2014 Frontier Fiesta University of Houston. Variety Shows Guide

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1 2014 Frontier Fiesta University of Houston Variety Shows Guide

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3 TABLE OF CONTENTS What is a Variety Show? Joe Koppel Award The President s Cup Consider the Possibilities PrePlanning Finances Productions Construction Tying up Lose Ends Ready? Set? Fiesta! Variety Show Policies Important Dates Judging Criteria Projected Categories Showcase Acts Post Show Planning Sign Us Up!!! Kelley Poblete Frontier fiesta Association Director of Productions ffpro@central.uh.edu March 2022,

4 University of Houston WHAT IS A VARIETY SHOW? Variety Shows are one of the oldest elements of Frontier Fiesta.TheVariety Shows of the 1940s and 1950s produced such stars as actor James Garner, singer Kenny Rogers, and choreographer Patsy Swayze. While a variety show production requires a great deal of work, it is one of the most rewarding activities at Frontier Fiesta. VarietyShowsareusuallymusicalinnature, maybebasedonbroadwayandbigscreen hits. Some examples ofvariety Shows include mini versions of popular musicals such as Oklahoma! and Grease.They can also be an original story set to music, or a collection of popular songs. Because of the heavy work load required to produce a Variety Show, organizations usually team up to make them happen. While the performances change from year to year, the names of many shows date back to the original days of Frontier Fiesta. Groups in competitive categories such as LargeVariety Shows and Carnival Booths may be able to win awards such as the Best Overall Front, Most Creative Front, and First Front Up which all go towards the overall scores of each category of competition. 4 March 20 22,

5 THE JOE KOPPEL AWARD Variety Shows are judged in a competition as groups to compete for the coveted Joe Koppel Award (named for the second chairman of Frontier Fiesta in 1941), which is awarded to the best overall show. In 1944, while practicing landings on an aircraft carrier off the coast of Virginia, a young man, rather than risk the lives of others, crashed his plane into the Atlantic Ocean, never to be recovered. That young man was Joe Koppel. Koppel was one of the founders of Frontier Fiesta, worked as a staff member of the initial Fiesta in 1940, and was elected by the student body as general chairman for the second Fiesta in Under his direction, the beardgrowing contest was born and his energetic leadership inspired the production of many musical shows that year. When the war broke out seven months after the show closed, Joe entered the Naval Air Force and soon earned his wings. In honor of Joe Koppel, the University of Houston Alumni Association gives an award in his name to the show judged best overall. No Fiesta has been presented since 1941 without the name of Joe Koppel respectfully and consistently entering conversation. As long as there is a Frontier Fiesta, the name will live on Silver Moon Kappa Delta Kappa 1949 Crow s Nest Sigma Alpha Chi 1950 Silver Moon Kappa Delta Kappa & Kappa Sigma Nu 1951 Silver Moon Kappa Delta Kappa & Kappa Sigma Nu 1952 Bayou Queen Alpha Phi Omega & Sigma Phi Mu 1953 Bella Union Gan Bey & Delta Sigma 1954 Silver Moon Kappa Delta Kappa & Beta Chi Bella Union Gan Bey & Delta Sigma 1955 Silver Moon Kappa Delta Kappa & Beta Chi 1956 Bella Union Sigma Chi & Zeta Tau Alpha 1957 Silver Moon Sigma Alpha Epsilon & Chi Omega 1992 Bella Union Sigma Chi 1993 Silver Spur Tau Kappa Epsilon & Alpha Chi Omega 1994 Silver Spur Tau Kappa Epsilon & Alpha Chi Omega 1995 Golden Nugget Sigma Phi Epsilon, Phi Kappa Theta, Delta Gamma 1996 Outlaw Saloon Phi Kappa Theta & Alpha Chi Omega 1997 Delta Crossing Delta Upsilon & Delta Gamma 1998 Republic of Texas Phi Kappa Theta & Alpha Chi Omega 1999 Republic of Texas Phi Kappa Theta & Zeta Tau Alpha 2000 Republic of Texas Phi Kappa Theta & Zeta Tau Alpha 2001 Golden Nugget Sigma Phi Epsilon & Phi Mu 2002 Republic of Texas Pi Kappa Theta & Zeta Tau Alpha 2003 French Quarter Pi Kappa Phi & Deta Gamma 2004 French Quarter Pi Kappa Phi & Zeta Tau Alpha 2005 French Quarter Pi Kappa Phi & Alpha Chi Omega 2006 Delta Crossing Delta Upsilon & Chi Omega Diner Omega Delta Phi & Kappa Delta Chi 2008 French Quarter Pi Kappa Phi & Alpha Chi Omega 2009 Golden Nugget Sigma Phi Epsilon & Chi Omega 2010 French Quarter Pi Kappa Phi & Delta Gamma 2011 Silver Spur Tau Kappa Epsilon & Phi Mu 2012 Golden Nugget Sigma Phi Epsilon & Alpha Chi Omega 2013 Golden Nugget Sigma Phi Epsilon & Delta Zeta March 2022,

