The proposal and signed guidelines are due on Friday, January 27 with no exceptions!

1. Cover Page
Please list name of play, name of director, and the rights company.

2. Why do you want to direct?
Why do you (personally) want to direct this play? What qualities does
it have which makes it seem worthy to be produced? How do you plan to
bring out these qualities in your production? Also list any personal
experience that you have that you feel will make you a good director.

3. Summary
A brief description of the plot of the play (no more than one page or so). Be sure to include the setting, central theme and secondary themes, and the climax.

4. Character Breakdown
This should include a list of the characters and any information you feel would be important for a reader to know about them (age, gender, relationship, etc.)

5. Director’s Concept/Approach
This should be a “paper” why you would like to see this specific play done and the value of it here at LDHS. It should discuss the script and your ideas for the
play, any challenges the play has and how you plan on overcoming them, etc.

6. Technical Considerations
This should include your ideas for the technical aspects of the play (set, costumes, lights, sound, and any other special features). You may include a ground plan and sketches of costumes for the show.

8. Script
A photo copy of the script.

9. Other Information

The following are the guidelines set forth for directing a play at LDHS.

* To direct a play the student must be registered in Theatre 2-4 or an active Junior or Senior Thespian. Directing a play is completely optional. There are only certain amount of slots available. The decision will be based upon presentation and classification.

* The play chosen by the student must be a published play and approved by Mrs. Shamp and LDHS administration.

* There can be only 1 student director per production.

* There is no budget allocated to student directing. If the student is a senior and there are monies available then LDHS will pay for the rights of the production for 1 night.

* Students will have equal time in the performance space. All others will have to rehearse in the theater.

* All deadlines must be met. If a student misses more than three deadlines then his/her show will be cancelled. It is the responsibility of the student to make the deadlines.

* Rehearsals will happen at the time and place that the student designates on their rehearsal calendar. If a student is absent for more than 1/2 the day of school the student can not hold rehearsal on or off campus - if a rehearsal is held then the show will be cancelled.

* If LDHS has paid for the rights of the production and the production is cancelled then the student will be held responsible for reimbursement to LDHS for the monies paid.

* Mrs. Shamp has the right to change any blocking or language the she may find offensive to LDHS audiences. Mrs. Shamp will make regular visits during the production process to check on the progress.

* The student director is responsible for building their own set, finding costumes, props, etc. The set must be basic and able to move on and off in 5 minutes. The LDHS costume, prop, and furniture is at the director’s disposal.

* Students in the class that are not directing will grouped with the student directors. They are not assistants they are just apprentices.

* Directors must be present for the technical rehearsals. The student director will be signed up for a time slot - to be determined.

* The students will have their productions performed on one of the following days May 5, 6, 7. The student director must be present for all three days even if they are not performing. The director must be UIL eligible to participate. If the director is not UIL eligible then the play will be cancelled.