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Sip Proposal Revised Spring '05
INSTRUCTIONS: Submit hard copy of entire proposal to you SIP advisor.
PART ONE: Preliminary SIP Proposal
Name (Last, First, Middle initial)
Email Address
Briefly describe what your SIP will be (about 100 words).
Then, address these questions (250-300 words):
a. How did you choose this particular SIP?
b. How did any of the following influence your SIP choices:
i. your major or minor
ii. liberal arts courses
iii. study abroad
iv. internship
v. other experiences
c. How does this SIP support your personal and professional goals?
Submit a rough bibliography.
PART TWO (if applying for a Theatre Arts SIP grant).
Basic Information: SIP Grants are awarded in amounts up to $500 depending on need, eligibility, merit and quality of proposals.
Eligibility:
Applicants must be Theatre Arts majors with at least Junior standing
Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or greater
Applicants must submit applications by 10th week Friday before SIP quarter.
Ordinarily, SIP grants are not used to supplement production budgets (e.g., Festival Playhouse will support the production financially, if your proposal is accepted).
SIP grants may be used for travel, special living expenses, workshops, etc. If you have questions, see Ed.
Basis of Selection
Need
Creative or intellectual content of SIP
Ability to achieve artistic potential
Student Financial Responsibilities
Students must SAVE and Submit ALL receipts to the Dept. Chair for ANY grant monies spent WITHIN ONE WEEK OF MAKING A PURCHASE, or within one week of returning from a trip.
The receipts should be submitted with a cover page that clearly categorizes the expenses with total spent.
Failure to do so may result in cancellation of the SIP grant.
Please understand this funding is limited so unfortunately we may not be able to fund every proposal, nor may we be able to fund each proposal according to the full amount requested. The Theatre Arts faculty will make decisions based on the merit and quality of each proposal.
I. Elaborate on the brief description of the nature of the project.
II. What benefits will the project have on your growth as a theater artist?
III. What benefits will the project have on the development of your professional career in the theater?
IV. How will this project benefit other students in the Theatre Department?
V. What other funding sources have you applied for?
VI. Give a brief outline of how much money you are applying for and how it will be spent (e.g., transportation, tuition/fees, and materials)
VII. Is there anything else we should know about your proposal?
Attach a resume and any other pertinent information (such as a brochure or application form) if you are applying for an apprenticeship or internship. Also, sign and date your application letter.
PART THREE (if proposing a Directing or Performance SIP, or a Directing II project).
Theatre Arts Department Policy on Student Directing & Performance Proposals
I. All proposals must be one-act (not full-length or “cut down” full-length) plays. All proposals for next year (05-06) are due no later than 5pm Wednesday week 9 of Spring 05 term. Original works must be submitted at time of proposal. No late proposals will be considered. Ideally, all proposed one-acts will tie with next year’s international season theme. One-acts will be produced in Winter Week 8 in theDungeon (we may consider a one-act for Directing II for Spring).
II. All design, managerial support, and crew positions must be applied for in the usual application process. THE MAINSTAGE SHOWS MUST BE STAFFED FIRST. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES are student directors to “promise” positions or roles to other students.
III. We will try to have one production meeting in 10th or Exam week of the preceding term of production (if accepted).
IV. Registration in the Directing II course is dependent upon having a proposal accepted by the Theatre Arts faculty. Registration is only permitted with Ed Menta’s written permission. Directing II will only be taught in the Winter 06 term (again, we may consider Directing II proposals for Spring 06).
V. All tickets for Dungeon shows will be $5.00. Publicity will consist of campus flyers, table tents, and an ad in the Index. No full size posters or Gazette ads, etc. Programs will be as simple as possible.
VI. All students participating will receive THEA 200 credit. The exception is students that are already receiving SIP or Directing II credit.
VII. Most student directed productions will take place during a quarter with a mainstage production. Auditions will most likely be after the mainstage auditions (2nd week). THE MAINSTAGE ALWAYS HAS FIRST PRIORITY IN CHOOSING TALENT. Production dates will be scheduled before the mainstage – usually in 5th week. All production dates are determined by the faculty.
VIII. Due to limited personnel resources student directors should routinely expect to “do it all” - i.e., hang their own lights, record their own sound, hang the blacks, pull costumes, paint, etc.
IX. The Theatre Arts Department is strongly committed to student directed productions. However, it is impossible to accommodate every proposal in any given quarter. We strongly encourage SIP directing proposals or performance proposals for Winter Quarter, and we will schedule Directing II for Winter or possibly Spring.
X. In the case of a non-directing performance proposal (such as a collage of scenes and monologues, a one-person show, performance art, playwriting, film, or some combination), all of the above guidelines still apply. If an original script, we would like to see a thorough draft. (We must see some kind of script on paper before we can make a decision to invest money, time, personnel, and all of the other department resources in a project!)
XI. Students are urged to consult with Ed Menta before submitting their proposals regarding choice of play, style, and other factors appropriate to the students’ own goals and progress as a director. PLEASE DON”T JUST “DROP OFF” A PROPOSAL ON 9th WEEK WEDNESDAY AND TAKE US BY SURPRISE – THAT IS NOT GOOD!
Specific Criteria for Student Directing & Performance Proposals:
I. Students must have taken Directing I and normally would have declared a Theatre Arts major. After that, priority will be given to (not necessarily in descending order):
a. SIP proposals
b. Senior Theatre Arts Majors
c. Students interested in taking Directing II
II. The proposal should take the form of a letter to the Department with copies to all faculty members and should include the following (you may have already addressed some of these questions in Part II of your grant proposal, if so, please make this clear)
a. How the project will serve the needs of the students in the Department - such as opportunities for actors, crew, a type of play or author that hasn't been produced lately, issues in the play that are particularly relevant to our campus etc.
b. A discussion and analysis of the major action and themes of the play (original scripts should be submitted in full.)
c. An outline of the casting needs of the play- number of female/male roles, character types, and the possibilities of cross-casting.
d. An outline of the design/technical needs of the play, especially sets, costumes, lights, and sound. Are there any special technical needs for this show? How might they be solved? Think simple! This is particularly important, as it must be understood that Dungeon productions will be on a limited budget utilizing already available materials in the shops and storage. Do not assume that all materials are available. Usage of any materials, as well as use of technical space and support, must be approved by the Director of Technical Theatre.
e. A rough itemized budget for the production including materials, royalties, scripts, and publicity.
f. A proposed production schedule including performance dates, tech, and auditions.
*See Ed for examples of previously accepted proposals.
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