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Saturday, August 17, 2024

RiffRaff NYC and the Rogue Theater Short Play Festival

 Call for Scripts: Immigrants in America



RiffRaff NYC and the Rogue Theater Festival are thrilled to announce their upcoming short play festival focused on the theme: Immigrants In America. We are seeking 10 original scripts, each 15 minutes in length, to be showcased in this exciting event.

Festival Details:

  • Dates: First week of December, Dec 5-8 (Thursday-Sunday)

  • Jury/Audience Vote: A vote will determine the best show.

  • Award: One piece will be invited to expand their 15 minute play into a full-length, and given a slot to perform (free of charge) with the Rogue Theatre Festival, Summer 2025, at the Flea Theater. 

Submission Guidelines:

  • Length: 15 minutes

  • Characters: Maximum of four

  • Inclusion: If selected, at least one of the actors you cast must identify as an immigrant in America.

  • Language: English must be the main language, but other languages can be incorporated

  • Set Design: Keep it simple

Responsibilities: If selected, playwrights are responsible for casting, finding a director, bringing props, and any additional production elements.

Marketing: While we handle overall marketing efforts, selected playwrights/groups are encouraged to actively promote their pieces alongside us.

Financial Contribution: A $200 fee is required upon selection to secure your spot in the showcase.

Submission Process:

Please submit your short plays by September 30, 2024, including a brief synopsis and a character breakdown. Submissions should be sent to riffraff.nyc@gmail.com.

Selection Process:

We will review submissions and select ten plays for the showcase. We are particularly interested in engaging, thought-provoking works that bring unique perspectives to the theme.

If you have a compelling story to share, we want to hear from you! Join us in celebrating the diverse and rich experiences of immigrants in America through the power of storytelling.

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