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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Are we doing anything for this?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>eej</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV>
<DIV
style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=tiala@mindspring.com href="mailto:tiala@mindspring.com">Crystal
Tiala</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=USITTNE@mit.edu
href="mailto:USITTNE@mit.edu">USITTNE listserve</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Friday, November 05, 2004 8:54
AM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [Usittne] American College
Theater Festival</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>
<DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=left><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Hi
all. Remember we have events coming up at the American College Theatre
Festival, January 26-30, 2005 in Rhode Island. Please let your students
know about this new award (described below) and the Tech Olympics event.
Tech Olympics sign-up will be held on site. Information on time and
registration for the conference can be found at <A
href="http://www.kcactf1.org">www.kcactf1.org</A>.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=left><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Crystal</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=left><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><U><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><FONT
face="Times New Roman"></FONT></SPAN></U></B> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=left><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><U><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><FONT
face="Times New Roman"></FONT></SPAN></U></B> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><U><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Technology Innovation
& Craftsmanship Award<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></U></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman"><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Sponsored by the United States Institute
for Theater Technology [USITT] </I><st1:place><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">New England</I></st1:place><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"> Section<o:p></o:p></I></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3> </FONT></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Purpose:</B><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>This award provides recognition to
college students who have solved technical difficulties with quality
craftsmanship and innovative ideas.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>It encompasses areas of rigging, scenery, costumes, wigs, make-up,
props, scenic painting, electrics, lighting and sound. </FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><o:p><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3> </FONT></o:p></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Eligibiltiy:</B><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The applicant must have been a
student at a college or university in the <st1:place>New England</st1:place>
region as defined by the American College Theater Festival when the submitted
entry was created.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>This entry
must be from either a college/university production or class from the prior
year to ACTF New England in January. [example:<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>To submit ideas to the 2005 ACTF New
England, the show/class must have occurred between December 1 of 2003 and
December 1 of 2004.]<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The student
must also register for the festival and participation in activities is
encouraged.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3> </FONT></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Entry
fee:</B><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The student must
register to attend ACTF in January which will serve as the entry fee.
</FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3> </FONT></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Procedure:</B><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The student will submit a creative new
idea/solution to a difficult production problem or a well crafted solution in
one of these areas: rigging, scenery, costumes, wigs, make-up, props, scenic
painting, electrics, lighting and sound.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Projects must be postmarked by
December 1<SUP>st</SUP> and should include paperwork, photographs, drafting or
other appropriate material to fully explain the scope of the project.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>By December 15th the best of these
entries will be asked to participate in the final round of competition.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Those chosen will be asked to display
their idea at the New England Kennedy Center American ! College Theater
Festival [KCACTF] in January.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>From the displayed entries, winners will be chosen by a panel of
experts in all areas.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Up to four
prizes will be awarded. </FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3> </FONT></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman">The entry must include documentation for the idea
and/or craftsmanship.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Please
include:<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .75in"><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore"><FONT size=3>1.</FONT><SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><FONT size=3>The name of the school</FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .75in"><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore"><FONT size=3>2.</FONT><SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><FONT size=3>The name of the show or class where this was
produced.</FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .75in"><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore"><FONT size=3>3.</FONT><SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><FONT size=3>An explanation of the situation to
solve</FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .75in"><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore"><FONT size=3>4.</FONT><SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><FONT size=3>Drafting, diagrams, photographs or other
paperwork should be included as needed to fully demonstrate the
idea/project.</FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .75in"><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore"><FONT size=3>5.</FONT><SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><FONT size=3>A letter of recommendation from one faculty
member explaining the students role in the project and the importance of this
contribution to the production/class.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>(Include the letter in a sealed and signed envelope with the
entry.)<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Faculty should include
their contact information.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .75in"><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore"><FONT size=3>6.</FONT><SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><FONT size=3>The chosen entries must be displayed at the
KCACTF in the designated area and time.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Students will be responsible for the display set up and strike of their
own work and will set up at the same time as the design exhibitors.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The display should include appropriate
documentation, photographs and the entered item if it can be displayed on a
table top or small floor area.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Detailed display criteria will be provided in December to students
chosen to participate. </FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><o:p><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3> </FONT></o:p></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><FONT face="Times New Roman"><FONT
size=3>Judging criteria:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN><o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .75in"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore"><FONT size=3>7</FONT><SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><FONT face="Times New Roman"><FONT size=3>Innovative and
creative solution to a problem, a well executed project, or innovative use of
existing technology.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .75in"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore"><FONT size=3>7</FONT><SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>Clearly displayed and
presented the idea</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .75in"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore"><FONT size=3>7</FONT><SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>All necessary
documentation is included: drawing, drafting, sketches, plots, etc.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .75in"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore"><FONT size=3>7</FONT><SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>Originality.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Must not have been previously
published.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><o:p><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3> </FONT></o:p></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><FONT face="Times New Roman"><FONT
size=3>Prizes:<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .75in"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore"><FONT size=3>7</FONT><SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>Prizes with be
awarded to outstanding solutions to problems or extremely well crafted
ideas.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .75in"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore"><FONT size=3>7</FONT><SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>The number of winners
will depend on the quality of entries with a maximum of four prizes awarded.
</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .75in"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore"><FONT size=3>7</FONT><SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">Prizes will
include a one year membership to the United States Institute of Theater
Technology (national) and a one year membership to USITT New England Section
and a gift certificate to be used toward a USITT publication.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3> </FONT></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3> </FONT></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3>Inquiries should be directed to Chase Rozelle at </FONT><A
href="mailto:rozellec@easternct.edu"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3>rozellec@easternct.edu</FONT></A></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3> </FONT></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3>Mail entries, postmarked by December 1, to:</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Chase Rozelle<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Eastern
</B><st1:place><st1:PlaceName><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Connecticut</B></st1:PlaceName><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"> </B><st1:PlaceType><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">State</B></st1:PlaceType><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"> </B><st1:PlaceType><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">University</B></st1:PlaceType></st1:place><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><o:p></o:p></B></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Shafer Hall Room 15<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><st1:Street><st1:address><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">83 Windham
Street</B></st1:address></st1:Street><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><o:p></o:p></B></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><st1:place><st1:City><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Willimantic</B></st1:City><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">, </B><st1:State><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">CT</B></st1:State><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"> </B><st1:PostalCode><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">06226</B></st1:PostalCode></st1:place><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><o:p></o:p></B></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><o:p><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3> </FONT></o:p></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Email:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN></FONT></FONT><A href="mailto:rozellec@easternct.edu"><FONT
face="Times New Roman"
size=3>rozellec@easternct.edu</FONT></A><o:p></o:p></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3> </FONT></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3> </FONT></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3>Go to:</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman">http://www.kcactf1.org/<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3>for Region I, Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival
information.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3> </FONT></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3> </FONT></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3>***<I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">While at KCACTF, plan to
participate in the Tech Olympics, Saturday afternoon.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>See schedule for further details.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Register at the registration desk or
at the beginning of the event.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>There is no fee other than student admission to KCACTF.</I> </FONT></P>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Crystal Tiala</DIV>
<DIV><A href="mailto:tiala@mindspring.com">tiala@mindspring.com</A></DIV>
<DIV>Why Wait? Move to EarthLink.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
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