Refresh T20: FAQs + T&C

Refresh T20, Frequently Asked Questions and Terms & Conditions (Main Page)

Mar 12 & 13, 2022 @ Suchitra Film Society Compound

Prakasam celebrates 20^th birthday with Refresh T20, a competition of 20 minute long 20 plays to commemorate the refreshing life post pandemic.  For further information please contact prakasamtrust@gmail.com & To submit your play to the competition CLICK HERE

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Event: 9 AM to 7 PM on March 12 & 13, 2022 @Suchitra Film Society Compound

Contact us at 9945519128 or prakasamtrust@gmail.com

FAQ

Why call it Refresh T20?

The whole world is coming out of the loom of Pandemic & all of us are eager to refresh our lives.  The pandemic has haunted us for more than 20 months now.  We thought of celebrating our 20^th birthday with 20 short plays & give 20 thousand as the first prize.  See so many 20’s, and hence the name.  The T in T20 stands for Theatre :) 

What is the prize money?

For the first time there is total prize money of 35000 ₹.  The first prize takes home 20000 ₹, Second 10000 ₹ & third 5000 ₹.  There would be a second performance of the winning plays on the annual day of our title sponsors.  The date for which would be made known by end of the competition.

What is the theme for short plays?

Since we are all refreshing, recovering and restarting our lives post pandemic "Refresh" is the theme of the competition.  Rejuvenating spirits post pandemic is our primary goal & hence the name of the competition too is Refresh T20. Keep coming here we keep updating the blog with every of your question.

What are the 20 plays?

We are inviting the teams of Bangalore to be part of our competition.  There would be a simple entry form and a question asking them to explain to us about their play in maximum 100 words.  Once they are selected, we get them to come into the competition. 

Who is selecting the 20 plays?

Based on the entry forms and quality of the writeup about the play, and a phone conversation (in certain cases) a team from Prakasam would choose the 20 plays for the competition.

What happens after selection?

You will be notified immediately (as soon as you submit the application form) so that you have ample time to prepare for the production.  As the title suggests it is a 20 min play and the theme is “Refresh T20”.  Teams will have to come up with a play around the competition title. 

What languages are welcome?

We are currently accepting entries in Kannada & English only

When is the last date of the form submission?

The last date is Jan 1, 2022.  We might extend the same if there are unforeseen circumstances.

What happens on the show day?

We give 10 minutes setup time for setting the stage up.  There would be no volunteer from our end to help the team to set up.  There would a fixed light setup with different but fixed options for the teams to choose from.  A member from the team will have to execute the lighting with our competition technicians.

Who is judging the event?

There would be three secret judges watching all plays and giving out their scores based on Content, Performance, Execution & Design, this would be 50% of the total score.  The other 50% will be collected from the hard printed & audited ballots handed out with the tickets at the entry during the performances.  Audience voting will be valid at 10% if there are less than 25 voting papers for the play performance.

What will the participating teams get?

The first three prizes will get 20000, 10000 & 5000 rupees as prize money.  All participating teams will get certificate of participation for cast & crew.  The whole competition will be documented on Prakasam’s digital platforms.  Every team & its members will get participation certificate on a pre decided date.  We also will be giving special recognition awards to Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, Best Music, Best Stage Management, Best Publicity Design & Most popular play.

When would the prize money be given?

The three plays selected for the performance would be required to perform the same play again during the annual day of our main sponsors Arogya Seva.  On that day during the stage ceremony after the play staging we would be handing over the prize money.

Rules & Regulations of the Competition:

Failure to comply with any of these rules will mean disqualification from the competition. 

• There is NO ENTRY FEE to participate in the competition. The play can be performed in Kannada & English.
• Multiple entries can be submitted, but with separate entry forms, script preview & play summary. Each play is considered as a new entry.
• To participate in the competition, Participants are expected to submit entries through official entry form located here - https://forms.gle/vuyxct3i8EFvXqYZ9
• Entries can be submitted with as much details as possible like the Light grid plan, green room requirements, set and properties which will be on stage etc.
• Writer's and Director's permission along with clearance certificate (if any) is compulsory for participation. Even if it is an original play a declaration from the writer is a must. Failing to provide will not be allowed to participate.
• The Organizers are not responsible for late, lost, damaged, misdirected, stolen, or misappropriated entries.
• Entry Forms with incorrect / inadequate / illegible / ambiguous particulars will not be considered. The organizers reserve the right to accept or refuse any play without assigning any reason whatsoever.
• We would be taking photographs and videos for documentation & display purposes. Kindly be aware and if you have any concerns about the same kindly mention that with your application submission.
• The competition is open for professionals, amateur groups and students.
• Must cater for a performance time of no less than 10 mins and no more than 20 minutes.
• Must be suitable for production on Suchitra theatre stage of approximately 23x15 feet stage 
• To assist circulation for adjudication, please supply: Two copies of your script, printed on A4 paper & remember to include a Synopsis.  Please ensure that your copies are bound and not stapled.
• The judges' decisions are final and no communication or correspondence will be entered into regarding the selection or judging of the winning plays. Winners will be notified via our Social Media handles within three days of the end of event.
• Only winners will receive main adjudicators' comments and feedback.
• Prakasam will not accept any responsibility for entries lost or received late.
• There is no limit on the number of entries, from a theatre group but each one must include the required entry qualifying documentation.
• The three winners will be required to supply a professional headshot and personal biography for publicity purposes.
• The Organisers reserve the right to accept or reject any one act-play that is likely to offend sentiments, feelings or sensibilities of any caste, community, religion, and sect or is likely to promote racism or ill will in the society or is termed illegal by our legislature.
• Entrant agrees to be bound by all terms of these official competition rules and regulations as established herein. The Organizers reserves the right to extend the deadline for any unforeseen reasons if needed. 
• The decision of Organisers will be final & binding and is non-contestable.
• The Organisers reserve the right to withdraw &/or alter any of the terms & conditions of its offers at any time without prior notice.
• No work or artist will be either discriminated or favoured by their country of origin, language, age, race, education, gender, ideology, or by their economic resources. Every content, every form, will be admitted with no censorship of any kind.
• The decision of selection committee is final and the shortlisted entries entered into Qualified Entries and Finalists will be notified by mail and/or email and/or phone call and/or messages.

• LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
• One Act Plays that are submitted must be the original work and/or should have necessary permissions and shall not infringe on any copyrights or any other rights of any third parties.
• In case of any damage caused knowingly & unknowingly to the performance venue during the visit of the team, all damages & actions will be against the team responsible.
• Contestants agree that they have obtained all required permissions regarding music, sound and/or effects, images, references presented in your play.
• By entering the Event, the entrant agrees that the Organisers will not be held liable for any copyright infringements perpetrated by you or your Play.
• The Organizers reserves the right to not exhibit, share any play(s) online for any reason it deems valid.
• The entrants may also run the risk of being prosecuted as per the Indian Criminal Procedure Code and the Indian Media Law for any offence or infringement. Racial, religious, and regional discrimination shall not be portrayed in any part of the play being submitted.
• Organizing, selection committee members, juries are not allowed to participate in respective competition as a contestant
• Entrants will retain all ownership rights to their One Act Plays submitted.  Unless discussed with organisers otherwise.  
• The first three plays will perform again on another date predetermined by organisers.

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