The RENNER Directorial Submission Packet 2014
Greetings and Welcome to The Renner, Home of Zane Trace Players!
We are a friendly community theater that strives to raise the bar on theatrical expectations. We are here to help you, too!
We want to share the love of theater to all who are passionate about the arts and to those new to the theatrical experience.
This packet offers an outline of information about The Renner as well as an opportunity for you to introduce your
production expectations to us. There are many things to consider when planning for a show. This packet is our path to
success.
This packet of information is to help us (our theater) do many things:
• Get to know more about you and your passion for directing
• Get to know the show you are submitting
• Choose directors and their production that will create the best season possible for our patrons
Our Application Process:
Read through our submission packet
Please fill out the form as completely as possible.
Remember, we are here to assist you. Need help? – contact us. We are happy to walk through the process
with you. We also realize that some royalty houses do not share costs with anyone other than a theater
representative.
Feel free to add additional sheets, too.
Include a copy of the script and a CD of the music if available.
Directorial Submission Packets MUST BE RECEIVED BY Saturday, September 3, 2013.
Please Mail your submissions to:
The Renner, Home of Zane Trace Players
148 N. 7th Street
Zanesville, Ohio 43701
When selecting a play to submit, please consider the following:
Our audiences
Our theater
Our talent pool (quantity of actors and actresses in our area and their availability)
The technical requirements of the show – lights, special affects, set requirements, sound affects
The budget – royalties and expenses such as sets, costumes, specific props, PR etc.
Keep in mind – The Renner is a volunteer organization.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact The Renner at 740.453-8481. Again, we are here to help you share your
love of the performing arts.
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Information:
Your Name:
Address:
City:
Phone Number:
Cell Number:
E-Mail:
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State:
Zip:
Title of the Play:
Author:
This Play is available from:
[ ] Samuel French
[ ]MTI
[ ] TAMS
[ ] Theatrical Rights World Wide
[ ] Bakers
[ ] Dramatic Publishing
[ ] R& H
[ ] Other
[ ] Dramatists
The show code number is:
Catalogue date is:
Website:
Estimated script cost:
How many scripts do you need?
Remember to include crew members who need a script – Directors, Stage Manager, Light Person as well as Cast
members.
This show is a musical. [ ] Yes
[ ]No
If yes – please include the following information:
Musical Royalty cost:
Orchestra cost:
Security Deposit:
Rental cost:
Other music related expenses:
Have you Directed at The Renner, Home of Zane Trace Players? [ ] Yes [ ] No
If so, please give the name and when you directed.
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Have you Directed at other theaters? ] Yes [ ] No
If so, please give the name and location of the theater, name of the show and when you directed.
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If you have NOT directed for The Renner, Home of Zane Trace Players, do you have an experienced Renner Stage Manager or
Assistant Director who will work with you on your show? [ ] Yes
[ ] No
If yes, Who?
If no, The Renner would like to supply you with an advisor and hands-on helper throughout your debut production. Every
theater runs differently and having an advisor on board will aid you in learning the ropes here at The Renner, Home of Zane Trace
Players. We also offer opportunities for new directors (or those considering directing) to shadow an experienced director at The
Renner. We want to provide you with every opportunity for your show to be a success while maintaining the standards expected by our
patrons and participants.
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Play information:
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This production is a: [ ] Comedy
[ ] Drama
[ ] Melodrama
[ ] Mystery
[ ] Classic
[ ] Holiday
[ ] Other Please explain:
[ ] Musical
[ ] Kids Show
Please provide a brief description of the play. (This will be used for promotional purposes)
Number of characters:
Men____
Women____
General age range of characters: From____ to ____.
Boys____
Girls___
Why should this production be a part of the Renner’s upcoming season?
What is special about it?
What will make our audiences want to see it?
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Play information continued:
Why would it appeal to actors?
This is your opportunity to “sell” the play.
Play Content – Some plays offer some risks – language, nudity, sexual content…etc. Does this play contain elements that
might cause controversy? [ ] Yes
[ ] No
If yes – please list it/them and tell us how you intend to handle those elements.
Budgetary expectations: Being a budget-minded community theater – does your production offer any budgetary
challenges? [ ] Yes
[ ] No (needing a specific prop or building requirement etc)
If yes – please explain.
How do you plan to keep costs down?
Production challenges: technical or otherwise – what are the challenges or special requirements that your production
needs? Please list and include how you are planning to deal with them. (specific lighting details or special affect, sound
cue, live animals…etc)
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Show – Crew and financial considerations:
Please list the names of those who will be assisting you in your production. We’ve included a ‘Need Assistance’ box, too.
We know building a crew is a big job. Again, we are here to help.
