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Directing in the Mainstage Season

Occasionally, selected students are invited to direct in the Theatre Department's main season. An individual who has fulfilled the following criteria has the best chance of receiving an invitation to direct:

• Has taken and passed THEA 150 A-B-C
• Has taken and passed THEA 100
• Has successfully stage managed or performed in a UCR production
• Has directed a production in the Barn Theatre
• Has chosen a script which will provide a valuable experience for all those involved: director, actors, designers, technical personnel, and audience
• Has prepared a persuasive statement about why s/he wants to direct this particular production
• Has strong support from a member of the faculty
• Has a GPA of 3.0 or better

In the case of multiple proposals submitted by students who fulfill all the criteria, priority will be given to students closer to graduation. Transfer students or others who have production experience outside of UCR should provide details of their experience; their proposals will receive equal consideration. Students whose proposals are not accepted will be given concrete reasons why they were rejected, suggestions for improving their chances with future submissions, and suggestions for finding alternative venues.

Although these criteria are based upon productions submitted by directors using completed scripts, proposals by designers seeking design slots are also welcome. These students must have completed the design courses in the particular area and have worked in a design assistant capacity on a UCR production.

The completed proposal should include:

1. The title and brief description of the project. If a script, include title, author, and a copy of the script.
2. The venue and the time slot in which you wish the production to happen. This should be discussed with the production manager prior to submission.
3. The proposer's resumé, including classes taken and previous production experience.
4. A general list of requirements and preliminary concepts. Include the number of performers, broken down by gender; your ideas for set, costume, lighting, sound, and prop needs.
5. A statement outlining why this project excites you and why it deserves Theatre Department support. Some aspects you might include in your statement: the nature and significance (artistic, political, experiential) of this project; what you want to achieve by doing it; what you think others (actors, designers, audience) will get out of it; why the venue you have chosen is the right one for you.
6. A letter of support from a member of the faculty who will act as your advisor on the project.