ONE ACTS AUDITION MONOLOGUES

Seniors are invited to submit a one-act play for the opportunity to direct it for two exciting events: the Bucks County Playhouse Student Theatre Festival and our Spring Senior Directed One Acts performance.

Rehearsal Information:
Due to scheduling changes, including the musical’s later performance in March and Spring Break in mid-April, the Student Theatre Festival is scheduled for early April. As a result:

• Rehearsals in the Cave will not begin until late March.

• Directors are expected to meet with their cast/crew outside of school—via Zoom, in-person, etc.—to start rehearsals before Cave rehearsals begin.

• All cast members must be OFF BOOK by the time Cave rehearsals begin!

Guidelines for One-Act Selection:

• Selected material may be published works or original student pieces.

• Ensure material is suitable for public performance at our school and the festival. Avoid content with explicit language, nudity, sexual themes, violence, or anything potentially offensive.

• Keep in mind the practical aspects of a production:

  • Consider what props and set pieces are ABSOLUTELY  necessary.

  • Plan to wear stage blacks or costume on your own.  Absolutely NO pulling of costumes from our costume storage. Consult with Mrs. Ruth for practical tips and ideas.

  • Plan for the limited time available for set changes during the festival.

• Directors will not be actors in their one act

Performance Time Limit:

• Maximum 20 minutes (shorter is acceptable). 

• Performances exceeding 22 minutes will be disqualified.

Sample Daily Schedule:

• 8:30 AM–9:00 AM: Arrival/Registration/Load-In

• 9:00 AM: Welcome

• 9:30 AM–10:30 AM: Workshop Session 1

• 10:45 AM–11:45 AM: Workshop Session 2

• 11:45 AM–12:45 PM: Lunch

• 12:45 PM: Welcome and Guest Artist Introduction

• 12:50 PM–5:00 PM: Performances and Feedback

• 5:00 PM–5:30 PM: Load-Out/Awards

Note: Directors will tech their shows during the festival and may miss the workshop portion, contingent on the Bucks County Playhouse schedule.

Deadlines:

• 1/24/25: One-Act submissions due via completion of this form:   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3GIHWbuWGVWblJ0oQGGvahvNu-3Zcyr0YNdM0Y9edht9cJQ/viewform?usp=sharing

• 2/7: Director Interviews

• 2/11: Auditions for One Acts

• 2/14: Cast and Crew List Due

• 2/14: Registration Fees Due

• 3/17: Tech Rider Due

• 3/24: OFF BOOK Rehearsals begin in the cave

• 3/26, 3/28, 3/31: Rehearsals

• 4/2 & 4/3: Bucks County Playhouse (Each One Act will perform on one of these days, order TBD)

• 4/11, 4/14: One Act Rehearsals (if needed)

• 4/23: 2:30 – 6pm Tech Rehearsal

• 4/25: One Acts Performance at Pennsbury

Festival Registration Fees:

• $45 per person, due by February 14.

  • Students should pack a lunch or bring money to purchase lunch in town

Tech Rider Submission:

• Submit your Tech Rider by March 17.  Document template to be provided.  It must include:

  • Title of the one-act

  • Run time

  • Cast and crew size

  • List of lighting and sound cues (sound cues must be submitted via flashdrive)

  • Props and set pieces you plan to bring

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Script Resources:
There is a library of scripts in the Green Room for you to peruse. Additionally, check out online sources like StagePartners.com to read scripts for free.

Let your creativity shine, and we can’t wait to see the amazing stories you bring to life!

Mrs. Fallacaro – Troupe Director Ms. Schanbacher – Assistant Director

dfallacaro@pennsburysd.org oschanbacher@pennsburysd.org