We regret that it was necessary to cancel the October 2013 Ten-Minute Play Project due to lack of sufficient registration entries. Don't fret, there is still lots to do this weekend in Vicksburg, including Classics in the Courtyard at the Southern Cultural Heritage Center at noon on Friday followed by Hogtoberfest at 7:30 p.m. and the classic western movie Tombstone at 8:30 p.m.
Saturday has the Great Bear Affair in Rolling Fork, Treats on the Street in Downtown, Bridging the Gap, BOO Festival, Ribbon cutting for BOPS, Dr. Tobe Momah's Book signing at the Christian Bookstore on S. Frontage Road, Spooky Pooch at Outlets of Vicksburg, Germanfest at The Lutheran Church of the Messiah, Poetry Reading at Lorelei Books, Welcome to Our Nightmare at the Vicksburg Mall, and Rocky Horror Show at the Westside Theatre Foundation.

We're pleased to present a project to engage audiences and challenge writers, directors, and actors, the Fifth-Annual VTG Ten-Minute Play Project: Vampires, Zombies, and Pirates Oh My! There's only one opportunity to see these original works, written and rehearsed over a 24-hour period by the area's best talent.
Based on similar projects at the Fondren Theatre Workshop in Jackson, the Ten-Minute Play Project challenges the creativity of all involved.

Registration Forms due: Wed., Oct. 23, 2013
Cast Selection: 7 p.m. Fri., Oct. 25, 2013
Shows: 7:30 p.m. Sat., Oct. 26, 2013

Tickets are $5 for non-VTG members.
No reservations. Open seating.

Directions

Online registration

Printable Registration, Schedule, and Rules (MS Word)

Printable Registration, Schedule, and Rules (Adobe Reader)

Rehearsal Location

Friday,  Oct. 25, 2013

 7:00 pm         All participants bring 1 prop and will meet at VTG for introductions and orientation.  Playwrights draw from a hat to randomly select Directors and performance order.  Directors draw from a hat to randomly select Actors.  Actors draw from a hat to randomly select the prop/costumes to be incorporated into the play.  Actors are then released and Playwrights go home to begin writing.

Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013

 9:00 am         Playwrights arrive at Hawkins UMC with copies of their finished scripts (ENOUGH FOR THE CAST and DIRECTOR, AND one copy for VTG).  If you are unable to provide copies, please let VTG know so that arrangements can be made.  Playwrights meet with Directors and Actors for a first read-thru of the scripts. Rehearsals begin at Hawkins Church.

 6:00 pm         All participants gather at VTG for further rehearsals and a tech-through of each play.  Directors will provide a copy of the script with any light cues needed for the Light Board Operator.

 7:00 pm         Call for all participants, all shows

 7:30 pm      Curtain up!!!

 RULES

  1. Writers. Writers get ~12 hours to write a ten-minute play for the assigned cast and props. Writers will each select one director by lot. The VTG will not be available for writing. Each play must include a “Vampires, Zombies, and Pirates Oh My!” scenario, befitting the Halloween season.  The writers will inform VTG of the titles and scenarios Saturday Morning. Writers will avoid foul language and strong sexual references in their scripts.

  2. Directors. Directors get ~12 hours to rehearse the play. Directors will select their cast by lot.

  3. Props. Each participant must bring one prop for the shows. Props will be selected by lot. Additional props may be provided by the director/cast.

  4. Sets. The stage will be empty. Four chairs will be provided backstage. Any other set pieces used should require minimal (<5min.) set-up. Standard stage lighting will be used. Any special lighting (strobe effects etc.) must be handled by the director/cast and require minimal set-up. Any sound effects must be provided by the director/cast.

  5. Selecting a Winner. Audience will vote on best show.

  6. Rehearsals. Rehearsing will take place at Hawkins UMC, not at VTG.

  7. Preferences. VTG will try to assign participants as writers, directors or cast based on their preferences.