Assistant Director:
Cell Phone:
[ ] Need Assistance
E-Mail:
Producer:
Cell Phone:
[ ] Need Assistance
E-Mail:
Stage Manager:
Cell Phone:
[ ] Need Assistance
E-Mail:
Lighting Designer:
Cell Phone:
[ ] Need Assistance
E-Mail:
Sound Designer:
Cell Phone:
[ ] Need Assistance
E-Mail:
Costume Designer/Coordinator:
Cell Phone:
[ ] Need Assistance
E-Mail:
If your production is a musical, you will also need the following:
Musical Director:
Cell Phone:
[ ] Need Assistance
E-Mail:
Vocal Director:
Cell Phone:
[ ] Need Assistance
E-Mail:
Choreographer:
Cell Phone:
[ ] Need Assistance
E-Mail:
Members of the Renner are available to assist you in public relations.
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Budgetary considerations:
This is a list to help you consider the financial realities of a production. Don’t let this frighten you. Be honest. Creating a
quality show takes funds. We can consider fundraisers or you might even know someone or several someones who just
might be interested in sponsoring your production. We want to have an honest idea so we, as a theater, can prepare
financially.
Expenses –Please note – not all productions will need
funds for everything listed here.
Royalties:
Royalties
$
Script Rental
$
Script Purchase
$
Script Potage
$
Security Deposit
$
Orchestration Rental
$
Orchestration Replacement
$
Extra Time Rental
$
Material Shipping/Return
$
Sound/Music Licensing
$
Construction/Rental/Consumables
Set Rental
Set Building Materials
Costume Rentals
Costume Construction
Make-up purchase
Special Effects Make-up
Prop Rental
Special Prop construction
Consumables
(items used during show)
Lighting specials
Sound Cues
Misc. Expenses
Please list:
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Show Date Time Slots:
DATES TO BE DETERMINED
Slot 1 Auditions – November
Slot 1 Show - The weekends of January
Slot 2 Auditions – February
Slot 2 Show - The weekends of March or early April
Slot 3 Auditions – April
Slot 3 Show - The weekends of May or early June
(consider graduations and proms if thinking teen/family
production)
Slot 4 Auditions - May
Slot 4 Show - The weekends of July
Slot 5 Auditions – July
Slot 5 Show – Weekends of Sept
Angel Tree Auditions - October
The Angel Tree weekend – The second weekend in
December
My first preference is:
SLOT ___
Show Dates:______________________
My second option is:
SLOT___
Show dates:_______________________
My third option is:
SLOT____
Show dates:_______________________
TOTAL
$ 0.00
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In an effort to create and maintain a safe environment, and to be conscious of the times we live in, The Renner has
included this form as part of the participation process.
I understand and agree to assume risks involved in any and all duties I perform in a volunteer capacity on behalf of or in
connection with The Renner Theater and/or Zane Trace Players, their owners, employees, directors, board members
agents and volunteers. I agree to hold The Renner Theater and/or Zane Trace Players, their owners, employees,
directors, board members, agents and volunteers harmless for any injury(s), loss or damages which I might sustain
during the course of my duties. This shall serve as an unrestricted release for any such injury, loss or damage. This
waiver includes me, my heirs and my family members.
Zane Trace Players reserves the right to perform background checks on all volunteers as deemed necessary and
appropriate to the volunteer duty.
Have you ever been arrested for or convicted of a crime against children? [Y] [N]
If so, please state the approximate date and location of such arrest or conviction:
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Have you been arrested or convicted for any sexually oriented offense? [Y] [N]
If so, please state the approximate date and location of such arrest or conviction:
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Do you have any felony and/or misdemeanor arrests or convictions? [Y] [N]
Please list the date and location of any such arrest(s) or conviction(s):
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I hereby consent to and acknowledge that Zane Trace Players may conduct a criminal background search and sex
offender registry search. I hereby consent to this search being conducted and to the disclosure of the result of the
search to the Board Members of Zane Trace Players. I hereby release Zane Trace Players, their owners, employees,
directors, board members agents and volunteers from any liability, claims and damages, including but not limited to
claims for releasing or using any information revealed as a part of this search.
NOTE: BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT ZANE TRACE PLAYERS IS NOT BOUND TO PERFORM
BACKGROUND CHECKS. LIKE ANY COMMUNITY-BASED VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION, WE STRIVE TO ENSURE THAT YOU
AND YOUR CHILDREN HAVE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH TO PERFORM AND WORK. HOWEVER, THE RENNER
AND/OR ZANE TRACE PLAYERS CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CLAIMS OR DAMAGES FOR FAILING TO
PERFORM, OR OTHERWISE NEGLIGENTLY PERFORMING, ANY TYPE OF BACKGROUND CHECK ON OUR VOLUNTEERS. AS
WITH ANY ACTIVITY, PARENTS AND INDIVIDUALS SHOULD ALWAYS BE VIGILENT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE SAFETY
MEASURES.
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Signature of Volunteer
Printed Name
Date Signed
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