6 THE PRESIDENT S CUP In 1958, the then University of Houston President, Clanton W. Williams, donated a trophy to go to the best show in the same category other than the Joe Koppel Award. This is the best proformance from a variety show. Winning this does not ensure a victory in the Joe Koppel Award. This trophy is known as the President s Cup. Without the wholehearted cooperation of President Williams, Frontier Fiesta could never claim to be the Greatest College Show on Earth Golden Nugget Sigma Phi Epsilon & Alpha Chi Omega CONSIDER THE POSSIBILITIES After reading the 2014 Road to Fiesta City guidebook, discuss with your organization the possibility, benefits, money, and time requirements of participating in Frontier Fiesta. A variety show can t be thrown together at the last minute; it requires substantial organization and advanced preparation. As mentioned before, having coproducers to share responsibilities eases the demand of a wellperformed variety show. LARGE VARIETY SHOWS Large Variety Shows, the traditional type of variety show, usually have large amounts of people, resources, talents, etc. These types of shows are ideal for organizations that are already experienced and familiar in the larger production aspects of this magnitude. Throughout the decades, smaller organizations have tried to produce Large Variety Shows and have done fairly well, but generally don t last as long as the traditional groups due to limited resources, time, and people. Don t be discouraged if you are a smaller organization, but just know what you will be getting into. Large Variety Shows will compete for the coveted Joe Koppel Award. 6 March 20 22,

7 PREPLANNING The following steps are part of a suggested outline to follow, for the official rules and policies, please read the section titled Variety Show Policies. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the policies in that section. CHECK OUT THESE SHOWS ON YOUTUBE Bella Union 2010: Sigma Chi & Aplha Chi Omega Silver Spur 2011: Tau Kappa Epsilon & Phi Mu CHOOSE YOUR TEAMMATE While it s not required, Frontier Fiesta strongly suggests that organizations team up for the Variety Shows, because of the size and number of people required not only to produce the show, but also to build the front and theater. The following are simple guidelines to follow when choosing another organization to work with you: Be open minded, the organization you choose may not share your organization s ideology or goals. Consider more than one option; your first choice of may not be available or may not have the resources to be a part of Frontier Fiesta. Discuss the time and financial requirement of the project up front so that one organization is not responsible for the entire project. Make sure that the acceptance of any invitation is the decision of the entire organization, not just an individual speaking on behalf of the organization. This ensures a trustworthy partnership and ensures a commitment on both sides. March 2022,

8 SELECT A GENERAL CHAIRPERSON This person should be the most organized and be able to coordinate between the and his/her organization(s). Consider a chairperson without many time commitments outside of Fiesta. Usually when two or more organizations partner, each organization has a chairperson to alleviate management demands. If your show has more than one chairperson, make sure one person is accountable to the so that paperwork, money, etc are submitted and to reduce confusion. NAME YOUR SHOW Well established shows will already have a name that s been in use since the 1940s (i.e. Golden Nugget, French Quarter, etc). For newer shows, do some research and revive names of old shows or come up with your own! This could be your chance to create a name that will be used for several more decades. You can ask the Director of Productions for name ideas or references from the past. ORGANIZE YOUR COMMITTEE The three major components of any variety show are the finances, site construction, and performance. It is highly recommended to organize your project focusing on these three aspects, and having someone in charge of the entire project. SAMPLE COMMITTEE Chairperson Financial Director Budget Chair Sponsorship Chair Productions Director Script Writers & Promotion Team Costumes Crewhead Performers & Choreography Chair Lights & Sound Crewhead Program Designer Construction Director Front & Set Designers Building Crewhead & Crew Painting Crewhead & Crew Decoration Crewhead & Crew Set Builders 8 March 20 22,

