short delays to avoid school bell or the end of the school day to avoid noise interruptions to a play.
1:00 p.m ------- Bi-District 21-22 C - Thebans Anigone, The, Caldwell HS
2:00 p.m.--------Bi-District 23-24 B - Epic Proportions, Little Cypress Mauriceville HS
3:00 p.m.--------Bi-District 23-24 C - Kabuki Lady Macbeth, Sheperd HS
4:00 p.m.--------Bi-District 23-24 A - Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Splendora HS
5:00 p.m.--------Bi-District 21-22 A - Insanity of Mary Girard, The, La Grange HS
6:00 p.m.--------Bi-District 21-22 B - Shadow Box, The, B. T. Washington HS
2:00 p.m.--------Bi-District 23-24 B - Epic Proportions, Little Cypress Mauriceville HS
3:00 p.m.--------Bi-District 23-24 C - Kabuki Lady Macbeth, Sheperd HS
4:00 p.m.--------Bi-District 23-24 A - Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Splendora HS
5:00 p.m.--------Bi-District 21-22 A - Insanity of Mary Girard, The, La Grange HS
6:00 p.m.--------Bi-District 21-22 B - Shadow Box, The, B. T. Washington HS
UNIT SET AND STORAGE
Spring High School will provide the basic UIL set. Schools will need to provide their own window and door units. These units will become part of the host's basic unit set available for all schools to use.
FACILITY INFORMATION
Lights:
There will be 15 areas with a Red, Green, Blue color wash. Cyc available. (you can pick pretty much whatever color you want on the cyc)
Lights will need to be programmed during your 1 hour load in, the board does not have operate manually (no two scene preset)
ETC Ion light board
Canto 1200 Followspot
***check files below that explain how to program lights, light diagram, light cue sheets
Sound:
Is controlled from the booth and can play and mix two different C/D's or Plug in your electronic device or computer directly to the board.
Communication:
Wired headsets are available to communicate from the booth to backstage.
Stage:
House seats 830
Stage is 55" wide, 31' 6" deep, Apron is 3' from curtain to lip of stage.
There is a mid traveler which is about 15' from the grand drape.
The wings are plenty big with access to the shop.
Large crossover area behind the back curtain
Dressing room and restrooms backstage right.
***check file below, stage diagram
Load In/Out:
*Arrive at least 30 minute before your scheduled load in. Keep in mind traffic issues if your time slot is anywhere around the hours of 3 PM and 7 PM. I would plan an extra hour to deal with possible traffic issues.
*You will have one hour to load in and get your set put up and program lights. You might have more time to load in and set the stage will Mr. Munoz is talking to the group before you. This load in and set up will be done as quite as possible as to not disturb the play being critiqued .
*When you arrive at Spring HS text me 361-676-6100 and wait for me to send someone to meet you to show you were to load in - it kind of hard to explain. I will have a student guide you bus and truck to the appropriate place.
*Once your truck or bus has unloaded at the load dock the bus and or truck will relocated to a waiting area until you are read to load up after your show. Keep your bus or truck in the waiting area until called. A school's bus or truck can't stay at the loading dock the entire time of your time slot.
FOOD:
There are several places to eat just across the street from the high school. Sonic, Burger King, Freddy's, Taco Bells, Starbucks, Gringos and also close is Taco Cabana, Golden Corral, Jack in the Box, Pizza Hut, Brother's Pizza, Smashburger, Bullritos (like Chipotle), Popeyes, Golden Bowl Chinese, Firehouse Subs, Chic-fil-a
There will be 15 areas with a Red, Green, Blue color wash. Cyc available. (you can pick pretty much whatever color you want on the cyc)
Lights will need to be programmed during your 1 hour load in, the board does not have operate manually (no two scene preset)
ETC Ion light board
Canto 1200 Followspot
***check files below that explain how to program lights, light diagram, light cue sheets
Sound:
Is controlled from the booth and can play and mix two different C/D's or Plug in your electronic device or computer directly to the board.
Communication:
Wired headsets are available to communicate from the booth to backstage.
Stage:
House seats 830
Stage is 55" wide, 31' 6" deep, Apron is 3' from curtain to lip of stage.
There is a mid traveler which is about 15' from the grand drape.
The wings are plenty big with access to the shop.
Large crossover area behind the back curtain
Dressing room and restrooms backstage right.
***check file below, stage diagram
Load In/Out:
*Arrive at least 30 minute before your scheduled load in. Keep in mind traffic issues if your time slot is anywhere around the hours of 3 PM and 7 PM. I would plan an extra hour to deal with possible traffic issues.
*You will have one hour to load in and get your set put up and program lights. You might have more time to load in and set the stage will Mr. Munoz is talking to the group before you. This load in and set up will be done as quite as possible as to not disturb the play being critiqued .
*When you arrive at Spring HS text me 361-676-6100 and wait for me to send someone to meet you to show you were to load in - it kind of hard to explain. I will have a student guide you bus and truck to the appropriate place.
*Once your truck or bus has unloaded at the load dock the bus and or truck will relocated to a waiting area until you are read to load up after your show. Keep your bus or truck in the waiting area until called. A school's bus or truck can't stay at the loading dock the entire time of your time slot.
FOOD:
There are several places to eat just across the street from the high school. Sonic, Burger King, Freddy's, Taco Bells, Starbucks, Gringos and also close is Taco Cabana, Golden Corral, Jack in the Box, Pizza Hut, Brother's Pizza, Smashburger, Bullritos (like Chipotle), Popeyes, Golden Bowl Chinese, Firehouse Subs, Chic-fil-a
Stage Diagram
| stage_diagram_springhs.pdf |
Light Diagram and Information
| shs_cue_sheets_diagram_info.doc |
Clinic Invoice - bring check with you to your site rehearsal
| bi-district_oap_invoice.pdf |
ADMISSION
$10 per person. Members of the school's OAP companies will not be charged.