The 24-Hour Play Challenge hosted by the Beenleigh Theatre Group (BTG) at Crete St Theatre promises an exhilarating experience for actors, writers, and directors alike.
Performance Date and Time: July 26-27, 2024
Social Event: Starts at 6:00 PM on Friday, July 26
Challenge Start: Officially begins at 7:00 PM on Friday, July 26
Public Performance: Saturday, July 27
Performance Location: Crete Street Theatre, Cnr of Kent, Crete St, Beenleigh, QLD
Challenge Overview:
Objective: Create a brand new short play within 24 hours in response to a surprise stimulus.
Teams: Participants will form small teams to write and rehearse their plays.
Categories: Open to actors, writers, and directors. You can express interest in any of these roles when applying.
Age Limit: Participants must be over 16 years old by July 26, 2024.
Cost: A flat fee of $10 per participant covers challenge expenses and includes benefits like challenge prizes, supper on Saturday, greenroom snacks, and mandatory membership for non-members of the 2024 Beenleigh Theatre Group.
Application Deadline: Expressions of interest close on July 6, 2024.
Play Guidelines:
Plays should not exceed 25 minutes in length.
Participants are encouraged to bring their own costumes and props; BTG cannot guarantee availability.
Keep sound and lighting requirements simple.
No overnight stays at the theatre from 12-6 AM on Saturday.
Plays can be of any style or genre.
BTG does not retain rights to any works created.
Judging and Awards:
Adjudication: A guest adjudicator will evaluate each play.
Audience Choice: Audience members will have the opportunity to vote for their favourite play.
Awards: Prizes will be presented for various categories at the conclusion of the challenge.
How to Apply:
Visit the BTG website to submit your Expression of Interest (EOI).
Select your preferred role (writer, actor, director) and indicate any team preferences.
Each participant must fill out their own EOI form.
Contact Information:
For further inquiries, contact BTG via email at info@beenleightheatregroup.com or call (07) 3807 3922
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