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A Rock Sails By
A Rock Sails By
By Sean Grennan
Dr. Lynn Cummings, an astrophysicist, tries to bring science and faith into balance while grappling with personal questions, reconnecting with her daughter, and mourning the loss of her husband. When an unidentified object is discovered heading toward Earth, a less-than-reputable online magazine misquotes her, casting doubt on her credibility. The two-time Nobel Prize nominee and the ambitious journalist monitor the mysterious object. Dr. Cummings hopes to witness nothing remarkable and thus save her reputation, but there is no telling what she will discover beyond the stars.
we are the texas premierE of "A Rock Sails By"
we are the texas premierE of "A Rock Sails By"
We are the first Texas school to compete in the UIL OAP contest.
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Bi-District OAP Notes and Agenda 2024 (posted 3/16/24)
District OAP Notes and Agenda 2024 (posted 3/3/24)
character descriptions
character descriptions
DR. CUMMINGS: Female, 50’s-60’s. An astrophysicist, professor. She is very intelligent, somewhat sardonic, a believer in facts. She was widowed two years ago and is still in mourning. She has a daughter, OLIVE. Cummings receives a diagnosis of early onset dementia but shows only slight signs of it during the play.
OLIVE: Female, Cummings’ daughter, 20’s-30’s. Smart, self-possessed, caring. A positive, smart, attractive person, she believes in more than she can see or, unlike her mother, is at least open to the possibility. She is a doctoral candidate in English literature. They clash over this and other things. Still, she loves her mother very much. She and Jason are a possible fit.
JASON: Male, 30’s. A journalist, he is “floating through life” somewhat. He works for a magazine he doesn’t respect, has recently broken up with a girlfriend, and isn’t sure what he believes about the greater questions. He does want there to be more than this. He wants there to be meaning and order. Ethical, intelligent, searching.
HALEY: Any gender. A teacher’s assistant (T.A.) who works for Dr. Lynn. Intelligent although sometimes acts a little superior to Dr. Cummings, as if this is a time that will pass and then HALEY will rightfully be in charge. The beloved offspring of the provost.
CHANCELLOR: Any gender. The head of the University. Lifelong friend of Lynn. Compassionate, wants to help Lynn, but has to think of the University.
TAYLOR: Any gender. Jason’s superior at GRATE magazine (formerly called FARRELL) Has no moral issues to do what it takes to get more followers.
DOCTOR: Any gender. The specialist that Lynn sees.
TOM: an off stage (O.S.) voice, Lynn’s husband. Compassionate. Loves Lynn and loves his current situation. (can be a crew member, but would like to have a student perform this role and be listed in the program as a judgeable character)
MESSENGER: Any gender.
OAP Company
OAP Company
A company of 24 is the max allowed with UIL One-Act Play.
IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE
DR. LYNN CUMMINGS: Rylie u/s
OLIVE CUMMINGS: Eleanor u/s Catherine, Aiden
STUDENTS: Jaxson, Maxine, Grace, Ray
HALEY: Catherine Y. u/s Maxine, Grace
JASON HARPER: Carter u/s Barrett
TAYLOR: Barrett u/s Al, Jaxson
DOCTOR: Kathryn H. u/s
CHANCELLOR (Sandra): Maggie u/s Grace
MESSENGER: Korbin u/s Barrett
TOM CUMMINGS: Greg
CREW: Torin, Bradley, Taylor, Trevor, Angel, Al
ALTERNATES: Aiden, Andie,
UIL OAP Helpful LINKS
UIL OAP Helpful LINKS
UIL OAP Handbook (NEW)
UIL Alignments (NEW) We are listed under Academics
Keys to better storytelling, by M. Pickell
Make your voice sound like it's on a phone
Telephone Voice Effect in Audacity! Telephone Sound Effect Audacity! Phone Voice Effect in Audacity!
WHAT IS UIL OAP?
WHAT IS UIL OAP?
The League's One-Act Play Contest, founded in 1927, is the largest high school play production contest or play festival in the world. More than 14,000 Texas high school students in more than 1,200 plays participate in 300 plus contests, which take place from the beginning of March through the three-day, 40-production State Meet One-Act Play Contest. The One-Act Play Contest is supported by more than 300 members of the Texas Theatre Adjudicator and Officials Organization. The League's theatre program is considered by historians to be the foundation of educational and community theatre in Texas. It continues to be a major factor motivating increasing numbers of schools to offer theatre arts as an academic subject.