9 FINANCES FORM A BUDGET It is highly important to form a budget before your show, which includes all materials and their cost. Get price quotes from several sources when renting items, never go with the first bid. Taking time to budget materials in the beginning can save lastminute expenses. (It also helps prevent lastminute problems.) If your Financial Director allows several people to make purchases, make sure to have a system in place for payment/reimbursements. Ensure that you keep receipts for every purchase for potential Activities Funding Board (AFB) reimbursements. SECURE YOUR FUNDING After you have done your budget, it s important to coordinate the funding process. If paying through the University budgets, allow yourself extra time for proper paperwork & timely payments. There are several resources available to student organizations. Detailed information about fundraising for both student and nonstudent organizations can be found in the 2014 Road to Fiesta City, under Fundraising Tips & Sources. Plan to do your shopping ahead of time. Props, costumes, decorations, building materials, and paint should be purchases early in your process. SHARE YOUR TENT To save organizations money, Frontier Fiesta has placed two (2) Large Variety Show teams together under one tent. The Director of Operations offers a package price for the setup of a tent, chairs, tables, curtains, lights, and sound. This package will be approximately $3,500* which can be divided between the organizations. This alone will save Variety Shows nearly $1,500; but by applying for AFB Funding, all organizations could have their packages paid for free. PRODUCTIONS DETERMINE A THEME Once you have formed your committee, it is important to select a theme for your show such as a famous movie, Broadway show, TV show, etc. While the theme of your show does not have to be reflected on your front, it is usually a nice touch. For example, if you choose to do a spinoff of Grease, your front may be designed to look like a garage. You do not have to limit your theme to an existing production, you can come up with a totally unique concept. Often, groups incorporate Cougar Pride into their shows. WRITE A SCRIPT After determining your theme, the next step is to write your script. Scripts should be treated as the most important component of your Variety Show because it can make or break it. Decide what effect you want to give your audience (do you want them laughing, crying, in suspense?). Generally, groups do a rendition of a famous Broadway musical, so that the audience is familiar with the characters, setting, and story line. Remember that you have 20 to 30 minutes for your show, and about 2 to 5 acts. If you choose to use an iconic show or character, don t let them become flat renditions within your story line. Character development is important so that the audience can remember and identify with them. Consider using familiar scenes (if using an existing show). Try using a copy of the performance you choose and using it as an outline so that you can focus on the best scenes for your show. There is a wide selection of musicals/talent shows, etc from you to choose from to model your production so you can plan on having an engaging story line. * Packages will be available through the Director of Operations. All numbers in this guide are approximate figures. Prices may change. March 2022,

10 WRITE A SCRIPT (CONTINUED) You don t necessarily have to limit your show to any preexisting productions, but watching different media can give you some clues as to how to develop characters, form transitions, design sets, and most importantly, have a great story. You can incorporate many types of preexisting productions, pop culture references, iconic people and characters into your own work. Many Variety Shows also incorporate school spirit and Cougar Pride into the story as well, but try to go beyond a simple school rivalries as many other groups might be doing the same. The simpler the overall story line, the better the audience and judges will be able to follow along (but that doesn t mean you can t create a more rich and complex story). Try to not have any loose ends at the end of your show, but don t tie up these ends as an afterthought. Some stories can be selfcontained upon the stage, but others can make the audience feel a part of the story by using the narrator or background characters to use the entire tent area as an extension of the stage. If you have great writers in your organization, try to come up with something completely original. If you don t, then consider the UH Creative Writing program or other story writers to help you. Anything is fair game, as long as it is family friendly. Your show s script must be submitted to the Director of Productions by the specified deadline. Turning your script in ontime is essential, as they all must be approved. Initial revisions and critiques will be made by the. Amendments can be made after the deadline upon approval and each variety show is required to have a revised script (with changes noted) before their scheduled rehearsal dates. Late scripts will result in a deduction of points towards the Joe Koppel Award or President s Cup. Scripts must be typed with a cover sheet with the following: title of show, title of the story, names of the organizations, and authors. Each page must be numbered with the name of the show on the header. The first page must have a list of characters main and supporting with a brief description of who they are. Try to establish which characters are the true main characters so you can spend the most time developing them, then go back to develop the supporting characters. You do not have to write an entire biography of each character, just what is necessary to convey that these particular characters are important in some way. You may also want to mention who is a protagonist and/or antagonist if you choose to have either. Also, include the setting of your story, i.e. brief description of the place and time. The subsequent pages should have the story divided into acts (2 to 5, all titled), along with the setting of each act, list of characters in the scenes, descriptions of what each character is doing and where they are placed, all written dialogue, transitions, technical effects, when music is played, and when set changes, dancing/singing/ other talents are performed. Make sure the dialogue for each character is labeled along with actions in parentheses. Consider searching online for a sample script to use as an outline. If you would like to see a sample Variety Show script, contact the Director of Productions at ffproductions@uh.edu. THINGS TO CONSIDER Make something original or tweak a preexisting story Time period of setting Character development The number of main and supporting characters Nonacting performers (dancers, singers, instrumentals) Background characters Placement of characters on stage (called Blocking) Transitions, breaks in action Acts (when and how they begin/end) Background & main music (and when it s played) Use of multimedia (Video, Lighting, Special Effects) MAKE A STORYBOARD In order to visualize your script, a story board will help you see what backgrounds to use, which characters will be on stage and where they will be placed, what props to use, when transitions will happen, and what lights/music will be used. All groups are required to submit a storyboard that goes along with the progression of the story. Performers are not limited to just the stage but must be aware to be visible by all audience members and judges. Each show will have a 32 x 14 stage with limited space on the sides and rear of the stage. The total tent area is 40 x 80. Story boards can be drawn or photographed/photoshopped. Art and words must be legible but do not need to be masterpieces. The storyboard must be made so that the entire script can be followed with visual images so your performers have a visual idea of what the show will look like. 10 March 20 22,

