Wanna Skip Training Next Year? 

While some of us view the NHTA Adjudication Training and Public Flogging a great way to get together with friends, others view the training as, well, tedious. Well, here's your chance to get out of attending training next fall.

"How?" you may be asking! "How can I avoid this?!"

Calm down, I'll tell you: WRITE GREAT BALLOTS.

Simple.

"How do I know if I have written a great ballot?" you may ask.

Get 5 stars! What could be easier?

This season, we have introduced ballot proctoring. We'll score your ballots and if you have at least three ballots with an average score of 4 or better, no training for you. You could come any way, of course. After all, there are free doughnuts.

So, get out there and see your shows and write some great ballots because ballots are the backbone of the NHTA!

Have a great season!

(See the Proctoring description on the policies page)

Posted by Lowell Williams Monday, January 26, 2015 10:39:00 AM Categories: Policy & Procedure Training

EXCITING NEWS FROM THE NHTA 

A MAJOR classification shift and TWO new Awards!!
production categories

NEW for 2015

Award Categories (Professional, Community, Youth) will now be applied to theatre productions instead of theatre companies

No longer will companies that want to participate in multiple categories have to form “sister” companies to enter into different categories, eliminating the need for multiple liaisons with multiple log-ins and passwords..  Eligibility for participating theatre companies will remain the same, and each company will be entitled to enter 2 productions (or 3 if one qualifies as original) in EACH of the production categories.  (click here to view the NEW Production Category definitions and criteria)

Companies will still be responsible for having a primary adjudicator for every production they submit for adjudication.  One liaison can now oversee all productions for their company and all adjudicators within a company can cover assignments for each other. 

Please NOTE: It is the producing company’s responsibility to ensure that its productions meet the eligibility requirements and enter their shows in the correct category.


new requirements for original work

NEW FOR 2015

Original Play/Musical Production Eligibility Requirements have been adjusted to clarify what's eligible.

An Original Drama/Comedy/Musical is eligible for adjudication as an ORIGINAL drama, comedy, or musical if it meets the following criteria:

  • The production must be, in the judgment of the NH Theatre Awards, a legitimate theatrical production
  • Work must be original material -- not translated, adapted, or updated from an existing play, book, movie or other source UNLESS the work shows substantial originality compared with its source not limited to, but including, characters, plot, setting, original score, time period, dialog, etc.  The NH Theatre Awards will have the ultimate decision as to whether the work shows enough originality to qualify.
  • Work must be unavailable through any publishing house
  • Work must never have been produced in New Hampshire
  • If a musical, a majority of the music must be written by the creator(s) or author(s) of the play
  • If a musical, the songs and/or music must serve to propel the story and enhance character development. A sequence of musical numbers loosely connected by introductions, commentary, or vignettes with no concurrent plot does not qualify as an original musical. Musical revues, "revuesicals", concerts with "themes" or improvisational works are not considered to be eligible as an original production.

the "theater hero" award

NEW FOR THIS YEAR

Every participating theatre company may select their own “Theatre Hero” to be recognized by the NH Theatre community at this year’s Awards Show.  The Hero can be a board member, volunteer, on stage or backstage contributor that helps make your company succeed and may or may not get the recognition he/she deserves. 

This is NOT an adjudicated award, nor is this a “nomination” process.  ALL submissions (maximum 1 per company per year allowed) will be recognized.

Each group can choose the manner in which its theatre hero is selected and the chosen name should be provided to the NHTA’s no later than January 1, 2015. Liaisons should e-mail hero@nhtheatreawards.org with your company’s selection.


"Recognition of Excellence in Playwriting"

NEW FOR 2015

"Recognition of Excellence in Playwriting" will replace The Best Original Playwright Award, which is now defunct.

There will no longer be a “Best Original Playwright” Award adjudicated by company adjudicators.   All productions that meet the eligibility requirements as an Original Production will simply be adjudicated in the same manner as any other non-original production and be eligible in all the same award categories.

NEW COMMITTEE WILL CHOOSE RECIPIENTS

The NHTA has established a NEW means of acknowledging exceptional original scripts.  “Recognition of Excellence in Playwriting” will be awarded by the NHTA (not adjudicated by company adjudicators), determined by a committee of 3 NHTA Board members and 2 members-at-large selected at random from volunteers who are willing to read all of the eligible original scripts.  Only original scripts of original productions that are participating in the current year’s NHTA adjudication process will be considered. 

