Burlington County Footlighters Curtain Rising: Staged Readings of New Works

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Deadline: January 13, 2023

SUBMISSION FORM

The 2nd Stage at Burlington County Footlighters Theatre in Cinnaminson NJ is producing Curtain Rising: Staged Readings of New Works as part of our 2023 season. This thought-provoking event will showcase one-act plays which explore the framework of Self-Identity vs. Conformity.

Thank you for your interest in this work! Here's a reminder of the basics. We are currently accepting script submissions and will select a small number of one-act plays for directed, script-in-hand staged readings to be performed on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at the 2nd Stage in Burlington County Footlighters Theatre.

We seek plays which: Fit within the over-arching theme of Self-Identity vs. Conformity, have no more than five characters, can be read in 15-30 minutes, and have minimal staging requirements

Direction – We ask that Playwrights to either direct the plays or to find Directors. 2nd Stage may want to provide a Director, and will reach out to the Playwright in that case.

Casting – Is the responsibility of the Playwright/Director. 2nd Stage is happy to provide recommendations of and connection with known actors if requested.

Rehearsals - Each play will have a blocking/tech rehearsal in the 2nd Stage space, on either March 6 or 9, 2023. The Director and full cast are required to participate. We encourage Directors to have at least one [virtual] rehearsal in advance of the onsite rehearsal.

The playwright must be in attendance on March 11, 2023 at the staged reading to hear his/her/their work and be present for audience feedback

Important Dates:

Deadline for submission is January 13, 2023

Plays will be announced by February 3, 2023

Plays will have one rehearsal in the performance space on either March 9 or March 10, 2023

The playwright must be in attendance on March 11, 2023 at the staged reading to hear his/her/their work and be present for audience feedback