HS Technical Theater Programs Audition Info

Instructions

TASK #1: BUILD A HOUSE OF CARDS

This technical theater task is to build a House of Cards. You are free to interpret how to build the project and what it looks like. There are no specific dimensions other than it must freely stand on its own. This is an engineering task and we are looking at how you work given the following limitations You must:

• Use one deck of cards (a minimum 26 and no more than 52 cards)

• Use only one drop of glue between any two cards

• Have at least 3 entrances to your “house”

SUBMIT: 3 photographs of your house from different angles

TASK #2: DESIGN CONCEPT FOR A PROMPT

You are asked to theatrically design the concept of NIGHT using one medium of theatrical design (i.e. scenic, lighting, sound, costume). Using your own interpretation and choice of materials, create and share your design for NIGHT depending on the below task you choose to complete:

• Lighting Design: 

  • Create 2-3 looks for a "set design" of your choice 

  • You may use the House of Cards or any other theatrical environment

  • Include at least 2 characters that belong in your set or environment

  • SUBMIT: 2-3 photographs or a video of your lighting scheme

• Scenic Design: 

  • Create a shoe box model/diorama, sketches/drawings, or mood-board collage that shows the concept of NIGHT and the characters who inhabit the world.

  • SUBMIT: If creating a model/diorama, 4 photographs of the model from different angles. One must be from the front showing the whole piece you are presenting. Others should enable the judges to see details and perspective of your work.

  • SUBMIT: If creating a sketch and/or collage, 1 photograph of each image you create (please avoid shadows in your photos).

• Sound Design 

  • Produce a 20 second soundscape that communicates the concept of NIGHT

  • You must include 3-4 unique sounds at varying lengths of time that can be repeated

  • SUBMIT: an audio file of your soundscape with accompanying photographs or video of your selected perhaps imagined) environment

• Costume Design

  • Sketch 2-3 costume designs for characters that belong in your concept of NIGHT

  • Choose the environment and period of your choice

  • You may do traditional renderings or a 3-D costume design usingfound objects/recycled materials

  • You may build a scale model or life size costume that a human might wear (no pet costumes!!!)

  • SUBMIT:1 photographs of each image you create (Please avoid shadows in your photos)

REFLECTION QUESTION #1: SUBMIT a short video (45-60 seconds) or written (one page) reflection and analysis of your design work for Night (Task #2). Share your thought processes for your concept and why you made the artistic choices you did. Does the end product represent your vision or how might it differ?

WHY TECHNICAL THEATER QUESTION #2: SUBMIT a short video (45-60 seconds) or written (one page) on “Why is Technical Theater your Jam!?!” (Or Why Technical Theatre?)” Let us hear your passion and see your personality as you share why you want to focus on Technical Theater!

Callbacks

Schools may invite you to “callbacks” for other school specific requirements. Schools may also invite students for live on-demand tasks. Do not be concerned if you are not invited for a callback. A callback does not mean acceptance or rejection.