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--></style></head><body bgcolor=white lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>ARTISTS’ CHOICE SERIES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>AT OHIO SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The purpose of this series is to allow fellow NE Ohio directors, playwrights, and designers an outlet for creative exploration at Ohio Shakespeare Festival. We encourage theatre artists to submit for consideration a play to produce for a limited run on the Henry C. Bishop Stage. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>We specifically seek exciting newer works, perhaps those not typically seen in the Ohio Shakes subscription series. Yet, <b>all submissions must in some way tie into the tradition of classic theatre and/or storytelling, whether in theme, content, design, or interpretation.</b> In short, while this project should be a daring and outside-the-box production for Ohio Shakespeare Festival, it should still fit our mission statement: to put excellent storytelling at the forefront of all we do.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The performances will take place on <b>November 3 and 4, 2017, 8:00pm. </b>Rehearsals can begin no earlier than October 2. You will submit a proposed rehearsal schedule, but be prepared to work around the needs of the MainStage productions.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Submissions are due August 1, 2017.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The qualities of a successful submission include, but are not limited to the following:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>A title that can be easily produced in a blackbox style (i.e. without any extraordinary set, technical, or costume requirements).<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>A production that has no more than 8 actors<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>A fully realized cast list, and a designated director and stage manager<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>A clear connection, in whatever creative capacity, to classic theatre/storytelling<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>No longer than 2 hours, 15 minutes long in run-time<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>A detailed proposed rehearsal schedule<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>A title that likely would not be considered for the OSF subscription series.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The theatre will provide:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>rights to the production (if applicable)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>advertisement<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>basic lighting design<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>basic sound design<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>one light and/or sound operator<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>some access to Ohio Shakespeare stock<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>$500 stipend that must be spent on the production/artists involved<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>You will provide:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Rehearsal schedules, including a clear and organized tech period<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Actors<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Stage Manager<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Rehearsal and performance reports<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Speciality props/costumes<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Ohio Shakespeare Festival reserves the right to oversee the artistic product in regards to casting, staging, and design. In manners concerning safety, emotional and physical, Ohio Shakespeare Festival’s guidelines and directives will be held paramount throughout the rehearsal and performance process. </span></i><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Please click this link for information on how to submit for this project: http://www.ohioshakespearefestival.com/news/artistschoice<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></body></html>