11 ASSEMBLE YOUR CAST The next task is to cast your characters. It may or may not be necessary to hold auditions within your organization. If there is a competition for specific roles, be sure to hold a fair screening with impartial judges. Besides filling each role, it is important to cast understudies. People sometimes unable to perform, having a back up that is familiar with the dialogue and part, they can step into the role easily. All onstage performers must be currently enrolled UH students with a minimum cumulative and fall semester GPA of 2.0. Groups with ineligible cast members will be notified after they turn in their cast list. Any groups that does not drop an ineligible member after notification will forfeit their eligibility for any awards. Submit your cast list (with all cast members and possible future participants) by the specified deadline. Late submissions will result in a deduction of points. If your cast list changes, contact the Director of Productions for approval. Your list must be approved by the before performance at Frontier Fiesta. SELECT YOUR MUSIC Music selection further enhances your story line and sets the mood for your characters. Generally, shows use prerecorded music to go along with dances or other performances. Consider using acapella groups, instrumentals, singing, etc. to go beyond the conventional way of music. Many shows use popular music while others use orchestral music. Don t play a popular song just to play it, rather incorporate it into your script. A lot of shows will have musical dancing numbers but try to not have an abrupt transition that goes straight into musical numbers. Make sure all music you choose to use is clean, tasteful, and familyfriendly. A typed list of all music to be used in your show is required by the specified deadline. The list, in order of performance, must include the names of the artists, title of the songs, and source of the material. Songs that are mixed together must be listed individually and labeled as a mix. Any show that does not submit its music by the deadline will receive a deduction in points. CHOREOGRAPH YOUR SHOW Musical numbers are usually a large part of any variety show. Most shows will have partner dances, stunt dancing, and many other creative performances. Choreography adds energy and excitement to any production and should therefore be very well thought out and planned. It may be necessary to go out of your organization for a choreographer. If you are lacking in this department, consider asking for help from the School of Theater and Dance or go to dance classes. Avoid having inexperienced people try to come up with a dance that will fall flat in your show. If you have many dancers on stage, then you shouldn t have many background activities. Choreography will be demonstrated to the during scheduled rehearsals. MAKE A PRACTICE SCHEDULE The old saying Practice makes perfect definitely has its place in the case of Variety Shows. It is important to schedule weekly practice times for the cast. For the first few months of production, practice should be scheduled by scene. Inhouse previews and oncampus previews of all shows shall be conducted by the at designated dates and locations for approval of content. A preview is defined as a runthrough of the entire variety show, including dances, acting, and other performances. Content will be judged subjectively for any offensive content or any material not appropriate for a familyoriented atmosphere. Any organization that does not conduct previews for the will not be eligible for any variety show awards. Be sure to plan various inhouse/onsite practices before opening night so that everyone is familiar with the stage, lights, and sound equipment. Performers must learn to interact with the stage crew and other performers. Every Variety Show should plan to have several runthroughs before opening night to polish every detail. Trial performances are an opportunity to invite special guests and sponsors to see a sneak preview of your show before Fiesta City opens to the public. Please fill out the Practice Schedule form and submit it by the specified deadline to avoid deductions of points. Frontier Fiesta scheduled rehearsals will be at the dates on your Variety Show Reservation Form. Please ensure that you sign up for a preliminary runthrough, initial dress rehearsal, and final dress rehearsal with the Director of Productions upon turning in your forms. Also, be sure to bring updated scripts, music, backgrounds, props, etc you may have. March 2022,

