Direct or Produce a play at New Theatre:

Whichever year you are in there are many opportunities in the New Theatre to direct and produce. Here are the steps to follow if you are interested in putting on a play.

1. Decide on the play you want to put on. The choice of play is totally up to you. It can be something you studied at school, a play that you've seen or read and loved, or a piece of original work by yourself or a friend of yours. While choosing your play it is important to consider the logistics of putting it on - one thing to consider, for example, is the number of male and female roles in your cast; about three tmes as many female students audition than male!

You have to make sure that you can obtain the rights to put on your play in the New Theatre. If the play is being put on elsewhere in the country they may be difficult to get hold of. The company you would have to call to enquire about rights is usually listed on the inside cover of your script.

3. It might sound obvious but you will need a director AND a producer to put on a play. If you cannot find another person to pair up with, don't worry: the Committee will be able to find you someone at the proposals meeting.

4. Once all this is (pretty much) confirmed, e-mail the new Theatre at secretary@newtheatre.org.uk with the names of the director, producer and the play you wish to put on. You will be e-mailed back with a confirmation that you can propose your play to the New Theatre Committee. The Proposals Meeting will take place on Sunday 20th Januuary 2008. The AGM will be on Wednesday 23rd January and then auditions will run from the Wednesday to the Saturday. The Casting Meeting will take place on Sunday 27th January.

5. At the proposal meeting you will be asked to give a five minute presentation about your play. The presentation should include the following if possible.

- a brief synopsis

- reasons why your play would stand out from others

- how you would overcome any obvious staging/lighting/casting difficulties

- what you would require as your budget

You should also create a typed sheet with a brief synopsis and the main points of your presentation to hand out to committee members. After the presentation there will be a brief questions and answer session.

We realise this sounds like a lot to do in such a short space of time. Obviously we can be flexible if your decision to put on a play is last minute. If you have any other questions or if any of the above is unclear please feel free to get in touch with the Productions Co-ordinator: Sam Morris: 07753837485

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Coming Up @ New Theatre

A Perfect Ganesh

4th - 7th June

The pilgrimage tradition is turned on its head in this spectacular production as two jaded American women take a trip to India. Plagued by their pasts, Katherine Brynne and Margaret Civil travel the length and breath of the country looking to 'heal' their souls. In their adventures, they are accompanied by none other than the elephant-headed God, Ganesh! Fluid in his guises, he appears before them in different forms-from a Japanese tourist to a leper-until a breathtaking release arrives for both women at his hands.

Doors 7.15pm

For tickets please text/call 07871359841

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