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The ariZoni's are gearing up for the 2012 - 2013 Season!
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Become an ariZoni Awards Adjudicator!
We are excited to see the great shows that have already been slated for the upcoming 2012-13 ariZoni Awards season. The ariZoni Awards have become a celebrated high note for the theatre community and we know you will love being a part of this fantastic process!
You are encouraged to apply to be a Non-Contracted or Youth Theatre adjudicator for the 2012-13 ariZoni Awards season.
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To apply to become an ariZoni Theatre Awards of Excellence Adjudicator, please complete and print out an application from our website ( click link here). |
IMPORTANT: ALL CURRENT AND PRIOR ADJUDICATORS MUST REAPPLY
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A background in theatre as an actor, director, choreographer, music director, technician, designer, producer, educator or playwright is preferred.
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In addition to the completed application, please provide: -
An updated theatrical resume
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A written statement of qualifications, involvement and expertise in theatre
- A current photo (headshot is ok but is not necessary)
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Please mail your completed application form, along with supporting data listed above to:
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Kandyce Hughes
ariZoni Adjudication Selection Committee
2205 W. Nopal Circle
Mesa, AZ 85202
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY April 30, 2012
**REQUIRED ADJUDICATOR TRAINING SESSIONS**
ALL (NEW & RETURNING) Adjudicators will be required to attend one Adjudicator Training Session on either May 6th, 14th, or 20th.
Times and locations are listed in the following article.
Other Information
- Contracted Theatre adjudication is by invitation only, but you may indicate on your application that you are interested in judging this category.
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- Final selections for the current season will be announced after June 10th and you will receive an email if you are chosen.
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Save the Date for Adjudicator Training.
Please plan on attending one of our Adjudicator Training sessions! Here's how it works: - New and returning adjudicators are asked to complete an application (Click here for application) and MAIL IT I, along with supporting documentation to the address provided. All applications must be RECEIVED by April 30th.
- Applicants must attend one Adjudicator Training Session. There are three of these scheduled during May, but you are only asked to attend one.
- After mailing in your application and attending a training session, you will be notified by email if you have been selected as an adjudicator for next season.
Dates and Locations for Adjudicator Training May 6th - 2PM Theater Works 8355 West Peoria Avenue
Peoria AZ 85345 May 14th - 7PM South Mountain Community College (SMCC) 7050 S 24th Street Phoenix, AZ 85042 Room - TBD
May 20th - 6PM
Mesa Encore Theater - Rehearsal Space
318 E. Brown Road # 101
Mesa, AZ 85201
Google Link for directions:
PLEASE...mail your applications in right away and encourage potential new adjudicators to apply! |
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ariZoni Theatre Awards of Excellence Scholarship Program - 2012
The ariZoni Scholarship Committee will again be offering scholarships to selected candidates enrolled or are intending to enroll full-time into a two- or four-year undergraduate college, or university, graduate program, or professional theatre training program. These are one-year non-renewable scholarships for the fall of 2012. Proof of enrollment is required. Scholarships will be given based on the number of qualified applicants.
The following items must be on file with the ariZoni Scholarship Committee in order for a scholarship
inquiry to be considered:
1. An application (Click here for link to application), including a description of the program that the applicant wishes to pursue; can be either a major or a minor in theatre; a statement outlining the applicant's financial need; the career goals of the applicant; and a resume (that includes the current participating ariZoni theatres the applicant has appeared or worked in).
2. Two letters of recommendation from theatre practitioners/ professionals.
3. A letter of nomination from the Producer or Artistic/ Managing Director of a participating ariZoni theatre. List of the participating theatres for this year can be found at the ariZoni Awards of Excellence Website at www.arizoniawards.com
4. A letter of registration from the institution the applicant will be attending in the Fall of 2012.
Criteria used in determining scholarship recipients includes, but is not limited to, the following:
- Past record of achievement with ariZoni member theatres.
- How the stated goals of the applicant relate to his or her degree program.
- The dedication and commitment towards achieving goals as stated in the application.
- Financial need.
Theatres may nominate more than one applicant. Please feel free to make copies of these guidelines and the application to pass on to deserving applicants.
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(Applications are reviewed by a committee outside the ariZoni Board made up of community and educational leaders.)
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Mail completed applications to:
ariZoni Theatre Awards of Excellence, Scholarship Program
Karen Rolston, Chair
8559 East Ocaso Ave, Mesa, AZ 85212
Applications are currently being accepted. All supporting materials and completed applications must be postmarked no later than August 15, 2012 in order to be eligible for consideration.
Additional information is available on the website (Click here).
