Christian Community Theatre

P. O. Box 235

 Centreville AL 35042

Scenes from the upcoming Beauty and the Beast...

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

JANUARY 18, 20, 21, 2006

6:30 p.m.

AT BRENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

(Travel Hwy. 25 South from Centreville towards Brent - watch for purple school sign on the right.)

ADMISSION: $4 Adults    $2 Students

CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY THEATRE

 v     A mission statement:

 MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Christian Community Theatre is to bring wholesome, family entertainment to the Bibb County area.  This group will consist of local volunteers.  We wish to be self-sustaining financially and to constantly improve the qualities of our productions.  We will open and close each session with prayer, and never perform any shows with a message contrary to Christian doctrine.                     Approved January 13 ,2005

 v     Location of Rehearsals and Shows:  TBD

v     Likely Rehearsal Days:  TUE / THU / SAT

DIRECTOR’S NOTE:

We are joining together here to fulfill our mission as a Christian community theatre.  We want to produce the best quality plays within our means, yet still have fun and fellowship.  However, I must ask that each actor or actress commit themselves tonight to the success of the CCT while we are gathered together.  It doesn’t affect our success if you socialize before you get here or afterwards, but when on stage or during rehearsals, I expect your total concentration and dedicated effort to get better each time.  You have made the commitment to be a part of this group.  Our acceptance in the community will only come if we do quality work on a timely schedule.

MEMBER GUIDELINES

Every member is a volunteer, participating because they truly want to be here.

 Every member will be regular in attendance and dependable.

 Every member is a team player, not in it for personal fame.

 Every member will help obtain and contribute available resources.

 Theatre must be in your blood.

 THEATRE TEAMS

Lobby / Tickets / Publicity

 Souvenir Program

 Building / Seating / Environment

 Lighting

 Sound

 Costuming

 Financial / Fund Raising

 Set Decoration & Construction

 Props

 Play Selection / Future Calendar 

Extension Programs (Schools)

 Hospitality

KEY PRODUCTON ROLES

Director 

Assistant Director 

Stage Managers 

Lighting Director 

Sound Director 

Costume Manager 

Set Manager 

Props Manager 

Publicity Manager 

Financial Manager

 MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Christian Community Theatre is to bring wholesome, family entertainment to the Bibb County area.  This group will consist of local volunteers.  We wish to be self-sustaining financially and to constantly improve the qualities of our productions.  We will open and close each session with prayer, and never perform any shows with a message contrary to Christian doctrine.       Approved January 13 ,2005

 LOCATION

Churches

Community Centers

Empty Buildings (Spiller)

Schools

          Approval to use Brent Elementary School obtained (for rehearsals and shows)

          Optional: Centerville Elementary School

Must be zoned for commercial use

Must be able to safely hold audience (fire code)

Must have proper exits, extinguishers, sprinklers, etc.

Must have proper restrooms

Prefer visible or well-known location

Plenty of close parking!

High ceilings

ADA compliance

 AUDITIONS

Acting, Singing, Dancing (triple threat)

No pre-casting – all roles open to all members

All members clear on the director’s vision

Open auditions (all cast present)

Monologue

Two-Person

Group

Decision Process: Desired Role(s); Character Fit in size, gender, voice, etc.; quality of audition (clarity, enthusiasm, authenticity of character, volume, etc.); Number of roles to fill versus number of cast members available; Intangibles (stage presence, experience, eye-contact, flexibility, humor, team player).

Final roles set by Director (in consultation with other cast members)

 REHEARSALS

We must practice a minimum of two days per week for a full-length play. 

Best Days?  TUE / THU / SAT A.M. / SAT P. M.

Best Times?  6:30 – 8:30 P.M.

          (Mon-Thu Adult Ed meets 6-8 p.m.)

Weekends? SAT

Video Taping

Tech Week

STAGE DIRECTIONS

Noted from the actor’s perspective on-stage

 Audience

 Entering Stage Right is more powerful than entering Stage Left

Entering Up Stage and walking Down Stage is more powerful than Entering and walking at the Same Level.

Down Stage Center is the Most Powerful Position

Down Stage Right is more powerful than Down Stage Left  

BUSINESS ISSUES

Apply for Not-For-Profit Status (no taxes)

Insurance / Liability

Lawyer / Accountant?

Grants 

PUBLICITY

Press Release

Wallet size B&W photo of each performer

Biography

Website Link

Ads from Businesses

Show Posters

Flyers

FUTURE SHOWS

Catalogs from several companies

Websites

Category selected

Bigger Crowds…

Must be something that’s been heard of, but don’t overdo popular shows

Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue

          (familiar, unfamiliar, familiar with a twist, off the wall (wild blue yonder)

Surveys

Donated Equipment? 

GENERAL POINTERS

1. There is ONLY ONE DIRECTOR.
2. Anyone can have the job who wants it.
3. Say “Thank you” to any request by the Director.
4. Director may cut material from a play, but not add or modify.
5. What separates pro plays from amateur plays (other than $$$) is DETAILS.
6. Scenes will be blocked, rehearsed, changed, revisited, etc.  Feel free to make natural changes to interactions – director will decide if good change or not.  Once scene is cemented – no more changes!
7. Two actor types:  Once learned – hard to change scene; always adaptable
8. The Director (and assistant) is the mirror for on-stage performers.
9. Director strives to be fair, give guidance, and perspective.
10.  Develop a biography for your character – make him/her real!
11.  Read between the lines.
12.  Actors who can think are a director’s godsend.
13.  Scenes must have focus and balance.
14.  Never stand in a straight line unless you are in a chorus line.
15.  Try walking, running, standing, crawling, hanging, dangling, wobbling, etc.
16.  Best scenes build in intensity – more actors, more sounds, more lights, etc.
17.  Costumes, accents, props, sets must fit the period / season.
18.  Try to strike a reciprocal deal with local vendors (publicity for resources).
19.  Be on look out at yard sales / thrift stores for unusual props / costumes.
20.  Cast feedback is welcomed.