Season Selection Guidlines, Process, and Information
Submit Production for Selection Committee
MTSU Theatre & Dance Season Selection Model
The MTSU Theatre & Dance production program is an extension of classroom theory and
training and is primarily for the education and training of theatre & dance students
while also offering cultural and entertainment opportunities to the MTSU and larger
community. Our goal is to produce a season of plays and musicals that promote opportunity,
inclusion, and diverse subject matter, especially selections by women and people of
color.
A committee of faculty, staff, and student representatives review and select plays
for each season based on the plays submitted by Faculty, Staff and Students.
Season Selection Process:
General:
Schedule Outline:
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The first meeting of a new Season Selection committee should include a review of the past two seasons, so that the committee can identify any types of plays that should be given special consideration to ensure a well-balanced student experience. (This conversation can also include things like ACTF/NAST.)
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The committee will then call for submissions, noting any specific categories that will be given special consideration.
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Play submission - this includes plays for the entire season, both Centerstage and Student Success Series.
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Opportunity to Pitch - anyone who has submitted a show can attend the Season Selection committee meeting to voice support for their show
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The Season Selection committee creates a short list of shows for consideration for the entire season.
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The Short List is presented to Student Advisory Board for review and comment, and the list is revised as needed.
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The Season Selection committee presents the SAB with a short list for Student Success Series, and SAB selects the SSS shows.
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The Season Selection Committee will select the Centerstage Series.
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Ideally, the entire season is announced at the same time.
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The last task of the Season Selection committee is to compile a list of any plays not selected that should be considered again next season.
