Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

 

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ATTENDEE QUESTIONS
Q. How far is it to Portland? To Corvallis? To Ashland/Medford?
A. Portland: 2 hours (longer at rush hour); Corvaliis: 1 hour; Ashland: 3.25 hours.

Q. If I bring my bike, can I take it on the bus?
A. Yes, Eugene buses have bike racks.

Q. Can I rent a bike to get around?
A. Yes, that's easy. the UO has a Bike Loan Program; also Paul's Bike Shop rents -- see EMOS homepage for a link to Paul's website.

Q. Is there organic/vegan food on Campus?
A. Yes, at the Holy Cow in the EMU Student Union food court

Q. Are there scholarships to cover the Registration/Festival Pass?
A.  Yes, primarily for independent artists who are giving workshops and do not have institutional support.  If you would like to request this, please email ecodrama@uoregon.edu.

PRESENTOR QUESTIONS
See the Call for Proposals on this site. Please email ecodrama@uoregon.edu.

PLAYWRIGHT QUESTIONS
Q: “Are one-act plays eligible for the Playwrights Contest?”
A:  The call asks for full-length plays of not less than 30min. in run time.  There is no separate category for one-acts.

Q: “Do you accept musicals?”
A: Yes, however, there is no special category for musicals; they will be judged along with straight plays.  Please send the Book, and a CD with sample song.

Q: “Do you accept children’s plays, or plays for young audiences?”
A: Yes, however there is not special category for children’s plays.

Q: “I have five plays all about the environment. How many can I send?”
A:  Please choose your best full length play and send it.

Q: “When will I know if my play is in the pool of Finalists?”
A: Finalists will be announced via our website no later than December 15, 2008. Finalists will be notified via email.

Q: “What if my play has a prior production or public reading?”
A:  As long as your play has NOT had an Equity production, it is eligible.

Q: “Can I send a PDF of my play?”
A:  No, we do not accept electronic submissions.  If your play is one of our finalists, and we intend to produce a workshop or staged reading of it, then we will ask you for a PDF.