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What Is The Pool?
Founded by The Present Company in 2005 and now working under the aegis of The Brick,
The Pool is a workshop group of writers, actors, and directors that has developed some of indie theater’s most recognizable works.
The Pool is a rigorous (but laid-back) play development group that allows playwrights, directors, and actors to hear new work and receive feedback. We meet every other week for three hours a session through the fall, winter, and spring at various spaces.
Writers are encouraged to claim reading slots in advance and write to the deadline. Slots usually consist of approximately 30 pages of new work, though this can vary widely. Participants are strongly encouraged to invite actors in to read their work, and The Pool will endeavor to keep an informal directory of actors willing to come play with us. Entire scripts may be read on an on-needed basis, and participants are strongly encouraged to arrange these in advance.
The mission of The Pool is to develop new plays, and is structured around the growth of the work itself. As such, most of its active participants are playwrights, however other artists are welcome to bring in new work as well. It is the interests and needs of the work that predominate.
Participants may decline comments, read whatever length piece they need to hear, or bring in ideas to brainstorm... however best the resources of The Pool may be used to meet the needs of the work.
The Pool provides a consistent and safe peer environment for dedicated artists to experiment with their work. A respect for the needs of the play, no matter the stage of development, and a dedication to the voice of the project inform spirited feedback sessions. Flexibility and consistency are the keys to providing the group with inspiration, community, and a sense of purpose.
Admission to The Pool
The Pool works with a steady rotation of 6-8 projects. Playwrights, directors, or actors may submit a project to the Pool. Admission is on a rolling basis.
Artists wanting to submit a project to The Pool should send either a script or a brief treatment, a bio, and a short statement that briefly answers these three questions: how would you describe what you are working on, what are your goals for the project, and why do you think working in a group such as the Pool can help you reach them?
Send above materials to thepool [at] bricktheater.com.
Pool Performances
As part of its association with The Brick, The Pool will present projects developed in its workshops for performance as staged readings twice during the year (dates TBD). These reading will be free and open to the public.
What Is The Pool?
Founded by The Present Company in 2005 and now working under the aegis of The Brick,
The Pool is a workshop group of writers, actors, and directors that has developed some of indie theater’s most recognizable works.
The Pool is a rigorous (but laid-back) play development group that allows playwrights, directors, and actors to hear new work and receive feedback. We meet every other week for three hours a session through the fall, winter, and spring at various spaces.
Writers are encouraged to claim reading slots in advance and write to the deadline. Slots usually consist of approximately 30 pages of new work, though this can vary widely. Participants are strongly encouraged to invite actors in to read their work, and The Pool will endeavor to keep an informal directory of actors willing to come play with us. Entire scripts may be read on an on-needed basis, and participants are strongly encouraged to arrange these in advance.
The mission of The Pool is to develop new plays, and is structured around the growth of the work itself. As such, most of its active participants are playwrights, however other artists are welcome to bring in new work as well. It is the interests and needs of the work that predominate.
Participants may decline comments, read whatever length piece they need to hear, or bring in ideas to brainstorm... however best the resources of The Pool may be used to meet the needs of the work.
The Pool provides a consistent and safe peer environment for dedicated artists to experiment with their work. A respect for the needs of the play, no matter the stage of development, and a dedication to the voice of the project inform spirited feedback sessions. Flexibility and consistency are the keys to providing the group with inspiration, community, and a sense of purpose.
Admission to The Pool
The Pool works with a steady rotation of 6-8 projects. Playwrights, directors, or actors may submit a project to the Pool. Admission is on a rolling basis.
Artists wanting to submit a project to The Pool should send either a script or a brief treatment, a bio, and a short statement that briefly answers these three questions: how would you describe what you are working on, what are your goals for the project, and why do you think working in a group such as the Pool can help you reach them?
Send above materials to thepool [at] bricktheater.com.
Pool Performances
As part of its association with The Brick, The Pool will present projects developed in its workshops for performance as staged readings twice during the year (dates TBD). These reading will be free and open to the public.