2014 LaBute New Theater Festival

web site

St. Louis Actors’ Studio is proud to announce the dates and guidelines for the 2014 LaBute New Theater Festival

Submissions will be accepted October 1 through December 31, 2013. 

Successful entries will have no more than four characters, and be crafted specifically to exploit our intimate performance space. (18' x 18' stage) Changes in scenery or setting should be achievable quickly and with few major set moves.  Our focus is on fundamental dramaturgy: plot, character and theme.

PROFESSIONAL SUBMISSIONS
Professional, new and previously unproduced one-act play submissions should include a letter of inquiry, a synopsis and a 10-page sample from the script. Running time for each performance should not exceed 45 minutes. Eight plays will be chosen: four to be performed in the first two weeks, four in the second two weeks. In addition, a new piece from Mr. LaBute will be performed every night for the run of the festival. Mr. LaBute is scheduled to participate in the opening weekend activities.

HIGH SCHOOL SUBMISSIONS
Winning plays by high school students will be presented in readings. The guidelines are straightforward: The one act should include no more than four characters featuring a clearly developed plot and distinctive characters. No longer than 15 minutes in length. Non-Professional, new and previously unproduced one-act play submissions should include a letter of inquiry and complete script.

Up to eight plays will be chosen: up to four to be performed in the first two weeks, up to four in the second two weeks. In addition, a new piece from Mr. LaBute will be performed.  Mr. LaBute is scheduled to return for the opening weekend activities.

Submissions should be sent to:

LaBute New Theater Festival
360 N Boyle
St. Louis, MO 63108