The committee can choose to recognize as few or as many original playwrights as it deems worthy in a given season.  The producing company will be responsible for providing a pdf file of the script and a cd of the music if a musical to the NH Theatre Awards prior to opening night of the production to be eligible..


Clarifications and Changes
  • The definition of an "adjudicable" (eligible) performance now states:

The production must have a minimum of three (3) scheduled, authorized, open admission performances, all in the same venue within New Hampshire.  Rehearsals and performances that are "private", "restricted admission", or "invitation only" are not eligible for adjudication.

  • Adjudicators will no longer be able to “Opt Out” of adjudicating Youth productions

As the system will now be production based and not company based with all production categories allowed under the same theatre organization, we are no longer allowing the youth adjudication “opt out”.  If you plan to adjudicate this year please be aware that the responsibility comes with possibly adjudicating youth productions.

 

 

Wednesday, October 01, 2014 10:41:00 AM Categories: Adjudication Website NH Theatre Award News Policy & Procedure Training

2015 SEASON TRAINING DATES AND LOCATIONS 

YES, IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN

Our Handsome Training Staff (file photo)Remember last year when we all got together and talked about the upcoming NHTA season? The rules, the responsibilities, and the free candy? Well, we're doing it all again and we invite you to join us!

NH Theatre Awards annual training is a 3 hour session that keeps participating Adjudicators and Liaisons up to date on new policies and refresh their memories on the year long NH Theatre Award process.   To be an Adjudicator or Liaison you must have attended training but anyone is welcome to attend and learn more about the NH Theatre Awards process!

what's so important?

TWO BIG CHANGES

The curriculum has been given a brand new focus with a sweeping facelift!

We are restructuring the focus of training away from the "where and when" (dates & deadlines) to invest more in helping the adjudicators understand the "how and why" (critiquing and analysis). There are also rule changes for 2015!

There will be a NEW on-line element that can be done anytime, anywhere, at your convenience!

We are creating a new feature, an on-line review, to reinforce the "rules & regulations" information that is critical for you to know. This will optimize time spent in classroom sessions to focus on the adjudication "process".   

Completion of the survey will be required, in addition to the classroom training, to be a commissioned adjudicator or liaison in 2015.

we are getting started earlier

We're getting started earlier, which means participating companies need to get liaisons' and adjudicators earlier!

  • PLEASE select your adjudicators and liaison ASAP so they can get to training in time
  • Watch for notice when the 2015 Company Application Form is available. 
  • The deadline for company application submission is December 15th.
Date and time Location (Directions below) Host
SATURDAY, OCT 25, 9AM JEAN'S PLAYHOUSE LINCOLN, NH Jean's Playhouse
SATURDAY, NOV 1, 9AM TOWN HALL NEW LONDON, NH New London Barn
WEDNESDAY, NOV 5, 6:30PM PARISH HALL HENNIKER, NH Alchemist's Workshop
SUNDAY, NOV 9, 9AM WINNI PLAYHOUSE MEREDITH, NH WINNI PLAYERS
TUESDAY, NOV 11, 6:30 PINKERTON ACADEMY DERRY, NH theater KAPOW

PLEASE RSVP
Please RSVP your planned attendance date to Training@NHTheatreAwards.org 

Due to this sweeping change in format and content, attendance will be mandatory for all adjudicators and liaisons for next season (2015).   But  with these improvements and coming upgrades to the website this fall, the NHTA will FINALLY be able to implement a process for proven, experienced adjudicators to forgo attending training next year!

the specifics - how to get there

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU. WE'LL BRING THE COFFEE!

DIRECTIONS TO JEAN'S PLAYHOUSE: 10/25 9am

ADDRESS: 34 Papermill Dr, Lincoln, NH 03251

Special Instructions: Behind Price Chopper/Movie Theatre complex.  Parking lot in front of building, double glass doors.

DIRECTIONS TO PARISH HALL: 11/5 6:30pm

ADDRESS : 33 Maple Street, Henniker, NH

Special Instructions:  Park between Congregational Church and Parish Hall. Enter by center door. Call 568/5102 if you get lost.

