UIL
AREA
ONE-ACT PLAY CONTEST
Conference A
Region I
Area 2
Sponsored by Lubbock Christian University
Contest Manager: Dr. E. Don Williams, Lubbock Christian University
Assistant Contest Manager: Dr. Laurie Doyle, Lubbock Christian University
Critic Judges: Please mail copies of your script to the judges at the addresses listed below.
Dr. Marla Dean
2909 Buffalo Trail
Austin, TX 78734
Gary Davis
203 Hackberry Circle
Denver City, TX 79323
Rosemary Parks
P O Box 48,
Morse, TX 79062
Contest Manager Contact Information:
Dr. E. Don Williams
Lubbock Christian University
5601 19th Street
Lubbock TX 79407
(806) 720-7727
Fax # (866) 784-5663
E-mail – [email protected]
Date of Contest: April 9, 2016
Instructions and Information
Directors meeting will be at 12:10 PM (if we have Friday rehearsals) in the Recital Hall.
Performances begin at 1:00 pm, and will run back-to-back; using only such time as is actually
needed to set and to strike, but no more than is permitted by the rules (40 minutes for the play,
seven minutes for strike and seven minutes for set-up).
3. FEES: Each participating school will be assessed a fee of $450.00 to help defray expenses
of the contest. Please send your fees to Dr. E. Don Williams with checks made payable to
Lubbock Christian University. Registration fees will be collected at the director’s meeting.
Admission to the plays is $5.00. The ticket is good for all six shows. Your cast will receive
nametags, which will give them free admission to the performances.
4. ONE-ACT PLAY HANDBOOK: Please review the information found in the handbook for
One-Act Play Directors, Judges, and Contest Managers. Be sure to bring:
Proof of royalty payments. Publisher’s Permission to Cut, and State UIL Approval Letters
This includes documentation required for your performance such as permission for cutting
long play, play approval if the play is not on the approved list, letters of permission for
additional scenery or any written clarifications from the State UIL Office.
Script and Music Cue Log: Present a copy of the approved published original scriptintegrity script, in addition to the one you have provided for the judges, marked to reflect
the exact performance text being used. A music cue log sheet.
These items should be presented to Dr. Williams immediately upon your arrival to the
contest.
5. STAGING: Lighting - Lights will be pre-set to cover nine basic areas and will be controllable
by area. Elaborate and special color effects will not be available. There will be one blue wash,
one red wash, and one green wash which will cover the entire stage and may be used for
specials. Instruments cannot be pre-set or re-gelled between plays. Electricians will be available
to assist your light crewmembers. Standard manual 42 channel board. Two follow spots.
(see area numbers on detail)
Lighting assistant will be present in booth during setup and run. Please provide your own board
operator and follow spot operators.
Properties and Unit Set - The unit set will be available at the contest site. You should provide
your own stage properties except for single window unit and door unit. You may, if you wish,
provide your own window or door unit.
Make-up, Costumes - These items will NOT be furnished at the contest site. Please bring them
with you.
Sound Equipment - You may bring your own sound system, or you may use the house system. A
technician must monitor the use of the house system. The board is located in the booth, so plan
to run all cues from there (not backstage). If possible, your light board operator may be able to
run sound. However, if due to overlapping cues this is not feasible, please provide sound
operator. The house system consists of a 40-channel board (configured for either mono or
stereo), a CD player, and a standard cassette deck. You must provide any other equipment you
need (additional tape/CD decks, Reel to Reel, DAT, etc.) - either XLR (3pin) or 1/4 inch jacks
must be used for input into board.
Stage and playing space - A diagram of Lubbock Christian McDonald Moody stage, showing
measurements of playing space, placement of curtains, etc., is attached. If you have further
questions, please contact the Contest Manager.
Allotments for storage space will require that all plays must be set up d.s. of the traveler.
Directors should plan to utilize the Apron/Thrust Area for each show.
Teaser height - 15'.
Electric-120v outlet box (2 standard plugs) with extension cord to reach any part of stage. You
must provide multiple outlet strips if needed.
Backstage - Roll-up door dimensions-8'6" x 9'4". Prop tables will be provided at both wings.
Traveler must be closed during all performances. Standard UIL set up will be provided.
Backstage space may be utilized for storage during run. I strongly recommend that your stage
manager bring a stopwatch for use in timing your show.
Communications - 3 wireless headsets will be available for use.
Any special needs which are not addressed above should be directed to contest director,
Dr. Don Williams.
Once again, congratulations and BREAK A LEG at Area Contest. See you on Saturday, April 9,
2016.
Lubbock Christian University
5601 19th St.
Lubbock, TX 79407
Tel (806) 720-7727 Fax (866) 784-5663
INVOICE
3.29.2016
BILL TO
UIL
Area Contestant
One Act Play Contest
INSTRUCTIONS
Please mail payment Attn.: Dr. E. Don Williams.
Make checks payable to:
Lubbock Christian University.
QUANTITY
DESCRIPTION
1
Contest Entry Fee
UNIT PRICE
TOTAL
$450.00
$450.00
TOTAL DUE BY APRIL 9, 2016
$450.00
Thank you!