Show Proposals for the 2009 Season
The process for submitting show proposals for the 2009 season is a
little different than it has been in the past. We’re trying
to make the process easier and encourage more proposals, especially
from Producers and Directors who may be new to the STG stage. The
submission process is a little less formal than it has been in the
past and we’ve added an optional show planning meeting to answer
any questions you may have and help you come up with a realistic show
budget. We will also try to provide some assistance if needed, to
help you find additional people to complete your production team.
The 2009 STG season consists of 4 “Slots” for shows. Each
show will run for three weeks, Wednesday through Saturday evenings
(and matinees on either Saturday or Sunday, if applicable/desired).
For 2009 the STG Board is also considering the possibility of an additional
“Holiday” slot during the week between Christmas and New
Years.
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 24th to July 11th
Well known shows typically involving larger casts and younger (school
age) actors. Big “Family Oriented” musicals have done
very well in this slot.
Slot #2 – July 22nd to August 8th
This is the most flexible slot. There is usually better availability
of cast members of all ages including high-school and college students.
Popular shows have done well in this slot as well as the slightly
more “Avant-Garde Guard” productions.
Slot #3 – August 19th to September 5th
Smaller cast musicals, dramas, or comedies. Typically, young adult
cast members (college and high-school students) are difficult to find
for this slot due to the start of the fall semester. In past seasons,
it has it has proven to be a challenge to be difficult to fully cast
shows in this slot in this slot 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 30th to October 17th
Comedies and popular dramas have worked well in this slot in past
seasons. Typically, the shows in this slot have been smaller cast
productions geared toward a more mature audience. This slot covers
the prime foliage season so the audience tends to include older, more
out-of-town visitors who may be looking for a “fun” way
to spend an evening while in the area enjoying the fall colors.
Holiday Slot – December 27th to January 1st
This is a potential new slot for STG’s 2009 season. We would
like to see a small cast, family oriented, “Seasonal”
drama or musical in this slot. Given the busbusynessy-ness of the
season, 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 process and timeline for submitting a show
proposal for the 2009 STG season is:
• Come up with an idea for a show and a “Core” production
team (if you don’t have all these personnel but are interested
in the production, we might be able to help you organize a team)
- Producer, Director, & Music Director (if needed)
Because these core positions are very demanding and critical to the
success of any show, each must be a separate person.
• Call or send an email to the Chair of the Show Selection Committee
(anytime before May 1st)
- Include the following (at a minimum)
- Name & Author of the show you are proposing
- Brief description of the show
- “Core” production team members
- 2009 Season “Slots” you are interested in
- Your contact information (Name, Address, Email, Phone)
• Attend the show planning meeting (optional) to discuss your
ideas for the show. There will be experienced producers on hand to
answer questions and help you and get help in create ing a proposed
show budget. (Tentative meeting date is May 10)
- If needed, we can also 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.
• Submit At the show planning meeting there will be experienced
producers on hand to help you with a budget which must be submittedyour
proposed show budget along with Submit your proposed show budget,
a perusal copy of the script (if you don’t know how to obtain
a perusal copy of a script and a score, e-mail the Chair of 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,
and a CD or cassette of the music from the show. (if it’s a
musical) to the Show Selection Committee (by May 24)
• Present your show proposal to the STG Board at the Show Selection
meeting. (June, date tbd)
• The Board will select the best proposals for the available
slots and we’ll let you know the results soon after the selection
meeting.We encourage newcomers to the STG stage to submit show proposals.
If you have a great idea for a show, submit a proposal! We’ll
work with you to help make it happen.Submit your proposal ideas to:
Ed Demler, Selection Committee Chair
Stowe Theatre Guild
610 Upland Mowing Road
Waterbury, VT 05676
ed.demler@comcast.net
Phone (802) 244.1313
Many factors influence the show selection including the other shows
proposed, scheduling, casting issues, etc. If your show is not selected
for the 2009 season, we urge you to resubmit it for the following
season. Stowe Theatre guild reserves the right to accept or reject
any proposal submitted, and to solicit proposals after the May 1,
2008 deadline.
Thank you,
The STG Show Selection Committee