If you have any other questions, or need additional details, contact Karen Rolston, Community Support and Outreach Chair, at karolston@cox.net or 480-756-3828.
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Outstanding Contribution Award (OCA), and the Distinguished Service Award (DSA)- Applications
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The ariZoni Theatre Awards of Excellence is pleased to announce that applications are currently being accepted for the Outstanding Contribution Award (OCA), and the Distinguished Service Award (DSA). Please refer to the guidelines in this letter when submitting nominees for any of these categories.
The Outstanding Contribution Award honors an individual from within the theatre community who has served in a profound way through personal investment of time, energy, vision and talent. This award can be bestowed upon administrators, directors, writers, producers, designers, actors, technicians, volunteers, support staff, or any individual involved in theatre who has made a considerable impact on theatre throughout the entire valley.
The Distinguished Service Award honors an individual, corporation, or organization outside the established theatre community that has contributed either financially or non-traditionally, in support of local theatre, and its further recognition, security and growth in the Valley. The recipient needs to have impacted many and all types of theatres.
Applications for both of these awards are available on the website (Click here).
We hope that you will take the time to recognize someone in the
community who has helped your theatre and many others find success.
For questions or further information visit our website at www.arizoniawards.com, or contact Awards Chairperson Karen at karolston@cox.net or 480-756-3828.
All applications must be received by August 15, 2012.
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Apply to be an ariZoni Theatre Awards Adjudicator.
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Message from the President - Julie Holston
A student skipped my Intro to Theatre class today to go see a play. She emailed me in advance to let me know that she was planning to do this. Her rationale was that she was late turning in a play critique and this was the only time she could find to attend a play. She figured seeing the play was more important than sitting through class. And I can't say I would argue with her logic. While participating in class is, of course, important-I maintain that participating in theatre itself will always teach someone more about theatre than any class can. I'm grateful that we have such a rich theatrical community to draw upon for all kinds of experiences-as practitioners, as educators, as students, and as audience members.
I am proud to be serving in my new capacity as ariZoni Board President, having previously served as Board Secretary and Chair of Adjudication Processes & Procedures. I first joined the ariZoni Board in the summer of 2008, and my primary focus was to help strengthen and regulate the adjudication process. I think it's safe to say that we have made quite a bit of progress in that area in the last three and a half years, along with making a number of strides in other areas, thanks to the work of our dedicated Board members, adjudicators, and participating theaters.
Speaking of the theaters (since you are the reason we exist!), we recently sent out our biennial (yes, that's the right word-I looked it up) survey and are pleased to have received such a wonderful response. Your thoughtful comments and feedback will really help in assessing our current procedures, allowing us to make changes according to your collective vision for the ariZoni Awards. We will be discussing some of our findings with you at the upcoming Annual Theatre Meeting, so mark your calendars for June 11 (location TBA.) We hope that every participating theater will have at least one representative in attendance. More info will follow in subsequent newZletters.
In addition to my new role as President, several Board members have taken on new roles as well, and we would like to welcome Chris Hamby and Joe Kremer to the Board. You will find a complete list of current ariZoni Board members in this newZletter and on our website: www.arizoniawards.org.
We would also like to wish a fond farewell to those Board members who have ended their tenure with the ariZoni Board and moved on to other endeavors: Greg Jaye, Julie Pelley, former Board Treasurer, and Eric Chapman, former Board President. Thank you for your years of service and dedication.
In this issue, please take note of our call for new and returning adjudicators to apply and attend training. Also please note our call for Scholarship and Awards nominees for the upcoming ceremony. This month marks the beginning of the busiest part of our season-from March through September-and on behalf of the new ariZoni Board of Directors, I am excited to be part of the show!
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2011-2012 ariZoni Board Members
Julie Holston, President of the Board
Arlene Pfeil, Vice President of the Board/Fundraising & Sponsorships Chair
Kelly Crews, Secretary of the Board/Board Development and Operations Chair
Patricia Tonzi, Treasurer of the Board/Youth and Contracted Liaison
D. Scott Withers, Executive Board Advisory Member/Contracted Adjudication Process Chair
Jeffrey J. Davey, Non-Contracted Plays Liaison/Webmaster
Kandyce Hughes, Non-Contracted Musicals Liaison/Adjudicator Process & Operations Chair
Christi Sweeney, Publicity & Marketing Chair/newZletter Editor
Karen Rolston, Community Support & Outreach Chair
Jennifer Ruddle, New Board Member Process & Procedures Chair
Timothy Pittman, Member-at-Large
Terry Helland, Member-at-Large
Chris Hamby, Member-at-Large
Joe Kremer, Member-at-Large
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