The Tech Rodeo is an event where schools form a seven-member technical theatre team to solve different problems that may be encountered backstage during the run of a show. Judges will evaluate each team in their quest to solve the tech problems given to them.  Each team must consider the following specifications:

• Entry into the technical rodeo will require a school to enter a seven-member team. Every effort should be made to see that the team is of mixed gender.
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  Teams will encounter five problems that could be encountered during the run of a show. For example: “A costume has been ripped five minutes before the opening curtain. Fix it with the materials on hand.”  Because each team will encounter the same problems, no team will be permitted to watch another team until that team has finished its round of competition.
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  The host will provide all tools and supplies needed to solve the problems.
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  Teams will be timed when they solve their problems. Judging will be based upon speed, quality of solution, and resourcefulness of team members. Penalties will be given in the form of time added to the final time, if something is done incorrectly. (For example: a team hangs and aims a stage light but fails to put on the safety cable.) Each team member must be involved in solving at least one problem. The host will provide problems and the necessary equipment to solve them.
• This event will be held only at the state festival. Teams will not be screened at the area festivals.

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