KCACTF Region V: Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota

For students who seek an early experience in the art and craft of directing. Student directors must submit an application with supporting materials in advance. Students will work closely with select faculty directors as they prepare a scene for the Faculty Directing Showcase during Festival 40. Students must submit an application with all required supporting materials by December 1 in order to be considered for this opportunity.

. Assist a director from another Region V institution in preparing a 5 minute scene for the Faculty Directing Showcase.

. Communicate with faculty director prior to the festival
. Attend all rehearsals, take notes, communicate with stage manager, and observe process - other duties as assigned by director.
. Will be given assigned rehearsal space and specified hours of rehearsal with their director, cast and stage manager.
. Will participate in one workshop designed to offer new tools or techniques for working with actors.

Selection from among the regional pool of applicants will be limited eight and candidates will be chosen from among undergraduate applicants with sufficient training and experience to merit the opportunity. A regional team will make the selections of candidates. A complete application consists of:

1 - Letter of intent explaining how you think the experience of assistant directing under a faculty director will benefit you in your studies and your career. Include name, all contact information, affiliated institution, and home faculty mentor

2 - Statement of intent to attend the entire Region V Festival held in Council Bluffs/Omaha from January 20-26, 2008, attending the requisite meetings, rehearsals and workshops throughout the week.

3 - Letter of support detailing your potential as a director from a faculty mentor at your home institution and department.

Any questions about the application process may be directed to the email address listed above.

Important Reminder: Application materials must be submitted electronically or received no later than December 1, 2007. Electronic submissions are required, and a confirmation of receipt of your application will be provided. Please do not assume your application has been received and accepted unless you receive electronic confirmation. Note that if your attachments do not open we cannot declare the submission received. Leave enough time to make sure email submissions are successfully received by the deadline.