Show Proposals for the 2010 Season
Stowe Theatre Guild will celebrate its 15th anniversary
in the historic Town Hall Theater in 2010. If you have a great
idea for a show, please submit a proposal! We especially encourage
newcomers to the STG stage to submit proposals. We’ll work
with you to help make your dream production a reality.
STG continues its efforts to simplify the process of submitting
show proposals, especially for potential producers and directors
who may be new to the STG stage. A show planning meeting has been
added to answer any questions you may have about producing a show
for STG or about creating a realistic budget for your proposed
show.
The theater season traditionally consists of four
slots for shows. Each show typically runs for three weeks, Wednesday
through Saturday evenings at 8 p.m. Matinees have occasionally
been scheduled on Saturdays or Sundays, if applicable or desired.
The possibility of an additional "Holiday" slot during
the week between Christmas and New Year's Eve has also been considered.
You are free to propose any show for any slot,
but based on experiences from prior seasons, we have found that
different types of shows tend to work better in some slots than
others.
Slot #1 – June 16th to July 3rd
Well-known
shows involving larger casts (“Camelot,” “Nine”)
and younger, school age, actors. Big "family oriented"
musicals, like "Annie" and "Oliver!" have
done very well in this slot.
Slot #2 – July 14th to July 31st
This slot has been filled for the 2010 season. It is the most
flexible slot. There is usually better availability of cast members
of all ages including high-school and college students. Popular
shows (“My Fair Lady,” “A Chorus Line”)
have done well in this slot as well as the slightly more avant-garde
productions (“Into the Woods,” “Bat Boy”).
Slot #3 – August 18th to September
4th
Musicals (“Peter Pan,” “Cabaret,” “Chicago,”
“Victor/Victoria,” “Hello, Dolly!,” “The
Music Man”) work well in this slot. However, young adult
cast members (college and high-school students) are difficult
to find due to the start of the fall semester. In past seasons,
it has also been a challenge to fully cast shows which require
a large number of male actors. You may wish to consider a show
with a smaller or primarily female cast for this slot.
Slot #4 – September 22nd to October
9th
Comedies have worked well in this slot (“Moon Over Buffalo,”
“Rumors,” “Sylvia,” “The Foreigner”).
The shows have been productions with small casts geared toward
a more mature audience. This slot covers the prime foliage season
so the audience tends to include older, more conservative visitors.
Holiday Slot – December,
dates flexible
This is a potential new slot. We would like to see a small cast,
family oriented, seasonal drama or musical in this slot. A concert
version of a musical might be a more manageable production. Since
the number of performances for this slot is limited, smaller budget
shows would be preferred.
The above is what has worked in the past
and does not preclude consideration of new ideas for shows, shorter
runs, special theatrical events, etc. STG has sometimes extended
its season by producing a fifth show with a short run (“Art”
and “Midwives”).
The process for submitting a show proposal is:
1. Decide on the show and the core production team of a producer,
director, and music director, if needed. If you don’t have
all these personnel but are interested in the production, we might
be able to help you organize a team. Because these core positions
are very demanding and critical to the success of any show, each
must be a separate person.
2. Send an e-mail to the Stowe Theatre Guild Show Selection Committee
at info@stowetheatre.com or mail to
Stowe Theatre Guild,
P.O. Box 1381, Stowe, VT 05672
Include the following information:
- Name and author of the show you are proposing;
- Brief description of the show;
- Core production team members;
- 2010 season slot you prefer (also advise if you are flexible
about taking another slot and if you can’t produce a show
in a slot because of conflicts);
- Your contact information (name, address, e-mail, telephone number).
3. You may be asked to attend a show planning meeting to discuss
your ideas for the show. Experienced producers and board members
would be on hand to answer questions and help you create a proposed
show budget. If needed, we may be able to provide some suggestions
to help you find additional production team members (musicians,
choreographer, stage manager, lighting, sets, sound, costumes,
props, etc.) to complete your team.
4. Submit your proposed show budget along with a perusal copy
of the script to the Show Selection Committee. If you don’t
know how to obtain a perusal copy of a script and a score, e-mail
the Selection Committee as soon as possible, and we will help
you obtain one. If you’re proposing a musical, you will
also need to submit a CD or cassette of the music from the show.
Budget Spreadsheet
- Sample
Budget Spreadsheet - Blank
Part B - Form for submission for
a proposed show
5. You may be asked to present your show proposal to the STG Board.
The Board will listen to the presentations, select the best proposals
for the available slots, and let you know the results soon after
the meeting. Many factors influence the show selection including
the other shows proposed, scheduling, casting issues, etc. If
your show is not selected for the 2010 season, we urge you to
resubmit your proposal or a new proposal for another show for
the following season.
Stowe Theatre Guild reserves the right to accept or reject any
proposal submitted and to continue to solicit proposals until
all the slots are satisfactorily filled. The Stowe Theatre Guild
Selection Committee looks forward to hearing from you.
Stowe Theatre Guild
P.O. Box 1381
Stowe, VT 05672 (802) 253-3961
E-mail: info@stowetheatre.com
Website: www.stowetheatre.com
