Rules for WTF Festival

Important Information for the participants of the Drama Competition:

• Entry into the Festival is ONLY after screening the play either by CD, Online Video or Live screening
• For live screening, the date will be notified to the team after the registrations.
• Screening of the play is by judges and on preset parameters.
• 7 productions to perform on each of the 3 days so in total 21 productions are expected at the theatre festival
• The duration of the drama should be 15 mins and NOT even a second More than 15 minutes.
• There should not be more than 20 characters/actors on stage (as a team for easy mobility)
• The Drama Team should be able to set up the props and other necessary requirements to stage within 5 minutes.
• The language should be either in English, Hindi or Kannada
• The Drama can have costumes, dance, music and also models to enhance the interest and credibility of the Drama.
• No written scripts will be allowed during the performance
• The Drama cannot have people from background narrating, No Voice OVERS allowed
• Audiences are expected to maintain silence during the play. At the discretion of the organizers, points may be deducted if any team members in the audience cause a disturbance. Mobile phones must be switched off or set to silent mode.
• Briefing Sessions:
• Selected plays will be called on a pre informed date for a briefing session by the Festival Directors. Representative of each production should attend the briefing sessions
• Written Posters / Banners / A.V. Aids can be used for illustration.
• The Festival directors hold the veto rights in case of selection in case of any discretion.