Description: Each student may take part in a “multithesis” reading in which a company of actors reads samples from everyone's work in one event. This multithesis reading is a way to showcase both each student's writing and the community that has formed with the TV department.
Date, Time, and Schedule: Each multithesis reading will receive a date, and time in which the reading will take place. Once the night has been scheduled and announced, it cannot be changed.
Director/Actor(s): One director will be assigned the the thesis reading and she/he will hire actors to take part. They will also organize a rehearsal on or before the reading date, where they will rehearse every writer’s piece to make it show ready.
READING LIMITATIONS:
This is a reading, not a presentation. The main purpose of the reading is for the audience to hear the script. Within the TV multithesis reading format, all actors read around a table on stage, changing positions and characters for each script. No additional props, costumes, etc. may be permitted.
INTERMISSIONS:
Use of the intermission for the reading is up to the discretion of the director and usually depends on the running time of the show.
RECEPTIONS:
Each TV MultiThesis reading will have a reception following the reading and will be set up by the department. Undergraduate students MAY NOT bring wine or other alcoholic beverages for a reception,this is a university wide rule. Graduate students may bring wine with the understanding that they are responsible for it. Refreshments may be stored in the production office as long as you have made it clear that you are having a reception ahead of time. Please denote intermission in thesis check sheet.
THEATER TECH:
The reading will have a “tech call” a half hour before the scheduled reading. That means, if it is slated to start at 7PM then the tech call is at 6:30PM. During the tech call, the director may work with the booth technician to set the lights for the show and go over the opening cue and closing cue of the show. For example, fade into the opening/beginning, then have a black out cue for the end.
MUSIC:
Use of the intermission for the reading is up to the discretion of the director and usually depends on the running time of the show.