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2007-2008 One Act Play Information

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GENERAL INFORMATION:

  1. The One Act Play is a state championship event in each classification.
    1. The maximum number of contests in One Act Play shall be six (6).
    2. Each school wishing to enter the One Act Play competition must notify the Region Secretary no later than September 28, 2007.
    3. Region winners must be determined by November 10, 2007, and the GHSA State Office must be notified by November 12, 2007.
    4. The state competition shall be held on November 17, 2007.

  2. The One Act Play event is administered by the Georgia State Thespian Board.

  3. Specific Contest Rules:
    1. Schools may choose to enter an excerpt or abridgement of a play as their One Act Play selection.
    2. Schools choosing to enter musical productions shall not use a reproduction of the original soundtrack as part of the presentation.
    3. Each school assumes full responsibility for royalties and any other limitations on the play that is selected.
    4. Each school is responsible for its own props, costumes, and make-up.
    5. Each school is given 55 minutes to set-up, perform, and take-down its presentation. The official time will be kept by an assigned official time keeper.
    6. Any school that exceeds its time allotment will be penalized two (2) points for each fifteen (15) second period or portion thereof per judge.
    7. Only set pieces (free standing) may be used.
      1. Schools are to refrain from using complicated set pieces that take a long time to unload and assemble, etc. This is an acting competition - not a set competition.
      2. The time used to set-up and take-down set pieces is counted in the time of the presentation. Any debris and confetti must be swept up.
      3. No part of any setting may be attached to any part of the stage, curtains, draperies, or other existing equipment of the host school.
      4. STRIKE AREA: A permanent or temporary line shall be used to delineate the area in the wings, side, and back, where the next show may move onto as long as they are not on the acting area. They can remain in this area until given directions to begin. Upon direction they may begin moving onto the acting area and the 55-minute timing begins and will continue until the acting area is cleared at the end of the play. Any school using the orchestra pit may set up at any time as long as it does not interfere with another show.
    8. No flame of any type can be used, including candles. Real weapons of any kind, such as a sword or knife, etc., cannot be used. Use of simulated weapons cannot be in violation of any local board of education policy of the participating school or the host site. Violation of this rule will result in disqualification (zero tolerance rule).
    9. Plays are to be announced by the order of appearance number or the title of the play rather than by school name.
    10. Only eligible students are allowed on stage during play performance. Piano placement must be off stage if an adult is playing. Adults may assist in loading and unloading of sets.
    11. Principals must review the school's play and sign the statement on the “One Act Play Information Sheet” stating that the presentation is in good taste for high school students, and is acceptable for the morals of that community.
    12. The use of “body mikes” is allowed.

  4. No photography or video taping is allowed of any One Act Play competition.

REGION AND STATE COMPETITION:

  1. The Region Secretary must file an official entry for the play or plays qualifying for the State competition with the GHSA Office according to the deadlines stated in the “Region Secretary Notebook.”

  2. The date for the State One Act plays is Saturday, November 17, 2007. The sites for State One-Act Plays are:
    Class AAAAA - Springer Opera House, Columbus
    Class AAAA - Valdosta High School, Valdosta
    Class AAA - Rabun Gap School, Rabun Gap
    Class AA - Jones County High School, Gray
    Class A - Bleckley County High School, Cochran

  3. The facilities that will be used for One-Act Play competitions will not be available for practice by any school in the State competition.

  4. The schedule for each classification shall be:
    10:00 - 10:55 am - Region 6
    11:00 - 11:55 am - Region 7
    12:00 - 12:55 pm - Region 8
    1:00 - 1:55 pm - Region 1
    2:00 - 3:00 pm - RECESS
    3:00 - 3:55 pm - Region 2
    4:00 - 4:55 pm - Region 3
    5:00 - 5:55 pm - Region 4
    6:00 - 6:55 pm - Region 5
    7:00 - 7:20 pm - Judges’ Deliberation
    7:30 pm - Awards Presentation
    NOTE: Schools will be responsible for making their own arrangements for housing and meals.

  5. Trophies and individual medals will be awarded to the State Champion and Runner-up schools, and medals will be awarded to the Outstanding Actor and Outstanding Actress.

  6. Three judges will be selected for each classification in the Region and State competitions.
    1. One judge may be from college ranks.
    2. The remaining two judges are to be selected from an approved list of high school or former high school directors or from the professional theater level. NOTE: High school directors are not to judge competitions of their classification.
    3. A list of approved judges is available from the GHSA Office. NOTE: In the event that it is impossible to secure the right number or the precise mix of judges as noted above, provisions should be made to secure quality judges that may not precisely meet the state criteria.
    4. On the day of the contest, judges shall avoid contact with directors or cast members until after the winners are announced.
    5. Judges shall hold all score sheets until after all presentations have been completed.