Proposing a show
Die Mommy Die (2009)
Semester 2 Show Slots:
Slot 1: Week 1 (25th-29th July) Slot 2: Week 9 (19th-23rd September) Slot 3: Week 12 (17th-21st October) In general, all slots are to be performed in Studio One, unless a show team requests otherwise well in advance. Our Semester 2 bookings are from Sunday-Saturday. This usually entails Sunday bump-in, Monday dress-run, Tuesday-Friday evening shows, and a Saturday matinee show followed by bump out. NOTE: NUTS does occasionally grant 'out of slot' shows, that is, shows not within one of the pre-existing slots, but that this is dependant on timing and space availability. |
In regards to productions, NUTS operates on a proposal system. If someone, or a group of someones wants to do a show, they need to propose and pitch their idea to NUTS' elected Committee.
Proposals are the formula by which the NUTS committee can evaluate the merits of each potential show. Using a marking checklist, each proposal is given a score and feedback on how to improve. Each proposing team needs to begin with the Big Three; a producer, director, stage manager. For a breakdown of responsibilities, see the Show Contract (linked at bottom of page). Don't hesitate to contact the committee (committee@nuts.org.au) if you have trouble finding people. These three people submit an Expression of Interest (details in the Proposal Handbook linked below. After that, committee will help you assemble your creative team. There will always be a shout out process for finding team members. NUTS shows are in a season structure, selected by a proposal system which includes a holistic process of proposing, with face-to-face conversations, check list criteria and time for teams to build upon constructive feedback. In order to be considered for a production slot, all crew members must be NUTS members prior to the Q&A. A hardcopy of the NUTS show contract must be signed by all crew members and presented to the NUTS President at the Q&A. Advertising Positions: In the Expression of Interest, proposal teams only require the Director, Producer and Stage Manager. They should detail any other roles that have already been filled, and any unusual roles that they would like to advertise. Advertising of positions will be done by committee on behalf of the show team. Candidates will be asked to email committee, but their responses will be sent to the show team to decide on which candidate is best suited to the position. Rights Attainment: NUTS committee will enquire about each team’s production rights. Please do not email publishing companies, as committee will do it on your behalf. If you would like us to attain a quote for you for the budget, please email us at committee@nuts.org.au. |
NUTS Proposal System
(Including all Requirements)
The handbook below contains the marking criteria and guidelines for a NUTS show proposal.
You MUST read it carefully before proposing a show.
You MUST read it carefully before proposing a show.
2017 Production SLOTS and dates
All productions that are proposed for have a show week with the following requirements:
If you have any issues with attendance for these periods, don't be afraid to speak to the relevant production team about possible arrangements.
- Bump In - Sunday Before (Rigging Lights, Set Construction, Painting, Billboard, etc)
- Tech Run - Sunday Evening (Cue by cue run of production for lighting and sound operations)
- Dress Run - Monday Evening (Full costume run with functional set and tech)
- Show Nights - Shows runs from Tuesday to Saturday
- Bump Out - Last Saturday (De-rigging lights, set deconstruction, painting, cleaning venue, etc)
If you have any issues with attendance for these periods, don't be afraid to speak to the relevant production team about possible arrangements.
Semester 1 SlotsDomestic (Sketch Comedy Night)
Welcome Back Cabaret Slot 1: O'Week Show Production Dates: 21 Feb - 24 Feb Expression of Interest DUE 5pm 11/11/16 Proposal DUE 5pm 25/11/16 Pitches between 11-13/12/16 Slot 2: Week 5 Show Production Dates: 28 March - 1 April Expression of Interest DUE 5pm 11/11/16 Proposal DUE 5pm 25/11/16 Pitches between 11-13/12/16 Slot 3: Week 8 Show Production Dates: 25 April - 29 April Expression of interest DUE 5pm 10/3/17 Proposal DUE 5pm 17/3/17 Pitches between 23-25/3/17 Slot 4: Week 12 Show Production Dates: 23 May- 27 May Expression of interest DUE 5pm 10/3/17 Proposal DUE 5pm 17/3/17 Pitches between 23-25/3/17 |
Semester 2 SlotsSlot 4: Week 1 Show
Production Dates: 25 July - 29 July Expression of Interest DUE 5pm Friday 12/05/17 Proposal DUE 5pm Friday 26/05/17 Q&A on Sunday 04/06/17 Major Production: Week 4 Performance Dates: 17 August - 19 August Pre-Proposal DUE 5pm 13/1/17 Proposal DUE 5pm 24/2/17 Slot 5: Week 9 Show Production Dates: 19 September - 23 September Expression of Interest DUE 5pm Friday 12/05/17 Proposal DUE 5pm Friday 26/05/17 Q&A on Sunday 04/06/17 Slot 6: Week 12 Show Production Dates: 17 October - 21 October Expression of Interest DUE 5pm Friday 12/05/17 Proposal DUE 5pm Friday 26/05/17 Q&A on Sunday 04/06/17 Out of Slot showsProposing for one of these slots is not the only way to go about putting a show on with NUTS!
We are also very open to putting on 'Out of Slot' shows which may have different venue requirements or different run-lengths to our standard slot. If you'd like to produce a show that wouldn't fit in our standard slot (particularly experimental or self-devised theatre), email committee@nuts.org.au and we'll look at how we can support you to do so! |
Email your Expression of Interest and Full Proposal to committee@nuts.org.au
No proposal submitted past the deadlines will be accepted.
No proposal submitted past the deadlines will be accepted.