12 PROPS All shows must have visual representations of all props being used for the production. Sketches, photos, web images, etc. are acceptable but must match or be similar to what is used for the performance. Include brief descriptions on how these props will be used for the performance. BACKGROUND & SET DESIGN Because set design spans the division between production and construction, it is best to have someone separate yet in communication with those in charge of production and construction to oversee this activity. Set design involves interpreting the setting of scenes into props and backdrops. Sets are often changed several times during a show, so care must be made when designing the sets. The following are some hints for set design. Create the illusion of an elaborate set by painting a threedimensional backdrop. Props are oftentimes found around the house. Make sure props and backdrops do not block views. Painted canvas backdrops are easy to make and store. To reduce production time and budget, use the same backdrop for same/similar scenes. 12 March 20 22,

13 COSTUMES Costume design involves many of the same procedures as set design. Costumes should attempt to be realistically represent the time and setting of the scene. Costumes can either be rented or made. Note that the more comfortable the costume, the less distracted the performer will be. Makeup should be included as part of costume design as well. Stage lights tend to wash away human flesh tones and features with color. Makeup can accentuate a character s attributes and make them come alive for performances. You should sketch or draw costumes out. TECHNICIANS Make sure to select your lighting technicians, music technicians, and other behindthescenes members (called techies) to ensure they know what they are doing. Techies need to be familiar with the script and able to recognize clues. Whoever is working your lights and music needs to be familiar with the equipment when it is delivered to your tent. Performers using microphones should practice walking and talking with the microphones. Lighting should not blind the performers, and music should be loud enough for the whole tent to hear, but not too loud to cause discomfort. Two people should be in charge of pulling tents. If you have things like strobe lights and other special effects, you must warn the audience beforehand. All technicians need to demonstrate their proficiency to the during final rehearsals. CONSTRUCTION The front of your show can not only enhance the appeal of your show but it can add points towards your overall judging score. While the production committee is working on the show performance, the construction crew should be working on the physical site of the theater. All Variety Shows will include a tent with a stage, curtain system, light system, sound system, tables, chairs and a storage area. Groups are responsible for creating a front, backdrops, and changing areas for performers. Your show will be judged on several criteria and having a cohesive design will make your show look more professional. Be sure to take the extra time to plan and decorate your front for these competitions. Refer to the 2013 Frontier Fiesta Building Codes & Regulations for more details on construction. VARIETY SHOWS A constructed front or facade is required for all Variety Shows. Fronts often reflect the theme of the show but are not required to do so. These fronts are usually limited to 40 x 14 x 8 in dimensions. MANDATORY OSHA SAFETY BRIEF All participants that intend to be onsite at Fiesta City during construction need to attend this mandatory safety brief whether you are only building, decorating, or rehearsing. A date will be set and announced. Please refer to the 2014 Frontier Fiesta Building Codes & Regulations for more details. VOLUNTEER HOURS Each organization involved in a Variety Show will be responsible for providing a minimum of 20 hours in the Frontier Fiesta Warehouse and 10 in Fiesta City of work to help build, paint, and set up various structures in Fiesta City. Please refer to the 2014 Frontier Fiesta Building Codes & Regulations for more March 2022,

