Criteria for Community Theatre participation

The following criteria are required for community theatres interested in participating in the Ostrander process.

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Organization Requirements

• Eligible companies have produced a minimum of three (3) shows per season for a minimum of three (3) consecutive years.  
  
• Eligible companies perform in Shelby County, unless approved by the Ostrander Director.
  
• Participating theatres agree to provide complimentary tickets for Ostrander judges, according to the current voting process.
  
• Companies must select and publish a season of a minimum of three shows by July 1 for the following Ostrander year.
  

Production REquirements

• Qualifying productions must run at least 2 weekends with a minimum of 8 performances.
  
• Plays produced by the same theatre family within 7 years of the original production will be considered a remount of the original production and ineligible for consideration.
  
• If a show has been double cast, theatres will inform the judges which actor should be judged. There must be ample time for all required judges to see the designated actor.
  
• Judges must receive notice of any schedule changes at least 3 weeks in advance.
  
• Out-of-town directors, actors, choreographers, and technical staff are eligible to receive an Ostrander.
  
• Play readings and workshops will not be considered for judging.
  
• The Ostrander committee does not judge children’s productions or children’s theatre companies.