FURTHER DIRECTIONS UPCOMING!

CANCELATIONS DUE TO WEATHER
Cancelations due to weather will be announced via email and on our website www.NHTheatreAwards.org 12 hours in advance.

QUESTIONS?
Please email Training@NHTheatreAwards.org with any questions.  Please allow our staff of volunteers 1-4 business days to respond.

Posted by Lowell Williams Tuesday, September 16, 2014 3:34:00 PM Categories: Training

Last Adjudicator Training for 2014 on January 28th in Hooksett NH 

The final training session for the upcoming season will be

      Tuesday, January 28th from 6:30pm-9:30pm  DIRECTIONS
        @ "Local 131 Union Hall",  161 Londonderry Turnpike Hooksett, NH 03106 

NH Theatre Awards annual training is a 3 hour session that helps Adjudicators and Liaisons stay up to date on new policies and refresh their memories on the year long NH Theatre Award process.   To be an Adjudicator or Liaison you must attended training but anyone is welcome to attend and learn more about the NH Theatre Awards process!

NOTE: You do *not* need to be affiliated with a theater company to become an adjudicator.  Simply RSVP via email your intent to attend one of our trainings sessions.

RSVP ATTENDANCE
If you have not already done so, please RSVP your planned attendance date to Training@NHTheatreAwards.org

CANCELATIONS
Cancelations due to weather will be announced via email and on our Facebook page and website www.NHTheatreAwards.org 12 hours in advance.

EXCEPTIONS TO ATTEND TRAINING
Please make plans to attend in person.  There will not be any exceptions this year.

Please email Training@NHTheatreAwards.org with any questions

Posted by Joe Vago Sunday, January 26, 2014 4:15:00 PM Categories: Training

Additional Training Date: Tuesday, January 28th in Hooksett NH 

Due to the ice storm in northern NH on January 11th, the NHTA Training committee has added an additional training session on Tuesday January 28th in Hooksett NH.

Currently, there are 2 training sessions left for the upcoming season:

      Saturday, January 18th from 9:30am-12:30pm  DIRECTIONS
        @ "Garrison Players Arts Center" 650 Portland Avenue, corner of Rte 4/Roberts Rd. Rollinsford, NH 

      Tuesday, January 28th from 6:30pm-9:30pm  DIRECTIONS
        @ "Local 131 Union Hall",  161 Londonderry Turnpike Hooksett, NH 03106 

NH Theatre Awards annual training is a 3 hour session that helps Adjudicators and Liaisons stay up to date on new policies and refresh their memories on the year long NH Theatre Award process.   To be an Adjudicator or Liaison you must attended training but anyone is welcome to attend and learn more about the NH Theatre Awards process!

NOTE: You do *not* need to be affiliated with a theater company to become an adjudicator.  Simply RSVP via email your intent to attend one of our trainings sessions.

RSVP ATTENDANCE
Please RSVP your planned attendance date to Training@NHTheatreAwards.org

CANCELLATIONS
If less than 6 people sign up for a training session we will cancel the session.  So please RSVP via email if you plan to attend.

Cancelations due to weather will be announced via email and on our website www.NHTheatreAwards.org 12 hours in advance.

EXCEPTIONS TO ATTEND TRAINING
Please make plans to attend in person.  There will not be any exceptions this year.

Please email Training@NHTheatreAwards.org with any questions

Posted by Joe Vago Thursday, January 16, 2014 5:16:00 PM Categories: Training

NHTA "13" Training Dates and Locations 

NH Theatre Awards annual training is a 3 hour session that keeps participating Adjudicators and Liaisons up to date on new policies and refresh their memories on the year long NH Theatre Award process.   To be an Adjudicator or Liaison you must attended training but anyone is welcome to attend and learn more about the NH Theatre Awards process!

NOTE: You do *not* need to be affiliated with a theater company to become an adjudicator.  Simply RSVP via email your intent to attend one of our trainings sessions.

