Writers wanted for cemetery tour

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Writers are wanted for the Annual Cemetery Tour, a collaboration of the Chapman Historical Museum & The Glens Falls (NY) Community Theater


1. Write one or more scripts for the cemetery tour, using notes provided by the Chapman.

2. Notes will be ready in April; final scripts are due by June 30, 2015.

3. Scripts should be 7 to 8 minutes in length.

4. Scripts can be a monologue or a dialogue – the second person can be another family member, friend or business partner.

5. The writing is on a volunteer basis; if selected, you will be recognized in the program.

6. Note: the 2015 Cemetery Tour will take place on September 26, 2015 at the Pineview Cemetery on Quaker Road in Queensbury.



HOW TO APPLY (AUDITION)

1. Contact John Muller to get a writing packet – phone: 480-3115 email: johncharlesmuller@gmail.com

2. The writing packet will contain biographical notes on one person who is going to be portrayed in this year’s tour.

3. Write a script and submit it to John Muller by March 15, 2015.

4. Indicate how many scripts you are willing to write (there will be 7 total).

5. We are looking for scripts to be accurate, lively, educational and engaging.

6. All scripts will be reviewed by a committee and writers for this year’s program will be selected by the end of March and assignments made at that time.

7. If you have any questions, contact either John Muller (see above), or Kim Harvish, educator at the Chapman Museum: phone 793-2826, or educator@chapmanmuseum.org.