What color are standard UIL unit set pieces?
Grey!
If a school wants to use a projector, what must the projector be?
Portable and independent from the site's lighting booth!
What is the max elevation height any actor may stand on?
4 ft.
Are special effects allowed in One Act?
Yes!
Who is responsible for the clearance of any copyrighted music?
The school using the music!
How many complete unit sets are each play company allowed to use?
Only one!
How many lightweight bases and capitals can be used on unit set pylons?
Six capitals and six bases
Weapons, Tobacco, Alcohol must be a..
Toy, replica, or fake
What are some examples of special effects permissible in One Act?
Fog, snow, wind, thunder, rain, clouds, lighting...etc.!
What is the attitude toward original compositions?
They are permissible and encouraged
28!
What are bases NOT allowed to be used for?
To support and elevate a unit set
Live animals have to have what to be acceptable into UIL?
Shots, Forms, Good Health, and Plot Importance!
Why wouldn't a special effect be allowed in UIL?
If the effect is made by a volatile or explosive device!
What should you not include in your music?
Sound effects
The use of a unit set in front of the curtain line is restricted to what combined height?
6 feet!
A bust, statue, flame unit, etc. may not extend past how many feet from the pylon's edge?
One foot
A blunt/dulled sword can be used if..
The director undergoes proper training
What is one special effect that isn't allowed on ANY competition site? And what is a permissible substitute?
Open or real flame! It can be substituted by an electrical or fake flame.
What do you need to for every music cue?
Note if its from a copyrighted work, original music, or public domain.
Adhesive materials like tape or glue because they can damage the unit set!
What used as capitals do not count as the twelve allotted capitals and bases?
Plants
A carts biggest acceptable dimensions is..
6.5’ x 7’ x 4’
What is another situation where special effects wouldn't be permissible?
If the host school explicitly prohibits it!
What part of sound doesn't require approval?
Live musicians and singers