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events. Each group gets a blank calendar of the next year.  We then start picking apart the calendar.   First on the clock are the resident theater companies.  The order is chosen by: 1) Hackensack based organizations first. If more than one company is a Hackensack based organization then we look to see how long they have been doing shows with us. If that is equal then we look at how many Hackensack residents are members of the organization, if that is equal then we flip a coin. 2) The non-Hackensack organizations order starts with how long they have been with us doing shows with us, if that is equal then we look at how many Hackensack residents are members, if that is equal then we flip a coin. When the calendar picks begin, the resident companies have their time on the clock to pick dates, they have 3 rounds of picks, and they can choose a two, 2 weekend runs (with and 11 day load in), one 3 weekend run (also an 11 day load in). When they are finished the fringe companies then pick the left over dates until the calendar is filled. What’s you philosophy of theater? What are you most passionate about? I am most passionate about directing. When I have the opportunity to do that I can’t say no.  I feel the moment when you read a script, come up with a vision, cast the show, put Advertise here for $25 - $100 call 732-280-7625 pg 123