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CALGARY-ACTS ADJUDICATION TEAM

UPDATES TO ADJUDICATIONS - SEPT. 2018

CALGARY-ACTS ADJUDICATORS WILL OPERATE AS TWO SEPARATE TEAMS - GREEN TEAM AND RED TEAM.

GREEN TEAM members will attend as many shows as possible and their primary focus will be to evaluate productions for CAT Award nomination potential. They should be able to attend a minimum of 14 shows throughout the season.

Green Team members will still have weighted votes and nominations based on number of shows attended over the year. Written Adjudications are NOT required, but Green Team members are responsible to keep their own detailed notes and maintain a rating system for the required elements of each production. Green Team evaluations will NOT be shared with member companies -- they are solely for the purpose of determining quality work that deserves award nominations. Green Team members must commit to attending a minimum of 14 shows, including at least 2 out-of-town productions, and be in good standing with a current membership.

Comp tickets will be available by request from participating member companies for at least 6 Green Team members to see each show. Companies can offer more than 6 comps at their own discretion.

*IMPORTANT NOTE: MEMBER COMPANIES RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CHANGE COMP-TICKET DATES IN THE CASE OF A SOLD-OUT PERFORMANCE, OR TO CHARGE A PARTIAL OR FULL FEE FOR A TICKET IF DEEMED NECESSARY.

BENEFITS OF GREEN TEAM ADJUDICATIONS:

  • Team members attend as many shows as possible to make the nomination process as fair as possible.
  • A less labour-intensive system for Adjudicators, as lengthy forms do not need to be filled out and submitted for every show.
  • Comp tickets help make it more affordable for adjudicators to see many shows.
  • All Member Companies get higher exposure to their shows being seen by more adjudicators, and increase the potential for award nominations.

RED TEAM ADJUDICATORS can attend productions and/or rehearsals by special request from the Member Company, for the purpose of giving a LIVE ADJUDICATION to the cast and crew of a show.

Member Companies can specify whether they would like a pre-opening night adjudication for the purpose of improving elements in process, or a post-closing adjudication, which should take place within a week of the final performance. Adjudications will not be done during the run of a production. Individual performers or production participants reserve the right to decline an adjudication.

RED TEAM adjudicators should have a strong background in theatre evaluation, stage direction, education, performance and be able to give positive, constructive feedback that is designed to help companies and their performers learn and improve their craft. ADFA GUIDELINES will be part of this process.

RED TEAM members can also be on the GREEN TEAM if they are able commit to attending the required number of shows and contribute to the nomination process. RED TEAM adjudications are NOT connected to award nominations and are NOT mandatory for any show or member company. RED TEAM adjudicators will be available by request on a first-come-first-served basis, as their personal schedules allow.

BENEFITS OF RED TEAM ADJUDICATIONS:

  • Performers and Directors receive hands-on feedback that helps educate and support their growth towards higher-quality work.
  • Problem areas can be identified and addressed by an outside/neutral source.
  • Adjudicators build new relationships with Calgary-ACTS members, with intention to foster healthy, supportive connections within the theatre community.

For more information, contact adjudication {at} calgary-acts.com.