14 TYPING UP LOOSE ENDS MAKE A PROGRAM This is an important detail that is usually pushed to lastminute production. Programs help attract people to your sow and give them information about the show. Make sure to include the title of your show, title of your story, acts, cast, maybe pictures of actors, some words from your chair(s), sponsors, and thankyous or ads. Programs can be the one historical souvenir that can be archived to document your show and all the people that went in to produce it. They may also come in handy when the judges visit your show. PROMOTIONS While show locations and times are listed in the official Frontier Fiesta program, many organizations choose to do additional internal promotins for their show. Consider creating Youtube videos and lik them to Facebook to let your friends and family know about your show and Frontier Fiesta. These videos may also come in handy when it comes time for final judging. SHOW TIMES The Director of Productions will assign show times for each show randomly on a rotating basis depending on site location. Show times are arranged so visitors can attend one show after another. It is vital to stick to your show schedule not only for competition purposes, but also to allow visitors maximum opportunity to see all the shows. Show times are published in the Frontier Fiesta Gazette and may cause confusion if switched. The Variety Show performance will be on the following times: Thursday March 20 Friday March 21 Saturday March 22 5:00 9:00 PM 5:00 9:00 PM 1:00 7:00 PM Frontier Fiesta will provide you with a schedule to put up outside your front so visitors can easily see when the next show starts. You may want to make your own schedule to compliment the one Frontier Fiesta provides. READY? SET? FIESTA! 1. Fill out the 2013 Frontier Fiesta General Registration Form available at uh.edu/fiesta (under the Forms page). 2. Complete the Variety Show Site Reservation Form along with submitting all required items. Items include, but are not limited to, the script, cast list, storyboard, etc. 14 March 20 22, The site security deposit for each variety show is $ It includes the use of a site and two 4plug outlets for power. For rules and regulations concerning site deposits, refer to the 2014 Frontier Fiesta Building Codes & Regulations Guidebook. 4. The Reservation Form and site security deposit must be turned in early to secure your site. Sites are assigned on a firstcome, firstserved basis, the sooner you turn in your forms, the better your chances of receiving your preferred site will be. Deadlines are on all forms. No building will be permitted on the Fiesta Site until an organization s site security deposit has been turned in. 5. The Variety Show Package price includes the tent, chairs, curtains, lights, and sounds. Contact the Director of Operations for current and exact pricing. 6. The Individual Liability Form is due before any individual can help with construction. The form will only be given to individuals who have attended the Frontier Fiesta sponsored OSHA safety meeting or onsite approved video alternative. It is vital that all members in your organization attend this safety meeting. Failure to do so will result in the suspension of your show and construction until all participating members have submitted their forms. 7. The safety and security of all persons, items, and equipment associated with any Variety Show is the responsibility of the organization coordinating the project. All organizations are required to sign a Theft/Damage Waiver when they submit their reservation form and site security deposit. While every effort is made to keep Fiesta City safe and equipment secure, the event, like any other, is a temptation for thieves and vandals. The following are some important safety tips: Lock up small items such as props, costumes, or tools. Or take them home. Turn in Fiesta Bucks each night to Fiesta City Bank. Unplug all electrical devices when your show closes. Constant Vigilance!

15 VARIETY SHOW POLICIES The safety of All Frontier Fiesta participants, visitors, vendors, staff, students, and faculty is of the utmost importance. Any act that compromises such safety will be subject to the consequences under rules and regulations of UH Safety and Risk Management, UHPD, and HPD. In addition, keep safe by being careful and vigilant. All cast members, stage hands, lighting technicians, sound technicians, as well as any other participants vital to the Variety Show must refrain from consuming any alcoholic beverages on the show site. Violators will be escorted from Fiesta City and the variety show will be disqualified from any awards. Variety Shows are expected to provide quality entertainment to all visitors. With this in mind, offensive material and language is strictly prohibited. In addition, no performer is allowed to have any alcohol beverage before or during his/her participation in the show. Professional entertainers, technicians, or other persons not currently enrolled as an University of Houston student may not be featured on stage in any variety show act. Security and safety are the sole responsibility of each participating organization. Each variety show will sign a theft/damage and liability waiver on behalf of all its members for any claims due to theft, damage, or injury. To help keep sites clean, trash should be collected at the end of each day s activities and placed in a sealed bag in front of your site by midnight. All trash disposed of in this manner will be pickedup by the Frontier Fiesta Association. All other trash disposal is the responsibility of the organization in charge of the site. Tables and chairs must be returned to their specified location after the last show of your event. Groups who fail to return tables and chairs will lose a portion of their site security deposit. The replacement cost of unreturned or damaged items will be the responsibility of the renting organization. The price of admission to all Variety Shows will be one Fiesta Buck per person. This is to ensure the proper calculation when determining the largest attendance among all Variety Shows. The only monetary unit accepted at Frontier Fiesta is the Fiesta Buck. Variety Shows may not accept cash for payment. Any shows in violation of the Fiesta Buck Policy will be shut down and disqualified from all awards. All Fiesta Bucks collected by the Variety Shows must be turned in to the Fiesta Bank at the conclusion of each day s operations. After the conclusion of the event, each organization s account will be tallied and a check in the amount of returned Fiesta Bucks will be issued to the organization at the productions wrapup meeting. For more information contact the Director of Productions. IMPORTANT DATES Gen. Reservation & Variety Show Reservation Form December 2, 2014 Site Security Deposit and Variety Show Packages January 31, 2014 Building Plans & Specifications January 31, 2014 Rehearsal Dates (all shows) RunThrough: February 17 18, 2014 Initial Rehearsal February 24, 2014 Final Rehearsal March 6 7, 2014 Connections Meetings TBA OSHA Safety Brief February 28, 2014 Front Decoration March 19, 2014 by 12:00am 2014 FRONTIER FIESTA March 20 22, March 2022,

