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Publicity Direction Rules

CHOICE OF PLAYS

The student may choose any play from the list announced by the State Board of Directors in the September issue of the Florida State Thespian web page.

RULES

1. The following materials are to be presented:
   a.  poster design on 11 x 17 paper
   b.  ticket design
   c.  program design and full layout of not less than four pages
   d.  two press releases: an information article and a feature article
   e.  a proposal for a promotional project
   f.  a budget for the publicity campaign and justification of expenses  (Note: this budget may be designed for the publicity campaign of a high school, community theatre, or professional production.  You are are asked to note which of the three you are designing. Your work will be judged on how you spend the money .)
2. Computer aided design is acceptable.
3. The student must present justifications of the designs. Note cards may be used.
4. Only one student may be involved in the design. NO COLLABORATION.
5. All artwork used must be the original work of the entrant.
6. The event will not exceed fifteen (15) minutes. The student presentation is not to exceed ten (10) of these fifteen (15) minutes.
7. A bibliography is required documenting all resources used including but not limited to written and electronic sources.  The bibliography must be in MLA style.

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