[Usittne] summer news

[Crystal Tiala]

Hi all,

I am sorry I did not get the Vectorworks workshop together yet.  I am planning on having it in August now.
If you would like to suggest days that may be better than other in August, please let me know in the next week.
I will also find a day for the August BBQ at my house.

I would like to draw your attention to events happening with the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival.  
TECH OLYMPICS:
    -  We plan on holding this event again. I would like to change the props segment and the 'sewing  a snap' segment to something considerably shorter. The other events worked well.  Perhaps we have a written general knowledge exam that is not timed but would test certain knowledge items?  Any other suggestions are welcome.

A new Technology Innovation & Craftsmanship Award has been approved.  Please see the award criteria below.

I hope to see you all in August. 

Your Chair,
Crystal



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Technology Innovation & Craftsmanship Award
Sponsored by USITT New England Section
 
Purpose:  This award provides recognition to college students who have solved technical difficulties with quality craftsmanship and innovative ideas.  This award covers areas of rigging, scenery, costumes, wigs, make-up, props, scenic painting, electrics, lighting and sound. 
 
Eligibiltiy:   The applicant must have been a student at a college or university in the New England region as defined by the American College Theater Festival when the submitted entry was created.  This entry must be from either a college/university production or class from the prior year to ACTF New England in January. [example:  To submit an ideas to the 2005 ACTF New England, the show/class must have occurred between December 1 of 2003 and December 1 of 2004.]  The student must also be a registered attendee at the festival.    
 
Entry fee:  The student must register to attend ACTF in January which will serve as the entry fee. 
 
Procedure:  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.   Projects must be postmarked by December 1st and should include paperwork, photographs, drafting or other appropriate material to fully explain the scope of the project.   Those chosen will be asked to display their idea at the New England Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival [KCACTF] in January.  From the displayed entries, winners will be chosen by a panel of experts in all areas.  Up to four prizes will be awarded. 
 
The idea must be documented.  Please include:
1.      The name of the school
2.      The name of the show or class where this was produced.
3.      An explanation of the situation to solve
4.      Drafting, diagrams, photographs or other paperwork should be included as needed to fully demonstrate the idea.
5.      A letter of recommendation from one faculty member explaining the student’s role in the project and the importance of this contribution to the production/class.  (Include the letter in a sealed and signed envelope with the entry.)
6.      The chosen entries must be set up at the KCACTF in the designated area and time.  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.
Judging criteria:   
·       Innovative and creative solution to a problem,a well executed project, or innovative use of existing technology.  
·       Clearly displayed and presented the idea
·       All necessary documentation is included: drawing, drafting, sketches, plots, etc.
·       Originality.  Must not have been previously published.
Prizes:
·       Prizes with be awarded to outstanding solutions to problems or extremely well crafted ideas.
·       The number of winners will depend on the quality of entries with a maximum of four prizes awarded. 
·       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.  
 
 
Mail entries to:
 
Chase Rozelle
Address?
 
Email:  rozellec at easternct.edu
 
 

While at KCACTF, plan to participate in the Tech Olympics, Saturday afternoon.  See schedule for further details.  Register at the beginning of the event.  No fee other than student admission to KCACTF. 

Crystal Tiala
tiala at mindspring.com
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