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SCENIC DESIGN CHALLENGE and HEADPIECE /MAKEUP CHALLENGE
HEADPIECE AND MAKE-UP CHALLENGE
Create a team of 5: 1 headpiece designer, 1 make-up designer, 2 crew, 1 model. The model should wear rehearsal blacks.
What to bring:
1.     full make-up kit, your choice, no wigs
2.     Items for headpiece construction: (a base will be provided) *2 yards of fabric, 
*3 yards ribbon, *(may be multiple equaling a total of), 3 felt squares, 3 yards wire (bring your own wire cutters), 1 dozen large pipe cleaners, role of masking tape (any width), roll of scotch tape, glue gun and glue sticks (extension cord), set of markers, safety pins, sewing kit, newspaper, 3 paper plates, ornamental object of choice ex. feather, flowers, etc.


SCENIC DESIGN CHALLENGE
This is a new event we are doing this year. 
During a 2-hour time slot, teams of four (4) students produce and bring to life a theatrically-based scenic design based on a show-specific prompt.

Concept
Your team will receive a description of a scene from a show. The team has 2 hours to design and construct that design using the cardboard box as the stage and whatever materials you brought. 
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  • You have 2 hours to complete your design and have your area completely clean.
  • You should work as a team and collaborate as much as possible.
  • Your design must remain in the box provided.
  • You may not alter the box because in reality you would not be able to alter the theater.
  • Failure to observe and follow the required rules will result in disqualification. 

Rules
·               Your design must remain in the box.
·               You may not use spray paint or spray adhesives
·               You may not use flame.
·               Be prepared to clean your area when your design is completed.
·               You will have 2 hours to complete your design. No extra time will be given.
·               Hazardous materials may not be used.

HEADPIECE AND MAKE-UP CHALLENGE
  • STO will provide a theme This will be announced a week before conference.
  • Students will work individually to create makeup and headpiece that fits the theme. Full makeup kit may be used. No wigs.
  • Students will work individually to create a headpiece that fits the theme.  The base should be a recycled object from your home.  We are encouraging you to use recycled materials. You may chose up to 10 different items to be used in your headpiece. 
  • Students may submit photo of the finished makeup and headpiece.  Students are to complete all of the work themselves.

SCENIC DESIGN CHALLENGE
Students will individually produce and bring to life a theatrically-based scenic design based on a show-specific prompt that the STO will provide.

Concept
Student will receive a description of a scene from a show. Each individual student will design and construct the set for that scene.  Students may choose to use a technology-based platform or use a cardboard box as the stage and include materials to represent set pieces/decorations, etc. 
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  • If you choose technology, you are responsible for obtaining and learning the technology.
  • All final projects (digital or 3d realistic) should be photographed (1) and submitted.
  • If you choose the cardboard box option, your design must remain in the box provided.
  • You may not alter the box because in reality you would not be able to alter the theater.
  • You may not use spray paint or spray adhesives
  • Hazardous materials may not be used.

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