The UIL One-Act Play contest is a competition where similarly sized Texas schools present an 18-40 minute play and may be adjudicated by a panel of three judges or a single judge. The contest is held on a single day and open to the public. There are six possible levels of competition: Zone, District, Bi-District, Area, Region, and State. At each level of competition a judge awards individual acting awards as well as selecting three productions to advance to the next level of competition up to the Regional Level where only two will advance to the State Level. After the awards are announced a Judge gives an oral critique to each of the schools. Because of the wide participation and diversity of plays produced certain rules and guidelines have been adopted by the State One-Act Play Office. These rules are in place to ensure safety, allow for equity, satisfy legal standards, and make the running of the contest practical.
2024 UIL OAP Contest Dates
2024 UIL OAP Contest Dates
DHS OAP CLINIC (workers)- DATE: Feb. 8, 9, & 10th (8 AM-7:30 PM) at DHS
Decatur OAP CLINIC- DATE: Feb. 8th @ 5:30-7:30 PM PLACE: Decatur HS
Decatur OAP CLINIC- DATE: Feb. 9th @ 4:00-6:00 PM PLACE: Decatur HS
OAP Clinic w/Mark Pickell DATE: Feb. 15, 2024; 11:00-1:00 PLACE: Argyle HS
PUBLIC PERFORMANCE DATE: March 1, 2024 PLACE: Decatur HS
DISTRICT 8 AAAA UIL OAP DATE: March 8TH & 9th, 2024 PLACE: Argyle High School
BI-DISTRICT- 4A Dist. 7 & 8 DATE: March 27-28, 2024 PLACE: Lake Dallas High School, 3016 Parkridge Dr., Corinth
AREA 2- 4A Reg. I, (Dist. 5,6,7,8) DATE: April 10th & 11th, 2024 PLACE: Graham Memorial Aud.
REGION- (4A Region I) DATE: April 24-25, 2024 PLACE: Texas Tech, Allen Theatre, Lubbock
PUBLIC PERFORMANCE 2 DATE: May 4th, 2024 PLACE: Decatur HS
STATE 4A Theatrical Design DATE: May 10-11, 2024* PLACE: Austin ISD PAC, 1500 Barbara Jordan BLVD, Austin
STATE 4A- One Act Play DATE: May 15-17, 2024* PLACE: Austin ISD PAC, 1500 Barbara Jordan BLVD, Austin
*UPDATED* 1/21/24- Theatrical Design and OAP contests have been updated. TD is a two day event. OAP- arrive on the 15th, compete the 16, and critiques are the 17th. OAP contests are in 2 sessions, with the 1st session beginning at 3:00 PM and the second session beginning at 6:30 PM. Critiques are the following day, starting at 9 AM and will be in contest order.
FORMS AND INFORMATION
FORMS AND INFORMATION
Bury the Show Every year, thousands of high school theatre programs across Texas compete in the state’s One Act Play tournament. It’s a five month journey of late night rehearsals, long bus rides, and moments of pure joy and sheer terror all leading up to the opportunity to perform at the State Tournament in Austin. It’s a place where dreams are made and crushed within a single spotlight.
Bury the Show Every year, thousands of high school theatre programs across Texas compete in the state’s One Act Play tournament. It’s a five month journey of late night rehearsals, long bus rides, and moments of pure joy and sheer terror all leading up to the opportunity to perform at the State Tournament in Austin. It’s a place where dreams are made and crushed within a single spotlight.
Bury the Show follows the cast and crew of the Seminole, Texas high school theatre team and their quest to be the first team in school history to win the state championship.
One Act Play A film about High School Drama. One Act Play presents an inside look at the intense dramas that unfold between theatre directors and their students as they travel across Texas for an elimination style tournament culminating at the state competition in Austin.
One Act Play A film about High School Drama. One Act Play presents an inside look at the intense dramas that unfold between theatre directors and their students as they travel across Texas for an elimination style tournament culminating at the state competition in Austin.
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