Theatre Resources & Forms

SPRING 2021 HIGH SCHOOL, Middle School/Junior High OAP Planning Guide updated March 4

Frequently Asked Questions-FAQ's updated March 4

Contest Forms

Spring Meet Entry Systems HERE

Forms for Play Directors

• Appeal To Use An 8th Grader - BY RULE - This form can ONLY BE COMPLETED by the Principal or Superintendent at a 1A, 2A or 3A School NOTE: 2A and 3A are included in this consideration for the 2021 contest year only
• Community Standards and Copyright Compliance form
• Critique Attendance Waiver Form 2020-2021
• Drama Loan Library Checkout Form
• Evaluation Form for Play Directors to Evaluate the Contest 2020-21
• Music Log (Excel spreadsheet, updated 1/30/21)
• Photo Release form for Coaches
• Photo Release form for Students
• Play Submission for plays not on the approved list--DUE no later than December 14 for high schools and DUE no later than 45 days prior to contest for junior highs
• Professional Acknowledgement Form
• Request for Accommodations - Please follow the procedures at this link to request student accommodations for OAP and/or Academics
• Sample Light Cue Sheet
• SOUND CHECK OFFICIAL- This is the official sound check you may use to test sound equipment during your setup at contest. It shall not be altered. The text: "This is an official sound check" followed by a count from one to twenty.
• Substitute Eligibility Form
• TALK TAB A Guide to Understanding the Software  (The tabulation system used is part of the UIL Constitution and found in the Speech section)
• Use of Live Animal Request Form
• Festival/Clinic Conflict Form 

Forms for Contest Managers & Meet Officials

• Ballot - Acting Awards (For Panel or Single Adjudicator) - This is an Adobe Acrobat based writable form. It can also be printed and filled out manually.
• Ballot - Panel Ranking - This is an Adobe Acrobat based writable form. It can also be printed and filled out manually.
• Clinic Conflict Form
• Evaluation Form for CONTEST MANAGERS to Evaluate the Contest
• Evaluation Form for CRITIC JUDGES to Evaluate the Contest
• Judge's Evaluation Form (Not interactive, for printing) Judge's Evaluation Form (interactive)
• SOUND CHECK This is the official sound check you may use to test sound equipment during your setup at contest. It shall not be altered. The text: "This is an official sound check" followed by a count from one to twenty.
• TALK TAB A Guide to Understanding the Software  (The tabulation system used is part of the UIL Constitution and found in the Speech section)
• TECH AWARD PILOT STUDY RUBRIC - Rubric for CONTEST MANAGERS AND STAGE MANAGERS. THIS IS A VOLUNTARY PILOT STUDY to be determined locally at Zone, District and Bi- District Levels. 
• Timekeeper Form
• TTAO Web-based Tabulation Tool - Will work with Mac and PC  TTAO Web-Based Tabulation Tool Instructions - This pdf provides step by step instructions

JUNIOR HIGH A+ Contest Managers Contest Result and Attendance Report Form 2020-2021 - For A+ and JUNIOR HIGH Contests Only

ZONE and DISTRICT Contest Managers Contest Result and Attendance Report Form 2020-2021 - This is for High School ZONE AND DISTRICT ONLY

BI-DISTRICT Contest Managers Contest Result and Attendance Report Form 2020-2021 - This is for High School BI-DISTRICT CONTESTS ONLY

AREA Contest Managers Contest Result and Attendance Report Form 2020-2021 - This is for High School AREA CONTESTS ONLY

REGION Contest Managers Contest Result and Attendance Report Form 2020-2021 - This is for High School REGIONAL CONTESTS ONLY

Online Teaching Resources

Texas Thespians

Educational Theatre Association- Resources for Creating Online Learning 

Kennedy Center Theatre Resources 

One Act Play Theatre Resources​

• OAP Presentation- Let's Get Ready to OAP!
• Glossary of One-Act Play Judging Terms
• Understanding Copyright, Dr. James Weaver, National Federation of State High School Associations
• Music/ Sound/ Photo Resources - Courtesy of Jill Bradley - Redwater ISD
• Music Licensing Information - Tresona
• Facilities Survey Form 2020-21
• Recommended Minimal Standards for Facilities Hosting One-Act Play Contests
• Safety in the Scene Shop for School Theatre Programs (on pages 26-27)
• TECH REHEARSAL HANDOUT- SCHUMANN
• Unit Set Paper Model Templates (two versions)
• Reading List- Scripts Reflecting Diversity (under construction, update coming)
• Reading List - Suggested Plays for Junior High - This list was prepared by an ad-hoc committee of the UIL Advisory Committee
• 2020-2021 Theatre Advisory Committee
• U.S. Copyright Office