What is Chautauqua?
The Chautauqua New Works Festival is an entirely student-produced showcase of student-created new works, that takes place in the Barn Theater every Spring Quarter. It functions as a laboratory for students to gain practical training in their desired area of focus, to have the opportunity to explore new facets of theater, and to experiment with theatrical forms and themes in a setting not bound by tradition or profit.
As Chautauqua is entirely student produced, the production management team for Chautauqua divides up the numerous tasks of producing the shows amongst all students involved in the festival. This means that in addition to acting, you may find yourself operating a light board for another show, or even designing for it's costumes. In addition to designing, you may find yourself posting flyers or ushering. Chautauqua is a huge project, and all students can come away from it rewarded with more experience and appreciation for all the different roles that go into producing good theater.
Project Proposals are accepted during mid-Winter Quarter. Directing Proposals for the selected works will be due towards the end of Winter Quarter. Auditions for Chautauqua are held at the beginning of Spring Quarter. For any other positions within Chautauqua, including stage management and designers, students can contact the Chautauqua production team at any time, or sign up at the Chautauqua Interest Meeting, generally held the second Monday of Spring Quarter, after auditions. Students of all level of experience in theater are encouraged to come and be a part of Chautauqua, and learn the basic skills and love that can lead into a future life-long career. Students involved in Chautauqua will enroll in it as a 5-unit class.
As Chautauqua is entirely student produced, the production management team for Chautauqua divides up the numerous tasks of producing the shows amongst all students involved in the festival. This means that in addition to acting, you may find yourself operating a light board for another show, or even designing for it's costumes. In addition to designing, you may find yourself posting flyers or ushering. Chautauqua is a huge project, and all students can come away from it rewarded with more experience and appreciation for all the different roles that go into producing good theater.
Project Proposals are accepted during mid-Winter Quarter. Directing Proposals for the selected works will be due towards the end of Winter Quarter. Auditions for Chautauqua are held at the beginning of Spring Quarter. For any other positions within Chautauqua, including stage management and designers, students can contact the Chautauqua production team at any time, or sign up at the Chautauqua Interest Meeting, generally held the second Monday of Spring Quarter, after auditions. Students of all level of experience in theater are encouraged to come and be a part of Chautauqua, and learn the basic skills and love that can lead into a future life-long career. Students involved in Chautauqua will enroll in it as a 5-unit class.
Want to get involved?
If you are interested in acting, please come to the Theater Arts Department's general auditions on April 6th and 7th!
If you are interested in design, backstage work, publicity, etc., come to the first meeting on Monday, April 8th @ 7pm in the Barn Theater.
All information is available on the home page.
If you are interested in design, backstage work, publicity, etc., come to the first meeting on Monday, April 8th @ 7pm in the Barn Theater.
All information is available on the home page.
Director Proposals
Some of our new works require a director! If you're interested in directing one of the projects, email the Artistic Director for script access and please submit a director proposal form.
Director Proposals are CLOSED
In addition to the application, please attach at 1-page proposal answering the following questions
about your play choices (each play choice should include a proposal answering these questions):
1) What excites you about this script (Language, Character, Themes, etc.)?
2) Why do you want to direct this play?
3) What is your overall concept, what do you want to do with this play?
Email your application to [email protected]
Director Proposals are CLOSED
In addition to the application, please attach at 1-page proposal answering the following questions
about your play choices (each play choice should include a proposal answering these questions):
1) What excites you about this script (Language, Character, Themes, etc.)?
2) Why do you want to direct this play?
3) What is your overall concept, what do you want to do with this play?
Email your application to [email protected]
Project Proposals
Projects can include anything from plays, films, musical works (musical or instrumental), performance art, etc.
Project Proposals are CLOSED
In addition to the application, please attach the following:
1) A brief summary of your project.
2) A theatre resumé (recent work/experiences and relevant courses)
3) A hard copy of the script (if a work in progress, please provide an outline for future scenes). This
copy will not be returned. For musical pieces, please include sheet music and/or a MP3 File.
Email your application to [email protected]
Project Proposals are CLOSED
In addition to the application, please attach the following:
1) A brief summary of your project.
2) A theatre resumé (recent work/experiences and relevant courses)
3) A hard copy of the script (if a work in progress, please provide an outline for future scenes). This
copy will not be returned. For musical pieces, please include sheet music and/or a MP3 File.
Email your application to [email protected]