There will be four training sessions for the upcoming season:

    Wednesday, January 8th from 6:30pm-9:30pm  DIRECTIONS
        @ "Jewish Federation - Manchester Community Theatre Players" at 698 Beech St, Manchester, NH  

    Saturday, January 11th from 9:30am-12:30pm  DIRECTIONS
        @ "Winnipesauke Playhouse" 50 Reservoir Road Meredith NH 

    Wednesday, January 15th from 6:30pm-9:30pm  DIRECTIONS
        @ "Peacock Players" Janice B. Streeter Theatre, 14 Court St. Nashua, NH 

    Saturday, January 18th from 9:30am-12:30pm  DIRECTIONS
        @ "Garrison Players Arts Center" 650 Portland Avenue, corner of Rte 4/Roberts Rd. Rollinsford, NH 
 

RSVP ATTENDANCE
Please RSVP your planned attendance date to Training@NHTheatreAwards.org

CANCELLATIONS
If less than 6 people sign up for a training session we will cancel the session.  So please RSVP via email if you plan to attend.

Cancelations due to weather will be announced via email and on our website www.NHTheatreAwards.org 12 hours in advance.

EXCEPTIONS TO ATTEND TRAINING
Please make plans to attend in person.  There will not be any exceptions this year.

Please email Training@NHTheatreAwards.org with any questions

Posted by Joe Vago Saturday, November 30, 2013 1:20:00 PM Categories: NH Theatre Award News Training

2 Remaining NHTA "12" Training Dates and Locations  

Participating NH Theatre Awards Theatre Companies should make plans for their Adjudicators and Liaisons to attend the required annual NH Theatre Award Training.   To be an Adjudicator or Liaison you must attended training.   Anyone is welcome to attend the Adjudicator & Liaison training.

NOTE: You do not need to be affiliated with a theater company to become an adjudicator. 

The remaining 2 training sessions for the upcoming season are

    Saturday, January 19th from 9:30am-12:30pm
        @ NCCA Theatre, 10 Papermill Dr., Lincoln NH      DIRECTIONS

    Saturday, February 2nd from 9:30am-12:30pm
        @ The Players Studio, Community Players of Concord NH, 432 Josiah Bartlett Rd, Concord, NH     DIRECTIONS

RSVP ATTENDANCE
Please RSVP your planned attendance date to Training@NHTheatreAwards.org

CANCELLATIONS
If less than 6 people sign up for an training session we will cancel the session.  So please RSVP if you plan to attend.

Cancelations due to weather will be announced via email and on our website www.NHTheatreAwards.org 12 hours in advance.

EXCEPTIONS TO ATTEND TRAINING
Please make plans to attend in person.  There will not be any exceptions this year.

Please email Training@NHTheatreAwards.org with any questions

Wednesday, January 09, 2013 8:31:00 PM Categories: Training

NHTA "12" Training Dates and Locations 

Participating NH Theatre Awards Theatre Companies should make plans for their Adjudicators and Liaisons to attend the required annual NH Theatre Award Training.   To be an Adjudicator or Liaison you must attended training. 

NOTE: You do not need to be affiliated with a theater company to become an adjudicator.

There will be four training sessions for the upcoming season:

    Saturday, December 15th from 9:30am-12:30pm
        @ "Actorsingers Hall" at 219 Lake Street, Nashua NH, NH DIRECTIONS

    Thursday, January 17th from 6:30pm-9:30pm
        @ "Jewish Federation" Manchester Community Theatre Players in Manchester NH DIRECTIONS

    Saturday, January 19th from 9:30am-12:30pm
        @ NCCA Theatre, 10 Papermill Dr., Lincoln NH  DIRECTIONS

    Saturday, February 2nd from 9:30am-12:30pm
        @ The Players Studio, Community Players of Concord NH, 432 Josiah Bartlett Rd, Concord, NH DIRECTIONS

RSVP ATTENDANCE
Please RSVP your planned attendance date to Training@NHTheatreAwards.org

CANCELLATIONS
If less than 6 people sign up for an training session we will cancel the session.  So please RSVP if you plan to attend.

Cancellations due to weather will be announced via email and on our website www.NHTheatreAwards.org 12 hours in advance.

EXCEPTIONS TO ATTEND TRAINING
Please make plans to attend in person.  There will not be any exceptions this year.

Please email Training@NHTheatreAwards.org with any questions

Wednesday, December 05, 2012 2:09:00 PM Categories: Training
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