JM Drama Alumni - Play Selection Criteria

 

The JM Drama Alumni (JMDA) Play Selection Committee reviews play proposals for JM Drama productions. Proposals may come from community members, other theatre organizations, or JM Drama members. The Committee ensures:

Submission Process

 

  1. The submitting person or organization sends a play proposal to [email protected] by December 15, 2025 of the year before the proposed production.
  2. All play proposals are forwarded to the JMDA Play Selection Committee.
  3. The Committee reviews all proposals and selects the play that best fits the Requirements for Play Production Submissions listed below. The Committee will inform each submitting person or organization of its decision by December 31 of the year before the production.
  4. A member of the JMDA Play Selection Committee or a Board designate will schedule a meeting with the successful proponent to review JMDA’s Play Production Guidelines.
  5. If a member of the Play Selection Committee wishes to submit a play, they must notify the JMDA Board Executive Team. The Board will appoint an alternate member to the Committee for that submission year to avoid conflicts of interest.

Requirements for Play Production Submissions

 

  1. Alignment with JMDA Mission and Vision
    The proposal must include a clear rationale for producing the play and demonstrate how it supports JMDA’s mission and vision:
    • Mission
      JM Drama offers opportunities for all to participate in theatre and the performing arts, contributing to inclusivity, diversity and the well-being of our community.
    • Vision
      A diverse, empowered, connected community, participating in transformative artistic experiences.
  2. Artistic vision for the production
    The submitting person or organization must present a clear vision for the production, including:
    • Proposed time period and setting
    • Basic concept for set and costume design
    • Fit with the Registry Theatre facility and a realistic budget
  3. Production experience
    The submitting person or organization must demonstrate sufficient production experience to mount the show successfully.

  4. Scale and budget suitability
    The play must be reasonable in scope for the Registry Theatre and JMDA’s resources. Proposals must consider:
    • Royalty and rights costs
    • A realistic expense budget relative to the number of performances and ticket prices
    • Number of performers
    • Number of rehearsals and associated rehearsal space costs
    • Set, props and costume budgets
  5. Production team planning
    The proposal should identify, where possible, key members of the production team, such as:
    • Producer
    • Stage manager
    • Set designer
    • Costume designer / wardrobe support