Community Theatre Set Design Competition

PURPOSE: To recognize an outstanding set designer and the set as it was in the theatre at the time of the production.

ENTRY FEE:  $5.00 per entry plus individual membership in WVTA.

​Each WVTA member theatre is eligible to submit entries from their season. An official entry form must be completed and competition materials received by October 15, 2017.

Materials will be judged by three set designers or technicians from non-competing theatres. The judges will be from the area close to the chairperson's home. Entries will be displayed at the Annual Conference with winners announced at the awards ceremony 
 
Please Note: It is the submitter’s responsibility to make sure arrangements are made for the pick-up of competition materials following Annual Conference.  DEADLINE: OCTOBER 15, 2017.
Entry Requirements:
ELIGIBILITY:
  1. The show must have been performed in a WVTA Member Theatre.
  2. A Theatre or Designer may submit as many entries as they want, however the has to have been produced between July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017.
  3. A Designer can NOT have been paid for his/her position, however, the entry can be built anywhere, including professionally.

AN OFFICIAL ENTRY WILL INCLUDE:
  1. The official entry form and entry fee paid.
  2. Three letters of recommendation from:
    -- A theatre board member explaining why the set was chosen to represent their group,
    -- The director of the show explaining how the set enhanced the production and helped with stage movement and blocking,
    -- The set designer explaining the concept of the set and the problems which had to be overcome in designing and building the set,
  3. A scale drawing, top view, of the set as it appeared on the stage, giving the dimensions of stage and seating arrangement.
  4. A maximum of 4 snapshots (3 x 5 or 4 x 6) showing the stage without the set.
  5. A maximum of 40 labeled snapshots (same size as #4) showing the completed sets at different angles.
    -- These should show any special design features (i.e. Revolves, moving walls, etc.)
    -- These should be with and without special lighting.
    -- At least 4 snapshots should include actors. The pictures should be mounted on 8½ x 11 paper.
  6. All materials should be compiled in a folder or binder.
  7. A copy of the program from the show.
  8. A 3-D scale model of the set is encouraged, with color swatches and samples of fabric and any special materials used, if possible. The name of the theatre, the name of the show and the dates of the   
    production should be written on the model.  For reasons of transport, the maximum size for a model should be 24” wide x 20” deep x 12” tall.
  9. (OPTIONAL) The designer's original sketches may be included.
 
We are planning to display the entries in a secured space at the Conference November. Winners will be announced at the Festival.
Community Theatre Festival Chair
Vickie Trickett
info@wvtheatreassociation.org | (304) 288.9917