16 JUDGING CRITERIA QUALITY OF PRODUCTION Story line effect, acting, vocal clarity, character development, transitions, overall story Talent variety of talents, singing, musical performances, dancing, unique acts, multimedia, choreography, choice of music, difficulty, synchronization Appearance costumes, creativity, coordination, appropriateness, backgrounds, props, set design, scene changes USE OF THEME Use of the Frontier Fiesta Theme University s Greatest Traditon Display of Fiesta spirit, originality, concept, completeness. STAGE PRESENCE Audience reaction, enthusiasm, energy, use of stage & spacing, use of lighting, effects & sound. JUDGES FAVORITE AUDIENCE FAVORITE QUALITY OF FRONT First front completed, appearance, originality, creativity OTHER CONSIDERATIONS Programs, bonus commercials, Mr. & Miss Fiesta entries and winners DEDUCTIONS Late paperwork, incorrect front dimensions & specifications, incomplete volunteer hours, any other violations of rules PROJECTED CATEGORIES Showcase Acts based on talent, props, content, set design, choreography, and costumes. Best Choreography choreography and stage movement overall. Most Original Concept most original themes through costumes, front, set, choreography, and acting. Best Variety Show Front creative design & quality front. First Completed Front based on times from the Director of Operations. Most Creative Show Front creativity & originality. Best Attended Show based on Fiesta Bucks. Joe Koppel Award best overall variety show (Includes Best Sportsmanship, Most Creative Show Front, First Completed Front, Best Variety Show Front, Most Original Concept, Best Choreography, and President s Cup). Best Sportsmanship displays friendliness to visitors and other shows. Gwen Hruska Award most spirited. President s Cup best performance. Catagories subject to change before March. 16 March 20 22,

17 SHOWCASE ACTS The Fiesta Showcase will be announced on Saturday. The Showcase will then perform later in the day. This event is designed to highlight the talents of our student performers, and allow everyone to see and share in the hard work of these productions. Groups should take into account that the stage used for the Fiesta Showcase is smaller than the stage that has been used for the actual variety show so each organization should plan heir scenes accordingly to fit the stage. Variety Show awards will be announced at the awards ceremony on the Saturday night following the showcase. POST SHOW PLANNING Storage Thousands of dollars are wasted every year on fronts, sets, and props that are thrown away due to poor planning. Fronts and stages that are built to last may cost more initially by save money in later years. If you have a front or other piece of equipment that your organization wants stored, make arragements for afterevent storage. Frontier Fiesta has a limited amount of secure storage space available. Contact the Director of Operations to see if this might be a possibility. SIGN US UP!! If you are part of an organization, please have a discussion meeting with your members to go over the possibilities of what your group can bring to Frontier Fiesta. If you are an individual, convince yourself what you want to do at Frontier Fiesta. If you ve read through this entire book, then you probably want to do more than just be a spectator. Review the 2014 Road to Fiesta City along with the respective guides that may lead you more towards what you want to do and consult the respective Fiesta Director for any questions not answered, fill out the 2014 General Registration Form, found online at This form is not binding until all other paperwork, contracts, deposits, monies, etc. have been completed. We hope that your organization will give Frontier Fiesta a try and make it part of your tradition. March 2022,

18 FRONTIER FIESTA ASSOCIATION Phone: