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SMALL GROUP MUSICAL THEATRE

1. Three (3) to seven (7) student s may participate
2. The selection must be drawn from published musicals written for the theatre. No original works, medleys, or screenplays are allowed. The selection may contain dialogue and both participants must be actively involved in the musical selection.
3. All material should be presented as if within the context of a full production.
4. The performers MUST use non-vocal musical accompaniment which can be live or taped.
5. No costumes may be worn.
6. Hand props may be used if integral to the scene. Integral is defined as a prop that is physically used by the actor.
7. The performers may choose to dance only if the number was a dance in the original production.
8. Not to exceed five (5) minutes.

MATERIALS

1. Each room will be provided with 7 sturdy, straight-backed, armless chairs, and one 4x4 card type table, which will not support standing weight. This is the only permissible furniture.
2. The performers MUST provide their own media sound device.
3. A tuned piano will be provided, no other equipment is permissible.
4. A hard surface floor will be provided.

Florida State Thespians
Michael J. Higgins, State Director
Douglas Anderson
School of the Arts
2445 San Diego Road
Jacksonville, FL 32207

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